Love & War
A comedy about a woman running a bar/restaurant in New York City while maintaining a tempestuous romance with an egotistical opinion columnist. Other comedic elements include the bar's regular patrons, the restaurant's chef, and a neurotic waitress waiting for her husband to get out of prison.
Cast:Jay Thomas , Joanna Gleason , Joel Murray , Suzie Plakson , Michael Nouri , Charles Robinson , Annie Potts , Susan Dey , John Hancock , Adam Goldberg , Michael Su , Javier Ronceros , Marty Nedboy , Hal Landon Jr. , James Keane , Michael Rothhaar , Shashawnee Hall , John Del Regno
S2.E1 ∙ Just in Time
Jack is devastated when he receives a letter from Wally explaining that she has left him, the bar, and the country. Dana Palladino enters the scene as the new spitfire chef at the Blue Shamrock.
S2.E2 ∙ All I Really Need Is the Girl
With Jack still heartbroken over Wally, the gang holds a get-together hoping to put Jack and Dana together. But it is far too soon for Jack.
S2.E3 ∙ I Only Have Eyes for You
Jack thinks a woman is flirting with him, so he makes a bet with Dana that he can get the woman's phone number before she leaves.
S2.E4 ∙ But Not for Me
After Kip is nominated for a daytime television award, he invites the gang to the ceremonies and asks Dana to be his date. Monty Hall makes a guest appearance as himself.
S2.E5 ∙ It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Jack takes a few punches after a couple of macho patrons hit on Dana, and an old-fashioned barroom brawl breaks out at the Blue Shamrock.
S2.E6 ∙ Nice Work If You Can Get It
Dana's dinner invitation to Jack is not just a kind gesture as she has a secret agenda--she needs help moving furniture.
S2.E7 ∙ Stormy Weather
Dana's best friend comes to town and warms up to Jack. When she feels a "spark" for another guy, she drop Jack cold and asks Dana handle the mess.
S2.E8 ∙ They Can't Take That Away from Me
Much to his displeasure, Jack is temporarily assigned to his newspaper's style beat and covers the closing of a department store.
S2.E9 ∙ I Got Plenty of Nothing
When Jack sees a doctor about a private problem, his agitation at having a female physician is worsened when he bumps into Dana in the reception area.
S2.E10 ∙ I Love a Parade
While attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, the gang ends up doing some unexpected babysitting when a woman leaves her boy with Jack.
S2.E11 ∙ Let's Not Call It Love
Jack and Dana go out as friends, and everywhere they go, they are mistaken for a romantic couple making it harder for them to keep things platonic.
S2.E12 ∙ Something's Gotta Give
Jack and Dana discover that their feelings for each other have reached a new level when they get stuck in an elevator at the Empire State Building.
S2.E13 ∙ Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Dana takes Jack shopping to convince him that salespeople discriminate against women.
S2.E14 ∙ It Ain't Necessarily So
Meg introduces her new beau to the Blue Shamrock gang, who are all astonished by his resemblance to Jack.
S2.E15 ∙ I've Got a Crush on You
Everyone at the Blue Shamrock thinks a college student has a crush on Jack--except Jack.
S2.E16 ∙ A Fine Romance
Abe is visited by his ex-wife and before he knows it, he's ready to say "I do" again.
S2.E17 ∙ Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?
After lending Dana money for a down payment on a co-op, Jack discovers her spending habits may not be in his best interest.
S2.E19 ∙ You Make Me Feel So Young
Jack acts like a protective parent when his visiting mom has a night on the town with Dana's flamboyant father.
S2.E20 ∙ Bali Ha'i
Nadine entertains the prospect of a relationship with a handsome literature professor.
S2.E21 ∙ Are the Stars Out Tonight?
Ray is left star-crossed after a date with Dana doesn't quite go as he had wished.
S2.E22 ∙ Slow Boat to China
Jack admits his feels for Dana and gets up the nerve to ask her out on a real first date.
