As of July 2026, Designing Women Season 6 aired in 1991 with 23 episodes — streaming now on Hulu. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Designing Women Season 6

1991 23 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Designing Women Season 6 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 37 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Dixie Carter — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Designing Women Season 6 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Designing Women Season 6 from the crowd. Season 6 of Designing Women includes 23 episodes. It aired from September 1991 to May 1992. This season stars Dixie Carter, Annie Potts and Julia Duffy. Dixie Carter and Annie Potts lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1991. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Designing Women Season 6 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Designing Women Season 6. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Dixie Carter sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Designing Women Season 6 — Episode Guide

E1
The Big Desk (1)
1991-09-16
Cousin Alison Sugarbaker buys out Suzanne's share of the business and then moves in, complete with an enormous desk and a take-charge attitude, Charlene's divorcing younger sister Carlene arrives.
E2
The Big Desk (2)
1991-09-16
Cousin Alison Sugarbaker buys out Suzanne's share of the business and then moves in, complete with an enormous desk and a take-charge attitude, Charlene's divorcing younger sister Carlene arrives.
E3
A Toe in the Water
1991-09-23
Julia thinks she's ready to resume dating, but Alison disagrees, questioning the manliness of Julia's new beau. Meanwhile, Allison and Anthony continue to bicker about who owns Suzanne's house, until Anthony obtains an affidavit asserting his right to occupy the house -- and allows Allison to stay o...
E4
Dwayne's World
1991-09-30
Mary Jo protectively takes divorcee Carlene under her wing -- going overboard with a lie about Carlene's latest flame -- when ex-hubby Dwayne shows up to sweep Carlene off her feet again.
E5
Marriage Most Foul
1991-10-07
When Allison's ex-convict former flame (whom she turned in for insider trading) is released, she fears he is plotting revenge, instead, he proposes to her.
E6
Picking a Winner
1991-10-14
Mary Jo turns to a sperm bank to get pregnant, prompting mixed reactions at work. Meanwhile, Julia threaten to rip the draperies from the windows of the home of a wealthy client whose payment is overdue.
E7
Last Tango in Atlanta
1991-10-21
When the Sugarbakers women are persuaded by Anthony to help with an outreach program at his former prison, they find themselves in the middle of a prison break and are held hostage by Anthony's old cellmate T. Tommy Reed -- who takes a liking to Allison.
E8
The Strange Case of Clarence and Anita
1991-11-04
Perhaps the most famous episode, and a rare instance of a situation comedy making direct political comment on a current issue. The Sugarbakers women take sides on the controversial confirmation hearings of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill's accusation of sexual harassment: M...
E9
Just Say Doe
1991-11-11
When Mary Jo's womanizing brother visits, falls for Allison, and takes her and Quinton on a deer-hunting trip, the women secretly tag along.
E10
Julia and Rusty, Sittin' in a Tree
1991-11-18
Julia's second date with electrician Rusty becomes a group outing with Carlene and Allison dating junior-college guys, and Anthony tagging along to the drive-in with Bernice to keep an eye on things.
E11
Julia and Mary Jo Get Stuck Under a Bed
1991-12-02
Mary Jo and Julia are trapped under anchorman Chuck Tremain's bed when a Christmas design contest inspires them to examine a competitor's handiwork for evidence of plagiarism.
E12
Real, Scary Men
1991-12-09
When their van breaks down the women become unwelcome guests at a men's club retreat Wildman Sanctuary, where Anthony is trying to land a new account.
E13
Tales Out of School
1991-12-16
Anthony sees opportunity when his normally unfriendly law professor is attracted to Carlene and invites the two of them to his annual Christmas party.
E14
Driving My Mama Back Home
1992-01-06
Julia accompanies Mary Jo and her mother Darla on an overnight bus trip back to South Carolina; meanwhile, the other employees get locked into the storage room while doing inventory.
E15
Payne Comes Home
1992-01-13
Julia delights in the opportunity to dote on son Payne when he returns for a visit -- which Julia learns will be permanent.
E16
Carlene's Apartment
1992-01-20
Carlene moves into her own apartment on the wrong side of town, where space is at a minimum and burglars roam free, so the Sugarbakers staff visit to try to persuade her to find a better home.
E17
Mamed
1992-02-03
A tough-talking, hard-drinking, temperamental Broadway has-been promises to make Julia rue the day that she stole the role of Mame from her in Anthony's community-theater production. But on opening night she is too drunk to perform and Anthony is pressed into taking on the role.
E18
A Scene From a Mall
1992-02-24
Julia stages a sit-in at the mall to protest racial mistreatment of Anthony by brutish cops who accosted him for window shopping near a jewelry store -- and television coverage links Anthony romantically with Allison.
E19
All About Odes to Atlanta
1992-03-02
Songwriter Carlene gains notoriety -- and her first groupie -- by entering her ditty in the semi-finals Atlanta's theme-song contest, where she performs with Mary Jo and Julia, all decked out in ""big hair"" and costumes.
E20
I Enjoy Being a Girl
1992-03-09
On an overnight Girl Scout outing, Carlene's leadership abilities take a beating, while Allison's methods seem to charm the spoiled troopers, and Mary Jo and Julia advocate roughing it.

🎭 Cast of Designing Women Season 6

Dixie Carter
Dixie Carter
Julia Sugarbaker
Annie Potts
Annie Potts
Mary Jo Shively
Julia Duffy
Julia Duffy
Allison Sugarbaker
Jan Hooks
Jan Hooks
Carlene Frazier Dobber
Meshach Taylor
Meshach Taylor
Anthony Bouvier

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