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Designing Women S3E8 — The Wilderness Experience
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Designing Women•Season 3•Episode 8

The Wilderness Experience

8.4/10 · 138 votesJan 9, 198930 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 3•+0.7 vs season avg

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The women embark on a wilderness survival course designed to build leadership -- but it's first-time camper Bernice who ultimately takes command.

Directed byDavid Trainer
Written byLinda Bloodworth-Thomason
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Delta Burke

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Suzanne Sugarbaker

Dixie Carter

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Annie Potts

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Mary Jo Shively

Jean Smart

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Charlene Frazier Stillfield

Meshach Taylor

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Episode Summary

"The Wilderness Experience" is episode 8 of Designing Women season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 138 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Trainer and written by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, it aired on January 9, 1989.

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