Good Advice

Two professionals juggle life and love and the kind of advice that rarely fits the problem. Good Advice follows Susan DeRuzza, a savvy, quick witted woman played by Shelley Long, and her partner Jack Harold, a suave, patient man portrayed by Treat Williams, as they navigate friendships, work, and the messy terrain of modern relationships. Set against everyday emergencies and faux pas, the show leans on banter and observations about how advice often collides with reality. Created by Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela, it aired on CBS for two seasons in the early 1990s. Its run ended when Long faced health issues that paused filming for an extended period.

The series was created and executive produced by Danny Jacobson and Norma Safford Vela and aired on CBS from 1993 to 1994, anchoring its laughs with Shelley Long and Treat Williams as they navigate careers and relationships in New York today.

Despite praise for the cast and its chemistry, Good Advice did not receive major award nominations during its two CBS seasons, and there are no widely cited wins on record. Some viewers remember its freshness, but the show went unrecognized by major academies. Critics in later years rarely revisited it.

Good Advice is remembered by fans for the chemistry between Long and Williams and for its playful spin on professional life and romance in the early 1990s. While short lived, it stands out as a crisp, character driven take on modern relationships. Its sharp banter helped define the era.

Reception: Critics noted the show's smart humor and star performances; themes include juggling personal and professional life, friendship, and the ethics of giving advice. The premise resonated with audiences seeking light, grown up comedy that still felt fresh. It regularly skewered dating rituals and office culture for the era too.