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Moonlighting The Podcast

Grace Chivell & Shawna Saari

The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd.


Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season.


They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison.


The episodes include some bonus episodes including an interview with the Creator, Glenn Gordon Caron, Executive Producer Jay Daniel, and the Author of the Moonlighting Book: An Oral History, Scott Ryan.



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  • S4 · E139
    October 4 · 1 hr 9 min

    Maddie Hayes Got Married - Part One

    SYNOPSIS: David arrives at Blue Moon to find the staff busily cleaning and polishing the office in preparation for Walter’s visit. Herbert is less enthusiastic, describing him as “the human goiter on the neck of life.” When Walter arrives, David introduces himself and downplays his relationship with Maddie, giving Walter a very different impression from what he has previously heard. During one of their familiar, fast-paced arguments, Maddie tells David she wishes she’d had a lavish wedding to show Walter how much she loves him. Inspired, David decides to organise the celebration himself, while Herbert and McGillicuddy plan a bachelor party for the groom. When the stripper calls in sick, Herbert secretly takes her place, emerging from an oversized cake and performing a routine in one of Moonlighting’s most hilarious and memorable scenes. David brings Terri, his Lamaze class partner, to the wedding, leaving Maddie distracted by the unfamiliar woman sitting beside him. When Terri goes into labour during the ceremony, the festivities give way to a frantic trip to the hospital. Amid the chaos, Maddie and David’s bickering reaches boiling point. They insist they hate each other, but Terri has heard enough and tells them what everyone else can see: they’re in love and should just kiss already! Fans are rewarded with another passionate kiss, while Walter delivers the baby, Walter Hayes Addison Knowles. The episode closes with a touching moment between Maddie and David. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Get your copy of Laurel Woods’s Book - Strip Club Heiress https://laurel-woods.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E137
    September 20 · 42 min

    Eek! A Spouse! - Part Three

    SYNOPSIS: David insists he’s perfectly fine with Maddie’s surprise marriage to Walter Bishop—but only because he’s convinced it isn’t real. Determined to prove his theory, he begins testing Maddie’s feelings at every opportunity, even calling her “Mrs. Bishop” in front of clients. Maddie is furious, while Agnes quietly admits she’s heartbroken that the couple she always believed belonged together may never be. As Terri prepares to give birth and Herbert starts digging into Walter’s mysterious past, it’s clear that nothing about this marriage adds up. Meanwhile, Blue Moon takes on what appears to be a straightforward case involving a wife who shoots her husband after hiring the agency to pay off his mistress. But when new evidence emerges, Maddie and David uncover a far more complicated conspiracy. Their investigation culminates in a classic Moonlighting car chase featuring a Mercedes convertible, Maddie’s BMW, and an unlikely post office van, delivering the perfect blend of mystery, comedy, and chaos. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E136
    September 13 · 57 min

    Eek! A Spouse! - Part Two

    SYNOPSIS: David insists he’s perfectly fine with Maddie’s surprise marriage to Walter Bishop—but only because he’s convinced it isn’t real. Determined to prove his theory, he begins testing Maddie’s feelings at every opportunity, even calling her “Mrs. Bishop” in front of clients. Maddie is furious, while Agnes quietly admits she’s heartbroken that the couple she always believed belonged together may never be. As Terri prepares to give birth and Herbert starts digging into Walter’s mysterious past, it’s clear that nothing about this marriage adds up. Meanwhile, Blue Moon takes on what appears to be a straightforward case involving a wife who shoots her husband after hiring the agency to pay off his mistress. But when new evidence emerges, Maddie and David uncover a far more complicated conspiracy. Their investigation culminates in a classic Moonlighting car chase featuring a Mercedes convertible, Maddie’s BMW, and an unlikely post office van, delivering the perfect blend of mystery, comedy, and chaos. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E135
    September 5 · 1 hr 12 min

