Ep 22. A Car and a Kiss
- TV-PG
- May 25, 1994
- 22 min
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8.5 (67)
Grace Under Fire season 1 episode 22 titled "A Car and a Kiss" is all about Grace's encounter with an old love interest. Grace is a single mother of three who is struggling to make ends meet while trying to deal with her past and raising her kids. She works as a waitress and is determined to keep her family together no matter what.
In this episode, Grace learns that one of her ex-boyfriends, Wade, is back in town and she is conflicted about seeing him again. She is hesitant to meet him as she is still healing from a bad breakup with him years before. The tension of seeing him is further complicated when Wade shows up at the restaurant where Grace works. He is persistent and determined to win Grace back, despite having moved on and now being successful in the car business.
Meanwhile, Grace's neighbor, Russell Norton, is experiencing car troubles and needs a car to get to his new job. Grace takes pity on him and lends him a car while hers is being repaired. This is where things take a turn for the worse. While Russell is using the car, he ends up getting into an accident and causing serious damage. Grace is left devastated, unsure of how to handle the situation.
As the episode progresses, the storyline switches back and forth between Grace's dilemma with her ex and the catastrophe with her car. Grace is faced with tough decisions and has a difficult time juggling all of life's challenges. In the end, everything comes to a head and Grace must decide what is most important to her: the past or the present.
This episode of Grace Under Fire is packed with drama and emotion. The characters are relatable and the situations they find themselves in are believable. Grace's struggles with her ex and her car are things that many people can relate to. The acting is superb, especially by Brett Butler who plays the lead role of Grace. She brings a sense of realism to the character that is both endearing and inspiring.
Overall, "A Car and a Kiss" is a great addition to the Grace Under Fire series. It's a heartwarming episode that leaves viewers feeling satisfied and inspired. It is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys dramas that tackle real-life issues with a touch of humor and grace.