Episode #3: "Kind of Blue" originally aired October 12, 2001.

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Synopsis: Steven Weber reprises the role of Samuel Blue, a married artist who caught Judy's (Marin Hinkle) eye.

"Kind of Blue" - When Rick's friend and Judy's lover, Samuel Blue (Steven Weber), walks back into their lives, each of them is faced with potentially life-altering decisions and opportunities, on "Once and Again," FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. __ABC Television (September 24, 2001)

The return of the enigmatic artist Sam Blue (Steven Weber) has professional ramifications for Rick and personal repercussions for Judy, who has bittersweet memories of their affair. __TV Guide

From TV Gal: This week's "Once and Again" (Friday, ABC, 10 p.m.) was directed by Peter Horton (Gary on "thirtysomething") and features the return of Steven Weber as Sam Blue, Judy's once married, now divorcing ex-boyfriend. It turns out that Sam is also very good friends with Karen, which should make things very interesting.__Zap2it.com (October 8, 2001)

Just as Judy (Marin Hinkle) is getting her life together, expanding the bookstore and whatnot, artist Sam Blue (Steven Weber) shows up. Sam, you may recall, is Rick's (Billy Campbell) married friend who had an affair with Judy. Sam's return causes some emotional upheaval for Judy and brings up troublesome professional issues for Rick. __Gist.com (October 12, 2001)

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Cast call: Lily, Rick, Judy, Sam, Jake, Tiffany
Guest stars: Saul Rubinek as Colin, David Kipper as Dr. Lerner, Samantha MacLachlan as Victoria and Sharon Omi as the nurse.
Writer: Richard Kramer
Director: Peter Horton
Rating: TV-PG
Content: Strong, Coarse Language, Explicit Sexual Situations

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