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Once and Again: Boy Meets Girl

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Lily Manning, separated from her husband, and Rick Sammler, divorced for 3 years, meet by chance when her daughter, Grace, injures her ankle in a soccer game. Rick and Lily meet at their children's school and feel an immediate attraction. They date, but family problems interfere: Rick's son Eli is having trouble academically, and Lily's daughter Grace feels unpopular and unattractive. Rick and Lily are embarrassed when her children catch them entwined on the couch. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Edward Zwick Marshall Herskovitz

Director:: Edward Zwick

Stars:: Shane West (Eli Sammler); Sela Ward (Lily Brooks Manning); Bill Campbell (Rick Sammler); Susanna Thompson (Karen Davies Sammler); Julia Whelan (Grace Manning); Evan Rachel Wood (Jesse Sammler); Meredith Deane (Zoe Manning); Marin Hinkle (Judy Brooks); Jeffrey R. Nordling (Jake Manning)

Recurring Role:: Julie Berman (Julie); Kimberly McCullough (Jennifer); Kelly Coffield Park (Naomi Porter); Todd Field (David Cassilli); Vanessa Lee Chester (Annie)

Guest Star:: LaTanya Richardson (Counselor); Anna Mathias (Secretary); Suzanne Lanza (Assistant); Nicola Theodoropoulos (Soccer Coach); Jourdan Fremin (Laughing Mom)

At the time of this episode, Lily and Jake had been separated for less than eight months. edit »
How come there are palm trees in Chicago? edit »
Upton Sinclair's school colors are green and gold. edit »

In the original pilot, Karen was portrayed by Harley Jane Kozak, but was replaced later by Susanna Thompson because Kozak had become pregnant by the time the show was picked up. edit »
This episode was also known as simply Pilot. edit »
The song "Absence of Fear," by Jewel, is played. edit »

Lily: When he said we should go bowling, I thought, 'Well, that's the end of this relationship.' edit »
Lily: I swore I wouldn't do this.
Rick: Why are you so soft? edit »
Rick: I'm basically spending the whole dinner trying not to kiss her. edit »
Lily: When I was younger I just ate what was put in front of me, and maybe I was happier. edit »
Rick: The worst thing is when you get good at dating, like it's an art-form instead of something real happening. edit »

A book named "London" by Edward Rutherford is peeking out of the bookcase. edit »

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