Hope & Faith

2003
Hope & Faith

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EP1 The Marriage (1) Sep 30, 2005

After years of being on the single merry-go-round and searching for her soul mate, Faith receives proposals from not one, but two ardent boyfriends - Gary "The Gooch" Gucharez", the sexy former baseball star, and Larry, the romantic and handsome TV news anchor. Will she take the plunge? Will she say "I do"? Yes! But does Hope approve of her sister's decision? It isn't all rose petals on the way to the altar on the Season Premiere of "Hope & Faith"!

EP2 The Marriage (2) Sep 30, 2005

After years of being on the single merry-go-round and searching for her soul mate, Faith receives proposals from not one, but two ardent boyfriends - Gary "The Gooch" Gucharez", the sexy former baseball star, and Larry, the romantic and handsome TV news anchor. Will she take the plunge? Will she say "I do"? Yes! But does Hope approve of her sister's decision? It isn't all rose petals on the way to the altar on the Season Premiere of "Hope & Faith"!

EP3 Faith Fairfield: 1980-2005 Oct 07, 2005

When Faith advises Sydney to use a death-in-the-family excuse to get an extension on her term paper, Sydney concocts an extraordinary story that Faith met a tragic end. The media circus that follows restores Faith's celebrity status on television and in the press; however, Faith's attempt to seize the opportunity to make a comeback goes awry when Hope becomes a media darling as her grieving sister.

EP4 The Phone Call Oct 14, 2005

Faith confesses that she’s tired of Hope nagging her about every aspect of her life – from parking tickets to her love life -- so a frustrated Hope vows to abstain from cleaning up Faith’s messes. But Charley is the one who suffers when Hope redirects her energy to focus solely on him.

EP5 Love & Teeth Oct 21, 2005

When Faith crack a tooth she makes Charley treat her, despite the fact that they despise each other. or do they? The nitrous oxide he gives Faith makes her "a little baby," and what she says while she's under is very surprising indeed.

EP6 The Halloween Party Oct 28, 2005

There's a neighborhood Halloween party contest between Hope and her neighbor Trudy but what can Faith do when she is invited to Trudy's party as the date for Trudy's rather attractive cousin?

EP7 Charley's Shirt Nov 04, 2005

Faith is forced to pick up Hope's birthday gift for Charley after Hope is unable to make it. But Faith is too late and instead gets Charley an uncharacteristic shirt. Charley loves it and Hope fears she's too predictable these days. So Faith takes her to a strips aerobic class. However there are unexpected results when Hope prepares to shake it for Charley.

EP8 Faith's Therapy Nov 11, 2005

When Faith refuses to take her job search seriously, Hope and Charley suggest that she see a therapist - portrayed by Susan Sullivan - Who can help her straighten out her life. Faith resistant at first, but soon finds a way to use the doctor's advice to manipulate her family.

EP9 Blood is Thicker Than Daughter Nov 18, 2005

Hope and Faith are surprised to spot their dad, Jack, in town earlier than expected for Thanksgiving. His suspicious behavior with his companion, a young man named Jay leads the sisters to jump to conclusions. They soon learn their father is harboring a secret about Jay, which has a huge impact on their family ties.

EP10 Hope in the Middle Nov 25, 2005

When Dr. Lombard suggests that Faith channel her energy into a creative outlet, she signs up for a poetry slam on the same night that Charley is set to receive an award from “The Optimist’s Club.” Hope, who is busy preparing for the Great American Bake Sale, is torn between which event to attend. When Faith’s actions that night result in a rift between Hope and Charley, she concocts a misguided attempt to make amends, tricking them into a therapy session with Dr. Lombard.

EP11 Christmas Time Dec 13, 2005

Faith surprises the entire family with personal, extravagant Christmas gifts, including an expensive gold watch for Charley. When Charley realizes he forgot to buy a gift for his beloved employee, Hassan, Hope, inspired by Faith’s generosity, encourages him to give Hassan his treasured championship watch. Later, Charley is furious when he discovers that the “gold” watch Faith bought for him is a fake. Feeling extremely guilty, Hope insists that Faith attempt to retrieve Charley’s watch from Hassan, but in the end, Faith really surprises them with an uncharacteristically magnanimous gesture.

