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Designing Women

1986 · 7 Seasons · Ended

TV-PG Comedy

Julia Sugarbaker, Mary Jo Shively, Charlene Frazier-Stillfield and Suzanne Sugarbaker are associates at their design firm, Sugarbaker and Associates. Julia is the owner and is very outspoken and strong-willed. Mary Jo is a divorced single-parent whom is just as strong-willed as Julia, but isn't as self-confident. Charlene is the naive and trusting farm girl from Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Suzanne is the self-centered ex-beauty queen whom has a number of wealthy ex-husbands.

Ratings

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6.8 The Movie Database
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Where to stream Designing Women

Streaming now in the United States on Hulu and Tubi TV.

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Top cast and crew

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason Creator
Dixie Carter Julia Sugarbaker
Annie Potts Mary Jo Shively
Jan Hooks Carlene Frazier Dobber
Judith Ivey Bonnie Jean "B.J." Poteet
Meshach Taylor Anthony Bouvier
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Frequently asked questions about Designing Women

Where can I watch Designing Women in the United States?

Designing Women is available to stream on Hulu and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Designing Women on Hulu?

Yes. Designing Women is streaming on Hulu in the United States, alongside Tubi TV.

Can I watch Designing Women for free?

Designing Women streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Designing Women?

Designing Women scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Designing Women?

Designing Women stars Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jan Hooks, Judith Ivey, and Meshach Taylor. Linda Bloodworth-Thomason is the creator.

How many seasons of Designing Women are there?

Designing Women has 7 seasons and 163 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Designing Women?

All 163 episodes of Designing Women add up to about 81 hours 30 minutes at roughly 30 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 41 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 20 days.

What network is Designing Women on?

Designing Women airs on CBS, and is produced by Columbia Pictures Television, Mozark Productions, and Embassy Television.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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