Hearts Afire

Season 1

TV-PG

80%

John Ritter returns to TV in a genial sitcom, playing an aide to a senator (Gaynes). His life is somewhat complicated by his wife (Post)'s father (Asner) having spent a long stretch in prison for financial impropriety, and her somewhat-unnecessary attempts to re-integrate him into society.

23 Episodes

Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (1)
E1
Episode 1Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (1)John Hartman searches for a press secretary for his boss, a U.S. Senator. Georgie applies for the position but embellished her curriculum vitae.
Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (2)
E2
Episode 2Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (2)When she is kicked out of the hotel where she was staying, Georgie moves in "temporarily" with John.
The Big Date
E3
Episode 3The Big DateJohn and Georgie argue about the significance of the bath they had just had together. Senator Smithers organises for John to take Didi on a dinner date. Georgie invites George Hamilton to the date and John becomes a little jealous.
Three Men and a Bed
E4
Episode 4Three Men and a BedIt's the aftermath of John and Georgie's date and they're still fighting. John becomes ill with a fever and ends up in quarantine. The senator and Billy Bob both have a fight with their spouses and sleep over at John's place.
John's Stallion
E5
Episode 5John's StallionJohn expresses his love for Georgie and she is falling for him as well. Georgie's father comes for a visit and Georgie invites him to stay. He has just been released from prison on parole and he seems to be running a gambling business from John's place. The senator's implant, which is to improve his sex life with his wife, is malfunctioning by activating too easily.
First Time
E6
Episode 6First TimeBilly Bob and George are taking Ben and Elliot for a camping weekend, which leaves John and Georgie alone. When Elliot's snake escapes, John and Georgie move in to a hotel. Unfortunately, the neighbours are a newly married couple.
Significant Others
E7
Episode 7Significant OthersGeorgie is exercising some parenting skills on the boys but they're different than John's. Elliot knocks out a girl at school and her mother attacks John. John's ex-wife comes for a visit with her new lover.
Everybody Loves My Baby
E8
Episode 8Everybody Loves My BabyGeorge is looking after the boys and John decides to offer him the job permanently. The men in the senator's staff are preparing for a charity talent show. John and Georgie are having trouble getting some time alone.
Conversations with My Shrink
E9
Episode 9Conversations with My ShrinkGeorgie decides she wants to be a serious journalist but she has a series of very disappointing interviews. She then decides to have a meeting with an ex boyfriend who is in town, which has John on edge.
The Fundamental Things Apply
E10
Episode 10The Fundamental Things ApplyThe senator's wife threatens to run against the senator in the next election and so the team do their best to stop it. Georgie and Mavis ask Dee Dee to stop seeing the senator, and John has to approach Mary Fran to stop her running.
Smithersgate
E11
Episode 11SmithersgateA reporter is trying to find out about a trip the senator and Dee Dee took together. The finger is pointed at Georgie as being the source of the information. John tries to find out if she is responsible by planting a false story.
Everyday's a Holiday
E12
Episode 12Everyday's a HolidayBen and Elliot are spending Christmas with their mother in The Berkshires. John thinks what he has to offer is not good enough and so decides to take them to New York. The whole office staff drive up there in Adam's RV.
While the Thomasons Slept
E13
Episode 13While the Thomasons SleptJohn takes Ben and Elliot on a tour of the White House, and it's a memorable visit especially when Elliot steals the president's phone book. John struggles to find a way to return the book without being arrested.
Trivial Pursuit
E14
Episode 14Trivial PursuitBilly Bob brings around a game of Trivial Pursuit and they play a competitive game. Billy Bob and John are very upset when the Senator's team win, so much so, they go out on an extremely wet night to prove that the last answer was wrong.
Never Play Touch Football with the Kennedys
E15
Episode 15Never Play Touch Football with the KennedysGeorgie and John are having a disagreement over a press release about the senator's views on a health care bill. There is considerable rivalry as they both write a speech with the senator to choose which one he is happiest to go with.
Miss Starr Dates Georgie Anne's Pop
E16
Episode 16Miss Starr Dates Georgie Anne's PopGeorgie fixes up her father on a date with John's baby-sitter but it doesn't go well. He ends going to the presidential inauguration with Dee Dee, which upsets Georgie. Also going is Billy Bob, who needs some dancing lessons.
While the Thomasons Slept in the Lincoln Bedroom
E17
Episode 17While the Thomasons Slept in the Lincoln BedroomJohn has lunch with the attractive manager of a new senator. The woman comes from his home town and Georgie becomes jealous of her and, without thinking, tells John to sow his wild oats. John becomes confused about the situation.
Her Year with Fidel
E18
Episode 18Her Year with FidelThere is a lot of discussion in the office about the comments being made about Hilary Clinton's wardrobe and coiffure. Then the commentators start talking about Georgie's past, which ends up causing problems with John at home.
Cold Feet (1)
E19
Episode 19Cold Feet (1)The Davis' decide to renewing their wedding vows when Adam suggest John and Georgie get married. The senator accidentally burns down his house and they all go away for the weekend. John proposes to Georgie and she accepts.
Cold Feet (2)
E20
Episode 20Cold Feet (2)Conclusion. Reporters follow Dee Dee up to where the office is staying for the weekend. John and Georgie, initially, are having doubts about the wedding. However, they decide to go through with it in front of all their family and friends.
Take My Senate Seat, Please
E21
Episode 21Take My Senate Seat, PleaseIt's the senator's 75th birthday and he is still living in a Winnebago, which is now parked in the Harman's driveway. A scantily clad Dee Dee jumps out of the senator's birthday cake, which gives him plenty of unwanted publicity.
Flamingo Summer
E22
Episode 22Flamingo SummerGeorgie has trouble adjusting to married life. She also confesses that she needs to finish the book she's writing so that she has $20 000 to pay back a loan. As she is feeling sick, Dee Dee, Billy Bob and John finish the book for her.
Class Reunion
E23
Episode 23Class ReunionIt's John and Billy Bob's 25th school reunion coming up but Mavis doesn't want to go. A mix up means that Billy Bob goes with an elderly woman. Georgie wears makeup and makes herself very plain to teach them a lesson about superficiality.