    Eek! A Spouse! - Part One

    SYNOPSIS: David insists he’s perfectly fine with Maddie’s surprise marriage to Walter Bishop—but only because he’s convinced it isn’t real. Determined to prove his theory, he begins testing Maddie’s feelings at every opportunity, even calling her “Mrs. Bishop” in front of clients. Maddie is furious, while Agnes quietly admits she’s heartbroken that the couple she always believed belonged together may never be. As Terri prepares to give birth and Herbert starts digging into Walter’s mysterious past, it’s clear that nothing about this marriage adds up. Meanwhile, Blue Moon takes on what appears to be a straightforward case involving a wife who shoots her husband after hiring the agency to pay off his mistress. But when new evidence emerges, Maddie and David uncover a far more complicated conspiracy. Their investigation culminates in a classic Moonlighting car chase featuring a Mercedes convertible, Maddie’s BMW, and an unlikely post office van, delivering the perfect blend of mystery, comedy, and chaos. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E134
    July 19 · 1 hr 18 min

    Season 2 Scripts with Danielle La Bue

    About Our Guest – Danielle La Bue This week we’re delighted to welcome back our good friend, Danielle La Bue, to Moonlighting The Podcast. Danielle has been a valued guest on the show several times, sharing her extensive knowledge of the original Moonlighting shooting scripts and offering fascinating behind-the-scenes insights that fans have come to love. In this episode we discuss a few episode scripts from Season Two. Away from Moonlighting, Danielle writes under the pen name Daniella Blue, authoring Young Adult Fiction and Romantasy novels. She is also an avid athlete, a former ski racer, and, just like us, has an enduring love of 1980s television. Her brand-new novel, Match Point, is available now, joining her previous books Treading Water and False Start. If you’d like to support Danielle’s work, be sure to check out all three books, available through Amazon. We always enjoy having Danielle on the podcast and are grateful for the passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm she brings to every appearance. Purchase Danielle's new book here MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E133
    June 3 · 1 hr 16 min

    Tracks Of My Tears - Part Three

    SYNOPSIS: This episode begins with several dream sequences that include guest star Pat Boone as the future David. After these dreams (and nightmares), Maddie wakes up and she is on the train traveling back to Los Angeles. She is still unsure whether or not she and David should resume their relationship. Maddie then meets a man on the train named Walter Bishop, and they tell each other about their lives, even though Maddie does blur the truth a little. You finally see Maddie walking down the hallway to Blue Moon. She’s apprehensive, not knowing what sort of welcome awaits her there. As soon as they see Maddie, the employees roll out the red carpet; they’re so excited to see her back at work. David is so happy that she has finally returned but they get into an argument when she says she needs more time. David has had it with waiting; he has been waiting for four and half months. They both apologize and say that they have missed each other. David thinks things are now going well until Maddie drops the biggest bombshell ever to be imposed on Moonlighting fans. Air Date: February 2, 1988 Guest Stars: Dennis Dugan Pat Boone MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E132
    May 24 · 1 hr 15 min

    Tracks Of My Tears - Part Two

    SYNOPSIS: This episode begins with several dream sequences that include guest star Pat Boone as the future David. After these dreams (and nightmares), Maddie wakes up and she is on the train traveling back to Los Angeles. She is still unsure whether or not she and David should resume their relationship. Maddie then meets a man on the train named Walter Bishop, and they tell each other about their lives, even though Maddie does blur the truth a little. You finally see Maddie walking down the hallway to Blue Moon. She’s apprehensive, not knowing what sort of welcome awaits her there. As soon as they see Maddie, the employees roll out the red carpet; they’re so excited to see her back at work. David is so happy that she has finally returned but they get into an argument when she says she needs more time. David has had it with waiting; he has been waiting for four and half months. They both apologize and say that they have missed each other. David thinks things are now going well until Maddie drops the biggest bombshell ever to be imposed on Moonlighting fans. Air Date: February 2, 1988 Guest Stars: Dennis Dugan Pat Boone MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E131
    May 17 · 1 hr 14 min

