The Geena Davis Show

Season

2000

5.2

Sexy and sophisticated Manhattan party-planner Teddie Cochran starts dating writer Max Ryan. The two hit it off, and Teddie soon moves into Max's suburban home along with his two children, six-year-old Eliza and 13-year-old Carter.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Pilot

Following a brief whirlwind romance, career-woman Teddy gets engaged to widower Max, but the prospect of becoming an instant-parent to a little girl and a horny teenage boy leaves her feeling dazed and confused.

S1 • E2

What I Like About You

Teddy is forced to choose between a meeting with Hillary Clinton or going the art show at Carter's school. Meanwhile, Judy and Hillary attend a women's workshop but find themselves appalled by the message; and Alan tries to find a charity event for Tom Arnold to endorse.

S1 • E3

Piece of Cake

Teddie boasts of her abilities to play Wonder Woman, but on a day when her rhythm is thrown off, she shows up at Carter's school bake sale with a sexually suggestive cake.

S1 • E4

Jealousy

Teddie learns that Max was briefly in a relationship with Abby, the mother of Eliza's best friend, so she goes out of her way to befriend her.

S1 • E5

Motherly Advice

After Teddie advises Carter on winning over a girl, he comes off looking like a stalker. Also, Teddie and Max attend a premarital counseling class, and Leeza Gibbons is the talk of the town after Hillary outfitted her in a sheer dress.

S1 • E6

There's Something About Max

Max decides to take lessons so he can dance at his wedding, but he learns he has two left feet. Meanwhile, Hillary encourages Judy to be a bitch to get ahead in business.

S1 • E7

Cooties

Teddy offers to organize Eliza's school auction, but her deeds are scrutinized by a group of snobby moms who perceive her as pretentious.

S1 • E8

The Long Kiss Goodbye

When Max's best friend comes to town, he kisses Teddie goodbye--and slips her the tongue. Meanwhile, Judy and Hillary are beside themselves when Teddie makes Gladys a bridesmaid.

S1 • E9

By Teddie Cochran

When Teddie writes a magazine cover story about her romance, Max comes off looking like a stud. Also, Judy is dumbfounded by Alan's way with celebrities, and Carter plots revenge when his family tapes over his movie.

S1 • E10

How the Mom Stole Christmas

Teddy's plans for an international Christmas celebration are thwarted by the arrival of her dominating mother, whom Max secretly invited for the holidays.

S1 • E11

Momma Bear

Teddie becomes overprotective when Carter starts dating an older girl. Meanwhile, Hillary carries on an online affair with a stranger.

S1 • E12

Car Wash

To win over Eliza, Teddie casts her in a TV commercial, in which Eliza is to exclaim "I'm A-OK!" The problem is, she's really not OK.

S1 • E13

Max Hates Hillary

After Hillary passes out on the couch, Max remarks that he doesn't like her, so Teddy attempts to manipulate them into liking each other.

S1 • E14

There's a New Bride in Town

Judy announces that she's broken up with longtime boyfriend Marcus and is marrying Russell, a new client. Also, Carter tries to catch the flu from Eliza and Max.

S1 • E15

Photo Finish

Teddy's racy photo spread for Esquire magazine is published just as Max's parents make a surprise visit.

S1 • E16

Sex, Lies and Videotape

After Carter gets grounded for breaking curfew and drinking a beer, he finds an old home movie and realizes Max was a stoner.

S1 • E17

Hot Potato

Carter becomes popular when he gets a job at Korndog King. Meanwhile, Teddie adopts a psycho cat.

S1 • E18

The Prime Directive

Carter gets a big head from schmoozing with a pretentious rock star. Also, Hillary dates a young man whom she used to babysit.

S1 • E19

Spontaneous Combustion

Teddie offers Judy the apartment she isn't using, but she changes her mind when she realizes it provides her and Max with some privacy from the kids.

S1 • E20

Girls' Night Out

Judy's and Hillary's bachelorette party for Teddie entails an unexpected slumber party at her former best friend's house. Meanwhile, Carter performs a psychological video experiment on Max for his science project.

S1 • E21

White Moms Can't Jump

A smothering Teddie embarrasses Carter at his basketball game. Also, Eliza showers Teddie with gifts for mother's day, and Alan is put in charge of parking cars at Teddie's wedding.

S1 • E22

The Wedding

Teddie's dream of a perfect wedding is shattered when she drags everyone to city hall to elope in an effort to appease Eliza, who's desperate to call her mommy.