EP12 Sex, Lies and Faith Jan 06, 2006

Hope is stung when Charley laments that their love life has been non-existent for weeks. When she confides in her sister, Faith tells Hope that it’s unrealistic to think married couples can keep the spark alive for years – only a sexy single like Faith can continue to have a sizzling sex life. Upset that Faith might be right, Hope invites Charley to meet her at a hotel. They have so much fun that their activities escalate, and they sneak around for days, fabricating lies to get Faith to do Hope’s household and parenting chores. But even as she puts her own love life on hold, Faith brings her unique style to her new domestic responsibilities

EP13 Now and Zen Mar 21, 2006

Faith is surprised to spot her ex-husband, “The Gooch”, in her yoga class, having returned from playing baseball in Japan. Although she is still attracted to him, she is shocked to discover he has adopted a Zen lifestyle -- forsaking his sports career, his car, his cell phone and sex for a life of celibacy and meditation. Hope encourages her to move on to other romantic possibilities, such as their attractive yoga instructor, Kiley. However, when Kiley and Faith get too close for comfort, “The Gooch” is overcome by jealousy and is forced to reveal to Faith the truth about his return from Japan.

EP14 Homeless Hal Mar 28, 2006

Hope and Faith are shocked to find “Handsome Hal” working as a clerk at the local convenience store. It seems that Hal has fallen on hard times, having been busted for running a scam at his car dealership. After Hope chastises Faith for gloating over his bad luck, Faith invites him to stay with her while he gets back on his feet. Faith immediately regrets her compassionate act when Hal takes over her bedroom and becomes just plain annoying, but then the odd couple decide that her acting talent and his people skills make them the ideal team to audition to be hosts of the Glen Falls morning show. Will the duo have that perfect TV chemistry?

EP15 Meet the Parent Apr 04, 2006

The Gooch is nervous about meeting Faith’s dad, Jack, who is visiting for Hope and Charley’s 20th anniversary party. After a rocky start, Jack and the Gooch begin to bond, so Faith is astonished when Jack tells her that the Gooch is not a good match for her. At the party, Faith’s efforts to spruce up the Gooch’s image in order to gain Jack’s approval backfires, and Hope is upset when the focus of her party shifts – as usual -- to her sister.

EP16 Charley Shoots Faith Apr 11, 2006

When Faith finally gets her agent on the phone, he tells her to have new head shots taken. Charley offers to take them, and the agent loves them. He loves the photography, that is.

EP17 The Big Shanowski Apr 18, 2006

Charley finds a skill of Faith's he can admire: She's a good bowler. So he asks her to be his partner in an upcoming tournament. Then he must figure out a nice way to dump his usual partner, the athletically challenged Hope.

EP18 The Restaurant Apr 18, 2006

When the sisters’ half-brother, Jay, hires Hope as the new sous-chef at his restaurant, Faith is jealous of their growing bond. Dr. Lombard, Faith’s therapist, says that if she wants to be closer to Jay, she should focus on him – and not herself. After struggling to do just that, Faith gets Jay to open up and reveal that the over-enthusiastic Hope is driving him crazy by taking over his kitchen – and he wants to fire her. Faith and Charley devise a plan to spare Hope’s feelings, but their ruse backfires.

EP19 Jay Date Apr 25, 2006

When the family finds Jay depressed on his birthday over his last break-up, both Hope and Faith jump at the chance to fix him up with a new girlfriend. Hope beats Faith to the punch, introducing him to Betsy, her pleasant, unexciting PTA friend. But Faith answers back with her sexy, spontaneous friend, Amber, whom she’s intent on pushing on Jay. Although Faith initially gloats when Jay hits it off with Amber, she’s shocked and embarrassed when she discovers Amber’s hidden agenda, so she enlists Charley and Hope to help solve the dilemma.

EP20 Old Faithful Apr 25, 2006

Faith complains to Dr. Lombard (Susan Sullivan) that Sydney thinks she’s totally uncool and that Hope and Charley make her feel middle-aged. So when her therapist advises that one solution might be to change her living situation, Faith finds a place online and tells a horrified Hope and a delighted Charley that she’s moving out. Upon arrival at her new home, however, Faith is horrified to discover it’s a retirement community, but in typical Faith style, she quickly finds a silver lining to her situation. Meanwhile, Charley rents Faith’s old room to someone he thinks is a dream tenant.

EP21 Faith Knows Squat May 02, 2006

After a loud, late-night dancing session by Faith and “The Gooch” pushes Hope and Charley over the edge, they suggest that the couple find their own home. Unfortunately Charley and Hope learn that a local real estate technicality makes Faith the legal owner of her garage apartment – unless she has paid them rent. So Charley tries to squeeze a single rent check out of Faith, but the truth comes out and Faith declares an all-out war on Hope and Charley to keep her place – and they join in an outrageous battle of one-upsmanship.

