Designing Women Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1986 · CBS · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Designing Women
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Designing Women have?
Designing Women has 7 seasons and 163 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 29, 1986 to May 24, 1993.
Is Designing Women renewed, ended, or canceled?
Designing Women has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Designing Women?
It takes 59h 0m (3540 minutes) to watch the complete run of Designing Women. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 30 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 59 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 30 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Designing Women?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("The Beauty Contest"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Designing Women?
Designing Women is available for streaming on Hulu. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Designing Women?
Designing Women has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Designing Women?
The primary ensemble cast includes Dixie Carter as Julia Sugarbaker (age 70 (deceased)), Annie Potts as Mary Jo Shively (age 73), Meshach Taylor as Anthony Bouvier (age 67 (deceased)), Jean Smart as Charlene Frazier Stillfield (age 75).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Carter | Julia Sugarbaker | 70 (deceased) |
| Annie Potts | Mary Jo Shively | 73 |
| Meshach Taylor | Anthony Bouvier | 67 (deceased) |
| Jean Smart | Charlene Frazier Stillfield | 75 |
| Delta Burke | Suzanne Sugarbaker | 70 |
| Alice Ghostley | Bernice Clifton | 84 (deceased) |
| Jan Hooks | Carlene Frazier Dobber | 57 (deceased) |
| Julia Duffy | Allison Sugarbaker | 75 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Designing Women are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.