About
After her husband’s death, Phyllis Lindstrom and her daughter Bess move to San Francisco to start over. There, she faces the challenges of clashing with eccentric relatives and adjusting to a new life.
Cast
Cloris Leachman
as Phyllis Lindstrom
Henry Jones
as Jonathan Dexter
Jane Rose
as Audrey Dexter
Lisa Gerritsen
as Bess Lindstrom
Judith Lowry
as Mother Dexter
John Lawlor
as Leonard Marsh
Garn Stephens
as Harriet Hastings
Carmine Caridi
as Dan Valenti
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
Phyllis' husband, Lars, suddenly dies only to leave Phyllis and her daughter Bess with no money. Desperate, they move to San Francisco to live with Lars' mother Audrey and her new husband Jonathan Dexter. At a reception for Lars' friends, Phyllis meets her new boss Julie Erskine, owner of Erskine Photography. Phyllis later discovers that Julie dated Lars at the same time he was dating her and he proposed to Julie first.
Bess, Is You a Woman Now?
Bess goes away on a weekend ski trip. Phyllis makes a phone call to Bess' room to see how she is doing only to find someone else answer the phone, a young man. Phyllis is worried that Bess is no longer her innocent daughter.
Up for Grabs
An old friend of Lars is in town to discuss some business with Phyllis. However, he is more interested in Phyllis fpr reasons other than business.
Leaving Home
Mother Dexter is upset that Phyllis and Bess have stolen her guest bedroom, so Phyllis decides to move out on her own. Her new apartment, however, is a total dump.
The First Day
Phyllis writes to her friend Mary Richards to tell her all about her new life and how hard it was when she first started working.
Phyllis Takes Piano Lessons
Phyllis has always regretted that she never finished her piano recital as a child because she froze on stage. She decides to take lessons again, she discovers that she is the only adult in the children's class.
Phyllis' Garage Sale
All of Phyllis' belongings arrive from Minneapolis and clutters the house--literally. Phyllis decides to have a garage sale, but has trouble letting go of her things.
The First Date
Phyllis is going to go on a double date with Julie, for the first time since Lars died and is nervous about getting into the routine again.
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