EP22 Hope's Float May 02, 2006

Hope reminisces with her family about the first fight she and Charley had during their courtship back in 1985 when they were both in college. Flashbacks to that fateful night reveal that it was also the first time Charley and Faith met. The fireworks begin when Hope cancels her date with Charley to go to a Huey Lewis concert, choosing instead to stay and console Faith, who is distraught after not being cast as the lead in her high school play. Both Charley and Hope think they missed the concert, but as the story is re-told, Hope uncovers some outrageous secrets that Charley and Faith have kept under wraps all these years – not to mention one last surprise that’s revealed about Hope.
5.5| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 23 September 2003 Ended
Producted By: Touchstone Television
Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://abc.go.com/shows/hope-and-faith
Synopsis

Hope, a down-to-earth, happily married mother of three has her tidy world turned upside down when her celebrity sister moves in. Faith was living the Hollywood life as a soap opera star before her character was killed off.

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Sydney Brooks I gave this show 10 stars out of 10, because I think it's the best comedy show ever made, out of all, still, up until this moment, in 2013. Please, watch this show. Every episode is funny and fresh, and unpredictable... and the actors are amazing! All of them: Kelly Ripa, who played Faith, Faith Ford, who played Hope, Ted McGinley as Charlie, and the three kids- Nicole Paggi, later Megan Fox, in the role of Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hailey, and Paulie Littowsky as Justin.The writers, did a great job: the humor is deep, the jokes are subtle, even sophisticated, surprisingly not cheap or vulgar, and sometimes, very true. The characters all have their own personalities, the storyline is great, and realistic, especially in the first two seasons. The third season is, unfortunately, not as funny and true as the first two. Hope and Faith are two Lovable characters, you can't help but understand them and their problems and concerns. Kelly and Faith have a great chemistry together, it almost seems like they are sisters in real life. The jokes and all the humorous situations, work out very well... And this show is not only a light- hearted comedy, it is also a life situation show, that can also teach you and your family, some pretty important things about life, friendship, family: how important is to be noble as a person, how to be happy and stay yourself, even if people around you judge you all the time. Learn to accept the people you love the way they are...some real- life values, like love, respect, generosity... " I'll always be there for you". Not only is this show funny, but it actually also makes you care for the characters and their life, their relationship between each other. So, they will always be there and help each other, in whatever situation, and even when they fight with each other, their friendship is unbreakable. And all the jokes are Trenchant and Fluid, believe me, when you watch Hope and Faith, you just can't stop laughing! So, please don't deprive yourself from this joyful, delightful experience, go and watch "Hope and Faith", the best sitcom ever made!I think this show really deserved a lot more seasons, compared to the cold, crude humored Two and a Half Men, which is on its tenth season now by the way, this show is incomparably better. And another occasion for us to feel mad at ABC...
hejsamester Writing and acting of this quality belongs inside Pandora's box. The jokes are as bad and clean as on Full House, and the setup for them is so fake it hurts watching. People might like the goofy Kelly Ripa as Faith Fairchild character, but honestly, it hurts to watch middle aged women act like stupid children in order to make them seem funny. Her sister, the responsible one, isn't any better. She exemplifies the type of woman, who've never realized who she is, and never achieved any of her dreams expect the one of a house, a husband and some children. What a sad example of role models.Parring up a stupid and a boring person doesn't really make great comedy - it's just an easy way out for a lot of boring morales without impact and for a bit of lazy attempts at slapstick comedy. All seen before a long time ago.America; you've brought some good comedy to the world, but when you make things like this, you really start lacking behind the European countries. Please don't export more of this, just keep it to yourselves.
paulsayer12 Wonderful writing. Superb direction. Exquisite acting. This show has everything you could need in comedy. Shame on ABC for cancelling the show and shame on British channels for not buying it. But, maybe it was better to cancel it. Dharma and Greg started off fine and was good for three seasons but then it took a nose dive and got boring. Maybe it's better that Hope and Faith finished on a high, before it got tired and predictable. At least it has created both people who love the show and people who hate it. And look at the favourite shows of the people who hate it. Most of them don't even come close to being funny. Great acting, including guest stars like Jenny McCarthy. This will be around when most sitcoms have long been forgotten.
Danny Blankenship One of my favorite series since 2003 has been "Hope & Faith" which airs on ABC, the show is so funny and heartwarming at the same time. You have Faith Fairfield(Kelly Ripa) a recently fired and unemployed actress who goes to Cleveland, Ohio to move in with her sister Hope who is played well by Faith Ford, and Faith will find life is much different from Hollywood, as the family that sister Hope has evolves around loving her three children and husband and respect and discipline. Like all families they have petty differences but love conquers all when it comes to these two sisters and family. The shows always have funny stories and laughter, plus guest appearances by Regis Philbin as a lovable car salesman Hal, as you know that is Kelly Ripa's talk show host partner in real-life, the two always make such beautiful music together! I must say finally that Kelly Ripa really perks me up! I also happen to think that she is one of the world's sexiest women period. Kelly sure shows it on a couple of episodes over the years I remember certain scenes when I noticed that Kelly would be wearing sexy colored bras, once I believe a purple one then another time a green one. Now if Kelly wasn't married, that would be my wife!