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Agnes' Desk

The place to introduce yourself, announce new Moonlighting stories, and discuss anything within the Expanded Universe beyond the scope of a single episode or story.

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Presenting... "Danielle's 'Tracks of My Tears'"

Yesterday at 5:03 AM
Marlena

Maddie's Office

The place to discuss anything Moonlighting-related from a real-world perspective, such as behind-the-scenes topics, tales of cast or crew, related music, books, products, etc.

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News from Glenn

May 20, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

David's Office

Anything goes! If it doesn't fall into either of the above categories, this is the place for it! Let's keep it clean, though, kids. Maddie has a way of popping in without warning.

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Mother's Day!

May 14, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

Wobblypedia: The Moonlighting Wiki

Often perceived as little more than a group of childish, selfish warm bodies at Blue Moon, the Wobblies actually perform a critical function. They maintain the company files, which contain precious information about clients, associates, and just about anyone and everything else ever observed in the Moonlighting Expanded Universe.

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The most consistent Wobbly seating arrangement

Jan 2, 2023
Marlena

Originations Beginnings

Before September 21, 1982 B

The First Day of School

(B.1, by CissySkipsquat) David is starting the fifth grade.
UNFINISHED ("End of part one."), but feels complete in its own way.

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Nov 4, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

Young 'Uns

(B.2, by Terry Knowles) David and Maddie have a chance encounter years before they would actually meet.

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Nov 12, 2021
UnderMoonlight

Endeavour: Lesson

(B.3, TV-MA, by Parakeetist) A Moonlighting/Endeavour (early season 6) crossover in which a very young David Addison visits the Thames Valley Police, and learns a lot, on a “ride along with the police” mission.

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Jun 5, 2021
Boink

Corporation Half-Moon, Seasons 1-3 (NOTE: This written series is a project of MoonlightingStrangers.com that is in the very early stages of development.)

September 21, 1982 - May 10, 1983 HM.1

Agnes tells Doug in NBND that "David Addison hired me" and reminds David in BCYSAB that "I've been here as long as you have." By the time of P3DN (set in January 1988), she has "put five years of hard work and loyalty into this company."

How the Nest Was Won

Framework in Progress

(HM.1.1) c. Tues, September 21, 1982. After discovering that no one is really paying attention, bartender David Addison forges his way into a once in a lifetime "dream job."

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Once Upon a Rhyme

Framework in Progress

(HM.1.2) c. Tues, September 28, 1982. The story of how Agnes Dipesto became the first of the "cuckoos" hired by David into the "nest."

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September 20, 1983 - May 8, 1984 HM.2

One Steph Forward, Two Steps Back

Framework in Progress

(HM.2.X) Thurs-Mon, December 22-26, 1983. David dashes his father's hopes for a Christmas with family together when he instead spends his weekend in Philadelphia with a woman he "wins" in a bar.

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September 25, 1984 - March 3, 1985 HM.3

Unification Moonlighting, Season 1

March 4-9, 1985 Blue Moon Rises (ML.1)

David and Maddie first meet in the "Pilot" on March 4, 1985, and City of Angels officially becomes Blue Moon off-screen on March 9.

An apparent but unconfirmed appearance by Kris in the “Pilot” makes her the only Wobbly to appear in all five OS seasons.

Pilot

(ML.1.1, by Glenn Gordon Caron) Mon-Thurs, March 4-7, 1985. Maddie Hayes wakes up to find her staff have quit and all her money has been stolen. One of her few remaining assets is a loss-making investigation agency run by David Addison. She intends to sack the staff, but David is determined to keep it going.

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Actual location: David & Maddie's first case arrives

Feb 28, 2023
Boink

A Safe Place for the Night

(ML.1.1.1, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Tues, March 5, 1985. A very short story, a vignette, that takes place during the "Pilot" when David takes Maddie to the City of Angels office after their dangerous run-in with Simon at Maddie's house.

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Mar 31, 2023
Marlena

Attraction

(ML.1.1.2, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Tues, March 5, 1985. A vignette of Maddie's thoughts during that very first dance with David in that very first episode.

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Apr 28, 2023
Quest

True Blue

Available Concept
(ML.1.1.3) Fri-Sat, March 8-9, 1985. After literally wiping away David's false-start rebranding attempt a few days earlier, Maddie meets with her lawyer Alan, David, and Agnes at the office off-hours to discuss the staff and sign the paperwork giving official rise to Blue Moon Investigations.

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March 9-15, 1985 ML.1

Gunfight at the So-So Corral

(ML.1.2, by Michael Petryni) Sat-Thurs, March 9-14, 1985. It is Maddie's first day at Blue Moon, but there is nothing to do. In desperation, David "steals" a client from a rival agency. The man wants them to find his estranged son, but all is not as it seems.

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David smoking

Apr 3, 2023
Boink

So Farley, So Good!

Available Concept
(ML.1.2.1) Fri, March 15, 1985. The staff celebrates Maddie's first week at the agency and Blue Moon's first paying case successfully closed.

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Fri, March 15, 1985

Feb 28, 2023
Boink

March 16-24, 1985 ML.1

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.1.2.2) c. Tues, March 19, 1985.

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March 25-31, 1985 ML.1

Read the Mind--- See the Movie

(ML.1.3, by Joe Gannon) Mon-Fri, March 25-29, 1985. Blue Moon has been hired as security consultants for an aerospace firm from which a rival company has been stealing secrets.

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May 25, 2023
Marlena

Drying Off in a Getaway Car

(ML.1.3.1, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Wed, March 27, 1985. Set during RTMSTM after Maddie and David jump off of Omar Gouss' roof into his pool. Here's a little banter in the car while David drives her home.

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Sunday at 6:59 AM
Marlena

April 1-5, 1985 ML.1

The Next Murder You Hear

(ML.1.4, by Peter Silverman) Tues-Fri, April 2-5, 1985. Maddie and David investigate the on-air shooting of a radio talk-show host.

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Actual location: KRKD AM 1040

Mar 7, 2023
Boink

April 6-11, 1985 ML.1

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.1.4.1) c. Tues, April 9, 1985.

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April 12-15, 1985 ML.1

Next Stop Murder

(ML.1.5, by Ali Marie Matheson & Kerry Ehrin) Fri, April 12 - Mon, April 15, 1985. Maddie and David join Agnes on a "murder mystery train" hosted by a famous writer of mystery stories. While the train is in motion, the writer is murdered, and the Blue Moon trio find that every one of the passengers had a motive.

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Maddie's date?

Mar 1, 2023
Marlena

April 16-17, 1985 ML.1

The Murder's in the Mail

(ML.1.6, by Maryanne Kasica & Michael Scheff) Tues-Wed, April 16-17, 1985. David gets the agency a job collecting money from debtors, which he believes will be easy while Maddie is not so sure. They find themselves involved in murder, a disappearing body, and an international conspiracy.

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Actual location: A state dinner turns food fight

Apr 21, 2023
Boink

Le Pacte

(ML.1.6.1, by blithers) Wed, April 17, 1985. A look at what transpired after the pie fight in, "The Murder's in the Mail."

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Aug 1, 2022
Nala

April 18-24, 1985 ML.1

Oh, How I Hate to Get Shot in the Morning

(ML.1.6.2, by Franelle Silver and Ron Zwang) Mon-Wed, April 22-24, 1985. As David and Maddie are each successively incarcerated for the murder of a narcotics dealer, the other works on the outside to find the identity of the real killer.

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Feb 22, 2023
Boink

April 25-30, 1985 ML.1

Getting Along Swimmingly*

Available Concept
(ML.1.6.3) c. Tues, April 30, 1985. The case behind "Synchronized Swimming."*
*Episode title TBD.

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Synchronized Swimming

(ML.1.6.4, by 51stCenturyFox) c. Tues, April 30, 1985. "You know, you really should think about getting some clothes more appropriate for surveillance, Ms Hayes. Something in black, like a cat burglar would wear. Or something in black latex, like Catwoman would wear."

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Aug 28, 2021
Quest

May 1-14, 1985 ML.1

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.1.6.5) c. Tues, May 7, 1985.
(ML.1.6.6) c. Tues, May 14, 1985.

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Vacation 1985

May 15 - September 23, 1985 ML.v1985

The ABC All-Star Spectacular

(ML.1.50, by Robert Arthur) Sun, September 15, 1985. ABC kicks off their 1985-86 season with a "Love Boat"-hosted event attended by stars of the network. While others aboard refer to "Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis", the scene in which both of their likenesses appear is 100% Maddie and David, with her clearly calling him "Addison" at one point.

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Sun, September 15, 1985

Nov 6, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

The Love/Hate Boat

Available Concept
(ML.1.50.1) c. Sun, September 15, 1985. The Moonlighting story behind the "All-Star Spectacular." Unbeknownst to Maddie, "Love Boat" fan David convinces ABC to let the Blue Moon duo pose as Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd at the network's star-studded cruise event, in exchange for solving a mystery involving the many celebrity suspects aboard.

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Cooperation Moonlighting, Season 2, Period A

September 24-29, 1985 ML.2a

Brother, Can You Spare a Blonde?

(ML.2.1, by Glenn Gordon Caron) Tues-Fri, September 24-27, 1985. When David's brother Richard shows up, he not only seems to be a rich man, but he also makes an impression on Maddie.

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Tues-Fri, September 24-27, 1985

Mar 7, 2023
Boink

September 30 - October 6, 1985 ML.2a

TLITIM reveals an animosity between Wobblies Lewis and Simmons 1 that has "been brewing for a while."

The Lady in the Iron Mask

(ML.2.2, by Roger Director) Mon-Wed, September 30 - October 2, 1985. David and Maddie are hired by a woman in a veil to track down an ex-boyfriend who threw acid on her face in a fit of anger. She claims she wants to give him another chance, but shortly after they find him, he is killed.

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The music issue?

Apr 4, 2023
Blue Goose

October 7-13, 1985 ML.2a

MTMW marks the first onscreen appearance of Jergenson, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

Money Talks-- Maddie Walks

(ML.2.3, by Kerry Ehrin & Ali Marie Matheson) Mon-Fri, October 7-11, 1985. Maddie learns that her ex-accountant has bought a new life in Argentina with the money he stole from her. She is determined to travel there and confront him, against David's advice. When she travels there, David follows her.

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Mon-Fri, October 7-11, 1985

Mar 26, 2023
Boink

A Quick Trip

(ML.2.3.1, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Thurs, October 10, 1985 - Maddie's MTMW Dream Sequence. During her return flight to L.A., Maddie dreams about what could have happened if she had accepted David's kiss in Buenos Aires... and what might still happen in the aftermath of her leaving him there.

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Jun 18, 2021
Sandra

October 14-18, 1985 ML.2a

The Bigelow Case*

Available Concept
(ML.2.4.1p) Mon-Wed, October 14-16, 1985. David and Maddie spend three days following the wife of a real estate investor who wants evidence to justify divorcing her.
*Episode title TBD.

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The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice

(ML.2.4, by Debra Frank & Carl Sautter) Tues-Fri, October 15-18, 1985. David and Maddie meet the owner of a club who tells them about an unsolved murder that occurred there 40 years ago. They argue about who they think the real murderer is and, in their dreams, set about solving the crime.

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Timeless fashions...

Mar 27, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

Don't Panic

Deleted Scene
(ML.2.4.2) A never-aired TDSART "EU scene" from which a filmed outtake appears in TSP's closing-credits "blooper" collection.

We'll Fly By Day

(ML.2.4.3, by fearlessfan) Fri, October 18, 1985 - Dream Sequence. An unusual client brings David and Maddie a case that sends them on a journey through a series of genres.

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Jun 8, 2021
Boink

October 19-25, 1985 ML.2a

A re-cast Lewis and Simmons 1 go from fisticuffs in TLITIM to limboing in MFD, which marks the former's last onscreen appearance.

Though offscreen, Simmons 1 remains at Blue Moon long enough into season 3 that he can recall, during his one-time guest reappearance in TITC, "old times" of MacGilicuddy "getting his head handed to him."
MFD marks the first onscreen appearance of O'Neill, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

My Fair David

(ML.2.5, by Bruce Franklin Singer) Sat-Fri, October 19-25, 1985. Maddie bets David that cannot act like a mature adult for one week. If he loses, he must fire two employees, whereas if she loses, she must limbo in front of the staff.

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Apr 19, 2023
northernlight

The Bet

(ML.2.5.1, by sweetytweety8) Mon, October 21, 1985. The scene of the bet in "My Fair David", with dialogue spoken in rhyme.

