THE SEX SHOW Episode #8: "The Sex Show" originally aired November 30, 2001.
Synopsis: Lily, Judy, Karen and even Jessie see just how fundamental sex is to the success of relationships
When sex becomes awkward for the first time in their relationship, Lily and Rick realize how much work it takes to keep a marriage exciting, on "Once and Again," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (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 James Lafferty as Tad, Mischa Barton as Katie, Edward Atterton as Steven Slater and Maggie Palomo as Mrs. Lovatelli.
"The Sex Show" was written by Emily Whitesell and directed by Dan Lerner.
This program carries a TV-PG,D,S parental guideline. __ABC Network (November 12, 2001)
Intimacy matters disquiet Rick and Lily, who face a trying period of adjustment, and perplex Judy and Sam (Steven Weber), who reassess their mercurial relationship. Tad: James Lafferty. Katie: Mischa Barton. Steven Slater: Edward Atterton. Judy: Marin Hinkle. Jessie: Evan Rachel Wood. Eli: Shane West. __ TV Guide (November 16, 2001)
The work involved in keeping a marriage thriving becomes apparent to Lily (Sela Ward) and Rick (Billy Campbell) in this new episode. They hit their first real stumbling block in intimacy, and neither is quite sure how to talk to the other about it. __ Detroit Free Press TV Magazine (November 24, 2001)
"It's Time For The Birds And The Bees On Once And Again" From first kiss to marital Bliss, a gamut of sexual relationships is explored on the Nov 30 episode of O&A.
Virginal teen-ager Jessie takes her first tenative steps toward adulthood when she shares a kiss with high school hunk Tad, while at the other end of the spectrum, her divorced mom, Karen, looks to get back into the game by checking out a popular watering hole and considering a one-night stand.
There's a delightful moment when Judy spots Karen looking through a book in the erotica section of Judy's new bookstore. The two women share a smile that acknowledges their sexuality as part of their basic humanity. Not to be let out of the hunt, Judy & Sam decide to take another turn at the mating dance.
And, as if to demonstrate that nobody is perfect, Lily and Rick experience problems in the bedroom for the first time. Sela Ward & Billy Campbell (Lily & Rick) are not just incredibly good-looking people, they're talented actors, depicting all of their characters' faults, foibles and frailties int the most realistic- and sympathetic- manner. In a lovely scene that richly illustrates the importance of communication, Rick & Lily share some of their romantic and sexual fantasies. (We especially loved Rick's "naughty knight" scenario.)
We won't spoil the...er, climax, but we will say that pillow talk pays off for the newlyweds and we can promise the episode ends on a wonderfully, um *uplifting* note. __ Soap Opera Weekly (December 4, 2001)
From TVGal at Zap2it:
This week on "Once and Again," Rick and Lily have their first bedroom problems, while Sam and Judy try to resolve theirs, and I'm afraid that Tad wants to get a little too close to Jesse.__ Zap2it.com (November 29, 2001)
Cast call: Lily, Rick, Karen, Eli, Grace, Jessie, Zoe, Sam
Guest stars: James Lafferty as Tad, Mischa Barton as Katie, Edward Atterton as Steven Slater
Writer: Emily Whitesell
Director: Dan Lerner
Rating: TV-PG
Content: D,S
Ratings: 5.0/8
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