Family Affairs

what happens

Felicity's parents arrive unexpectedly for Thanksgiving. She is afraid to tell them about all of the recent changes she has made in her life. The Porters, David and Professor Sherman all end up getting invited to dinner at Noel and Elena's apartment. Meghan shows up in the hopes of seeing everyone get into a fight. Felicity fears that David is becoming too serious about their relationship. Felicity and Noel get drunk from Professor Sherman's punch. They go to his room and reminisce about their kiss the previous Thanksgiving. Professor Sherman walks in on them kissing. An ugly scene develops, leaving Meghan delighted. Felicity breaks up with David. Javier recruits Ben, Julie and Sean to help him cater the Sherwoods' anniversary party. Maggie introduces her husband to Ben, ""the guy I've been sleeping with."" Ben realizes that Maggie was just using him to get back at her cheating husband. Sean and Julie console him as they dine on ""tofurkey."" Meghan forgets a promise to serve dinner to

who made it

directed

Ken Olin

written

Andrea Newman

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Ian Gomez as Javier Clemente Quintata
• Erich Anderson as Dr. Edward Porter
• Eve Gordon as Barbara Porter
• Michael Peña as Brian Burke
• Sally Kirkland as Professor Annie Sherman
• Teri Polo as Maggie Sherwood
• Henri Lubatti as David Sherman
• David Starzyk as Mr. Charlie Sherwood