Ep 18. True Confessions

Cybill Shepherd stars in the hit comedy series "Cybill." In season 3, episode 18 titled "True Confessions," Cybill and her best friend Maryann (Christine Baranski) record a video for Cybill's future grandchildren. During the video, the two friends reveal their deepest secrets, leading to a series of comedic mishaps.

Cybill starts off the episode by explaining that she wants to leave something behind for her future grandchildren and decides to record a video with Maryann. In typical Maryann fashion, she is initially resistant, complaining about her appearance and insisting on perfect lighting. Once the two friends finally settle down in front of the camera, they begin to discuss their lives and share some shocking confessions.

As the confessions start rolling, comedy ensues with several hilarious incidents including a revelation that Maryann's husband wanted a divorce, but after they attended a couple's retreat, he is now in love with Maryann again. However, Maryann's confession is not as hilarious as she thinks it is.

The confessions start to take a dark turn when Cybill reveals that she had an affair with Jeff (Dan Butler), her daughter's new husband, before he got married to her daughter. This confession shocks Maryann and leads to a series of misunderstandings and hijinks when Zoey (Alicia Witt), Cybill's daughter, overhears the conversation.

As Zoey grapples with the shocking revelation, she starts to doubt the authenticity of her parents' relationship. Meanwhile, Maryann tries to encourage Cybill to come clean about the affair, but her advice leads to another comedic mishap that results in a hilarious physical altercation.

The episode culminates in a touching conversation between Maryann and Cybill where they reconcile after their fight and discuss the reality of confession. The episode's theme is about the revealing nature of confession and how our deepest secrets can bring us closer to those we care about.

Overall, season 3, episode 18 of "Cybill" is a funny and insightful exploration of the nature of confession. With great performances from Shepherd and Baranski, the episode offers humor, pathos, and a lot of laughs.