Hearts Afire

Season 3

TV-PG

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.

Where to Watch Season 3

14 Episodes

Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby
E1
Episode 1Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My BabyThe baby is being born. Georgie is edgy about giving birth, Billy Bob thinks he is suffering from a flesh-eating bacteria he got when he helps a patient and John is convinced that the baby presented as his has been swapped.
The Virgin Lonnie
E2
Episode 2The Virgin LonnieIt appears Lonnie's time with Brenda Swain has come, but he's uptight: it would be his first time ever. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Brenda: Debra Jo Rupp. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To
E3
Episode 3It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want ToJohn insists that Georgie not throw a surprise birthday party for him, but she does anyway. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Elliot: Clark Duke.
The Sock-Her Boys
E4
Episode 4The Sock-Her BoysGeorgie bets her soccer team can beat a boys team. But the boys' coaches include one the paper's advertisers. Dan: Tim Dunigan. Ricardo: Victor Gardell. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.
Birth of a Donation
E5
Episode 5Birth of a DonationAn old friend of Billy Bob is coming to stay but is disbelieving when Georgie says that he is gay. Billy Bob finds out she was right. Madeline, seeing how happy Georgie is, decides to have a baby using artificial insemination.
Fat Like Me
E6
Episode 6Fat Like MeAn editor from Cosmo has asked Georgie to go undercover in a fat suit to see what it is like to be an obese person. She also wants to use Madeline's experiences as a subject for her story, which she agrees to.
Born to Dance
E7
Episode 7Born to DanceElliot has started ballet lessons and John is worried about it, thinking it is unmanly. Carson Lee raises a lamb to raise money. She becomes upset when she learns that it is going to be killed for food and wants her dad to buy it back.
Prose and Condoms
E8
Episode 8Prose and CondomsThe big controversial issue at the local school is whether students should have access to condoms at school. John and Georgie have opposite views. The children have been given the responsibility of looking after their neighbour's rabbit.
The Perfect Christmas
E9
Episode 9The Perfect ChristmasJohn is nailed by a falling Christmas tree, upending Georgie's holiday plans. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Velma: Maxine Stuart. Elliot: Clark Duke. Ben: J. Skylar Testa. Carson Lee: Doren Fein. Santa Claus: Alvin Greenman.
Help Wanted
E10
Episode 10Help WantedLonnie becomes the town gossip when his newspaper column, Little Big Mouth, becomes successful. Billy Bob is uncomfortable with the new assistant, especially when he thinks he sees her on Hard Copy and that she is wanted for murder.
Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman
E11
Episode 11Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. HartmanGeorgie ecourages John to mend fences with his ex-wife but becomes jealous when their reconciliation proceeds too smoothly. Elliot: Clark Duke. Mavis: Wendie Jo Sperber. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter.
Group Therapy
E12
Episode 12Group TherapyMadeline suggests a group-therapy session for the office, but everyone's rough on each other at the meeting. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Elliot: Clark Duke. Carson Lee: Doren Fein.
John and Georgie's Not-So-Excellent Adventure
E13
Episode 13John and Georgie's Not-So-Excellent AdventureJohn is tired with work and Billy Bob gives him and Georgie a luxury weekend in New York to relax. When they get there, a number of Georgie's friends from her past call in. Lonnie's mother starts subscribing readers to the Beacon.
The Outsider
E14
Episode 14The OutsiderJohn and Georgie (John Ritter, Markie Post) clash over her determination to organize a sit-in to protest the closing of the local library. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. DeeDee: Beth Broderick. Sen. Smithers: George Gaynes.