    Tracks Of My Tears - Part One

    SYNOPSIS: This episode begins with several dream sequences that include guest star Pat Boone as the future David. After these dreams (and nightmares), Maddie wakes up and she is on the train traveling back to Los Angeles. She is still unsure whether or not she and David should resume their relationship. Maddie then meets a man on the train named Walter Bishop, and they tell each other about their lives, even though Maddie does blur the truth a little. You finally see Maddie walking down the hallway to Blue Moon. She’s apprehensive, not knowing what sort of welcome awaits her there. As soon as they see Maddie, the employees roll out the red carpet; they’re so excited to see her back at work. David is so happy that she has finally returned but they get into an argument when she says she needs more time. David has had it with waiting; he has been waiting for four and half months. They both apologize and say that they have missed each other. David thinks things are now going well until Maddie drops the biggest bombshell ever to be imposed on Moonlighting fans. Air Date: February 2, 1988 Guest Stars: Dennis Dugan Pat Boone MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel New YouTube Channel Live With Grace & Shawna Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E130
    May 3 · 1 hr 4 min

    Sheryl Main & Dennis Dugan

    On this episode of Moonlighting the Podcast, Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari are joined by two very special guests with incredible behind-the-scenes stories. Sheryl Main, the post-production supervisor on the series, and Dennis Dugan, who appeared in four episodes, and went on to direct five episodes in season five, share their memories of working on one of television’s most groundbreaking and chaotic productions. From the demanding hours and fast-paced filming schedule to the friendships, creative risks, and unforgettable moments on set, Sheryl and Dennis take listeners inside the world of Moonlighting like never before. They also discuss how the series helped shape their future careers in Hollywood and reveal some fantastic behind-the-scenes gems along the way. With Dennis and Sheryl being longtime friends, the conversation is relaxed, funny, and packed with stories fans will love. If you’ve ever wondered what it was really like behind the camera during the making of Moonlighting, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E129
    April 26 · 46 min

    Fetal Attraction - Part Three

    SYNOPSIS: With fatherhood possibly on the horizon, David is overcome with emotions and all that he has to learn and begins to research as much as he can, even using Bert as a guinea pig. He even asks Agnes about motherly instincts. He decides to enroll in a Lamaze class, but unfortunately, the instructor says he is unable to attend as he has no partner to work with. But then an unwed pregnant woman named Terri shows up at Blue Moon asking for help. The Lamaze instructor told her that David didn’t have a partner to practice with, so she thought they might be a good match. They agree to be partners in the class. The relationship becomes a little complicated when Terry develops feelings for David. Maddie receives a package in Chicago from Blue Moon full of childbirth books. She calls Agnes and finds out it was David who sent them. Agnes updates Maddie on what David has been up to with his research into having children. As Maddie is packing in her room, her mom walks in surprised to see that she is leaving. Maddie explains that she needs to return to Los Angeles to attempt to work things out. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E128
    April 19 · 52 min

    Fetal Attraction - Part Two

    SYNOPSIS: With fatherhood possibly on the horizon, David is overcome with emotions and all that he has to learn and begins to research as much as he can, even using Bert as a guinea pig. He even asks Agnes about motherly instincts. He decides to enroll in a Lamaze class, but unfortunately, the instructor says he is unable to attend as he has no partner to work with. But then an unwed pregnant woman named Terri shows up at Blue Moon asking for help. The Lamaze instructor told her that David didn’t have a partner to practice with, so she thought they might be a good match. They agree to be partners in the class. The relationship becomes a little complicated when Terry develops feelings for David. Maddie receives a package in Chicago from Blue Moon full of childbirth books. She calls Agnes and finds out it was David who sent them. Agnes updates Maddie on what David has been up to with his research into having children. As Maddie is packing in her room, her mom walks in surprised to see that she is leaving. Maddie explains that she needs to return to Los Angeles to attempt to work things out. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E127
    April 12 · 1 hr 18 min

    Fetal Attraction - Part One

    SYNOPSIS: With fatherhood possibly on the horizon, David is overcome with emotions and all that he has to learn and begins to research as much as he can, even using Bert as a guinea pig. He even asks Agnes about motherly instincts. He decides to enroll in a Lamaze class, but unfortunately, the instructor says he is unable to attend as he has no partner to work with. But then an unwed pregnant woman named Terri shows up at Blue Moon asking for help. The Lamaze instructor told her that David didn’t have a partner to practice with, so she thought they might be a good match. They agree to be partners in the class. The relationship becomes a little complicated when Terry develops feelings for David. Maddie receives a package in Chicago from Blue Moon full of childbirth books. She calls Agnes and finds out it was David who sent them. Agnes updates Maddie on what David has been up to with his research into having children. As Maddie is packing in her room, her mom walks in surprised to see that she is leaving. Maddie explains that she needs to return to Los Angeles to attempt to work things out. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagrams: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E126
    March 29 · 52 min