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Jun 21, 2021
Boink

Something That Really Matters

(ML.2.5.2, by sandra70) Thurs/Fri, October 24-25, 1985 - Maddie's MFD Dream Sequence. Between the day David loses the bet (and Maddie momentarily fears he has been shot) and the morning she lets him off the hook, Maddie dreams of a slightly altered wager, in which there is a little more at stake for her than just limboing - a kiss.

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Jun 25, 2021
Quest

October 26-31, 1985 ML.2a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.5.3) c. Tues, October 29, 1985.

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Dipesto to Kill

Available Concept
(ML.2.5.4) c. Thurs, October 31, 1985. Maddie and David are cautiously optimistic when Agnes is pursued by an unidentified gentleman at the company's annual "Blue Moon Howl!" Halloween costume party... until they discover that "Next Stop Murder's" Rodney Dillon is one of several recently escaped prison inmates believed to be headed for Los Angeles. Could the disguised man be Rodney? What are his intentions regardless?

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November 1-11, 1985 ML.2a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.5.5) c. Tues, November 5, 1985.

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November 12-17, 1985 ML.2a

Knowing Her

(ML.2.6, by Jeff Reno & Jon Osborn) Tues-Sun, November 12-17, 1985. Maddie is hired to find a silver locket by an old girlfriend of David's. He has strong feelings for her and thinks that her husband is trying to kill her.

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May 24, 2023
Marlena

Knowing Him?

(ML.2.6.1, video by Boink) Fri, November 15, 1985. The moment when perhaps Maddie's seeds of doubts about David were planted. If only he had been wiser or... at the very least... left her that rose.

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Apr 14, 2023
BlueMoon

November 18-24, 1985 ML.2a

Gilted

Available Concept
(ML.2.6.2) Mon-Tues, November 18-19, 1985. Shocked by how callously David had abandoned her (and Blue Moon, in particular), Maddie quietly ponders the agency's fragility and how she might put it on more stable financial ground.

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Somewhere Under the Rainbow

(ML.2.7, by Debra Frank & Carl Sautter) Tues-Fri, November 19-22, 1985. An Irish girl who claims to be a leprechaun hires David and Maddie to protect her from men she claims are after her pot of gold.

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Messages: 34

Tues-Fri, November 19-22, 1985

Apr 5, 2023
Boink

November 25-30, 1985 ML.2a

Plenty to Be Thankful For

Available Concept
(ML.2.7.1) c. Mon-Fri, November 25-29, 1985. A particularly profitable but time-consuming case results in David and Maddie spending their first Thanksgiving as business associates alone together.

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A Trip to New York

(ML.2.7.2, by MrsMendes19) Thurs/Fri, November 28-29, 1985 - Maddie's dream sequence. After learning on Thanksgiving that David lost his mother at a young age, Maddie dreams about what it would be like if his mother had just now passed away. Maddie knows nothing about David's father at this point, even his name. Why won't David speak of his father? How would he handle the present-day passing of his mother? Would he invite Maddie to the funeral?

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Jun 8, 2021
Boink

December 1-8, 1985 ML.2a

Portrait of Maddie

(ML.2.8, by Kerry Ehrin & Ali Marie Matheson) Mon-Thurs, December 2-5, 1985. An artist paints a portrait of Maddie, whom he has never met, and then commits suicide. Maddie buys the painting and presents it to the artist's brother, only for him to also die.

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Mon-Thurs, December 2-5, 1985

Apr 6, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

Looky Lou

Available Concept
(ML.2.8.1) Fri, December 6, 1985. When Blue Moon makes international headlines by recovering the stolen painting, The Duchess, Lou LaSalle begins to consider purchasing the agency.

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December 9-14, 1985 ML.2a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.8.2) c. Tues, December 10, 1985.

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December 15-20, 1985 ML.2a

Atlas Belched

(ML.2.9, by Roger Director) Sun-Fri, December 15-20, 1985. When Maddie accepts the offer from a rival detective agency to buy Blue Moon, David is upset and sets up his own agency.

Threads: 3

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Messages: 9

Sun-Fri, December 15-20, 1985

Apr 7, 2023
Boink

December 21-25, 1985 ML.2a

TTEBC marks the first onscreen appearance of Simmons 2, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

Twas the Episode Before Christmas

(ML.2.10, by Glenn Gordon Caron) Sat-Tues, December 21-24, 1985. When a baby is left in Agnes' apartment without any explanation, Maddie and David decide to try to find the mother.

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Messages: 34

Sat-Tues, December 21-24, 1985

Apr 9, 2023
Boink

Christmas for David and Maddie

(ML.2.10.1, by Love in Chicago) Tues, December 24, 1985 - Dream Sequence. Maddie and David consider if there is more behind their Christmas kiss than just the mistletoe above it.

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Dec 27, 2022
Nala

December 26-31, 1985 ML.2a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.10.2) c. Tues, December 31, 1985.

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Happy New Year, Maddie

(ML.2.10.3, by LadyOfPurple306) Tues, December 31, 1985 - Wed, January 1, 1986. Maddie is in her office, attempting to sort out the finances far later than she should be. David, however, just wants to celebrate the new year.

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Original Series Reality (OSR) or a Dream Sequence (DS)?

Jul 11, 2021
Marlena

January 1-19, 1986 ML.2a

The Bride of Tupperman

(ML.2.11, by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn) Fri, January 3 - Sat, January 18, 1986. When a wealthy but lonely man hires David and Maddie to find him a suitable wife, they decide to search separately for a candidate based on their own ideals.

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Threads: 4

Messages: 9

Fri, January 3 - Sat, January 18, 1986

Apr 11, 2023
Boink

Conflicticut

Available Concept
(ML.2.11.1) Mon-Fri, January 13-17, 1986. After arrangements are made for Stevie and Molly to make contact with Alan Tupperman, a new client arrives with a case to which David and Maddie commit their Wednesday through Friday.

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One Night in Connecticut

(ML.2.11.2, TV-MA, by madolynhaze) Sat-Mon, January 18-20, 1986. When David and Maddie followed Tupperman to Connecticut, they spent a night in a hotel Agnes booked for them. This is what happened...

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Jul 2, 2021
Boink

Tupperman's Truth

(ML.2.11.3, by GentleReader) Sun, January 19, 1986 - TBOT Dream Sequence. A few home truths at 25,000 feet on the return flight from Connecticut.

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Oct 5, 2021
northernlight

January 20-26, 1986 ML.2a

Convention Apprehension

Available Concept
(ML.2.12.1p) Mon, January 20, 1986. A bridge from "One Night in Connecticut" to "North by North Dipesto." Still reeling from their formal evening event in Connecticut and its emotional aftermath, David and Maddie individually reflect on their feelings of both anticipation and dread as they prepare to attend the California Investigators Association Annual Banquet and Ball together.

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North by North Dipesto

(ML.2.12, by Debra Frank & Carl Sautter) Tues-Thurs, January 21-23, 1986. Agnes is looking for some excitement in her life, so Maddie and David give her their tickets to a top industry banquet. This leads to her involvement in an espionage operation.

Threads: 3

Messages: 6

Threads: 3

Messages: 6

Tues-Thurs, January 21-23, 1986

Apr 12, 2023
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.12.2) c. Tues-Fri, January 21-24, 1986.

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January 27-31, 1986 ML.2a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.12.3) c. Tues, January 28, 1986.

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February 1-9, 1986 ML.2a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.12.4) c. Tues, February 4, 1986.

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February 10-16, 1986 ML.2a

Maddie "celebrates" her 34th birthday on February 11, 1986 in IGWSS.

In God We Strongly Suspect

(ML.2.13, by Scott Spencer Gordon) Mon-Fri, February 10-14, 1986. A widow approaches Blue Moon asking for protection from her late husband, an escape artist who had threatened to return and kill her after his death.

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Messages: 4

Mon-Fri, February 10-14, 1986

Apr 16, 2023
Boink

Birthday Girl

(ML.2.13.1, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Tues/Wed, February 11-12, 1986 - David's IGWSS Dream Sequence. What David dreamed (or, according to the author, "what should have happened") the night he and Maddie stayed at the funeral home.

Threads: 1

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Messages: 4

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Jul 19, 2021
Boink

February 17-23, 1986 ML.2b

The Begano Case*

Available Concept
(ML.2.14.1p) Mon-Tues, February 17-18, 1986. David works the case that leaves him with the black eye seen in EDFIAV.
*Episode title TBD.

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None

Every Daughter's Father is a Virgin

(ML.2.14, by Bruce Franklin Singer) Mon-Fri, February 17-21, 1986. When Maddie's parents are in town, and her mother is worried that her father is having an affair, David follows her father for Maddie to find out the truth.

Threads: 4

Messages: 24

Threads: 4

Messages: 24

Mon-Fri, February 17-21, 1986

Apr 16, 2023
Marlena

Like a First Kiss All the Time

Work in Progress
(ML.2.14.2, by Boink) Mon, February 17, 1986. After the fan-mail-reading intro to "Every Daughter's Father Is a Virgin", Maddie privately confesses to David the guilt she feels about acting for the fans and producers as if she and David have not yet kissed, when, in fact, they already have kissed several times off-camera.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Papa Is a Rolling Stone

(ML.2.14.3, by GentleReader) Tues, February 18, 1986. David's thoughts as he drives back to Blue Moon, after tailing Mr. Hayes in "Every Daughter's Father is a Virgin." Will he tell Maddie the truth?

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Jun 5, 2021
Boink

Osculation Moonlighting, Season 2, Period B

February 24-28, 1986 ML.2b

Witness for the Execution

(ML.2.15, by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn) Mon-Fri, February 24-28, 1986. An elderly and very sick man tells Maddie and David that he wishes to die, but that if he kills himself his life insurance policy will not pay out. He has therefore hired someone to murder him and wants the sleuths to witness the act.

Threads: 3

Messages: 21

Threads: 3

Messages: 21

Mon-Fri, February 24-28, 1986

Apr 17, 2023
Boink

Grow Up, David Addison!

(ML.2.15.1, UNFINISHED by Ink Spotz) Mon, February 24, 1986 - David's Dream within a Dream Sequence. The afternoon Maddie insists, "David, you're a grown man, not a schoolboy...", he dreams of meeting her in the present day as his actual younger self. Inspired by Moonlighting seasons 1-2, with a little bit of 17 Again.

Threads: 1

Messages: 4

Threads: 1

Messages: 4

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Jun 29, 2021
Boink

March 1986 ML.2b

David and Maddie "celebrate" the one-year anniversary of their first meeting on March 4, 1986 in STG.

Sleep Talkin' Guy

(ML.2.16, by Debra Frank & Carl Sautter) Mon, March 3 - Sat, March 29, 1986. David becomes famous when he solves several big cases in quick succession. Maddie is impressed, unaware that he is using information passed to him by a prostitute with a mobster client who talks in his sleep.

Threads: 5

Messages: 8

Threads: 5

Messages: 8

Podcast with Grace Chivell & Shawna Saari

Nov 6, 2022
Boink

Happy Anniversary, Maddie!

(ML.2.16.1, TV-MA, by virginiat) Tues/Wed, March 4-5, 1986 - Dream Sequence. How David and Maddie's negotiation about his raise might have gone if both had handled it very differently...

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Feb 1, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Sleep Losin' Gal

Available Concept
(ML.2.16.2) Tues, March 4 - Sat, March 29, 1986. What cases was Maddie working, and what was she thinking and feeling, during David's month of sudden, phenomenal success?

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Tues. Company

(ML.2.16.3) Mon, March 24, 1986. A gathering of individuals with a certain weeknight in common assembles in Maddie's office to welcome two "strangers" to the party.

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 9, 2021
Sandra

April 1-6, 1986 ML.2b

April Fools' Errand

Available Concept
(ML.2.16.4) c. Tues, April 1, 1986. The fame David achieved in "Sleep Talkin' Guy" comes back to bite him when a jealous Lou LaSalle challenges Blue Moon to take on a case he claims his own agency has deemed unsolveable. Is the case legitimate, or are David and Maddie being played for fools?

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

April 7-13, 1986

Once in a Steele Blue Moon

(ML.2.16.5, by My Barbaric YAWP) Mon-Sun, April 7-13, 1986. A "Moonlighting"/"Remington Steele" crossover in which a simple murder inquiry throws our favorite 80s detective agencies together sometime after David and Maddie's garage kiss that didn't happen.

