Life with Bonnie (2002)
The host of the local morning talk show Morning Chicago creatively balances family commitment—to her husband John, a hard-working family practice doctor, and their three young children— and career obligations.
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Episode 1 - Ironing Out Our Differences
Release Date: 2003-09-26Bonnie's producer, David, decides to pick her up for work in the morning — as she's always late — and in his haste leaves without turning off his iron, causing his home to go up in flames. Feeling guilty and somewhat responsible, Bonnie invites him to move in with her family while his house is being renovated, much to Mark's frustration, when Life with Bonnie premieres on its new date and time.
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Episode 2 - Pontiac Bonnie-Ville
Release Date: 2003-10-03With David still staying at the Molloy home after his house burned down, Bonnie hears David talking about her in his sleep and is convinced he has a crush on her.
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Episode 3 - Everything Old is New Again
Release Date: 2003-10-10At the end of her rope with houseguest David, Bonnie pays a visit to David's home to speak with the contractors played by the Smothers Brothers who agree to get the job done faster if they can appear on Morning Chicago.
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Episode 4 - No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Release Date: 2003-10-17Bonnie accidentally gets involved in Mark's boss' marital problems when they learn she's having the famous marriage therapist, Dr. Bill, on Morning Chicago.
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Episode 5 - Boyhood to Womanhood
Release Date: 2003-10-24Bonnie is forced to take Charlie, Conner and Frankie to work with her while Gloria stays home struggling with her mood swings, and Rappin' Rip (Rip Taylor) returns to the set of Morning Chicago.
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Episode 6 - The Merry Ole Land of Oz
Release Date: 2003-10-31Mr. Portinbody tells Bonnie and the gang that he wants a ""Wizard of Oz"" themed show for Hallowe'en, with Bonnie as Dorothy, Tony as the cowardly Lion, David as the Tin Man, Marv as the Scarecrow, Holly as the Wicked Witch, Gloria as Glinda, Charlie and Frankie appear as Munchkins. Lenord returns with Hallowe'en costume fashion show for seniors.
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Episode 7 - Places, Stat!
Release Date: 2003-11-07When Bonnie comes down with a case of food poisoning the gang at ""Morning, Chicago"" do the show from Bonnie's hospital bed.
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Episode 8 - Queer Eye for the Straight Lie
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Episode 9 - Boomerang
Release Date: 2003-11-21The construction is finally done on David's house, but when Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang pitch in to help with the move, their efforts to lend a hand result in disaster. Meanwhile, Bonnie attempts to jump with the U.S Amateur Jump Rope Champions -- Jumping for Joy.
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Episode 10 - Food for Thought
Release Date: 2003-12-05When Anna is hired to take over Craft Service for the set of Morning Chicago, Bonnie and the gang don't know how to tell her that her food is inedible. Meanwhile gossip about the cast and crew is leaked to the press and all eyes point to local gossip columnist Rappin' Rip who recently visited the set.
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Episode 11 - It's a Wonderful Job
Release Date: 2003-12-12Bonnie dreams she was never the host of ""Morning Chicago"" and gets a chilling glimpse of what the show would be like without her.
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Episode 12 - Trifecta, Try Friendship
Release Date: 2004-01-09Bonnie and friends help Tony deal with a thug out to collect his gambling debt.
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Episode 13 - Live and Let Live
Release Date: 2004-01-23Bonnie's older Vicki shows up with a much younger boyfriend, and when Bonnie, Mark and the gang are fed up with them showing their effection even if it is on ""Morning Chicago"", He asks Bonnie not to tell Vicki that he's on the show he's going to ask her a question, Bonnie thinks he's going to propose marriage but it's a relief that he asked her to go out on the road with his band.
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Episode 14 - Space Heaters
Release Date: 2004-01-30Bonnie and Mark are going through a rough patch in their relationship, so the gang pitches in to prepare a romantic anniversary dinner for them...with mixed results. Meanwhile, Bonnie plays the drums with Seiichi Tanaka and his percussionists on Morning Chicago.
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Episode 15 - Dare to Be Different
Release Date: 2004-02-13When Bonnie finds a suspicious note in Charlie's pocket, she initially thinks he's being harassed by a bully, but later finds out the note is from a girl in his class who wishes to kiss him. Meanwhile, Bonnie and the ""Morning Chicago"" gang welcome 12-year-old cooking prodigy Chef Rio to the show, and David has a pit crew come to the set to rotate the wheels on his podium.
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Episode 16 - Nightshift
Release Date: 2004-02-20Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang participate in the station's annual telethon, and their slot — as usual — is in the middle of the night. Hard pressed to fill the time, everyone pitches in with whatever talents they have.
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Episode 17 - Act Natural
Release Date: 2004-02-27When Bonnie mentions her favorite soup from childhood during a cooking segment on Morning Chicago, the company asks her to film a commercial. Bonnie agrees, only to find that the young director (Dax Shepard from MTV's PUNK'D) is looking for something other than Bonnie's wholesome image to sell their soup.
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Episode 18 - Therabeautic
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Episode 19 - Striking a Match
Release Date: 2004-03-19When Gloria tries a computer dating service, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to help her prepare for the date, including Holly, who lends her expertise with hair, complete with hair extensions. Meanwhile Bonnie welcomes back Chef Compatelli and his mother to Morning Chicago.
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Episode 20 - Don't Stress, Express
Release Date: 2004-03-26David has his anger management session at Bonnie's house, much to her dismay, the gang helps in any way they can Tony plays the piano, Holly's there to meet guys, Mark just wants them out of the house, Marv just sits there and watches, which leads to an argument between Bonnie and Mark and the rest of the ""Morning, Chicago"" gang including Gloria.
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Episode 21 - Nip, Tuck and Roll
Release Date: 2004-04-02At the request of ""Morning Chicago"" station owner Mr. Portinbody, Bonnie reluctantly goes for a consultation with a plastic surgeon, who leaves his mark on her.
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Episode 22 - Father and Son: A Table for Two
Release Date: 2004-04-09When Tony slips on a banana in the craft service area, Bonnie and the ""Morning Chicago"" gang accompany him to the hospital ( in an ambulance driven by two ""familiar"", bickering paramedics). Mark treats him for a concussion and, while out cold in his hospital bed, Tony flashes back to his childhood days at his family's storefront trattoria. After recounting his dream, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to give him a touching surprise.