The BEST episodes of Designing Women season 3

Every episode of Designing Women season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Designing Women season 3!

Julia Sugarbaker, Mary Jo Shively, Charlene Frazier-Stillfield and Suzanne Sugarbaker are associates at their design firm, Sugarbaker and Associates. Julia is the owner and is very outspoken and strong-willed. Mary Jo is a divorced single-parent whom is just as strong-willed as Julia, but isn't as self-confident. Charlene is the naive and trusting farm girl from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Suzanne is the self-centered ex-beauty queen whom has a number of wealthy ex-husbands.

Last Updated: 9/22/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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The Junies
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9.53
40 votes

#1 - The Junies

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/20/1989

Charlene becomes a part-time saleswoman for "Lady Jun" cleaning products, and when she repeatedly succumbs to psychological pressure from her friend Libby despite her stated intention to quit, Julia determines to rescue her from this "cult" -- and winds up taking on Lady Jun herself. Meanwhile, Anthony receives an unusual nomination from his junior college -- as homecoming queen -- and gets unexpected support from Suzanne.

Directors: David Trainer
Writer: Pam Norris
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One Sees, the Other Doesn't
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9.50
42 votes

#2 - One Sees, the Other Doesn't

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/1989

Suzanne didn't spend one week and $2,000 at a spa to be asked out by a blind client who can't appreciate her radiance -- especially since she finds it difficult to believe that he is attracted by her personality.

Directors: Ron Troutman
Writer: Pam Norris
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Odell
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9.41
39 votes

#3 - Odell

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/6/1989

Sugarbakers becomes the site of a Southern family feud after Charlene's brother arrives and announces he is marrying the daughter of a longtime family rival, Anthony partners Bernice in a dance contest.

Directors: Dwayne Hickman
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E.P. Phone Home
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8.40
15 votes

#4 - E.P. Phone Home

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/1988

While touring Graceland on VIP tickets, Julia is touched when a truck driver tells how the King influenced his life.

Directors: David Trainer
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The Women of Atlanta
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8.30
10 votes

#5 - The Women of Atlanta

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/1989

A photographer shooting a magazine spread on the women of Atlanta asks the decorators to participate, but they become suspicious when he keeps encouraging sexier poses.

Directors: Harry Thomason
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Full Moon
star
8.27
11 votes

#6 - Full Moon

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/1989

A full moon coincides with strange occurrences, including Mary Jo's sudden conviction that Claudia and her boyfriend are up to no good.

Directors: David Trainer
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Getting Married and Eating Dirt
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8.17
12 votes

#7 - Getting Married and Eating Dirt

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/1988

Bernice asks the ladies to be her wedding attendants when she receives a marriage proposal from a TV pitchman -- who habitually proposes to every woman he meets.

Directors: David Trainer
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Big Haas and Little Falsie
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8.10
10 votes

#8 - Big Haas and Little Falsie

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/1988

Mary-Jo contemplates breast enlargement after receiving an inheritance from her uncle Dude stipulating that she must spend it on something frivolous.

Directors: Harry Thomason
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The Wilderness Experience
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8.00
12 votes

#9 - The Wilderness Experience

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/1989

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

Directors: David Trainer
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The Last Humorously-Dressed Bellboy in America
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7.92
12 votes

#10 - The Last Humorously-Dressed Bellboy in America

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/1989

When she discovers him working as a bellboy/pianist, the accountant who absconded with her life savings offers Suzanne a deal.

Directors: David Trainer
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The Candidate
star
7.92
12 votes

#11 - The Candidate

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/1988

Julia runs for a seat on the local board of commissioners, but her outspokenness may cost her the election.

Directors: David Trainer
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Tyrone
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7.89
9 votes

#12 - Tyrone

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/1989

Acting as surrogate brother a troubled youth, Anthony remembers his own painful childhood, and when Julia puts her trust in Anthony's juvenile charge, it only gets her photo on the evening news.

Directors: David Trainer
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Come On and Marry Me, Bill
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7.85
13 votes

#13 - Come On and Marry Me, Bill

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/10/1989

Charlene's wedding is in jeopardy when she finds Bill handcuffed to a scantily clad dancer after his stag party.

Directors: David Trainer
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The Naked Truth
star
7.82
11 votes

#14 - The Naked Truth

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/1989

Mary Jo, Charlene and Anthony feign nonchalance at a nudist colony, the Sugarbakers' nieces visit.

Directors: Iris Dugow
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Mr. Meal Ticket
star
7.80
10 votes

#15 - Mr. Meal Ticket

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/20/1989

Mary-Jo overreacts to J.D.'s losing his job and moving in with her, but a psychic helps her sort out her feelings.

Directors: Hal Holbrook
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Curtains
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7.73
11 votes

#16 - Curtains

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/2/1989

Striking laborers from a textile factory besiege the company, and the Sugarbakers women come to respect them for surviving their terrible working conditions.

Directors: David Trainer
Julia Drives Over the First Amendment
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7.60
10 votes

#17 - Julia Drives Over the First Amendment

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/1989

A nearby newsstand selling pornography offends Julia, to the point where she drives her car straight through it, and pits her against an equally determined publisher in the ensuing court battle.

Directors: David Trainer
Writer: Pam Norris
Mr. Bailey
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7.60
10 votes

#18 - Mr. Bailey

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/1989

The designers are determined that a recently deceased client's last wish be honored -- to leave her millions (and the ladies' prepaid services) to her cat.

Directors: David Trainer
Writer: Pam Norris
Hard Hats and Lovers
star
7.56
9 votes

#19 - Hard Hats and Lovers

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/19/1988

Suzanne convinces Charlene that Bill should date more before they get serious, and the ladies plan revenge on a bunch of sexist hardhats working across the street.

Directors: David Trainer
Reservations for 12, Plus Ursula
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7.53
15 votes

#20 - Reservations for 12, Plus Ursula

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/1988

A voluptuous maid disrupts a romantic Thanksgiving at the beach.

Directors: David Trainer
The Engagement
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7.50
12 votes

#21 - The Engagement

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/27/1989

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.

Directors: David Trainer
Writer: Pam Norris
Stand and Fight
star
7.40
10 votes

#22 - Stand and Fight

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/1989

When Mary Jo is mugged, the Sugarbaker women take a self-defense course.

Directors: David Trainer
Writer: Pam Norris