Any Day Now

M.E. ponders becoming involved in a class action lawsuit that has been filed against a comedy club because of fat joke told during one stand-up's performance; Rene decides to confirm her commitment to Turk.

Rene unravels a sexual-harassment case; M.E. visits a therapist; young Rene gets involved with the Black Panthers.

Rene struggles to maintain control of the law firm; Davis decides to go away to a Roman Catholic seminary; young Rene bonds with Sara's friend; guest Yolanda King.

M.E. writes about the importance of the Confederate flag; René handles a case involving nursing-home residents; René and Judge ``Turk'' Terhune try to figure out where their relationship is going; young René and M.E. explore feminism.

M.E. discovers that Kelly and Ajoni have bills to pay when Kelly's car is repossessed; mounting stress causes Rene to collapse.

M.E. takes over the wedding plans when Rene is forced to attend a hearing; Rene returns home to a perfectly planned wedding, and marries Turk.

Rene's in the middle of a controversy over a slave burial ground and the hearing on the case is set for her wedding day.

Rene represents Rastafarians who have been fired from a conservative company for refusing to cut their dreadlocks.

Rene represents a group of women who were groped by drunken men during a business convention.

M.E. ponders becoming involved in a class action lawsuit that has been filed against a comedy club because of fat joke told during one stand-up's performance; Rene decides to confirm her commitment to Turk.

M.E. and Gail politely jostle over planning Emmett's first birthday party, but get into a really serious disagreement over his racial heritage.

M.E. and Gail politely jostle over planning Emmett's first birthday party, but get into a really serious disagreement over his racial heritage.

Glenn arranges for M.E. to witness the execution of a man convicted of rape and murder so she can write a column about the emotional event.

Glenn arranges for M.E. to witness the execution of a man convicted of rape and murder so she can write a column about the emotional event.

Rene resumes her full-time schedule and represents an artist who paints pictures of U.S. currency, while M.E. serves on a jury in which she finds herself in lone dissent in the case.

Rene resumes her full-time schedule and represents an artist who paints pictures of U.S. currency, while M.E. serves on a jury in which she finds herself in lone dissent in the case.

Rene unravels a sexual-harassment case; M.E. visits a therapist; young Rene gets involved with the Black Panthers.

M.E. discovers that Kelly and Ajoni have bills to pay when Kelly's car is repossessed; mounting stress causes Rene to collapse.

Rene struggles to maintain control of the law firm; Davis decides to go away to a Roman Catholic seminary; young Rene bonds with Sara's friend; guest Yolanda King.

ME writes about a minister's dysfunctional relationship with his wife; Rene refuses to drop a client who is an illegal alien; young ME gives Colliar an ultimatum.

Mary Elizabeth and Collier worry that Kelly and Adjani are too serious when Adjani spends the night in Kelly's room.

M.E. and Colliar worry that Kelly and her boyfriend are too close; Joe begins to show romantic feelings for Rene; young Rene has a crush on a white boy.

M.E. plans a book about the civil-rights movement; Rene visits an imprisoned friend; young Rene's mother steps in as a civil-rights leader after James is arrested.

A case raises the question of reverse discrimination; Rene helps April with her mental problems; the FBI watches James.

Rene must decide whether or not to make April take a drug test; Colliar's mother comes to stay with the Simms family; young Rene confronts her rage.

An Asian-American man claims to be Johnny's son; Rene represents a man trying to enforce a prenatal contract; young M.E.'s brother prepares to leave for Vietnam.

Rene becomes a ``Big Sister''; M.E. appears on a talk show; young M.E. wants Rene to take advantage of Theresa.

Police discriminate against Rene; M.E. researches a corrupt city council; young Rene and M.E. witness the changing moods of their older brothers.

Rene represents a child on trial for murder; Colliar makes M.E. quit her job; young Rene and M.E. experiment with alcohol.

Rene and Mary Elizabeth attend their high-school reunion, reminiscing about their school's integration.

Rene represents Bill regarding his involvement in a controversial shooting; Mary Elizabeth finishes her book.

Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) and her family deal with the fact that one of their neighbors might be a pedophile.

M.E deals with a burglary; the Bar Association files charges against Lakeisha; young M.E. and Rene gamble.

Rene represents a teenager in a medical malpractice suit; Mary Elizabeth and Colliar deal with the possibility that their daughter is sexually active.

M.E. changes her will; Rene begins a relationship with a white man; young M.E. and Rene learn some shocking news.

Rene's (Lorraine Toussaint) friend from college causes a rift between her and Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts).

