Episode
Once and Again: The Past is Prologue
Overview
Lily and Rick deal with the ghosts of their failed marriages. Rick's becoming consumed with a project at work triggers Lily's memories of Jake doing the same thing in their marriage, causing its downfall. Meanwhile, Eli's frustration with his schoolwork reaches new depths.
Details
- Series
- Once and Again
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1999-11-09
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Past is Prologue is Episode 8 in Season 1 of Once and Again. It aired on 1999-11-09. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 7: The Ex-Files
Being divorced means Karen and Rick must both go to Eli's weekend basketball tournament, creating some awkward moments for them.
Episode 9: Outside Hearts
While Lily is at a convention, Judy allows Grace (and Rick and Karen allow Eli), to go to a party that ends up with bad consequences.
More episodes from this season
Episode 6: A Dream Deferred
Lily faces the reality of being on her own and Judy begins to pull away from her Lily. This happens after Rick offers to remodel the bookstore and Judy feels like the ""odd man out"" because Lily and Rick's relationship, she feels, leaves her little time to spend with Lily.
Episode 10: Thanksgiving
Lily's father decides to invite Jake to Thanksgiving at Lily's house against her wishes. Her father has difficulty in deciding whose side of the divorce to support.
Episode 5: There Be Dragons
Rick introduces Lily to his kids under awkward circumstances.
Episode 11: Where There's Smoke
Jake gets into trouble with his business. A small fire at Lily's house causes a lot of worry. Karen struggles with Eli's moving into the basement.
Episode 4: Liars and Other Strangers
After meeting Rick, Judy expresses to Lily her misgivings about Lily's blossoming relationship with him.
Episode 12: The Gingerbread House
Lily tells Jake she wants a divorce, and tells Rick about her one-night stand with Jake. Rick can't forgive her, putting their future in jeopardy.
Episode 3: The Scarlet Letter Jacket
Rick and Lily's families gather at the school carnival. Lily and Karen, who don't know of each other at this point, are paired to work together in a booth there.
Episode 13: Mediation
Jake and Lily begin mediating their divorce, and the future of the house hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Rick struggles with a demanding client, complicating his partnership with David. At Jennifer's insistence, Grace fills in as an English tutor for Eli, and the two discuss Lily and Rick's recent breakup. Rick arrives at a decision regarding his future with Lily.
Episode 2: Let's Spend The Night Together
Rick and Lily ponder taking their relationship to the next level.
Episode 14: Sneaky Feelings
Eli feels tempted to cheat on Jennifer. Karen feels attracted to a younger co-worker.