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

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Mar 26, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

April 14-26, 1986

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.2.16.6) c. Tues, April 15, 1986.
(ML.2.16.7) c. Tues, April 22, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

April 27 - May 5, 1986 ML.2b

By Default or Destiny

Available Concept
(ML.2.17.1p) Wed, April 30 - Thurs, May 1, 1986. When Maddie's "Nice Safe Man" dentist is suddenly unable to accompany her to a family wedding in Chicago, she spends a fruitless day scrambling to find an alternative and a sleepless night struggling with the idea that all roads lead to David.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Funeral for a Door Nail

(ML.2.17, by Jonathan Lemkin, Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn, Charles H. Eglee) Sun, April 27 - Sat, May 3, 1986. Depressed after the apparent death of his wife but unable to bring himself to commit suicide, a man decides to hire a hitman to kill him. After realizing she is in fact still alive, he hires Blue Moon to find her and stop the hitman.

Threads: 3

Messages: 9

Threads: 3

Messages: 9

Sun, April 27 - Sat, May 3, 1986

Apr 25, 2023
Boink

What Could Have Been

(ML.2.17.2, by Isabel) Thurs/Fri, May 1-2, 1986 - David's FFAD Dream Sequence. The Clements case may have ended David's hopes of attending a wedding with Maddie in reality, but "the stuff of dreams" lives on. Ideas from this apparent rough draft MAY have inspired elements in "Anything Goes" and "One Night in Connecticut", both of which were written several years after.

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 11, 2021
Marlena

May 6 - June 3, 1986 ML.2b

Camille

(ML.2.18, by Roger Director) Tues, May 6 - Tues, June 3, 1986. When a con artist becomes a national hero by accidentally preventing the assassination of a politician, David and Maddie decide to cash in on the publicity by giving her a job.

Threads: 3

Messages: 13

Threads: 3

Messages: 13

Tues, May 6 - Tues, June 3, 1986

Apr 27, 2023
Marlena

Vacation 1986

June 3 - September 22, 1986 ML.v1986

New York Days, Mexico Nights

(ML.2.50.1, TV-MA, by madolynhaze) After Maddie and David said goodbye for the summer in "Camille", they each went on vacation, he to Mexico and she to NYC. Let's see what may have happened.

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 9, 2021
Marlena

Serendipity

(ML.2.50.2, by beesnbears) What happened after David and Maddie said goodbye for Blue Moon's summer hiatus?

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

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May 14, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Intensification Moonlighting, Season 3, Period A

September 23-27, 1986 The Pre-V Three, Part I (ML.3a)

TSAR marks the first onscreen appearance of Jamie Lamont, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

RIGL (Rolling in Grave Laughing)

Available Concept
(ML.3.1.1p) Tues, September 23, 1986. As they receive the script and prepare for the "Memory of Irma Addison" Emmy gag, Maddie tries to get David to open up and asks him how he feels about the death of his long-passed mother being used for a punchline. He smiles and offers simply, "Mom would have said we were robbed. She would have wanted it this way."

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Another Royal Wedding

Available Concept
(ML.3.1.2p, by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn) Wed, September 24, 1986 - Maddie's Dream Sequence. Before waking up on Blue Moon's first business day of the season, Maddie has a dream inspired by another series' cliffhanger episode and subsequent season premiere.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

The Son Also Rises

(ML.3.1, by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn) Tues-Sat, September 23-27, 1986. David is shocked to find that his father's bride-to-be is a woman with whom he himself once spent an "unforgettable" night of passion.

Threads: 10

Messages: 52

Threads: 10

Messages: 52

Podcast with Grace Chivell & Shawna Saari

Feb 16, 2023
Boink

Taking a Walk

Deleted Scene
(ML.3.1.3) A never-aired TSAR "EU scene" from which filmed clips appear in the promo video.

The Seduction of Maddie Hayes

(ML.3.1.4, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic)

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Aug 6, 2021
Boink

September 27 - October 7, 1986 The Pre-V Three, Part II (ML.3a)

TMWCW marks the first onscreen appearance of MacGilicuddy, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

The Man Who Cried Wife

(ML.3.2, by Kerry Ehrin) Mon, September 22 and Sat, September 27 - Tues, October 7, 1986. A man hires Blue Moon to investigate threatening phone calls from his wife, whom he is certain he killed and buried after an argument.

Threads: 6

Messages: 35

Threads: 6

Messages: 35

N

Script vs. Screen

Apr 3, 2023
Nala

MacTHRILLicuddy

Available Concept
(ML.3.2.1) Mon, September 29, 1986. Disgusted with Bower's confession of murder in TMWCW, Maddie leaves David behind and storms angrily back to the office, where everyone has left for the day except Agnes. The two share their thoughts on MacGilicuddy's spontaneous marriage, and Agnes reveals that she herself had been swept by his extraordinary passion for life into a whirlwind romance the previous summer.

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

When Agnes Met MacGillicuddy

May 25, 2022
Boink

The Man Who Cried Wife, Take 2

(ML.3.2.2, by Snappysara) Mon, September 29, 1986. This is an extended version of the scene in which Maddie slaps David.

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

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Jul 21, 2021
Quest

Slap Me Once, Slap Me Twice

(ML.3.2.3, by beesnbears) Mon, September 29, 1986. Ever wonder what Maddie and David were thinking after she slapped him in "The Man Who Cried Wife"?

Threads: 1

Messages: 7

Threads: 1

Messages: 7

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May 13, 2022
beesnbears

October 7-13, 1986 ML.3a

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.3.2.4) c. Tues, October 7, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

October 13-15, 1986 The Pre-V Three, Part III (ML.3a)

Symphony in Knocked Flat

(ML.3.3, by Dale L. Gelineau & Pauline Turboff Miller) Mon-Wed, October 13-15, 1986. Following an argument about their respective expectations from a date, David challenges Maddie to provide a "fun" evening out, while he provides her with a "fine" one.

Threads: 3

Messages: 13

Threads: 3

Messages: 13

D&M in Sam Moore & Lou Reed's 1986 "Soul Man" video

Jan 9, 2023
Marlena

Symphony in Knocked Flat: The Lost Epilogue

(ML.3.3.1, by GentleReader) A little scenette to finish off this episode right!

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 13, 2021
Quest

A Fine Evening

(ML.3.3.2, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) What would have happened if David hadn't spoiled the symphony for Maddie?

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

M

Rate "A Fine Evening"

Mar 4, 2022
MadolynHaze86

David's "Fun" Evening

(ML.3.3.3, by madolynhaze) The rugged interior beneath the sophistication. David and Maddie made a deal... a "fine" evening for a "fun" evening. Well, David made good on his end... or tried, anyway. Now it's Maddie's turn.

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 30, 2021
Marlena

A Fun Evening Was Had By All

(ML.3.3.4, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Maddie, David, and a fun evening with an interesting aftermath, which has them reeling for days to come.

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

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Apr 7, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Flirtation (Part I) The Lost Year, Season 3, Period B1

October 16-31, 1986 LY.3b1

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8610.1) c. Tues, October 21, 1986.
(LY.8610.2) c. Tues, October 28, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

November 1986 LY.3b1

The People's Republic of Blue Moon

(LY.8611.1, by Kaitlin) c. Tues, November 4, 1986. Maddie and David argue about having too much fun at work.

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Jun 12, 2021
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8611.2) c. Tues, November 11, 1986.
(LY.8611.3) c. Tues, November 18, 1986.
(LY.8611.4) c. Tues, November 25, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

December 1986 LY.3b1

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8612.1) c. Tues, December 2, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Maddie's Christmas Wish

(LY.8612.2, by FanofMoonlighting) c. Mon, December 8 - Fri, December 19, 1986. A story told in screenshots. Throughout the final two weeks before their time apart for the holidays, David tries to convince Maddie to tell him what she really wants for Christmas.

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Dec 27, 2022
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8612.3) c. Tues, December 9, 1986.
(LY.8612.4) c. Tues, December 16, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Home for the Holidays

Available Concept
(LY.8612.5) c. Tues, December 23, 1986. David travels to Philadelphia to spend time with family and old friends at Christmas.

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

I envision the woman...

May 17, 2022
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8612.6) c. Tues, December 30, 1986.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

January 1987 LY.3b1

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8701.1) c. Tues, January 6, 1987.
(LY.8701.2) c. Tues, January 13, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Banquet & Ball 1987*

Available Concept
(LY.8701.3) Mon-Wed, January 19-21, 1987. Agnes is tentative about attending the PI Banquet and Ball alone again after the drama of NBND, but MacGilicuddy steps up and joins her as a friend. This gives David and Maddie another easy out, and a second exciting B&B adventure ensues for Agnes..
*Episode title TBD.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8701.4) c. Tues, January 20, 1987.
(LY.8701.5) c. Tues, January 27, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

February 1987 LY.3b1

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8702.1) c. Tues, February 3, 1987.
(LY.8702.2) c. Tues, February 10, 1987.
(LY.8702.3) c. Tues, February 17, 1987.
(LY.8702.4) c. Tues, February 24, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

March 1987 LY.3b1

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8703.1) c. Tues, March 3, 1987.
(LY.8703.2) c. Tues, March 10, 1987.
(LY.8703.3) c. Tues, March 17, 1987.
(LY.8703.4) c. Tues, March 24, 1987.
(LY.8703.5) c. Tues, March 31, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

April 1987 LY.3b1

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8704.1) c. Tues, April 7, 1987.
(LY.8704.2) c. Tues, April 14, 1987.
(LY.8704.3) c. Tues, April 21, 1987.
(LY.8704.4) c. Tues, April 28, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

May 1-12, 1987 LY.3b1

Celia Later

Available Concept
(LY.8705.1) c. Tues, May 5, 1987. Roger Clements' widow returns to Blue Moon seeking David's help with a case of her own, but are her intentions for him purely professional?

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Celia Later (Part II)

Available Concept
(LY.8705.2) c. Tues, May 12, 1987. Just as Blue Moon is wrapping up business before another summer vacation, the resolution of the Celia Clements case brings David and Maddie... again... to the brink of opening up to each other.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Vacation 1987

May 13 - September 21, 1987 LY.v1987

It's a Maddie Maddie Maddie Maddie World

Available Concept
(LY.870*.*) May 13 - September 21, 1987. Sensing that her relationship with David may be poised to move into uncharted territory in the fall, Maddie decides to try a little spontaneity, hit the road, and sort out her place the in world.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Flirtation (Part II) The Lost Year, Season 3, Period B2

September 22-30, 1987 LY.3b2

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8709.1) c. Tues, September 22, 1987.
(LY.8709.2) c. Tues, September 29, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

October 1-12, 1987 LY.3b2

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8710.1) c. Tues, October 6, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

October 13-19, 1987 LY.3b2

Moonlighting on the Mississippi

NEW!

(LY.8710.2, by Marlena/Lena Leest, based on an idea by Cybill Shepherd) Tues-Tues, October 13-20, 1987. A client seeks both his missing grandmother and a box of old prize-winning recipes in a case that takes Maddie and David to Memphis.

Threads: 2

Messages: 6

Threads: 2

Messages: 6

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Tuesday at 2:58 PM
Boink

October 20-31, 1987 LY.3b2

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8710.3) c. Tues, October 20, 1987.
(LY.8710.4) c. Tues, October 27, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

November 1-9, 1987 LY.3b2

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(LY.8711.1) c. Tues, November 3, 1987.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Viola-tion Moonlighting, Season 3, Period C

November 1-20, 1987 ML.3c

YVD marks the first onscreen appearance of Herbert Quentin "Bert" Viola, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

Moon Landing

Available Concept
(ML.3.4.1p) c. Tues-Tues, November 3-10, 1987. The week in the life of Herbert Quentin Viola leading up to his arrival at Blue Moon.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

Yours, Very Deadly

(ML.3.4, by Roger Director) Tues, November 10 - Fri, November 20, 1987. A married woman who has been writing to an unknown admirer hires Maddie and David to find him and tell him that she cannot continue the correspondence.

Threads: 3

Messages: 18

Threads: 3

Messages: 18

Maddie's "last will and testament"

Nov 10, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

November 10, 1987 ML.3c

Atomic Shakespeare

(ML.3.7*, by Ron Osborn & Jeff Reno) Tues, November 10, 1987. When a real-world teenage Moonlighting fan is forced by his mother to do his homework rather than watch "Yours, Very Deadly", he imagines the regular characters enacting a version of William Shakespeare's play, "The Taming of the Shrew."
*This episode is set in the "real world" as "Yours, Very Deadly" airs on TV.

