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Designing Women S3E17 — The Engagement
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Designing Women•Season 3•Episode 17

The Engagement

7.9/10 · 99 votesMar 27, 198930 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Charlene, now happily engaged, dreads meeting Bill's intimidating mother and aunt, Mary Jo gives the dating game another try, with a much younger man.

Directed byDavid Trainer
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Delta Burke

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Suzanne Sugarbaker

Dixie Carter

Dixie Carter

Julia Sugarbaker

Annie Potts

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Mary Jo Shively

Jean Smart

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Charlene Frazier Stillfield

Meshach Taylor

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Anthony Bouvier

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Episode Summary

"The Engagement" is episode 17 of Designing Women season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 99 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Trainer, it aired on March 27, 1989.

Next: E18 · Come On and Marry Me, BillBest of Season 3