Designing Women

Designing Women

Designing Women is an American television sitcom that centered on the working and personal lives of four Southern women and one man in an interior design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. It aired on the CBS television network from September 29, 1986 until May 24, 1993. The show was created by head writer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, who wrote many of the episodes in the show's initial seasons. As of 2011, the series currently airs in syndication on the Comedy Gold and TV Guide Network channels. Sisters Julia Sugarbaker and Suzanne Sugarbaker are polar opposites. Julia is an elegant, outspoken...
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quick facts
On the air:September 29, 1986-May 17, 1993
Number of seasons:7
Network:CBS
Producer:Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Harry Thomason
Genre:Comedy

Honors and awards

YearAward Nomination
1991 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy Series, Delta Burke
1990 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy Series, Delta Burke
1989 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series, Meshach Taylor
1992 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Comedy Series, Alice Ghostley
1991 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
1990 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
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Cast of Designing Women

Peri Gilpin
Peri Gilpin
Character:Jade Herman
Born:May 27, 1961
Age:50
Jean Smart
Jean Smart
Born:Sept. 13, 1951
Age:60
Jan Hooks
Jan Hooks
Character:Carlene Dobber
Born:Apr. 23, 1957
Age:55
Alice Ghostley
Alice Ghostley
Born:Aug. 14, 1924
Died:Sept. 21, 2007
Annie Potts
Annie Potts
Born:Oct. 28, 1952
Age:59
Julia Duffy
Julia Duffy
Born:June 27, 1951
Age:60
Scott Bakula
Scott Bakula
Born:Oct. 9, 1954
Age:57
George Newbern
George Newbern
Born:Dec. 10, 1964
Age:47
Dixie Carter
Dixie Carter
Born:May 25, 1939
Died:Apr. 10, 2010
Delta Burke
Delta Burke
Character:Suzanne Sugarbaker
Born:July 30, 1956
Age:55
Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Born:Feb. 17, 1925
Age:87
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Born:Dec. 30, 1956
Age:55

Designing Women seasons

Season
Designing Women - Season 1
Designing Women - Season 2
Designing Women - Season 3
Designing Women - Season 4
Designing Women - Season 5
Designing Women - Season 6
Designing Women - Season 7
Designing Women - Season 8
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who created the (television show) "Designing Women"?
  • A:
    Linda Bloodworth-Thomason is the TV program's creator.
  • Q:
    The (TV show), "Designing Women" is in what television genre?
  • A:
    The program is categorized as... Situation comedy.
  • Q:
    How many Designing Women episodes have been aired on TV?
  • A:
    163 episodes of the television series were broadcast on TV.
  • Q:
    What year did the (television show) "Designing Women" debut?
  • A:
    The TV show premiered in September, 1986.
  • Q:
    Which date did the final episode air for (TV show) "Designing Women"?
  • A:
    The show's final episode aired in May, 1993.
  • Q:
    Who is the producer of the (tv show) "Designing Women"?
  • A:
    Linda Bloodworth-Thomason is the producer of the show.
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