Threads: 5

Messages: 17

Threads: 5

Messages: 17

N

Commentary by Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Glenn Gordon Caron, and Jay Daniel

Mar 14, 2022
Nala

November 21-30, 1987 ML.3c

The Kendrick Case*

Available Concept
(ML.3.4.2) c. Tues, November 24, 1987. David and Maddie begin gathering evidence for the client seen in BMOMS.
*Episode title TBD.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

I Need a Hero

(ML.3.4.3, by Nala) c. Tues, November 24, 1987. David and Maddie discuss what women want, and if either of them has truly figured out what they want.

Threads: 1

Messages: 13

Threads: 1

Messages: 13

N

Rate "I Need a Hero"

Nov 4, 2022
Nala

December 1-7, 1987 ML.3c

All Creatures Great and... Not So Great

(ML.3.5, by Charles H. Eglee) Tues-Fri, December 1-4, 1987. A Catholic priest hires Blue Moon to find a woman he has fallen in love with during confession, even though he does not know her name or what she looks like.

Threads: 3

Messages: 11

Threads: 3

Messages: 11

David gets angry at the church

Nov 28, 2021
northernlight

Working Hard

(ML.3.5.1, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Tues, December 1, 1987 - David's ACGANSG Dream Sequence. As Maddie continues to review cab logs, David dreams of other late night office activities.

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 12, 2021
Marlena

Love Drunk

(ML.3.5.2, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) c. Sat/Sun, December 5-6, 1987 - Dream Sequence.

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Jan 30, 2022
Boink

December 8-10, 1987 ML.3c

Big Man on Mulberry Street

(ML.3.6, by Karen Hall) Tues-Thurs, December 8-10, 1987. Maddie is shocked that David was once married and follows him to New York to find out more.

Threads: 9

Messages: 36

Threads: 9

Messages: 36

Rate "Big Man on Mulberry Street"

Apr 20, 2022
Quest

In the Dark

(ML.3.6.1, by GentleReader) Tues, December 8, 1987. A small addendum to a terrific scene from "Big Man on Mulberry Street"...

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

Threads: 1

Messages: 2

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Jul 12, 2021
Marlena

What Happened in Vegas

(ML.3.6.2, by Yahtzee) Tues/Wed, December 8-9, 1987 - Agnes' BMOMS Dream Sequence. With the revelation of David's past marriage fresh in everyone's minds, ponderings emerge as to what might happen if he married somebody else...

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

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Sep 5, 2022
Canuck21

Bert Delivers

(ML.3.6.3, by Boink) Tues-Wed, December 8-9, 1987. A story told in screenshots. How Mrs. Kendrick of BMOMS was ultimately satisfied in the end...

Threads: 1

Messages: 7

Threads: 1

Messages: 7

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Nov 13, 2021
essed

Confused Days on Mulberry Street

(ML.3.6.4, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Wed/Thurs, December 9-10, 1987 - Dream Sequence. What if Maddie had woken up after David came back from not being at the funeral in "Big Man on Mulberry Street"? With him being drunk and her being groggy from sleep, would that have set something into motion between them?

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

December 11-16, 1987 ML.3c

The Hamilton Case*

Available Concept
(ML.3.8.1p) Fri-Tues, December 11-15, 1987. David and Maddie struggle to sort through both their post-New York feelings and a mountain of paperwork relating to the case referenced in IAWJ.
*Episode title TBD.

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

Threads: 0

Messages: 0

None

It's a Wonderful Job

(ML.3.8, by Debra Frank & Carl Sautter) Wed, December 16, 1987. When Maddie wishes she had never kept the agency, her guardian angel obliges and shows her how things would have turned out had she sold it off.

Threads: 6

Messages: 73

Threads: 6

Messages: 73

Maddie's and Albert's clothes "going gray"

Dec 17, 2022
Boink

Jolly Ol' Saint Dave

(ML.3.8.2, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Wed, December 16, 1987. A Christmas story that begins where IAWJ ends... with Maddie and David kissing on the desk in the front office.

Threads: 2

Messages: 16

Threads: 2

Messages: 16

Christmas songs with the "soul of Dave"

Dec 31, 2022
Marlena

December 17-28, 1987 ML.3c

On Our Maddie's Secret Service

Available Concept
(ML.3.8.3) Thurs, December 17 - Mon, December 28, 1988. Unbeknownst to Maddie, David is impressed enough by Bert's "handling of Mrs. Kendrick" to grant his request to covertly continue working the Hamilton case while everyone else is out the week of Christmas.

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Messages: 0

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It's a Wonderful Epilogue

Deleted Scene
(ML.3.8.4) Tues, December 22, 1987. The IAWJ rerun epilogue omitted from home video releases, in which Bert and Agnes hold the fort and wish everyone the happiest of holidays.

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Apr 2, 2022
Nala

December 28-31, 1987 ML.3c

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.3.8.5) c. Tues, December 29, 1987.

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January 1-12, 1988 ML.3c

New York State of Mind

(ML.3.8.6, by Partners-in-Crime Int) c. Tues, January 5, 1988. David receives an invite from Sandra Donadio to attend her Birthday Party in NYC - is it too soon after Jimmy's funeral? Maddie, against better judgement, decides to tag along. The duo find them selves neck-deep in Richie's latest faux pas!

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

A Winter Break

(ML.3.8.7, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sat, January 2 - Tues, January 12, 1988. After their IAWJ-closing kiss and my story, "Jolly Ol' Saint Dave", Maddie goes to Chicago and David to Philadelphia for Blue Moon's winter hiatus. This story brings them together, but do things go well?

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Feb 10, 2023
Nala

January 12-17, 1988 ML.3c

The Straight Poop

(ML.3.9, by Glenn Gordon Caron) Tues, January 12, 1988. Gossip columnist Rona Barrett arrives at Blue Moon to investigate why there is no new episode, and why David and Maddie are unable to get along with each other.

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Jun 27, 2022
FanofMoonlighting

The Gunderson Case*

Available Concept
(ML.3.10.1p) Wed-Fri, January 13-15, 1988. David and Maddie work a case referenced in P3DN. *Episode title TBD.

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January 18-24, 1988 ML.3c

The McPhinney Case*

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(ML.3.10.2p) c. Mon-Fri, January 18-22, 1988. David and Maddie work another case referenced in P3DN.
*Episode title TBD.

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No Time to Dine

Available Concept
(ML.3.10.3p) Tues-Wed, January 19-20, 1988. Will the Annual PI Banquet and Ball deliver the adventure that (new full-time employee #007) Bert is hoping for when he strongarms the tickets away from last year's attendees, Agnes and MacGilicuddy?
*Episode title TBD.

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January 25-31, 1988 ML.3c

P3DN marks Agnes' Blue Moon tenure at approximately 5 years, and Bert's at 2.5 months ("full-time, as of the new year").

Poltergeist III--- Dipesto Nothing

(ML.3.10, by Karen Hall & Charles Eglee) Mon-Fri, January 25-29, 1988. Agnes is jealous of Bert's increasing status at Blue Moon, and when Maddie and David decline to take on the case of a woman who wants proof that her house is haunted, she takes it on herself.

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You want a cigarette now?

Nov 13, 2021
Sandra

February 1-7, 1988

Redfield of Dreams

Available Concept
(ML.3.10.3) c. Tues, February 2, 1988. A seemingly rational woman is so captivated by a man who appears in her recurring dreams that she hires Blue Moon to find him for real. NOTE: "The Redfield Case" is referenced in SAD.

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Consummation Moonlighting, Season 3, Period D

February 8-9, 1988 The Sam Saga, Part I (ML.3d)

Blonde on Blonde

(ML.3.11, by Kerry Ehrin) Mon-Tues, February 8-9, 1988. Maddie is feeling a bit low and wants to go out and pick up a man for a one night stand. David decides to follow her.

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Jul 10, 2022
Nala

Missing Scene from Blonde on Blonde

(ML.3.11.1, by Kaitlin) Mon, February 8, 1988. What really happens between Sam and Maddie the night he comes to town.

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Jul 17, 2021
Marlena

Since I Fell For You

(ML.3.11.2, by Elyse) Tues, February 9, 1988 - Dream Sequence. Extended ending of "Blonde on Blonde", in which David turns back to Maddie's house after his porch encounter with Sam, climbs through her window, and tells her what he came to tell her... sort of.

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Messages: 28

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"Since I Fell For You" song lyrics

Apr 25, 2022
mumdocrock

Battered Flowers

(ML.3.11.3, by sandra70) An alternative ending to Blonde On Blonde, trying to answer the question what would have happened if Sam the Sham had never shown up and it had been Maddie opening that door?

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Feb 28, 2022
Marlena

When the Moon Hits Your Eye

(ML.3.11.4, by Christine) Another version of David returning to Maddie's house to tell her he loves her.

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Jul 18, 2021
Marlena

It's Just a Mood

(ML.3.11.5, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Set during BOB... David is worried about Maddie's mood and follows her home, where they tumble into bed together. What will happen when they wake up?

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Sep 8, 2022
Canuck21

Sam (Chapter 1)

(ML.3.11.6, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Mon-Tues, February 8-9, 1988. The first time we see Sam Crawford, he is spending the night at Maddie's house. But what were the circumstances that led him to be there that night? We know he was her childhood friend, but what else is there to know about Sam? This is a background story to the Sam Saga, told from Sam's point-of-view.

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February 9, 1988 The Sam Saga, Part II (ML.3d)

Sam and Dave

(ML.3.12, by Karen Hall, Ron Osborn and Jeff Reno, Charles Eglee & Roger Director) Tues, February 9, 1988. David attempts to be civil towards Maddie and Sam, but ends up becoming a drunken embarrassment.

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Maddie "all dolled up" for Sam

Jul 7, 2022
Nala

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

(ML.3.12.1, TV-MA, by sandra70) Tues/Wed, February 9-10, 1988 - Maddies SAD Pondering/Dream Sequence. What would have happened if the dinner had gone a little differently? If Maddie had been a little more encouraging at that dinner table? If she hadn't welcomed Sam so eagerly back?

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Oct 5, 2021
northernlight

Scarf on Blonde

(ML.3.12.2, TV-MA, by virginiat) Tues/Wed, February 9-10, 1988 - Maddie's SAD Dream Sequence. Another of the dreams Maddie might have had after her lovemaking session with Sam.

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Intriguing title

Jan 30, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Sam (Chapter 2)

(ML.3.12.3, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Tues, February 9, 1988. This is the second chapter of a background story to the Sam Saga, told from Sam's point-of-view.

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February 10-11, 1988 The Sam Saga, Part III (ML.3d)

Maddie's Turn to Cry

(ML.3.13, by Charles H. Eglee and Karen Hall, Roger Director, Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn) Wed-Thurs, February 10-11, 1988. Maddie is still torn between Sam and David, and David is still jealous of the situation.

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What you see in David's sweats...

Nov 25, 2021
Quest

David's Turn to Talk

(ML.3.13.1, TV-MA, by sandra70) Wed, February 10, 1988. The famous trunk scene in "Maddie's Turn To Cry" - perfect as it was, didn't we all wish it went a bit differently? How it could have gone if both had been a little bit more bold...

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Jul 7, 2021
Quest

The Longest Time

(ML.3.13.2, by Nala) Thurs, February 11, 1988. Maddie had come to David's apartment at 4:00 AM and asked him what he wanted to tell her, and before she could go back to Sam, he was determined to answer.

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Nov 4, 2022
Nala

Sam (Chapter 3)

(ML.3.13.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Wed-Thurs, February 10-11, 1988. This is the third chapter of a background story to the Sam Saga, told from Sam's point-of-view.

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February 11, 1988 The Sam Saga, Part IV (ML.3d)

I Am ALMOST Curious... Harvey

Deleted Scene
(ML.3.14.1p, by Ron Osborn, Karen Hall, Roger Director and Charles H. Eglee, Glenn Gordon Caron & Jeff Reno) The March 10 (presumably), 17, or 24, 1987 rerun cold open omitted from home video releases, in which a "nice, safe man" is called in to update viewers on the latest events in the lives of David and Maddie, between MTTC and IACM.

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Feb 5, 2022
Boink

I Am Curious... Maddie

(ML.3.14, by Ron Osborn, Karen Hall, Roger Director and Charles H. Eglee, Glenn Gordon Caron & Jeff Reno) Thurs, February 11, 1988. Maddie is non-committal with her answer when Sam proposes to her, as the situation forces David to consider how he feels about her.

