Ep 16. Valentine's Day

Cybill season 3 episode 16 is entitled "Valentine's Day" and follows the character of Cybill Shepherd, a struggling actress and single mother, as she navigates the ups and downs of this annual holiday. The episode begins with Cybill's friend and co-star Maryann (Christine Baranski) inviting her to attend a Valentine's Day singles mixer at a local bar. Though reluctant at first, Cybill decides to go and ends up meeting a man named Andrew (Peter Krause), with whom she hits it off.

Meanwhile, Cybill's ex-husband Jeff (Dan O'Herlihy) is in town, staying with their daughter Zoey (Alicia Witt) for the week. Cybill is feeling conflicted about her current relationship with Zoey's father, considering their tumultuous past. Jeff tries to persuade Cybill to give their relationship another chance, using Valentine's Day as a way to rekindle their romance.

Throughout the episode, Cybill is also dealing with an array of other Valentine's Day dilemmas. Her son Ira (Alan Rosenberg) is working as a singing telegram, and Cybill is disappointed to discover that he didn't send her one. Her neighbor, Kevin (Tom Wopat), is grappling with the fact that he hasn't yet found a date for the holiday. And Maryann continues to pursue her on-again, off-again fling with a married man.

As the episode progresses, Cybill must make a decision about whether or not she wants to pursue something more serious with Andrew, or give her relationship with Jeff another chance. She is also forced to confront the fact that Valentine's Day can be a difficult holiday for many people, and that not all love stories have happy endings.

Overall, "Valentine's Day" is an engaging and heartfelt episode that explores the various dimensions of love and relationships. Cybill's own journey is relatable and nuanced, as she grapples with her past hurt and tries to figure out what she truly wants. The other characters, from Maryann to Jeff to Kevin, all add depth and humor to the episode. And the Valentine's Day backdrop provides a fun and romantic setting for the story to unfold.