TOUGH LOVE Episode #9: "Tough Love" originally aired December 7, 2001.
Synopsis: Eli and Grace both learn that tough love can be a powerful motivator
Sneak Peek When Eli loses his job and Grace's teacher questions her acting, they both learn the hard way that real self-confidence can be one of life's toughest accomplishments, on "Once and Again," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. __ ABC Network (November 14, 2001)
"Tough Love" – When Eli loses his job and Grace's teacher questions her acting, they both learn the hard way that real self-confidence can be one of life's toughest accomplishments, on "Once and Again," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
"Once and Again" stars Sela Ward as Lily Sammler, Billy Campbell as Rick Sammler, Julia Whelan as Grace Manning, Shane West as Eli Sammler, Meredith Deane as Zoe Manning, Evan Rachel Wood as Jessie Sammler, Susanna Thompson as Karen Sammler, Jeffrey Nordling as Jake Manning, Marin Hinkle as Judy Brooks, Steven Weber as Samuel Blue and Ever Carradine as Tiffany Porter.
Guest starring are Eric Stoltz as Mr. Dimitri, James Lafferty as Tad, Mischa Barton as Katie, Natasha Gaty as Alexa Yagoda, Lizzy Caplan as Sarah, Ashlee Turner as Celia/Cynthia, Kristin Richardson as Delancey, Peter Schindler as Darryl, Josh Breslow as Silvius, Brenda Kramer as the young audience member, Chris Babers as Russell and Ira David Wood as Ajay.
"Tough Love" was written by Maggie Friedman and directed by Jim Kramer. __ ABC Network (November 19, 2001)
Scenes from a high-school production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" frame off-stage anxieties perplexing Grace, Jessie and Eli, who loses his job and drifts into melancholy. Mr. Dimitri: Eric Stoltz. Katie: Mischa Barton. Sarah: Lizzy Caplan. Tad: James Lafferty. Alexa: Natasha Gaty. __ TV Guide (November 24, 2001)
Eli and Grace (Shane West, Julia Whalen) each face personal trials in "Tough Love." He suddenly joins the ranks of the unemployed, while she develops doubts about her work in the school play when her teacher (Eric Stolz) challenges her. Each of the teens then takes a different path to discovering the importance of having faith in one's abilities. __ TV Data Features Syndicate (December 2, 2001)
Cast call: Lily, Rick, Karen, Jake, Eli, Grace, Jessie, Zoe
Guest stars: Eric Stoltz as Mr. Dimitri, James Lafferty as Tad, Mischa Barton as Katie, Natasha Gaty as Alexa Yagoda, Lizzy Caplan as Sarah, Ashlee Turner as Celia/Cynthia, Kristin Richardson as Delancey, Peter Schindler as Darryl, Josh Breslow as Silvius, Brenda Kramer as the young audience member, Chris Babers as Russell and Ira David Wood as Ajay
Writer: Maggie Friedman
Director: Jim Kramer
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Ratings 5.6/ 9
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