Ep 7. But They're Really Great Curtains

Raising a red flag, Designing Women's But They're Really Great Curtains revolves around the Sugarbaker ladies' new project: designing the Oval Office's curtains. In this episode, the team puts all their energy and passion into creating the perfect curtains for President Bush's office, but they soon discover that the job may not be as straightforward as they thought.

Julia, Suzanne, Mary Jo, and Charlene are thrilled to take on this new challenge, but they find out that they have to work under a strict deadline, and there is intense competition. As they start working on the curtains, they soon realize that the job may not be as simple as they thought. They have to determine the 'right' shade of blue representing America, the length, the pleating style, and the fabric texture.

Throughout the episode, the women face several obstacles as they try to get the job done on time. For instance, while measuring the Oval Office's windows, they come face to face with the President. He is not pleased with the women's choice of colors and pleating style, and at first, refuses to let them design his curtains. However, after some convincing and quick thinking, the ladies manage to persuade the President that their designs are suitable.

Meanwhile, Anthony, their delivery boy, and the newest member of their team, lands himself in hot water after he attempts to impress Mary Jo by pretending to know one of the judges in the competition. But his lies come to light and end up hurting Mary Jo's chances of winning.

While all this is happening, Julia's ex-husband Reese surprises her by coming for a visit. However, his surprise visit ends up putting Julia in a predicament she never saw coming.

Despite all these obstacles, the Sugarbaker ladies persevere, and the results are spectacular. With their unique sense of style and creativity, they install the perfect curtains in the Oval Office, leaving the President and his staff thrilled with their work.

In retrospect, But They're Really Great Curtains is an episode full of drama, humor, and high stakes. It's a classic episode of Designing Women that showcases the power of friendship, creativity, and confidence. The ladies show that no job is too big for them, and they trust their instincts and unique sense of style to come up with the perfect solution. It's a must-see episode for any Designing Women fan and an excellent introduction to the show for anyone who has never seen it before.