That Girl

Season 1

TV-PG

An aspiring actress moves from her hometown of Brewster, New York, to try to make it big in New York City, having to take several offbeat "temp" jobs to support herself in between her various auditions and bit parts.

30 Episodes

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There
E1
Don't Just Do Something, Stand ThereAnn Marie is working at a newsstand in an office building. She meets Donald Hollinger, a magazine writer who works there. Ann has just gotten an acting job for a television commercial filming in the lobby of the office building.
Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye
E2
Goodbye, Hello, GoodbyeAnn moves out of her parents home in Brewster, New York, and moves to New York City to become an actress, though her overprotective father isn't happy about it. Ann meets her neighbor, Judy Bessemer, but isn't on her own for very long - her mother comes to stay with her because she isn't speaking to Ann's father. Ann's agent gets her a role on a children's television show... playing a mop.
Never Change a Diaper on Opening Night
E3
Never Change a Diaper on Opening NightAnn agrees to babysit for her neighbor and friend, Judy Bessemer, who assures her that she'll be back long before Ann has to leave for her audition for an acting workshop. Judy gets stuck at her sisters house and her husband, Leon, is an obstetrician and gets called to deliver a patient's baby, forcing Ann to take baby Stanley along on her audition. The director of the acting workshop is very no-nonsense and isn't a fan of babies.
I'll Be Suing You
E4
I'll Be Suing YouDon loans Ann his car so she can pick up a rubber tree plant (which is actually a live plant) from her mother. A pedestrian carrying a sewing machine walks into Don's car while Ann was driving it and sues her. Ann gives her account of what happened in court, in great detail. She has trouble getting anyone to believe that while she was stopped at a traffic light, a man just walked into the car, and that his sewing machine damaged the fender.
Anatomy of a Blunder
E5
Anatomy of a BlunderAnn is bringing Donald home to meet her parents for the first time, and Donald is already a nervous wreck. On the way to Brewster, NY they stop for a picnic, during which Donald has a series of mishaps.
Rich Little Rich Kid
E6
Rich Little Rich KidAnn is charmed by a wealthy man who gives her many luxuries and Don tries to compete. Ann realizes that money is not the most important thing in a relationship.
Help Wanted
E7
Help WantedDonald's secretary quits when she learns that she and her husband are having a baby. Ann, who is in need of a job, persuades a very reluctant Donald to hire her. Jerry, who shares an office with Donald, thinks Ann is a great secretary, but her presence in the office makes it difficult for a rather jumpy Donald to get any work done.
Little Auction Annie
E8
Little Auction AnnieAt an antique auction, Ann buys a box of junk with a baseball in it. A strange man follows her because he wants the baseball. It turns out that he is an ex-baseball player who wants the ball for sentimental reasons.
Time for Arrest
E9
Time for ArrestAnn tries to explain to Donald how she came to be arrested, wearing a very small leopard print cave-girl outfit. It began when she filled in for a fellow actress at her job as a waitress at a restaurant called 'The Cave'.
Break a Leg
E10
Break a LegAnn's friend Sandy, an actress who has just won a lead role in a Broadway play, visits Ann. Suddenly, Sandy gets sick, leaving Ann to play her role. Everyone thinks that Ann stole teh job from her, but Ann pays them no never mind as she enjoys her chance. Unfortunately the play closes after one performance.
What's in a Name?
E11
What's in a Name?Ann's agent thinks that she needs a new name for an excellent acting career.
Soap Gets in Your Eyes
E12
Soap Gets in Your EyesAnn currently has a recurring role on a popular soap opera, playing a villain named Sheila. When she is meeting Donald's parents for the first time, his mother dislikes her before even getting to know Ann. Donald finds out that his mother watches the soap opera and believes that Ann must be just like the evil character she plays on the show.
All About Ann
E13
All About AnnAnn thinks she will lose her sweet Donald to a famous actress when all the time, he is interviewing her for his article.
Phantom of the Horse Opera
E14
Phantom of the Horse OperaAnn and Donald find a strange organ player who used to play the soundtrack in silent movies. Donald does a story about him, but he disappears because he is a wanted criminal.
Beware of Actors Bearing Gifts
E15
Beware of Actors Bearing GiftsHobart, an actor in Ann's acting workshop, gives Ann a gift and tells her he wants to be friends. She feels that people should become friends before they give each other gifts, and tells him that she accept it. He still gives her gifts and tells her not to worry about it, because he stole them. Ann and Donald try to return everything so that Hobart won't have to go to jail.
Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid
E16
Christmas and the Hard-Luck KidThis very touching Christmas episode has Ann telling Donald about a time where she was a teacher and had to keep a lonely boy company on Christmas when his parents cannot get him.
Among My Souvenirs
E17
Among My SouvenirsAnn finds souvenirs that remind her of a boyfriend she used to have named Freddy. It turns out that Freddy still has a flame burning for her.
These Boots Weren't Made For Walking
E18
These Boots Weren't Made For WalkingAnn is a salesperson for shoes that somehow fall apart over time.
Kimomo My House
E19
Kimomo My HouseAnn hires a maid for Donald, but who she hired makes her jealous.
Gone With the Breeze
E20
Gone With the BreezeDonald gives Ann a manuscript of a novel that he is writing, and she loses it. Donald is waiting for a response, but Ann stalls because she did not want to admit that she lost it.
Rain, Snow and Rice
E21
Rain, Snow and RiceAnn and Donald are invited by their friends, Jerry Bauman and Margie, to a private wedding in Connecticut, but they get snowed in. There are only two rooms available in the inn that they are staying and the boys share one room and the girls share another. The problem begins with Jerry and Margie decide to stay together leaving Ann and Donald in a room together, much to the chagrin of Ann's parents.
Paper Hats and Everything
E22
Paper Hats and EverythingAnn thinks that her friends are going to surprise her with a birthday party when she is invited out to dinner by her father.
What Are Your Intentions?
E23
What Are Your Intentions?Lou thinks that Ann and Donald ought to be married, but they have different ideas.
A Tenor's Loving Care
E24
A Tenor's Loving CareAnn helps Donald get a story about a famous opera singer, if only he can control his romantic urges.
Leaving the Nest is For the Birds
E25
Leaving the Nest is For the BirdsAnn invites her parents and her Aunt Harriet to dinner at her house where she tries to prove to them that living in the city is pretty cool. A stranger outside the window ruins Ann's point because he has romantic woes.
You Have to Know Someone to Be Unknown
E26
You Have to Know Someone to Be UnknownAnn reads that a famous producer is looking for an unknown for his play and has Donald put in a good word for her. He tries to tell her that the producer had found his star a long time ago, but she doesn't listen.
The Honeymoon Apartment
E27
The Honeymoon ApartmentAnn gets a visit from her cheap cousin and his bride. When he refuses to leave, Ann gets a room in a bridal suite to formualte a plan to get him out.
This Little Piggy Had a Ball
E28
This Little Piggy Had a BallAnn has her toe stuck in a bowling ball at a very unopportune moment.
Author, Author
E29
Author, AuthorAnn needs some funny material for an audition and enlists Donald's writing expertise, but his jokes aren't funny.
The Mating Game
E30
The Mating GameDonald has to do a story on the show ""The Mating Game"", and he has Ann be a contestant. Ann doesn't know that Donald is one of the bachelors and she picks another man. While she had her date with this man, Donald tags along to get a story.