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Series · 1996 · Comedy

Suddenly Susan

★6.0 1996 4 Seasons Clyde Phillips TV-MA

Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 92 episodes

First Episode

Episode 01

First Episode

Sep 19, 1996 · 30 min

Even though Susan leaves her fiancé, Kip, at the altar, her ties to his family aren't severed---her boss is Kip's brother.

Dr. No

Episode 02

Dr. No

Sep 26, 1996 · 30 min

To cover a story, Susan spends time with an assertiveness-training guru---who sends her chutzpah level soaring off the charts.

The Best Laid Plans

Episode 03

The Best Laid Plans

Oct 3, 1996 · 30 min

When Susan's dull love life becomes the topic of discussion at ""The Gate,"" she sets out to explore her options---including office romance.

Suddenly Susan Unplugged

Episode 04

Suddenly Susan Unplugged

Oct 10, 1996 · 30 min

When her utilities are cut off, Susan jumps through hoops to get them restored. But trouble ensues when she writes an exposé on the incident.

Hoop Dreams

Episode 05

Hoop Dreams

Oct 17, 1996 · 30 min

Vicki begs Susan to sub for a pneumonia-stricken player when her basketball team makes the playoffs---not realizing Susan might steal the show.

Lie! Lie! My Darling

Episode 06

Lie! Lie! My Darling

Oct 31, 1996 · 30 min

To get out of dinner with her parents, Susan tells her mom a little white lie---and gets caught in it.

Golden Girl Friday

Episode 07

Golden Girl Friday

Nov 7, 1996 · 30 min

At Susan's prodding, Jack hires a sweet senior citizen---who proceeds to wreak havoc around the office.

Beauty and the Beasty Boy

Episode 08

Beauty and the Beasty Boy

Nov 14, 1996 · 30 min

Susan falls for a nihilistic rocker, and the attraction is mutual - despite a severe conflict of life styles and values.

Cold Turkey

Episode 09

Cold Turkey

Nov 21, 1996 · 30 min

Susan tries to put together a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for her co-workers, but everything goes wrong, culminating in an oven that's colder than the frozen turkey. Her luck seems to change when she locates a repairman willing to work on Thanksgiving - but then he drops dead while still inside the oven.

Was it Something I Said?

Episode 10

Was it Something I Said?

Dec 12, 1996 · 30 min

Susan reluctantly does a favor for Jack by attending a charity function with Jack, his wife Margo, and her incredibly obnoxious brother. When Susan finally tells the creep off, Margo and her brother storm out, leaving Susan alone to deal with an inebriated Jack, who winds up spending the night on her sofa. But the next day Margo is not quite willing to believe that's all that happened.

The Walk-Out

Episode 11

The Walk-Out

Dec 19, 1996 · 30 min

When Jack's too strapped to award Christmas bonuses, the staff (led by Susan) goes on strike.

The Me Nobody Nose

Episode 12

The Me Nobody Nose

Jan 9, 1997 · 30 min

To prove that personality is more important than good looks, Susan is fitted with a large fake nose. But complications arise with the arrival of a hunky accountant.

The Ways and Means

Episode 13

The Ways and Means

Feb 27, 1997 · 30 min

Susan and Vicki appear on ""The Rosie O'Donnell Show"" after writing a parody of self-help dating books.

What a Card

Episode 14

What a Card

Mar 6, 1997 · 30 min

Susan accompanies Jack to his grandfather's funeral, hoping her tacky sympathy card to the family will go unnoticed.

Love and Divorce American Style (1)

Episode 15

Love and Divorce American Style (1)

Mar 13, 1997 · 30 min

Susan gets involved in a new romance with a guy who has two kids---one of whom takes an immediate dislike to her. Meanwhile, Jack takes a stand with Margo.

Love and Divorce American Style (2)

Episode 16

Love and Divorce American Style (2)

Mar 20, 1997 · 30 min

While filling in as baby sitter for Adam's kids, Susan unexpectedly meets his ex. Meanwhile, Jack sets up his bachelor pad.

Love and Divorce American Style (3)

Episode 17

Love and Divorce American Style (3)

Mar 27, 1997 · 30 min

Susan makes a decision about moving in with Adam; Jack rebounds into a new relationship; Todd receives threats after writing a scathing review of Menudo.

With Friends Like These

Episode 18

With Friends Like These

Apr 10, 1997 · 30 min

Susan tries to shake a leechy acquaintance, whose divorce was inspired by Susan's wedding-day breakup with Kip. Meanwhile, Todd grows apart from his pal Jerry.

Where the Wild Things Aren't

Episode 19

Where the Wild Things Aren't

Apr 17, 1997 · 30 min

Jack takes the gang on a weekend retreat at his cabin---and all of them wind up having interesting encounters in the wilderness.

A Boy Like That

Episode 20

A Boy Like That

Apr 24, 1997 · 30 min

Luis is reunited with his younger brother, who arrives from Cuba all grown up---and with news of his lifestyle that troubles Luis. Meanwhile, Susan learns of Kip's engagement.

Family Affairs

Episode 21

Family Affairs

May 1, 1997 · 30 min

Susan's plans for a picture-perfect anniversary party for her parents come screeching to a halt when she spies her dad having lunch with another woman, and kissing her in an extremely friendly fashion. Trying to duck her mother's questions about her father's unusual behavior, Susan is horrified when Liz inadvertently reveals that she is having an affair. Meanwhile, Jack's intimidating German squeeze, Kate, wants to hang out with Vicki - much to Vicki's dismay, since she's convinced Kate's appetite for danger will ultimately kill Jack, and perhaps some innocent bystanders as well.

I'll See That and Raise You Susan

Episode 22

I'll See That and Raise You Susan

May 8, 1997 · 30 min

A poker game turns into a high-stakes bottlecap-tossing competition, and Jack's old roommate, Cooper; hits the jackpot at Jack's expense: Jack loses the magazine to him. And that's not all - he may lose Susan to the new boss as well.

About the series

Suddenly Susan poster
Audience score
★ 6.0 /10

based on 37 votes

Synopsis

Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.

Comedy

Cast

7 principal cast

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields

Susan Keane

Nestor Carbonell

Nestor Carbonell

Luis Rivera

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

Vicki Groener

Currie Graham

Currie Graham

Nate Knaborski

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd

Miranda Charles

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Helen 'Nana' Keane

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Ian Maxtone-Graham

Where to watch Suddenly Susan

Suddenly Susan is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Clyde Phillips has 4 seasons and 92 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 37 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Suddenly Susan have?

Suddenly Susan has 4 seasons with 92 episodes in total.

Is Suddenly Susan still on the air?

The current status of Suddenly Susan is: Canceled.

What network airs Suddenly Susan?

Suddenly Susan airs on NBC.

When did Suddenly Susan first air?

Suddenly Susan first aired on September 19, 1996.

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