    Los Dos Dipestos - Part Two

    SYNOPSIS: When Agnes’s mother, Clara Dipesto, arrives in Los Angeles for a visit, she has just come from a holiday in Mexico. While she was there, she was given a complimentary souvenir on a tour, which she brings as a gift for Agnes. Unbeknownst to Clara, stolen jewels have been planted in the statue to be smuggled into America. Agnes approaches Mr. Addison for a raise, as she wants to look after her mom for the duration of her visit. On their way back from brunch, Agnes and her mother are followed, and hence a Moonlighting car chase begins. Agnes avoids the car that was chasing them but returns to her home to find that it has been ransacked. Agnes leaves her mother at Blue Moon to keep her safe while she and Bert begin investigating the case. Several unsavory characters are on the trail to retrieve the statue and are willing to do anything to get it back. A funny hallway sequence ensues to the music of the William Tell Overture. Agnes and Bert save the day and capture the thieves in a very unusual and creative way. Cybill Shepherd does not appear, and Bruce Willis appears only at the beginning and end of this episode. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E125
    March 22 · 1 hr 11 min

    Los Dos Dipestos - Part One

    SYNOPSIS: When Agnes’s mother, Clara Dipesto, arrives in Los Angeles for a visit, she has just come from a holiday in Mexico. While she was there, she was given a complimentary souvenir on a tour, which she brings as a gift for Agnes. Unbeknownst to Clara, stolen jewels have been planted in the statue to be smuggled into America. Agnes approaches Mr. Addison for a raise, as she wants to look after her mom for the duration of her visit. On their way back from brunch, Agnes and her mother are followed, and hence a Moonlighting car chase begins. Agnes avoids the car that was chasing them but returns to her home to find that it has been ransacked. Agnes leaves her mother at Blue Moon to keep her safe while she and Bert begin investigating the case. Several unsavory characters are on the trail to retrieve the statue and are willing to do anything to get it back. A funny hallway sequence ensues to the music of the William Tell Overture. Agnes and Bert save the day and capture the thieves in a very unusual and creative way. Cybill Shepherd does not appear, and Bruce Willis appears only at the beginning and end of this episode. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E124
    March 17 · 1 hr 21 min

    Father Knows Last - Part Two

    SYNOPSIS: Maddie’s mother has guessed that Maddie’s pregnant due to her constant morning sickness. Meanwhile, back at Blue Moon, the furniture is being repossessed, as the bills haven’t been paid in David’s absence and the employees begin to rebel. Herbert’s dictatorial leadership skills are not helping the situation so the employees demand, “No work and pay!”—and walk out. David returns to Blue Moon to find Agnes and Bert in an empty office. Maddie’s father turns up to speak to David. He’s found out about the pregnancy and wants David to “do the right thing.” David has a fight with Agnes back at Blue Moon, which makes him realize he needs to fully explain the situation to Mr. Hayes. He rushes to the airport and boards the same plane as Mr. Hayes to explain his relationship with Maddie in real detail and to tell him how much he loves her. They resolve their differences on the plane. Mr. Hayes apologizes and gives David a check to restore Blue Moon’s financial situation. The next morning, David arrives at Blue Moon being rolled in on Maddie’s desk by men replacing the furniture. He makes a speech about how the business is now back operating as normal. The episode ends with David reading a book on fatherhood. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E123
    March 8 · 1 hr 22 min