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Messages: 65

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Messages: 65

When did Bert & Agnes get together?

Mar 24, 2023
BluemoonGirl

Don't

(ML.3.14.2, by GentleReader) Thurs, February 11, 1988. Set during a scene from IACM, Maddie wants to know how David feels. Will he tell her?

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Jul 18, 2021
Quest

Maddie's Thoughts on David's Silence

(ML.3.14.3, by Snappysara) Thurs, February 11, 1988. A response to "Don't", these are Maddie's thoughts and feelings about David.

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Jul 18, 2021
Marlena

Sam (Chapter 4)

(ML.3.14.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Thurs, February 11, 1988. This is the fourth and final chapter of a background story to the Sam Saga, told from Sam's point-of-view.

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Messages: 24

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Sep 8, 2022
Marlena

Night and Day

(ML.3.14.5, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Thurs-Fri, February 11-12, 1988. Inspired by the scene in IACM when David tells Maddie he loves her. We, the viewer, don't hear him because they played music over it, but we can very clearly see when he says it. These are their thoughts during that scene and throughout the night.

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Jan 30, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

February 12-13, 1988 The Morning Aftershock (ML.3d)

To Heiress Human

(ML.3.15, by Kerry Ehrin) Fri-Sat, February 12-13, 1988. A wealthy heiress hires Blue Moon to prove that her boyfriend loves her and isn't after her money.

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Mar 30, 2023
Nala

Fear of Falling

(ML.3.15.1, by GentleReader) Fri, February 12, 1988. From the episode "To Heiress Human," Maddie and David's thoughts during the famous "pact" scene.

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

What Would've Happened?

(ML.3.15.2, by GentleReader) Fri, February 12, 1988. From THH. In the middle of a knock-down, drag-out with Maddie, David gets a phone call. Or not...

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Aug 25, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

The Pact

(ML.3.15.3, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) A twist on the morning after the "big bang."

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Ambivalent David

(ML.3.15.4, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) What would have happened if David was the one confused and unsure after "I Am Curious ... Maddie"?

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

After the Fall

(ML.3.15.5 by mandd) What if the morning after "I Am Curious... Maddie" had gone a little differently?

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Aug 12, 2021
Quest

Be Careful What You Wish For

(ML.3.15.6, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) An alternate version of THH.

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Feb 2, 2022
Marlena

Inside Out

(ML.3.15.7, by Terry Knowles) Sat, February 13, 1988 - Dream Sequence. Immediately following the rolling BMW of "To Heiress Human", Maddie and David get a new, "Freaky Friday"-inspired perspective on each other's lives.

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Messages: 3

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Mar 5, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

February 13 - March 8, 1988 Together-ish (ML.3d)

The Month

(ML.3.50.1, TV-MA, by madolynhaze) We finally get a glimpse at what went on during that month when Maddie and David thrashed at each other better than any John Deere machine out there.

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Aug 31, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

And When You Say Jump, I Do the Twist

(ML.3.50.2, by blithers) Five times David shows up at Maddie's place, and one time she shows up at his.

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Aug 1, 2022
Nala

Moonlighting Strangers

(ML.3.50.3, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) This takes place somewhere between "To Heiress Human" and "A Trip To The Moon." David is in seduction mode, Maddie is trying (and failing) to resist. Fun ensues!

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May 2, 2022
Sandra

David's Confession

(ML.3.50.4, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) David confesses a secret to Maddie.

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Aug 17, 2021
Marlena

The Marriage Proposal

(ML.3.50.5, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) David tells Mr. Hayes in "Father Knows Last" that he proposed to Maddie. We never saw that proposal, but this is what might have happened.

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Sep 4, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

Poolside Convo

(ML.3.50.6, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Maddie and David enjoy a lazy Sunday by her pool, being… well… almost like a couple, without messing with the grand scheme of things.

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Sep 5, 2021
FanofMoonlighting

Bathroom Break

(ML.3.50.7, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Maddie and David are stuck in David's office bathroom.

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Messages: 1

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

An Honest Answer

(ML.3.50.8, by My Barbaric YAWP) He’d love to give her an honest answer. He just doesn’t know how to answer all the questions she’ll never ask. Takes place between seasons three and four.

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Messages: 8

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Mar 23, 2022
Quest

Steak a la Dave

(ML.3.50.9, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) The infamous voicemail message that David left Maddie about making her dinner and what could have been, had he left it during that hot and heavy month together.

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Messages: 4

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Aug 4, 2021
Sandra

David Broods

(ML.3.50.10, by Nala) A little vignette that takes place sometime towards the end of "the month."

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Nov 4, 2022
Nala

And Back Again

(ML.3.50.11, by Ieyre) Set roughly around the events of "A Trip to the Moon." - probably shortly before it. David wonders if he'd ever been this turned on by one of their arguments BEFORE they slept together.

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May 2, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Love Is a Slippery Slope

(ML.3.50.12, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sat, February 13 - Tues, March 8, 1988. A collection of short vignettes, each representing a day in the three and a half weeks when David and Maddie were intimate. From the day the BMW rolled down the hill to the ill-fated laundromat date...

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Messages: 8

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Apr 24, 2023
Marlena

Separation Moonlighting, Season 4, Period A

March 9-10, 1988 Unhappy Anniversary (ML.4a)

Agnes acknowledges Blue Moon's official 3rd anniversary on March 9, 1988 in ATTTM.

A Trip to the Moon

(ML.4.1, by Glenn Gordon Caron) Wed-Thurs, March 9-10, 1988. After spending an intense three and a half weeks together, David expresses his love for Maddie and she doesn't know what she wants.

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Messages: 101

Threads: 9

Messages: 101

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Making sense of Maddie in this episode

Jul 18, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Maddie's Choice

(ML.4.1.1, by Nala) Thurs, March 10, 1988. After their less-than-successful "date" at the laundromat, Maddie considers her options...

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Nov 4, 2022
Nala

Fight or Fly to a European Country and Hide Und...

(ML.4.1.2, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Full title: "Fight or Fly to a European Country and Hide Under a Bed" Thurs, March 10, 1988. What were Maddie and David thinking after she left him in the laundromat that night? Is it possible they had one more very important conversation before she decided to leave?

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Messages: 3

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Feb 17, 2023
BlueMoon

Ain't Too Proud

(ML.4.1.3, by MoonlightingMagic) What would have happened if David left when Maddie ran into her house during the "going out on a date" scene in "A Trip to the Moon"?

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Apr 26, 2022
Nala

The Olympia Gambit

(ML.4.1.4, by notjuanjones) Thurs, March 10, 1988 - Dream Sequence. Finally finding sleep after their laundromat "date" disaster, David and/or Maddie might have dreamed things had gone a just little bit more like this...

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Messages: 7

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Messages: 7

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May 20, 2023
Marlena

My Kind of... Trip to the Moon

(ML.4.1.5, by callmeditzy) A version of "A Trip to the Moon" in which events are altered slightly to dial down the angst. The beginning of a season 4 rewrite that has yet to be followed up on.

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Messages: 5

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Apr 27, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

March 10-15, 1988 Separation Anxiety, Part I (ML.4a)

CBLS marks the first onscreen appearance of Inez, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

Come Back Little Shiksa

(ML.4.2, by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn) Thurs-Fri, March 10-11, 1988. A client wants Blue Moon to find a particularly beautiful woman he met at a charity ball, with the only clue being a valuable earring she left behind.

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Messages: 4

Threads: 4

Messages: 4

Bruce Willis and John Goodman's friendship...

May 16, 2022
Boink

Tripping Over the Moon

(ML.4.2.1, by Ameeraidoj) Thurs-Fri, March 10-11, 1988 - Dream Sequence. An alternate version of both the ending of "A Trip to the Moon" and the entirety of "Come Back Little Shiksa." The beginning of another season 4 rewrite that has yet to be followed up on.

Threads: 1

Messages: 1

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Messages: 1

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.4.2.2) c. Tues, March 15, 1988.

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March 16-23, 1988 Separation Anxiety, Part II (ML.4a)

Take a Left at the Altar

(ML.4.3, by Karen Hall) Wed-Wed, March 16-23, 1988. David is desperate to hear from Maddie, who is still at home and starting to worry her father.

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Messages: 3

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Messages: 3

Wed-Wed, March 16-23, 1988

Oct 8, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

Lovers and Letters

(ML.4.3.1, by GentleReader) Wed, March 23, 1988. While she's in Chicago, Maddie writes to David...

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Messages: 1

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Messages: 1

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Sleep Deprived

(ML.4.3.2, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Wed/Thurs, March 23-14, 1988 - Maddie's Dream Sequence. Maddie... David... and a mutual aching going on...

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Messages: 5

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Apr 6, 2022
Quest

March 23-25, 1988 Separation Anxiety, Part III (ML.4a)

Not seen on TV since MFD, Simmons 1 makes a one-time guest reappearance in TITC after having left Blue Moon at some point in season 3.

Tale in Two Cities

(ML.4.4, by Charles Eglee & Roger Director) Wed-Fri, March 23-25, 1988. Maddie's parents throw a party in an attempt to cheer her up, while David and Bert, who thinks he has lost Agnes to another man, go out on the town.

Threads: 3

Messages: 7

Threads: 3

Messages: 7

Script vs. Screen

Oct 18, 2021
Quest

Just a Day Job

(ML.4.4.1, by My Barbaric YAWP) Thurs, March 24, 1988. After mistakenly believing for a moment that Maddie had returned, David pauses in her office to gaze upon her empty chair and then reflects in his own office upon times before and after she entered his life.

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Oct 15, 2022
Nala

Maddie's Diary (Part I)

(ML.4.4.2, by Danielle/Dana) Thurs, March 10 - Fri, March 25, 1988. This is the journal Maddie kept during her four and a half months in Chicago. Part 1 of 6.

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Messages: 9

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Messages: 9

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Aug 2, 2021
Quest

March 25-30, 1988 Addison's Medicine, Part I (ML.4a)

Cool Down, Bert

Deleted Scene
(ML.4.5.1p, by Charles Eglee & Roger Director) The CHD cold open omitted from home video releases, in which Agnes is initially less enthusiastic than Bert about opening the show during David and Maddie's absence.

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Apr 4, 2022
Nala

Cool Hand Dave

(ML.4.5, by Charles Eglee & Roger Director) Fri-Wed, March 25-30, 1988. David tries to fly to Chicago, but his identity stolen and he finds himself arrested, in jail, and then in solitary confinement.

Threads: 4

Messages: 32

Threads: 4

Messages: 32

David, Maddie, and parenthood? Together? In general?

Jul 17, 2022
northernlight

Once Upon a Tale in Two Cities

(ML.4.5.2, by Partners-in-Crime Int) Fri, March 25, 1988 - David's CHD Dream Sequence. Something David may have considered during his first night in solitary confinement: What if he had been home to answer the phone last night - instead of out with Rita - and Maddie had actually called him to deliver news of her pregnancy?

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

From Here to Uncertainty

(ML.4.5.3, by Danielle/Dana) Sun, March 27, 1988 - Dream Sequence. Another night in the hole, another possible dream sequence for David, this one imagining that he goes to Chicago after he hears from Bert that Maddie is pregnant.

Threads: 1

Messages: 11

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Messages: 11

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May 10, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.4.5.4) c. Tues, March 29, 1988.

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Messages: 0

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None

March 31 - April 13, 1988 Addison's Medicine, Part II (ML.4a)

Cool Hand Dave (Part II)

(ML.4.6, by Charles Eglee & Roger Director) Thurs, March 31 - Tues, April 12, 1988. David is released from solitary and ends up on a chain gang, where his fellow workers advise him to marry Maddie and he comes to the conclusion that "this woman is essential."

Threads: 4

Messages: 12

Threads: 4

Messages: 12

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Continuity errors

Sep 21, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.4.6.1) c. Tues, April 5, 1988.

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For What It's Worth

(ML.4.6.2, by atlasmoon) Tues, April 12, 1988. This story re-establishes communication between our beloved pair during Maddie's stay in Chicago. Let's see if it leads Maddie on a different path returning to Los Angeles.

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Jun 18, 2022
Boink

Dial M for Maddie

(ML.4.6.3, by Boink) Tues-Wed, April 12-13, 1988. Maddie's message of gratitude may have convinced David to stay in Los Angeles, but his determination to ask her to marry him remains undeterred.

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Jun 18, 2022
mumdocrock

April 13-14, 1988 Addison's Medicine, Part III (ML.4a)

Father Knows Last

(ML.4.7, by Kerry Ehrin) Wed-Thurs, April 13-14, 1988. David returns to Blue Moon to find repossession agents clearing out the furniture and the staff about to walk out. Maddie's father learns of her pregnancy and goes to see David in Los Angeles to persuade him to "do the right thing."

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"This is the 23rd floor"?

Feb 18, 2023
Boink

Someone You Can Count On

(ML.4.7.1, video by Boink) Wed, April 13, 1988. Though she may be unsure about David as a husband, she knows she can depend on him as a partner in just about every other element of her life.

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Apr 8, 2023
Boink

Maddie's Diary (Part II)

(ML.4.7.2, by Danielle/Dana) Fri, March 25 - Wed, April 13, 1988. This is the journal Maddie kept during her four and a half months in Chicago. Part 2 of 6.

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Jun 13, 2021
Boink

Determination Moonlighting, Season 4, Period B

April 15 - May 10, 1988 Regular Season Wrap-Up (ML.4b)

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.4.7.2) c. Tues, April 19, 1988.
(ML.4.7.3) c. Tues, April 26, 1988.

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Bang Bang

(ML.4.7.4, by gayrobochicken) c. Tues, May 3, 1988. Bert gets shot, and David is concerned.

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Jun 8, 2021
Boink

Reacquainted

(ML.4.7.5, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Thurs-Sat, May 5-7, 1988 - Dream Sequence. Maddie has been in Chicago for about two months when she receives a phone call in the middle of the night with upsetting news about David.

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Apr 25, 2022
Nala

Extra Seasoning

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(ML.4.7.6) c. Tues, May 10, 1988. David celebrates the traditional mid-May season wrap-up with the Wobblies and bids them all farewell as the Blue Moon set is dismantled for the summer. Privately, however, he has decided to continue working through the would-be "off-season" from home, so he can repay Mr. Hayes sooner than later and minimize "distractions" from his goal of reuniting with Maddie.

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Maddie's Diary (Part III)

(ML.4.7.7, by Danielle/Dana) Tues, April 19 - Tues, May 10, 1988. This is the journal Maddie kept during her four and a half months in Chicago. Part 3 of 6.

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Mar 5, 2022
Nala

May 11 - June 15, 1988 Overtime, Part I (ML.4b)

All Work and No Play Makes Dave a Dull Boy

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(ML.4.7.8) c. Tues, May 17, 1988. Missing their usual and expected summer of living large with their ringleader, David's friends try to pressure him into backing his nose away from the grindstone.

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Where There's a Bill, There's a Hayes

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(ML.4.7.9) c. Tues, May 24, 1988. When they are contacted with questions from Blue Moon's accountant, Agnes and Bert catch onto the fact that David is still working... and depositing every penny he earns into an account referencing Maddie's father.

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United We Wobble

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(ML.4.7.10) c. Tues, May 31, 1988. Bert and Agnes rally the Wobblies to join them in demanding that ABC rebuild the Blue Moon set for the summer, so they can unite behind David and bring the business back to full strength (at least by Wobbly standards).

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Roll the Dice

(ML.4.7.11, by GentleReader) Tues, June7, 1988 - David's early morning Dream Sequence. Maddie is still in Chicago when David travels there on a case. Are these two willing to risk their hearts... again?

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Old Habits... Well, You Know

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(ML.4.7.12) Tues-Fri, June 7-10, 1988. When David sees an older version of himself in a former NYPD detective who has "retired" to Los Angeles, he agrees to partner with him on a very personal and particularly dangerous case.

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Old Habits... Well, You Know (Part II)

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(ML.4.7.13) Fri-Wed, June 10-15, 1988. The explosive conclusion to David's joint venture with retired NYPD Detective Joe Leland (played by Frank Sinatra).

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June 16-22, 1988 Overtime, Part II (ML.4b)

Los Dos Dipestos

(ML.4.8, by Doug Steinberg) Thurs-Mon, June 16-20, 1988. Bert helps Agnes investigate when her visiting mother is pursued by various unsavory characters.

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Where did David go for the weekend?

Jan 21, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

David's Drive

Work in Progress
(ML.4.8.1, by Boink) Fri-Sun, June 17-19, 1988. When David receives prompt and in-person payment for the Leland case, he is able and inspired to hit the road and pay back Mr. Hayes in a similar manner. He spends the long drive to Chicago contemplating his past, present, and future... with Maddie and beyond.

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A Chip Off the Old Rock

Work in Progress
(ML.4.8.2, by Boink) Sun, June 19, 1988. The day after his meeting with David in Chicago, Maddie's father decides it is time to share some serious, personal thoughts with Maddie, including his increasingly favorable opinion of her Blue Moon partner.

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Any ETA for this story or "David's Drive"?

Jun 21, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Maddie's Diary (Part IV)

(ML.4.8.3, by Danielle/Dana) Tues, May 17 - Tues, June 21, 1988. This is the journal Maddie kept during her four and a half months in Chicago. Part 4 of 6.

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Jun 5, 2021
Boink

June 23 - July 22, 1988 Overtime, Part III: David's Stories (ML.4b)

With the exception of one brief editing oversight in TOMT, FA marks the final onscreen appearance of the original "Blue Moon Investigations" window sign.

Fatal Interaction

Deleted Scene
(ML.4.9.D1p, by Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno & Kerry Ehrin, Charles H. Eglee and Roger Director) The FA cold open omitted from home video releases, in which a nurse catches up her formerly comatose patient on the events of FKL... and delivers some discouraging news.

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Feb 2, 2022
Sandra

Fetal Attraction

(ML.4.9, by Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno & Kerry Ehrin, Charles H. Eglee and Roger Director) Thurs, June 23 - Fri, July 22, 1988. While David prepares for fatherhood and finds a partner to attend Lamaze classes with him, Maddie makes preparations to return to Los Angeles.

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Blue Moon "INVESTIGATIONS" font change after "Fetal Attraction"

Jan 28, 2023
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.4.9.D2) c. Tues, June 28, 1988.
(ML.4.9.D3) c. Tues, July 5, 1988.
(ML.4.9.D4) c. Tues, July 12, 1988.
(ML.4.9.D5) c. Tues, July 19, 1988.

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June 28 - July 22, 1988 Overtime, Part III: Meanwhile... (ML.4b)

Fontasy Football

(ML.4.9.M1, by Boink) Wed-Fri, July 6-8, 1988, epilogue set Fri, July 15, 1988. The story behind the "Blue Moon Investigations" window sign font change, very heavily inspired by The Brady Bunch episode, "Confessions, Confessions."

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So, what color is O'Neill's football?

Mar 14, 2023
Boink

Here's Living with You, Kid

(ML.4.13*, by Roger Director, Charles H. Eglee, Jeff Reno, Ron Osborn & Kerry Ehrin) Thurs-Fri, July 14-15, 1988. When Agnes needs time to consider Bert's idea of moving in together, he sits at home in front of the TV and sees his life with her in a series of old movies.
*This episode can only be set within a portion of the 4-week period covered by "Fetal Attraction", despite being originally broadcast several episodes later.

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Proof that HLWYK belongs during FA / before TOMT

Jan 19, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

Maddie's Diary (Part V)

(ML.4.9.M2, by Danielle/Dana) Tues, June 28 - Tues, July 19, 1988. This is the journal Maddie kept during her four and a half months in Chicago. Part 5 of 6.

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Sep 3, 2021
Boink

Maddie's Diary: Off the Record

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(ML.4.9.M3) Thurs, July 21, 1988. Maddie is crushed when a doctor's appointment reveals a condition that puts prospects of her baby's healthy delivery in probable but uncertain territory. Aware of the pain she has already caused David, and wanting to spare him any sense of personal guilt or responsibility for the potential loss of another baby, she decides to tell him that Sam is the father until after all goes well with the birth and the baby's parentage can be conclusively determined.

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Maddie's Diary (Part VI)

(ML.4.9.M4, by Danielle/Dana) Thurs-Fri, July 21-22, 1988. This is the journal Maddie kept during her four and a half months in Chicago. Part 6 of 6.

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Aug 2, 2021
Boink

Reconciliation Moonlighting, Season 4, Period C

July 22-25, 1988 Bishop's Wife, Part I (ML.4c)

Tracks of My Tears

(ML.4.10, by Debra Frank and Kerry Ehrin, Judith Kahan) Fri-Mon, July 22-25, 1988. As Maddie returns to Los Angeles by train, she is still unsure about David and has dreams and nightmares about being married to him.

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TOMT and ESB mashup - contains MAJOR spoilers!

Jan 30, 2023
FanofMoonlighting

Absolutely... Sure

(ML.4.10.1, by Boink) Mon, July 25, 1988. Not really a story. It's just a moment, and not even a written one that. But still. This had to be running through David's mind, and I think it adds a little something to a significant conversation in ML history.

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Jul 18, 2022
Nala

Questing for a Maddie Vision

(ML.4.10.2, by Diamond77) A Maddie and David romance set during the events of "Tracks of my Tears."

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Jul 19, 2021
Marlena

July 25-31, 1988 Bishop's Wife, Part II (ML.4c)

Eek! A Spouse!

(ML.4.11, by Roger Director, Kerry Ehrin & Jeff Reno, Ron Osborn and Charles H. Eglee) Mon-Wed, July 25-27, 1988. As David moves past his initial skepticism about Maddie being married, he challenges her to prove her love for Walter.

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Partial script by "To be determined"

Feb 22, 2023
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A Rotten Egg and Volcano

Deleted Scene
(ML.4.11.1) A never-aired EAS "EU scene" from which filmed clips appear in the promo video.

August 1-6, 1988 Bishop's Wife, Part III (ML.4c)

Maddie Hayes Got Married

(ML.4.12, by Charles Eglee & Roger Director) Tues-Sat, August 2-6, 1988. David finally gets to meet Walter at the office and then offers to throw Maddie a big church wedding, complete with a bachelor party.

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Hospital End Scene…what’s resolved??

Dec 4, 2022
Marlena

Relationship Out of WHAK

(ML.4.12.1, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sat, August 6, 1988. This short story takes place during MHGM, between the scenes where Terri has her baby and where Maddie and David have their little heart-to-heart talk in the hospital.

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Apr 30, 2023
Marlena

Stripped

(ML.4.13.1, by TheSigyn) After agreeing to move in together in HLWYK, Bert and Agnes' plans are complicated by questions surrounding his recent activities in MHGM.

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

August 7-10, 1988 ML.4c

Double Date

(ML.4.14.1p, by Nala) Sun, August 7, 1988 - Maddie's Dream Sequence. Set between Maddie's meeting Terri and the annulment of Maddie's marriage to Walter. I really wanted to give Maddie some agency about what was happening in her life, and also for David to act in what I would consider to be a normal reaction to his situation.

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Nov 5, 2022
FanofMoonlighting

And the Flesh Was Made Word

(ML.4.14, by Kerry Ehrin) Mon-Wed, August 8-10, 1988. Maddie and Walter have their marriage annulled, leading to a celebration in the office. Maddie wants to restart the relationship with David, but he isn't sure at first how he feels about it.

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Terri Knowles and Walter Bishop

Nov 13, 2022
Nala

Fleshless

(ML.4.14.2, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Mon, August 8, 1988. This story takes place during the scene in "And the Flesh Was Made Word" where Maddie and David are reading John Wicklow's poetry in Maddie's office.

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May 10, 2022
Nala

Deny

(ML.4.14.3, by dihop) Mon, August 8, 1988. An added scene from my imagination for "And the Flesh Was Made Word."

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Silent Driving

(ML.4.14.4, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Tues, August 9, 1988. What would have happened if the drive in "And the Flesh Was Made Word" had gone a little differently?

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Vacation 1988

August 10 - October 6, 1988 Baby Steps (ML.v1988)

Breathing Lessons

(ML4.50.1, by GentleReader) Wed, August 10 - Tues, October 4, 1988. David and Maddie take Lamaze classes, prepare for parenthood, and try to rebuild their relationship along the way.

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"Breathing Lessons" and timelines

Feb 13, 2023
Boink

Teacher's Pet

(ML.4.50.2, by Ashley) Tues, August 16, 1988. The first time Maddie and David go to Lamaze class together.

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Jun 12, 2021
Boink

Letting David's Guard Down

(ML.4.50.3, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Tues, August 16, 1988. David gives Maddie a backrub during her pregnancy, which spirals out of control in the most delectable way. Will it help them forward in their relationship, as David is still cautious in his approach?

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

You and Me Tuesday

(ML.4.50.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Tues, August 23, 1988. It's one of those Tuesday nights. You know... dinner at 7:30, Lamaze class at 9, getting together afterwards to talk. Well, on this particular Tuesday night, there just might be some romance in the air for Maddie and David.

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Oct 24, 2021
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Mi Casa Es?

(ML.4.50.5, by GentleReader) Wed, October 5, 1988. Maddie and David talk about living together... but whose house would be home?

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Jun 6, 2021
Boink

Devastation Moonlighting, Season 5, Period A

October 7-17, 1988 Tragedy (ML.5a)

A Womb with a View

(ML.5.1, by Glenn Gordon Caron & Charles Eglee) Fri-Sat, October 7-8, 1988. Just after Maddie's baby is given an in-utero introduction to his future life, Maddie has complications and must be rushed to the hospital.

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The seismic shift from season 4 to season 5

Aug 19, 2022
Canuck21

Since I Lost My Maddie (Part I)

(ML.5.1.1, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Fri-Mon, October 7-10 and Mon, October 17, 1988. This story covers a critical time period for Maddie and David. When Maddie lost her baby, it had a significant effect on her relationship with David. This is my version of what might have happened.

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Filling in the Blanks

(ML.5.1.2, by DEMORE) Sun-Fri, October 9-14, 1988. This story takes place after AWWAV and responds to a sense that more was going on than we were being told.

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Aug 18, 2021
Marlena

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.5.1.3) c. Tues, October 11, 1988.

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October 18-23, 1988 Denial & Anger (ML.5a)

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

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(ML.5.1.4) c. Tues, October 18, 1988.

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October 24-31, 1988 Denial & Anger (ML.5a)

Blowhard with a Vengeance

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(ML.5.1.5) c. Tues-Fri, October 25-28, 1988. With David away on the Anselmo case and Maddie overbooked with work, Bert and MacGilicuddy are forced to team up and save the day in a relentless barrage of buddy cop movie cliches.

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November 1-6 1988 Denial & Anger (ML.5a)

Vowel Play

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(ML.5.1.6) c. Tues-Fri, November 1-4, 1988. After years of growing frustration with people spelling his name incorrectly, Bert is pushed over the edge by the gift he receives of a misspelled personalized doormat. He embarks on a personal mission to clarify the matter for everyone - including himself?

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November 7-9, 1988 Bargaining (ML.5a)

Between a Yuk and a Hard Place

(ML.5.2, by Kerry Ehrin) Mon-Tues, November 7-8, 1988. After the loss of the baby, Maddie and David avoid each other until Agnes intervenes.

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Nov 27, 2021
UnderMoonlight

Let My Love Open the Door

(ML.5.2.1, by beesnbears) A respectful manipulation of "Between A Yuk And A Hard Place."

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Sep 18, 2021
Marlena

Things Left Unsaid

(ML.5.2.2, by Danielle/Dana) David and Maddie discuss their relationship after the loss of the baby. Takes place during “Between a Yuk and a Hard Place.” Could be a missing scene.

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Sep 25, 2022
Marlena

Today Has Been Okay

(ML.5.2.3, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) This takes place during BAYAAHP. Instead of getting trapped in that elevator by Agnes, Maddie and David deal with their issues all on their own... in the sexiest way possible. WARNING! The rating is there for a reason...

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

Since I Lost My Maddie (Part II)

(ML.5.2.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Mon-Wed, November 7-9 and Sun, December 11, 1988. This story covers a critical time period for Maddie and David. When Maddie lost her baby, it had a significant effect on her relationship with David. This is my version of what might have happened.

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Aug 1, 2022
Canuck21

November 10-30, 1988 Depression (ML.5a)

Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.5.2.5) c. Tues, November 15, 1988.
(ML.5.2.6) c. Tues, November 22, 1988.
(ML.5.2.7) c. Tues, November 29, 1988.

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December 1-5, 1988 Reconstruction (ML.5a)

Storms & Second Chances

(ML.5.2.8, by ckincaid) Fri-Mon, December 2-5, 1988. A freak snow storm hits L.A., trapping David and Maddie at the office. What happens when two people who obviously love each are forced to face that fact?

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Mar 5, 2022
Nala

December 6-11, 1988 Reconstruction (ML.5a)

Just the Way You Is

(ML.5.2.9, by Terry Knowles) Tues, December 6, 1988. David takes Maddie out for a night "on the town."

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.5.2.10) c. Wed-Fri, December 7-9, 1988.

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The Birds and the Babies

(ML.5.2.11, by dugzter) Fri, December 9, 1988. Terri drops by the Blue Moon office with an unexpected request.

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

December 12-17, 1988 Reconstruction (ML.5a)

The Color of Maddie

(ML.5.3, by Barbara Hall) Mon-Wed, December 12-14, 1988, epilogue set Tues, January 17, 1989. A woman comes to Blue Moon wondering if the man with whom she is living is really her long-missing and now-returned husband. David is annoyed when Maddie insists they are "pals" and says he knows her better than she will admit.

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Outtakes

Aug 8, 2022
Canuck21

Unclean Slate

(ML.5.3.1, by MoonlightingMagic) Mon/Tues, December 12/13, 1988 - David's Dream Sequence. On a roller-coaster-ride of emotions after Maddie labels them "pals", David dreams of what might happen if they ever crossed paths with Rita.

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Sep 6, 2021
Quest

Stories

(ML.5.3.2, by TheSigyn) Tues, December 13, 1988. Bert and Agnes reflect on how recent events have begun to affect their relationship.

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

December 18-26, 1988 Reconstruction (ML.5a)

The Gift

(ML.5.3.3, by MoonlightingMagic) Mon, December 19, 1988. David has a surprise for Maddie that he hopes will help to clarify their relationship.

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

Counting on Christmas

(ML.5.3.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sun-Mon, December 18-19, 1988; epilogue set Fri, December 23, 1988. Having just lost her baby a little over two months ago, Maddie is not particularly excited about this Christmas season. David tries to help, but unexpected events occur that will affect both of them... and start to change who they are and how they view their relationship.

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Dec 8, 2021
Marlena

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.5.3.5) c. Tues-Fri, December 20-23, 1988.

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Twas a Blue Moon Christmas

(ML.5.3.6, by beesnbears) Sat, December 24, 1988. Merry Christmas from Agnes Dipesto!

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

December 27-31, 1988 Reconstruction (ML.5a)

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

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(ML.5.3.7) c. Tues-Fri, December 27-30, 1988.

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Desk Duty

(ML.5.3.8, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Tues, December 27, 1988.

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Aug 4, 2021
Marlena

Rita and Weep

(ML.5.3.9, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Fri, December 23 and Sat, December 31, 1988. Just as David and Maddie are preparing for a romantic New Year's weekend together, he is forced by a resurfacing "personal matter" to disrupt their plans.

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Messages: 13

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Sep 25, 2022
Marlena

January 1-15, 1989 Reconstruction (ML.5a)

Couple's Retreat

(ML.5.3.10, TV-MA, UNFINISHED by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Tues, December 27, 1988 - Sun, January 15, 1989. David and Maddie are dragged into a case that takes them to a Couple's Retreat. Can they keep their wits about them while being poked and prodded by a shady psychiatrist about their relationship?

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Mar 2, 2022
Stasha74

January 16-22, 1989 Acceptance (ML.5a)

Convention Redemption

(ML.5.3.11, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Mon-Tues, January 16-17, 1989. What will happen when David and Maddie finally attend the PI Banquet & Ball together for the first time?

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Messages: 7

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Oct 22, 2022
BlueMoon

Orchestra to Balcony

(ML.5.3.12, TV-MA, by Danielle/Dana) Tues, January 17, 1989. This picks up after the PI Banquet & Ball and involves David and Maddie coping, both individually and together, with the loss of their child.

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Jun 3, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Alternate Ending for: The Color of Maddie

(ML.5.3.13, by Pam Hardin) Tues-Wed, January 17-18, 1989. Have you ever wondered about the last scene of TCOM, when David and Maddie played pool at the PI Banquet & Ball? How about what happened afterwards?

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Messages: 4

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Aug 20, 2021
Sandra

Cleaning Slates

(ML.5.3.14, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Wed-Fri, January 18-20, 1989. The day after David and Maddie's seemingly successful night at the PI Banquet & Ball and beyond, the Anselmo case and other issues resurface.

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Messages: 9

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Dec 10, 2022
Marlena

Vacillation Moonlighting, Season 5, Period B

January 23-29, 1989 ML5b

Plastic Fantastic Lovers

(ML.5.4, by Jerry Stahl) Mon, January 23, 1989. The agency is asked by a man who had failed plastic surgery to find out if his operation was a deliberate act of sabotage.

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Messages: 29

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Aug 8, 2022
FanofMoonlighting

Afternoon Delight?

(ML.5.4.1, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Mon, January 23, 1989. What happened (and didn't happen) in the hotel room between Maddie and David in "Plastic Fantastic Lovers"?

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Messages: 1

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Messages: 1

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Jun 13, 2021
Boink

Raincheck

(ML.5.4.2, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Tues, January 24, 1989. On the day after they solve the Hunzinger case, Maddie decides to redeem her raincheck for dinner with David at Pink's Hot Dogs.

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Messages: 6

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Mar 2, 2022
Marlena

January 30 - February 10, 1989 Equal Partners (ML5b)

Shirts and Skins

(ML.5.5, by Roger Director) Mon, January 30 - Wed, February 8, 1989. Maddie agrees to take the case of a female worker who shot her boss after she was fired for refusing to sleep with him. At the same time, David takes the case of the boss.

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Messages: 17

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Aug 19, 2022
Marlena

Terms of the Heart

(ML.5.5.1, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Wed/Thurs, February 8-9, 1989 - Dream Sequence. David and Maddie discuss the terms of their new equal partnership on a higher and happier level than was bound to go so smoothly in reality.

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Messages: 2

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Aug 5, 2021
Marlena

Sparring Partners

(ML.5.5.2, by dihop) Thurs, February 9, 1989. Initial hopes of David's and Maddie's equal partnership blooming beyond business are met by a firm dose of reality.

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Sep 21, 2022
Nala

February 11-19, 1989 ML5b

Lovin' on Empty (Part I)

(ML.5.5.3, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sat-Sun, February 11-12, 1989. While out shopping at the mall one day, Maddie runs into someone who makes her question her relationship with David.

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None

Judge, Jury and Disillusioner

(ML.5.5.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Mon, February 13, 1989. David spends the morning in Maddie's office, trying to convince her to reconsider her "see other people" mindset, and Agnes drops in to inform them that she has been summoned for jury duty.

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Messages: 11

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Jun 10, 2022
Marlena

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.5.5.5) c. Mon-Fri, February 13-17, 1989.

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Messages: 0

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None

Double Dating

(ML.5.5.6, by MoonlightingMagic) Tues/Wed, February 14-15, 1989 - Maddie's Dream Sequence. After suggesting to David that they should be free to see other people, Maddie dreams of what it might be like if they encountered each other doing exactly that.

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Messages: 1

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

February 20-26, 1989 ML5b

In 'N Outlaws

(ML.5.11*, by Marc Abraham) Mon, February 13 and Tues-Wed, February 21-22, 1989. When Agnes is the lone standout in a jury that causes her to be sequestered, and Bert is desperate for her to attend his family reunion, he decides to solve the crime to free her.
*This episode is set much earlier in the EU, contrary to its bizarre placement in the original broadcast order.

Threads: 4

Messages: 13

Threads: 4

Messages: 13

Filmed but unseen footage of David and Maddie on the couch

Oct 11, 2022
Marlena

Whose Curse Is It Anyway?

Available Concept
(ML.5.5.7) Mon-Fri, February 20-24, 1989. While Agnes is out on jury duty and Bert takes time off for his family reunion, panic erupts when the network orders everyone else at Blue Moon to welcome cousins "Ace" (played by Ted McGinley) and Oliver (Robbie Rist) aboard the staff as a temporary receptionists/assistants.

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None

February 27 - March 10, 1989 ML5b

Take Off Our Clothes, For Example

Deleted Scene
(ML.5.6.1p, by James Kramer) Tues, February 28, 1989. The TMWFE cold open omitted from home video releases, in which David and Maddie ask the audience to help settle their disagreement over how best to win back viewers.

