Friday, September 26, 2003
"Pilot"[001]
In the premiere episode, Hope (Faith Ford), a down-to-earth, happily married mom of three, quickly finds her tidy world upended by the recent arrival of her celebrity sister, Faith (Kelly Ripa). She already had her hands full at home dealing with a busy household that includes two daughters — a precocious pre-teen Hayley (Macey Cruthird) and a rebellious teen Sydney (Nicole Paggi) and Justin (Jansen Panettiere), her quirky youngest. But Hope begins to lose some of the control she holds so dear, since Faith's outrageous antics have a way of engulfing the people around her. And when Sydney starts cutting class to shop at the mall with Aunt Faith, Hope knows that her showboating sister better be ready for a showdown. Can Faith adjust to life far away from the spotlight without turning Hope's world upside down? Can Hope share a roof with her larger-than-life sister and still hold on to normalcy and order? Ted McGinley co-stars as Hope's husband Charley.
Friday, October 3, 2003
"Remembrance of Rings Past"[002]
Hope and Faith reluctantly attend the funeral of a distant relative, Aunt Dodi, who, according to family legend, stole their mom's heirloom opal ring years ago. But when the women see Dodi wearing the ring in the casket, all hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, back at home, Charley can't get the burglar alarm to stop shrieking, and Hayley gets a case of the middle-child blues.
Friday, October 10, 2003
"The Un-Graduate"[003]
Faith must take after-school classes in high school French to get her high school diploma, and she makes Hope join her in support. But Faith's antics in class get Hope in hot water. Meanwhile, Sydney is dating a boy Hope doesn't trust.
Friday, October 17, 2003
"Summary Judgment"[004]
Faith must pay her former employer $5,000 for damages due to arson -- or go to jail. It seems she "accidentally" burned down sets in the studio after she was fired from the soap opera. To earn money, diva Faith must work as housewife Hope's personal assistant, a prospect that horrifies both sisters.
Friday, October 24, 2003
"About a Book Club"[005]
Hope's last bastion of sanity, her monthly book club, turns into a riotous girls' night out when her sister, Faith, joins the group. Hope vainly tries to keep order, but when she finally gets wild herself, the cops are on the scene. Meanwhile Charley takes the kids to an arcade and tries to set a new record playing pinball.
Friday, October 31, 2003
"Hope Has No Faith"[006]
Faith falls for Paolo (Cristian de la Fuente), a hottie she meets on Halloween, but Hope thinks her sister has found yet another cad, leading her on an antic spy caper to find out. Meanwhile, Sydney gives Hayley tips to attract her math partner's interest.
Friday, November 7, 2003
"Car Commercial"[007]
Two-time Emmy winner and legendary talk show host Regis Philbin guest-stars! Philbin plays Handsome Hal Halverson, a used car salesman who hires Faith to co-star in his commercial in exchange for a free car. He soon discovers he got more than he bargained for when Faith tries to upstage him. Meanwhile, Hope is confident that Charley will remember the anniversary of their first kiss.
Friday, November 14, 2003
"Hope & Faith Get Randy"[008]
Country hitmaker Clint Black plays Randy Richter, Hope's high school flame who dumped her 18 years ago. Faith thinks the only way for her sister to "get closure" is to show Randy what a great life Hope has, married with kids. But when sparks unexpectedly fly between Randy and Faith, Hope is surprised by her own reaction. Meanwhile Sydney and Hayley work in secret to repair a giant hole they made in their bedroom wall.
Friday, November 21, 2003
"Phone Home for the Holidays"[009]
Jack (Robert Wagner), Hope and Faith's playboy dad, brings his latest conquest, Summer (Lynda Carter), home to meet his daughters over Thanksgiving. The girls are pleasantly surprised that their dad is dating an age-appropriate woman for a change, and they approve the match... that is, until Summer reveals a secret that changes their minds. Meanwhile, Jack wants to try out his new skills as a masseur on Charley, who is creeped out by the idea.
