Season 4
Episode Guide
Joe's Return Part 1(Aka The Road Home)
S4
E1
Sep 22, 1997
When Joe Greene's reckless driving on a dangerous mountain curve inadvertently causes another car to plunge off the mountainside, killing a father and son, he manages to pull the only survivor out of the burning wreckage and look like a hero.
Joe's Return Part 2(Aka The Road Home)
S4
E2
Sep 24, 1997
After a near collision, Nathaniel makes his presence known and Joe tries to involve him in a dishonest scam that backfires when Nathaniel implicates his father and Joe is arrested. Meanwhile, Russell feels compelled to tell the police the truth about Joe's involvement in a previous car accident that led to the death of two people, thus adding vehicular manslaughter to his existing charges.
Great Expectations
S4
E3
Sep 29, 1997
Their marriage is thrown into turmoil when expectant parents learn that their unborn child has Down syndrome, and the husband favors the test that will allow them the option to terminate the pregnancy. Chris Burke, reprising his role as Special Angel Taylor, is reunited with guest star Bill Smitrovich, his former "Life Goes On" co-star.
Nothing But Net
S4
E4
Oct 6, 1997
An inner city youth learns a hard lesson when the basketball star he worships turns out to a gambler who is no hero. Cloris Leachman and Paul Winfield Return As Special Agent Angels. NBA Stars Alonzo Mourning (Miami Heat) and Greg Ostertag (Utah Jazz) Make Cameo Appearances as Themselves.
Children Of the Night
S4
E5
Oct 13, 1997
The angels -- Monica, Tess, Andrew and Rafael (Alexis Cruz in his recurring role) -- come out in full force to help a group of destitute and untrusting young runaways, but when their efforts backfire and one of the street kids dies, an inconsolable Monica blames herself. Madeline Zima of the CBS Comedy Series "The Nanny" Guest Stars.
Jones Vs God
S4
E6
Oct 20, 1997
Tess leads the defense and Monica is the star witness when a small farming town, devastated by a terrible drought, takes God to court over intentional infliction of emotional distress. Robert Guillaume Guest Stars.
The Pact
S4
E7
Oct 27, 1997
The angels face one of their most disheartening cases when they supervise at a special summer camp for HIV positive girls and learn that the afflicted youngsters have banded together and made a pact to end their lives on their own terms. Alexis Cruz Returns in His Recurring Role of Streetwise Angel. Rafael
Sandcastles
S4
E8
Nov 3, 1997
A hard-boiled journalist with a grudge against God harasses the angels while they're searching for a boy who sent God a message in a bottle. William Devane and Estelle Parsons Guest Star.
My Dinner With Andrew
S4
E9
Nov 10, 1997
Andrew, the angel of death, becomes the object of desire at a celebrity bachelor auction. Stephanie Zimbalist, Morgan Fairchild and Lisa Eichhorn Guest Star.
Charades
S4
E10
Nov 17, 1997
Monica and Tess go Hollywood to help the daughter of an old-time movie star come to terms with long-kept family secrets. Swoosie Kurtz and Janet Leigh Guest Star.
The Comeback
S4
E11
Nov 24, 1997
After years of unsuccessful auditions, a young woman finally gets her big break on Broadway when she's cast as understudy to Monica, only to discover that her mother has unfinished business with the star of the show. Carol Burnett and Her Daughter, Carrie Hamilton, Rita Moreno and Tim Conway Guest Star.
Venice
S4
E12
Dec 8, 1997
Monica helps the town outcast, a bitter woman accused of having murdered her husband 35 years earlier. Piper Laurie and Bonnie Bartlett Guest Star.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
S4
E13
Dec 22, 1997
On Christmas Eve, Monica comforts a developmentally disabled boy who blames himself for his brother's disappearance in a blizzard. Randy Travis and John Cullum Guest Star.
Deconstructing Harry
S4
E14
Jan 5, 1998
A wife and a mistress battle over the urn of ashes of the love of their lives. Laine Kazan, Polly Bergen and Victoria Jackson Guest Star.
The Trigger
S4
E15
Jan 12, 1998
When a woman murders her sister's physically abusive husband, the siblings must confront the abuse they suffered as children at their father's hand. Gabrielle Carteris Guest Stars.
Doodlebugs
S4
E16
Jan 19, 1998
A small town is thrown into turmoil when the townsfolk think the local pay phone is a direct line to God. Barbara Mandrell and Adam Wylie Guest Star.
Redeeming Love
S4
E17
Feb 2, 1998
Monica and Tess help a crack-addicted new mother find the strength to beat her addiction before she and her baby die.
Flights Of Angels
S4
E18
Mar 2, 1998
A highly regarded painter stricken with Lou Gehrig's disease fights to complete his works-in-progress before his body fails to cooperate. Gregory Harrison and Linda Purl Guest Star In the Episode, Which Was Inspired by a True Story.
Breaking Bread
S4
E19
Mar 9, 1998
A small-town baker is called upon by God to be a prophet and faceoff against Satan. Michael Chiklis Guest Stars.
God And Country
S4
E20
Mar 16, 1998
A military base commander's obsession with heroics puts the lives of his two sons in jeopardy.
Touched By An Angel - How Do You Spell Faith?
S4
E21
Mar 30, 1998
A young boy hides from life behind his dictionary, until a tragic accident forces him to re-enter the real world.
Seek And Ye Shall Find
S4
E22
Apr 6, 1998
When a head injury causes Monica to forget who she is, both she and her assignment, a bitter doctor, must struggle to find their way back to God.
Cry And You Cry Alone
S4
E23
Apr 13, 1998
The angels must unearth a 30-year-old secret that destroyed a celebrated comedy team in time for the comedians to reunite for the last time. Jerry Stiller and Tom Poston Guest Star.
Perfect Little Angel
S4
E24
Apr 27, 1998
The angels must help a desperate young girl in dire straights learn how to ask for help before she tells a life-changing lie.
Elijah
S4
E25
May 4, 1998
A slumlord is sentenced to live in his own decrepit building -- and hopefully regain the faith he lost one Passover many years earlier. Bruce Davison Guest Stars.
Last Dance
S4
E26
May 11, 1998
Monica, Tess, Andrew and Rafael try to prevent two women from letting their life-long feud threaten to end the relationship between their teenage children who are in love with each other. Alley Mills Guest Stars.
The Spirit Of Liberty Moon
S4
E27
May 18, 1998
When an American businessman sneaks his Chinese assistant back into her country to search for her lost family, he risks his career and she risks her life. Special Guest Appearance by Richard Gere, Bai Ling, and Adrian Pasdar Guest Star.