    Father Knows Last - Part One

    SYNOPSIS: Maddie’s mother has guessed that Maddie’s pregnant due to her constant morning sickness. Meanwhile, back at Blue Moon, the furniture is being repossessed, as the bills haven’t been paid in David’s absence and the employees begin to rebel. Herbert’s dictatorial leadership skills are not helping the situation so the employees demand, “No work and pay!”—and walk out. David returns to Blue Moon to find Agnes and Bert in an empty office. Maddie’s father turns up to speak to David. He’s found out about the pregnancy and wants David to “do the right thing.” David has a fight with Agnes back at Blue Moon, which makes him realize he needs to fully explain the situation to Mr. Hayes. He rushes to the airport and boards the same plane as Mr. Hayes to explain his relationship with Maddie in real detail and to tell him how much he loves her. They resolve their differences on the plane. Mr. Hayes apologizes and gives David a check to restore Blue Moon’s financial situation. The next morning, David arrives at Blue Moon being rolled in on Maddie’s desk by men replacing the furniture. He makes a speech about how the business is now back operating as normal. The episode ends with David reading a book on fatherhood. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E122
    Dec 20, 2025 · 51 min

    Cool Hand Dave - Part Four

    SYNOPSIS: The lines often get blurred in Moonlighting, and this is one example. David is still in prison, and nobody knows where he is. It’s not only his friends who are wondering where he is; it’s also network executives. They seek the services of a fortune teller, who uses a crystal ball in an attempt to locate David, but all she sees are bars. Following this, they begin auditioning to find a replacement. We begin to see the auditions, with men in line all dressed up in various outfits that David wore in previous episodes. David is released from solitary confinement and placed in a work gang, where his fellow convicts advise him to marry Maddie. Bert is using his new, temporary title of Blue Moon supervisor, awarded to him by David, to put the employees in line. David witnesses illegal activities by a prison guard, who is about to kill him, but fortunately, a riot starts, allowing David to escape unnoticed. Agnes and Bert decide to start investigating the whereabouts of “Mr. Addison.” The episode features a lengthy musical number performed by the prisoners in the style of "When I Was a Lad" from Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E121
    Dec 13, 2025 · 54 min

    Cool Hand Dave - Part Three

    SYNOPSIS: The lines often get blurred in Moonlighting, and this is one example. David is still in prison, and nobody knows where he is. It’s not only his friends who are wondering where he is; it’s also network executives. They seek the services of a fortune teller, who uses a crystal ball in an attempt to locate David, but all she sees are bars. Following this, they begin auditioning to find a replacement. We begin to see the auditions, with men in line all dressed up in various outfits that David wore in previous episodes. David is released from solitary confinement and placed in a work gang, where his fellow convicts advise him to marry Maddie. Bert is using his new, temporary title of Blue Moon supervisor, awarded to him by David, to put the employees in line. David witnesses illegal activities by a prison guard, who is about to kill him, but fortunately, a riot starts, allowing David to escape unnoticed. Agnes and Bert decide to start investigating the whereabouts of “Mr. Addison.” The episode features a lengthy musical number performed by the prisoners in the style of "When I Was a Lad" from Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E120
    Nov 16, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Scott Ryan's Season Four Review

    In this episode, Grace and Shawna sit down with writer and pop-culture historian Scott Ryan to talk all things Moonlighting and beyond. Scott shares his thoughts on “Cool Hand Dave: Part Two” and offers insights into Season Four of Moonlighting—its surprises, its shifts, and its lasting legacy. Scott is the acclaimed author of Moonlighting: An Oral History, as well as several celebrated works including Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me, and The Last Decade of Cinema. He also published our very own book, Moonlighting – An Episode Guide. Join us for a lively, thoughtful conversation with one of the foremost chroniclers of the series we love. MOONLIGHTING THE TV SHOW The show is all about the hit TV Show Moonlighting which aired from 1985 to 1989 starring Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari take a look at each episode in chronological order from the Pilot to the end of the fifth and final season. They discuss the direction, the production, the outfits, the lighting, the car chases, and the tumultuous relationship between Maddie Hayes and David Addison. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://moonlightingthepodcast.com MOONLIGHTING COMMUNITY: Fans Facebook Group: Facebook Page: Instagram Twitter/X PURCHASE: Moonlighting: An Episode Guide Book on TuckerDSPress OR on Amazon: Scott Ryan's Books: Moonlighting - An Oral History The Last Decade of Cinema Fire Walk With Me Moonlighting Merchandise Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Learn more about Grace here: Learn more about Shawna here: Donate at Ko-fi.com Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/grace_chivell https://instagram.com/saari_not.saari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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