Ep 5. Til Death Do Us Part

Touched by an Angel season 6 episode 5, "Til Death Do Us Part," centers around the life of a woman named Lisa, played by Melissa Joan Hart. Lisa is desperate for a baby, and she and her husband, Joey, have been trying for years to conceive. But their efforts have been unsuccessful, and Lisa is starting to feel the weight of her biological clock ticking away.

After a visit to the doctor reveals that Lisa may have a medical issue that could prevent her from ever having children, she becomes even more determined to find a solution. In her desperation, she turns to an adoption agency, but the process is long and complicated. As Lisa struggles to navigate the bureaucracy of adoption, she becomes more and more anxious about her future, and her relationship with Joey begins to fray under the stress.

Meanwhile, Monica, played by Roma Downey, has been assigned to help Lisa see the value in her life beyond motherhood. As an angel tasked with helping human souls find their way, Monica knows that Lisa's desire for a child is consuming her entire existence, and she's determined to show her that there is more to life than being a mother.

As Monica works with Lisa, she learns more about her troubled relationship with Joey, and begins to see that the couple's problems extend far beyond their inability to have a child. As the two of them face their issues head-on, they realize that they may need to step back from their quest for parenthood and focus on fixing their relationship first.

As the episode reaches its climax, Lisa is forced to choose between her dream of having a child and her love for Joey. With Monica's guidance, she finally sees that the two are not mutually exclusive, and that by prioritizing her relationship with her husband, she can create a better life for both of them, with or without children.

"Til Death Do Us Part" is a powerful examination of the pressures that come with the desire to start a family, and the toll that it can take on a relationship. With strong performances from Melissa Joan Hart and the rest of the cast, and a heartfelt message about the importance of love and family, this episode is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.