Colliar takes Davis on a hunting trip; a teacher is accused of being a witch; young M.E. and Rene deal with becoming young ladies.

Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) and Colliar try dating again; Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) pursues a famous singer in town.

Rene deals with mixed emotions; M.E. trains for her new job; young Rene encourages a black man to sit in the front of the bus.

The anniversary of their son's death tests M.E. and Colliar's marriage; Joe offers insight into Rene and Bill's severed relationship; young M.E. and Colliar share their first kiss.

Rene represents a murder witness; M.E. and Colliar have money problems; young Rene and M.E. learn of the Holocaust.

When Mary Elizabeth mistakes an African-American woman for a waitress in a restaurant, she and Rene discuss racism in today's world.

Rene prepares for a visit from her estranged brother; Mary Elizabeth decides to accept a job as a security guard.

Rene defends a man charged with vehicular manslaughter; Mary Elizabeth must choose between her daughter's play and her writing class.

Rene and Bill consider eloping; Colliar reveals a secret; M.E.'s uncle threatens young Rene's family.

Rene represents a man who claims he killed in self-defense; Davis's friend is homeless; young M.E. and Rene discover a female hobo.

Bill's children cause friction; M.E.'s co-worker wants her to lie; young Rene and M.E. sell Girl Scout cookies in white neighborhoods.

Rene and Bill search for a home; a male intern bonds with M.E.'s boss; a new girl sets her sights on young Colliar.

Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) is sued for malpractice; Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) struggles with her daughter's Gothic obsession.

Rene represents a man who is to be sterilized against his will; young Rene and M.E. attend a segregated concert.

Rene prepares to meet Bill's children with some help from Mary Elizabeth; Mary Elizabeth and Colliar argue over his birthday party.

Mary Elizabeth's sister Teresa moves to Birmingham for a fresh start; Rene's mother finds out her ex-boyfriend wiped out her bank account.

Mary Elizabeth and Rene protest a racy billboard; Davis gets suspended from school for emulating his father's macho attitude.

Mary Elizabeth seeks inspiration to overcome writer's block; Bill's work interferes with his relationship with Rene.

An old friend puts a damper on Mary Elizabeth and Colliar's barbecue when he makes racist jokes; Rene and Detective Moody grow closer.

A handsome employee flirts with M.E.; Rene avoids Detective Moody, and her mother has a beau; Carver gives young Rene a candy bracelet and a kiss.

Kelly is disappointed when her parents disapprove of her relationship with an African-American guy; Rene represents a known drug addict who claims he was beaten by a police officer.

Colliar's business acumen catches Mary Elizabeth off guard; Rene's cousin poses as white; young Rene's celebrated aunt (Jasmine Guy) visits.

Mary Elizabeth and Colliar use Grandma Otis' legacy to start a construction business; Michael continues to stalk Rene; young M.E. and Rene happen upon a KKK meeting.

M.E.'s sister (Delta Burke) jolts Colliar out of depression and irritates Rene with her prejudice; at a segregated hospital, Catherine insists on medical care for young Rene.

Mary Elizabeth gets published; Colliar lies about going to work; Rene has misgivings about a case; young M.E. enters the school talent show.

A lesbian couple sues for the right to wed on public property; M.E. learns Colliar has a secret, female Internet pen pal.

Mary Elizabeth learns she is pregnant; Rene represents a white couple whose black foster child was taken away; Johnny scuffles with the manager after young Rene is refused service at a soda fountain.

Rene represents the parents of a child who died from AIDS; Mary Elizabeth tries to bring her and Rene's friends together.

Mary Elizabeth invites Grandma Otis to live with the family; the girls help young Colliar fend off bullies.

A boy kills another who was threatening him with a gun; Kelly is arrested for drunken driving; young M.E. is jealous of Rene's maturation.

Rene defends a city councilman accused of taking kickbacks; young Rene is arrested during a children's march for civil rights.

Rene's image of her father is shattered when she learns he had an affair; Mary Elizabeth's fears that Colliar is involved with another woman prove false.

Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) experiences friction in her marriage on the eve of her 26th wedding anniversary. With Lorraine Toussaint.

Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) must defend Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) against a litigation-happy neighbor.

Rene represents a rape victim whose assailant wants custody of the resulting child; young Rene presses Mary Elizabeth's hair.

Rene represents a group of women who were groped by drunken men during a business convention.

Rene's in the middle of a controversy over a slave burial ground and the hearing on the case is set for her wedding day.

Rene represents Rastafarians who have been fired from a conservative company for refusing to cut their dreadlocks.

Rene represents a rape victim whose assailant wants custody of the resulting child; young Rene presses Mary Elizabeth's hair.