Series synopsis
Hearts Afire is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on September 14, 1992. It ended on February 8, 1995. It was created by Harry Thomason, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. It stars John Ritter, Markie Post, Wendie Jo Sperber and Billy Bob Thornton.
Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press secretary. Their mismatched political views lead to arguments... and attraction.
Premise
Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press secretary. Their mismatched political views lead to arguments... and attraction.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Ritter as John Hartman
- Markie Post as Georgie Anne Lahti
- Wendie Jo Sperber as Mavis Davis
- Billy Bob Thornton as Billy Bob Davis
- Justin Burnette as Ben Hartman
- Clark Duke as Elliot Hartman
- Leslie Jordan as Lonnie Garr
- Adam Carl as Adam Carlson
Supporting cast
- George Gaynes as Senator Strobe Smithers
- J. Skylar Testa as Ben Hartman
- Doren Fein as Carson Lee Davis
- Beah Richards as Miss Lula
- Mark Harelik as Reed Folsom
- Conchata Ferrell as Dr. Madeline Stoessinger
- Beth Broderick as Dee Dee Starr
- Robert Donner as Sheriff
- Rush Limbaugh as Rush Limbaugh
- George Hamilton as George Hamilton
- Roger Clinton Jr. as Restaurant Singer
- Ed Asner as George Lahti
Guest cast
- Conchata Ferrell as Dr. Madeline Stoessinger
- Beth Broderick as Dee Dee Starr
- Robert Donner as Sheriff
- Rush Limbaugh as Rush Limbaugh
- George Hamilton as George Hamilton
- Roger Clinton Jr. as Restaurant Singer
- Ed Asner as George Lahti
- Jon Kean as Bellman
- Tristan Tait as Donnie
- Kiersten Warren as Tammy
- Julie Cobb as Diandra
- Faith Minton as Debbie Douglas
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 56 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 23 | September 14, 1992 | March 22, 1993 |
| Season 2 | 17 | October 27, 1993 | April 25, 1994 |
| Season 3 | 14 | September 24, 1994 | February 8, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S01 Bloopers & Outtakes | |
| 2 | S02 Bloopers & Outtakes |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (1) John Hartman searches for a press secretary for his boss, a U.S. Senator. Georgie applies for the position but embellished her curriculum vitae. |
September 14, 1992 |
| 2 |
Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out (2) When she is kicked out of the hotel where she was staying, Georgie moves in "temporarily" with John. |
September 14, 1992 |
| 3 |
The Big Date John and Georgie go on a date — a group one — and she's with George Hamilton. |
September 21, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lovely Always (1) John and Georgie head south to start the newspaper. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Elliot: Clark Duke. Ben: Justin Burnette. Carson Lee: Doren Fein. |
October 27, 1993 |
| 2 |
Lovely Always (2) Return: John and Georgie start a newspaper in John's hometown. But adjustments make life less-than idyllic at the outset. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. |
October 27, 1993 |
| 3 |
Moonlighting John, Georgie and Billy Bob take work slinging hash at the high-school cafeteria. Little Richard has a cameo. Lee Ann: Beth Broderick. Reed: Mark Harelik. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchatta Ferrell. |
November 3, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby When Georgie and John's baby is born, her appearance leads John to believe she's not their daughter. John: John Ritter. Georgie: Markie Post. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. |
September 24, 1994 |
| 2 |
The Virgin Lonnie It appears Lonnie's time with Brenda Swain has come, but he's uptight: it would be his first time ever. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Georgie: Markie Post. John: John Ritter. Brenda: Debra Jo Rupp. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. |
October 1, 1994 |
| 3 |
It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To John insists that Georgie not throw a surprise birthday party for him, but she does anyway. Georgie: Markie Post. Madeline: Conchata Ferrell. Billy Bob: Billy Bob Thornton. Lonnie: Leslie Jordan. Elliot: Clark Duke. |
October 8, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 1992 |
| Last aired | February 8, 1995 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |