Sat, Jan 12, 2002
Jackie's conflict over leaving for Mexico with Ray or staying in New Jersey with a visiting Abigail puts a strain on her friendship with Lydia. Frank has difficulty in accepting a generous gift from Plum. Lydia is charmed into getting Mack's irresponsible brother a job at the sports clinic.
Top-rated
2002
As Paulie's birthday approaches, he discovers that Jimmy is gay. Lydia finds a new apartment right above the Cucina and reunites with Mack. Frank and Dolly get an unpleasant surprise when they enter Lydia's new place without knocking. Lydia discovers that Jackie and Mack had a brief affair fourteen years ago.
2002
Lydia and Mack decide to move in together. Dolly and Frank are unhappy and decide to use reverse psychology on their daughter by pretending to like Mack. Jackie worries that Adele won't be able to cope with running the salon in her absence. Lydia begins to lose interest in Mack when she learns that he doesn't want children. Adele throws Jackie a surprise baby shower. Mack moves out of Lydia's apartment; Jackie goes into labor at the salon and Eric delivers her baby with the help of Dolly and Lydia.
Top-rated
2002
Plum discovers that Gavin is the new teaching assistant assigned to her class. Valerie comes to the rescue when an attractive divorced friend tries to seduce Frank. Plum convinces Paulie to sit for the sergeant's exam, despite his lack of confidence. Lydia meets Gavin in the library and, unaware that he's Plum's ex-boyfriend, invites him to be her "non-date" for Plum's birthday party.