Friday, December 5, 2003
"Anger Management"[010]
Hope tries to nicely confront an overzealous mom, Sue (Kelly Coffield Park), at Justin's basketball game. But the ensuing fracas results in Hope and Faith attending anger management classes to avoid going to court. Jim Gaffigan guest stars as Brad, the teacher who tries to keep them in line. Meanwhile, the kids devise a plan to distract the mechanically-challenged Charley from repairing the garbage disposal.
Friday, December 12, 2003
"Silent Night, Opening Night"[011]
Faith is crushed to learn that her role as Ashley Storm on her former soap has been recast with a new actress. To lift her spirits, Hope asks her to help out with Hayley's school holiday play. But Faith's tough coaching techniques cause big problems for the kids and Hope. Meanwhile, Charley tries to help Justin deal with a bully, but ends up in a rumble with Hank Peterson, the boy's dad a little person who is one of Santa's elves at the mall.
Friday, January 9, 2004
"The Wedding"[012]
Charley's family comes to town to see his brother wed his Swedish fiancée, Astrid (Delaine Yates). But Faith's pre-wedding all-nighter with Astrid, a women's Swedish volleyball team and heavy doses of their high-octane native drink leave the bride M.I.A. and a volleyball player in her place. Meanwhile, best man Charley sweats over the toast, while Hope tries in vain to please her in-laws.
Friday, January 23, 2004
"Madam President"[013]
Hope runs for president of the neighborhood association, with Faith as her aggressive campaign manager. But Faith's unscrupulous tactics backfire when Hope's opponent, Harry Hannigan, threatens to reveal an embarrassing video from Faith's early career. Mimi Rogers guest stars as Annie, Harry's flirtatious wife who has designs on Charley.
Friday, February 6, 2004
"The Diner Story"[014]
When Faith catches wind that a high-profile director Nick Spinelli (Fisher Stevens) is planning on shooting a film in Cleveland, she quickly hatches a foolproof plan that she expects will give her that second chance at stardom. Hope and Faith plan a chance meeting with the director at a local diner, but their strategy is turned upside down when they realize they have no money to pay for their dinner. Their ill-tempered waitress, Marge (Kathie Lee Gifford), doesn't buy their excuses, and the restaurant owner makes Hope and Faith wait tables to earn their meals. But when the director finally shows, Marge decides that an acting career might be better suited to her than to Faith.
Friday, February 13, 2004
"Mismatch"[015]
Hope is thrilled when sparks fly between Faith and Charley's best friend from medical school, Kenny (Kevin Sorbo), a rugged doctor visiting from Africa. But when Faith announces she's moving with him to Djibouti, a war-torn desert nation, Hope is shocked and decides to give her pampered sister a reality check on roughing it by taking her on a camping trip. Meanwhile Hayley's buddy, Edwin, is jealous of her schoolgirl crush on Kenny.
Friday, February 20, 2004
"Charley's Baseball"[016]
Baseball greats Roger Clemens and Willie Randolph join actor/former Fox sportscaster Oren Stevens as guest stars. When Justin accidentally destroys Charley's beloved baseball autographed by Roger Clemens, Faith sets out to replace it with Hope's help. Hearing that Clemens will be in Columbus for a charity game, the two women end up masquerading as reporters in the team locker room to buttonhole Clemens. But when a tenacious security guard gives chase, the women must hide out in the players' whirlpool tubs. Meanwhile, Hayley leads the family in a sit-down protest when Charley must cut down the tree that holds their treehouse.
Friday, February 27, 2004
"Almost Paradise"[017]
Hope and Faith's attempt to help Sydney results in damage to Charley's prized vintage convertible. In order to get the repair done before Charley notices, the sisters agree to a "prom date" with the mechanics, brothers who went to high school with Hope and Faith and have unrequited crushes on the sisters. Unfortunately the guys are still trapped in 1985, and the evening turns into the quintessential date from hell.
Friday, March 5, 2004
"Jury Duty"[018]
When Hope goes to jury duty selection, Faith tries to get picked, looking at it as an audition for a great role. Though only Hope is selected, Faith's antics in the gallery threaten to turn the judicial process into a circus -- especially when she retreats to judges' chambers and impersonates one.