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The Best Episodes of Hearts Afire

Every episode of Hearts Afire ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hearts Afire!

Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press secretary. Their mismatched political views...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Best Episodes Summary

"Sweet Revenge" is the best rated episode of "Hearts Afire". It scored 8.7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, it aired on 1/19/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Help Wanted".

  • Sweet Revenge
    8.7/107 votes
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    #1 - Sweet Revenge

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/1994

    Madeline's ex-husband plans to remarry, and Madeline plots revenge. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Help Wanted
    8.7/108 votes
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    #2 - Help Wanted

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/1995

    Billy Bob suspects that the new secretary at the Beacon is a psychokiller. Lu: Lorna Scott. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.

    Director: James Hampton

    Writer: N/A

  • Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman
    8.7/107 votes
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    #3 - Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/1995

    Georgie 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.

    Director: James Hampton

    Writer: Pamela Norris

  • Group Therapy
    8.7/107 votes
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    #4 - Group Therapy

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/1995

    Madeline 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Smithersgate
    8.6/1016 votes
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    #5 - Smithersgate

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/1992

    John feels like he might explode when he has reason to believe that Georgie might be leaking information about the Senator.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: David Tyron King

  • The Virgin Lonnie
    8.4/108 votes
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    #6 - The Virgin Lonnie

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1994

    It 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.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Leslie Ray

  • First Time
    8.3/1017 votes
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    #7 - First Time

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/1992

    John and Georgie retreat to a hotel, where they're bothered by bickering newlyweds next door.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Everyday's a Holiday
    8.3/1013 votes
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    #8 - Everyday's a Holiday

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/1992

    A road trip meant to capture the Christmas spirit stalls out in the snow somewhere between D.C. and the Big Apple.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Allen Crowe

  • While the Thomasons Slept
    8.3/1012 votes
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    #9 - While the Thomasons Slept

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/21/1992

    After a visit to the White House, John sees red when he finds that Elliot has lifted the President's little black book.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Don Rhymer, David Nichols

  • Accelerated Dating
    8.3/107 votes
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    #10 - Accelerated Dating

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/1994

    A woman comes on strong to Billy, but her obsessiveness overwhelms him. Charlotte: Lisa Long. John: John Ritter. Ben: Justin Burnette.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: N/A

  • Fatal Traction
    8.3/107 votes
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    #11 - Fatal Traction

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/1994

    Billy Bob and Madeline tend to Lonnie after they both hit him with their cars. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: N/A

  • Sleepless in a Small Town
    8.3/107 votes
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    #12 - Sleepless in a Small Town

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/28/1994

    John and Billy Bob want to join a men's club. Leslie Jordan, Markie Post, John Ritter. Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • The Sock-Her Boys
    8.3/107 votes
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    #13 - The Sock-Her Boys

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1994

    Georgie 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.

    Director: James Hampton

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Birth of a Donation
    8.3/1011 votes
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    #14 - Birth of a Donation

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1994

    Madeline wants to have a baby; Billy Bob won't accept that an old buddy is gay. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Jeff: Robert Donavan. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: N/A

  • Fat Like Me
    8.3/1010 votes
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    #15 - Fat Like Me

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1994

    Georgie poses as an overweight woman for a magazine piece on the burdens borne by the heavyset. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Russell: Jordan Benedict. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. John: John Ritter.

    Director: James Hampton

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Three Men and a Bed
    8.2/1019 votes
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    #16 - Three Men and a Bed

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/1992

    Girl trouble makes for strange bedfellows when Strobe and Billy Bob with with John, who's bedridden with a fever.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Everybody Loves My Baby
    8.2/1014 votes
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    #17 - Everybody Loves My Baby

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/1992

    When his dream of opening a fast-food franchise in Cuba is dashed, George decides it's time to move on, leaving Georgie feeling blue.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Conversations with My Shrink
    8.2/1014 votes
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    #18 - Conversations with My Shrink

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/1992

    Georgie takes stock of her life and hopes that a with visit Ruth will pay psychological dividends.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • The Fundamental Things Apply
    8.2/1013 votes
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    #19 - The Fundamental Things Apply

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/1992

    The staff moves quickly when they learn that Sen. Smithers' wife is threatening to run for the Senator's seat.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby
    8.2/106 votes
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    #20 - Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1994

    When Georgie and John's baby is born, her appearance leads John to believe she's not their daughter. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To
    8.2/109 votes
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    #21 - It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1994

    John 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.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: N/A

  • The Perfect Christmas
    8.2/107 votes
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    #22 - The Perfect Christmas

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/1994

    John 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (1)
    8.1/1033 votes
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    #23 - Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/1992

    John Hartman searches for a press secretary for his boss, a U.S. Senator. Georgie applies for the position but embellished her curriculum vitae.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Trivial Pursuit
    8.1/1012 votes
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    #24 - Trivial Pursuit

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1993

    A trivia game ends with a trivial pursuit into the hinterlands to verify Georgie's answer to the championship question.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

  • Cold Feet (1)
    8.1/1010 votes
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    #25 - Cold Feet (1)

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/22/1993

    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.

    Director: Harry Thomason

    Writer: Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, David Tyron King, Lisa Loomer