ONCE AND AGAIN: THE SECOND TIME AROUND {SEASON TWO FINALE} (TV)

Summary

One in this dramatic series about Rick Sammler and Lily Manning, two middle-aged parents who deal with the realities of divorce while they cope with raising their children and dating.

In this episode, Lily has nightmares about her impending wedding. The next morning, she imagines that she's speaking with her father about the nuptial's details. Over breakfast, Jake notes that Tiffany will be at the wedding since she's working for the caterer. On the way to school, Jessie asks her mother to stop pretending to be enthusiastic about Rick's wedding. Karen denies the charge, and suggests that Jessie sing at the wedding.

In the meantime, Grace gets a letter from Carla, stating that she doesn't miss Eli. However, Grace lies to Eli to save his feelings. Across town, Arnold tells Rick that his finances are in trouble. At her father's urging, Lily inquires into Jake's resources and finds that he's about to lose the restaurant. When Judy stops at the house, Tiffany tells her about Will's complicated history, after which Lily admits her money woes to Judy. Upon realizing that the wedding bills have reached $21,000, Rick and Lily try to agree on cutbacks.

Later, Judy tells Lily that their mother isn't coming to the wedding. As tensions, continue to rise, Lily and Jake conclude that they can't afford such a pricey wedding. Later, Eli finds Carla's letter and is heartbroken about its contents, even as Grace tries to comfort him. As Eli and Grace are about to kiss, Jessie interrupts and tells them that the wedding has been called off. The news quickly spreads to Jake, Tiffany, and Karen. However, Rick and Lily soon realize their mistake and decide on a no-frills wedding -- to take place that evening.

Rick talks to Zoe, alleviating her fears about the future as Lily counsels Grace. Barbara arrives unexpectedly, much to Lily's delight. The low-key ceremony then goes off without a hitch, after which family members celebrate as Jessie sings a Sammler favorite, "When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along." Includes commercials.

Details

• NETWORK: ABC
• DATE: May 2, 2001 10:00 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 0:59:23
• COLOR/B&W: Color
• CATALOG ID: B:64597
• GENRE: Drama
• SUBJECT HEADING: Drama; Families; Romance; Asian American Pacific Islanders Collection
• SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1999-2002
• COMMERCIALS:
  • TV - Commercials - "Moulin Rouge" motion picture
  • TV - Commercials - Alamo car rentals
  • TV - Commercials - Amnesty organization
  • TV - Commercials - Dole fruit bowls
  • TV - Commercials - Domino's Pizza restaurants
  • TV - Commercials - Excedrin Migraine pain relief
  • TV - Commercials - Hallmark stores
  • TV - Commercials - JC Penney stores
  • TV - Commercials - L'Oreal hair coloring
  • TV - Commercials - Lever 2000 wipes
  • TV - Commercials - Maybelline makeup
  • TV - Commercials - Mercury automobiles
  • TV - Commercials - Office of National Drug Control Policy/Partnership for a Drug-Free America
  • TV - Commercials - Old Navy dungarees
  • TV - Commercials - Quaker mini-rice cakes
  • TV - Commercials - Sears stores
  • TV - Commercials - Sprint long-distance calling plans
  • TV - Commercials - Taco Bell restaurants
  • TV - Commercials - UPS shipping services
  • TV - Commercials - Wal-mart stores
  • TV - Commercials - White Diamonds perfume
  • TV - Commercials - Will Rogers Institute
  • TV - Commercials - Zyrtec allergy medication
  • TV - Promos - "20/20"
  • TV - Promos - "Air Force One"
  • TV - Promos - "Anne Frank"
  • TV - Promos - "Nightline"
  • TV - Promos - "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher"
  • TV - Promos - "Primetime Thursday"
  • TV - Promos - "The Practice"
  • TV - Promos - "The Wonderful World of Disney: Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story"
  • TV - Promos - "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Celebrity Edition"

CREDITS

• Marshall Herskovitz … Executive Producer, Created by
• Edward Zwick … Executive Producer, Created by
• Winnie Holzman … Co-Executive Producer, Writer
• Dan Lerner … Supervising Producer, Director
• Liberty Godshall … Supervising Producer
• Jan Oxenberg … Supervising Producer
• Sue Paige … Supervising Producer
• Daniel Paige … Supervising Producer
• Peter Schindler … Supervising Producer
• Emily Whitesell … Producer
• Debra Lovatelli … Co-Producer
• W.G. Snuffy Walden … Music by
• Sela Ward … Cast, Lily Manning
• Billy Campbell … Cast, Rick Sammler
• Jeffrey Nordling … Cast, Jake Manning
• Susanna Thompson … Cast, Karen Sammler
• Shane West … Cast, Eli Sammler
• Julie Whelan … Cast, Grace Manning
• Evan Rachel Wood … Cast, Jessie Sammler
• Meredith Deane … Cast, Zoe Manning
• Marin Hinkle … Cast, Judy Brooks
• Ever Carradine … Cast, Tiffany Porter
• Jennifer Crystal Foley … Cast, Christie Parker
• Paul Mazursky … Cast, Phil Brooks
• Bonnie Bartlett … Cast, Barbara Brooks
• Mark Valley … Cast, Will Gluck
• Todd Field … Cast, David Cassilli
• David Clennon … Cast, Miles Drentell
• Christina Chang … Cast, Amanda
• Michael Tucci … Cast, Arnold
• Samantha MacLachlan … Cast, Receptionist
• Doreen Calderon … Cast, Client