The Past is Prologue

8.1/10 · 28 votesNov 9, 199960 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Lily and Rick deal with the ghosts of their failed marriages. Rick's becoming consumed with a project at work triggers Lily's memories of Jake doing the same thing in their marriage, causing its downfall. Meanwhile, Eli's frustration with his schoolwork reaches new depths.

Cast10

Sela Ward

Lily Manning

Billy Campbell

Rick Sammler

Jeffrey Nordling

Jake Manning

Susanna Thompson

Karen Sammler

Shane West

Eli Sammler

Julia Whelan

Grace Manning

Evan Rachel Wood

Jessie Sammler

Meredith Deane

Zoe Manning

Marin Hinkle

Judy Brooks

Todd Field

David Cassilli

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Marshall Herskovitz

Writer

Edward Zwick

Writer

Patrick R. Norris

Director

Stefania Cella

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Episode Summary

"The Past is Prologue" is episode 8 of Once and Again season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 28 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Patrick R. Norris and written by Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, it aired on November 9, 1999.

The Past is Prologue

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