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Messages: 13

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May 13, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Take My Wife, For Example

(ML.5.6, by James Kramer) Thurs, March 2 - Thurs, March 9, 1989. A famously fierce divorce lawyer known as "The Barracuda" has a crisis of conscience and hires Blue Moon to help save a marriage. David and Maddie exchange gifts.

Threads: 3

Messages: 18

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Messages: 18

On the subject of kissing...

Aug 14, 2022
Canuck21

Stuck With You

(ML.5.6.2, by MoonlightingMagic) Fri/Sat, March 3-4, 1989 - Dream Sequence. During the overnight leading into the fourth anniversary of David and Maddie's first meeting, one of them dreams of their being snowed into a romantic hotel together. What might transpire? And whose dream is it, anyway?

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May 16, 2022
BlueMoon

Fourth Anniversary*

Available Concept
(ML.5.6.3) Thurs, March 9, 1989. Bert and Agnes try to boost company morale on Blue Moon's fourth anniversary.*
*Episode title TBD.

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Memorandus Telecidus

(ML.5.6.4, by Boink) Thurs, March 9, 1989. A story told in screenshots. When David and Maddie's TMWFE "duo-directional lipus lockus" is interrupted by Agnes' delivery of a memo from network executives announcing that Moonlighting would be moving from Tuesday to Sunday nights, they recall a conversation they'd had just over a year ago.

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Nov 13, 2021
UnderMoonlight

March 11-18, 1989 ML5b

Of Gifts and Expectations

(ML.5.7.1p, by GentleReader and beesnbears) Sat-Mon, March 11-13, 1989. A bridge of more dreams and conversations from "Take My Wife..." to "I See England..."

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

I See England, I See France, I See Maddie's Net...

(ML.5.7, by Chris Ruppenthal) Full title: "I See England, I See France, I See Maddie's Netherworld" Sun-Tues, March 12-14, 1989. A client dies in Maddie's office before they even have a chance to meet. Later, a friend turns up looking for him. They each had half of a lottery ticket worth $10 million.

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Messages: 25

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Messages: 25

Sun-Tues, March 12-14, 1989

May 5, 2023
Marlena

Dead Bodies and All

NEW!

(ML.5.7.2, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Mon-Tues, March 13-14, 1989. At the end of ISEISFISMN, Maddie is knocked unconscious and has a horrible nightmare in which David is the Grim Reaper. He is actually anything but...

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May 20, 2023
Nala

A Harry Situation

(ML.5.7.3, TV-MA, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Tues, March 14, 1989 - Dream Sequence. What should have happened after that naughty shower scene from season 5 (you know which one)...

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Messages: 5

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Jan 21, 2022
Marlena

Lovin' on Empty (Part II)

(ML.5.7.4, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Wed, March 15, 1989. Maddie opens up to Mrs. Rubin during her second therapy session, but will David be willing to open up to Maddie as friends?

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Messages: 13

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May 12, 2022
Nala

March 19-26, 1989 ML5b

Sunlighting

Available Concept
(ML.5.8.1p) Sun, March 19, 1989. While Maddie tries to figure out ways to make the most of Blue Moon's new Sunday hours, everyone else comes up with reasons (religious, a case of poison ivy that may or may not have been deliberately self-inflicted, etc.) that they should be allowed to go home.

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Those Lips, Those Lies

(ML.5.8, by James Kramer & Chris Ruppenthal) Sun-Wed, March 19-22, 1989. David's brother, Richie, arrives with his new girlfriend and asks a favor from David and Maddie. His girlfriend's business partner embezzled all her money and Richie wants them to help get it back.

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Messages: 41

Threads: 5

Messages: 41

More family friendly on Sundays at 8:00 PM?

Sep 5, 2022
northernlight

Addison's Surprise

(ML.5.8.2, by Terry Knowles) Tues/Wed, March 21-22, 1989 - Maddie's TLTL Dream Sequence. Richie shows up at Blue Moon with a surprise announcement that plays like a more hopeful version of "Those Lips, Those Lies."

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Messages: 1

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Jun 7, 2021
Boink

Friend Therapy

(ML.5.8.3, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Fri, March 24, 1989. David's friend's wife just had a baby, and it's time to celebrate! The two men find themselves in a dingy bar where they eat too much and drink too much. David goes on about how much he misses being with Maddie, while Benny ends up drunk as a skunk!

Threads: 1

Messages: 11

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Jan 23, 2022
Marlena

March 27-31, 1989 ML5b

Perfetc

(ML.5.9, by Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn, James Kramer, Chris Ruppenthal & Jerry Stahl) Mon-Fri, March 27-31, 1989. A dying man hires Blue Moon to help prove that he committed the "perfect crime." David thinks it will be good publicity, but Maddie does not want to get involved.

Threads: 3

Messages: 10

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Messages: 10

Agnes and Bert's unspoken bond

May 3, 2023
Boink

March 31 - April 4, 1989 ML.5b

City of Love

(ML.5.9.1, by GentleReader and beesnbears) Fri, March 31 - Tues, April 4, 1989. Maddie and David in Paris: Will it rekindle their romance? Or close the door on it forever?

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Messages: 3

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Dec 13, 2021
Marlena

April 4-9, 1989 ML.5b

Better Let Love and Friendship Depart

(ML.5.9.2, TV-MA, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Tues-Fri, April 4-7, 1989. Upon returning home from his Paris trip with Maddie, David receives bad news about his best friend, Benny. This sends him into a downward spiral that, sadly, takes its toll on his relationship with Maddie.

Threads: 2

Messages: 27

Threads: 2

Messages: 27

As Marlena's season 5 backstory approaches the Annie Arc...

Feb 26, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

April 10-16, 1989 ML5b

Unopened Blue Moon Case File

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(ML.5.9.4) c. Mon-Fri, April 10-14, 1989.

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Messages: 0

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None

Desolation Moonlighting, Season 5, Period C

April 16-18, 1989 The Annie Arc, Part I (ML.5c)

Party's Over

(ML.5.10.1p, TV-MA, by Boink) Wed, April 12 - Mon, April 17, 1989. The title says it all.

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Messages: 12

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May 27, 2022
Boink

When Girls Collide

(ML.5.10, by Charles Eglee, Merrill Markoe, and Leo Tecate) Mon-Tues, April 17-18, 1989. David's involvement with Maddie's visiting cousin upsets Maddie, as her cousin is married, and Maddie is still confused about her feelings for David.

Threads: 11

Messages: 116

Threads: 11

Messages: 116

Maddie falling asleep in David's bed

Sep 10, 2022
Canuck21

Force of Nature

(ML.5.10.2, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sun-Tues, April 16-18, 1989. David has accepted the fact that his relationship with Maddie is over, and he is open to meeting someone new. Annie is on a flight headed to Los Angeles. Thus, the "Annie Arc" begins... This story fills in a lot of the blanks, while staying true to the original series.

Threads: 1

Messages: 30

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May 1, 2022
Marlena

You and I Collide

(ML.5.10.3, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Tues, April 18, 1989 - Maddie's Dream Sequence. An alternate version of "When Girls Collide" that shows what a difference the choice of just a few, seemingly inconsequential words can sometimes make.

Threads: 1

Messages: 12

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Messages: 12

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Dec 14, 2021
Sandra

Pillow Talk

(ML.5.10.4, TV-MA, by MoonlightingMagic) Tues, April 18, 1989 - Dream Sequence. What would have happened if things had gone differently when David found Maddie in his bed in "When Girls Collide"?

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Messages: 2

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Messages: 2

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Apr 27, 2022
BlueMoon

My Version of Lunar Eclipse (An Alt. WGC Ending)

(ML.5.10.5, by Ella) Tue, April 18, 1989 - Dream Sequence. An alternate ending to "When Girls Collide."

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Messages: 4

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Aug 13, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

April 19-23, 1989 ML.5c

Dancing on Eggshells

(ML.5.10.6, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Wed-Thurs, April 19-20, 1989. The day after David leaves Maddie sitting alone on his bed, while he goes running out after Annie, is a regular workday. Can Maddie and David put their differences aside and help a client find her lost love?

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Messages: 20

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May 4, 2022
Davidsmaddie

April 24-30, 1989 The Annie Arc, Part II (ML.5c)

Eine Kleine Nacht Murder

(ML.5.12, by Barbara Hall) Wed-Fri, April 26-28, 1989. Maddie witnesses a murder and is placed under police protection, but David thinks her bodyguard is crooked and is planning to kill her himself.

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Sep 7, 2022
Nala

I Need to Tell You

(ML.5.12.1, by Pam5) Wed, April 26, 1989. An added scene from "Eine Kleine Nacht Murder", this takes place in Maddie's guest room after Maddie persuades Annie to stay at David's apartment.

Threads: 1

Messages: 4

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Messages: 4

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Nov 19, 2021
Boink

It's Not Over 'Til... It's Not Over

(ML.5.12.2, by Pam5) Wed, April 26, 1989. An added scene from "Eine Kleine Nacht Murder", this takes place in David's apartment after Annie has left Maddie's house.

Threads: 1

Messages: 6

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Messages: 6

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Sep 2, 2022
Canuck21

The Space Between

(ML.5.12.3, by BlueMoon) Wed, April 26, 1989. David finds out Maddie witnessed a murder and may still be in danger. Considering the current state of their relationship, what position is he in to do anything about it? A little angsty piece, set mid-EKNM.

Threads: 1

Messages: 12

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Messages: 12

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Nov 3, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Fortress

(ML.5.12.4, by Sandra/Mardre Ebridge) Fri, April 28, 1989 - Dream Sequence. Maddie is left with the chaos that is her house after the happenings in EKNM. The entire ordeal of being almost killed makes her stop and think. Will David be on her mind?

Threads: 1

Messages: 3

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Messages: 3

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Sep 7, 2022
Sandra

Eine Kleine Nacht Musing

(ML.5.12.5, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Mon-Fri, April 24-28, 1989. Beginning two nights before Maddie witnesses a murder in the parking garage, this story is told from Maddie's point-of-view and gives greater depth to the events of EKNM.

Threads: 1

Messages: 10

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Messages: 10

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Jun 8, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

May 1-14, 1989 The Annie Arc, Part III (ML.5c)

Dream Lover

(ML.5.13.1p, by Boink) Tues, May 2, 1989. A story told in screenshots. When David tells Annie about what he dreamed the night before, he wisely omits one key detail.

Threads: 1

Messages: 15

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Messages: 15

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May 5, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Lunar Eclipse

(ML.5.13, by Ron Clark) Tues, May 2 - Sun, May 14, 1989. Agnes proposes to Herbert, and in spite of having some misgivings, he agrees. Annie's husband, Mark, arrives in L.A. and hires a detective to follow Annie, and David conspires to drive her back to her husband.

Threads: 6

Messages: 73

Threads: 6

Messages: 73

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Sep 2, 2022
Canuck21

The Trunk

(ML.5.13.2, by Boink) Friday, May 5, 1989. A tormented David receives an answer from somewhere unexpected as he questions his ability to make a "right choice."

Threads: 1

Messages: 23

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Messages: 23

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Mar 3, 2023
Boink

Lunar Restoration

(ML.5.13.3, by dihop) Sun, May 7, 1989 - David's Dream Sequence. The night after Bert and Agnes' wedding went off the deep end, David dreams of a much happier ending for the resulting police station visit.

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Messages: 2

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Messages: 2

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Dec 7, 2021
FanofMoonlighting

May 8-14, 1989 ML.5c

Missing Scene from Lunar Eclipse

(ML.5.13.4, by Pam Hardin) Mon, May 8, 1989 - Maddie's Dream Sequence. The night after Bert and Agnes' waterlogged wedding, Maddie dreams of a happier day ahead reconciling with David at the office.

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

Threads: 1

Messages: 5

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Dec 14, 2021
MoonlightingMagic

Eclipsed: Ron Clark's Lost Episode*

(ML.5.13.5, by Ron Clark) c. Mon-Fri, May 8-12, 1989. Before it was lost to what became "Lunar Eclipse", David and Maddie had another case on their hands that remains unsolved to this day... at least for fans of Moonlighting.
*Episode title unknown.

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Messages: 0

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None

He Had a Purpose

(ML.5.13.6, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Fri-Sun, May 12-14, 1989. After Bert and Agnes' wedding... but before the show's cancellation announcement... someone arrives who ignites what may be the romantic reconciliation of Maddie and David.

Threads: 1

Messages: 19

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Messages: 19

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Jun 11, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

A Lunar State of Mind

(ML.5.13.7, by Marlena/Lena Leest) Sun, May 14, 1989. This story begins where the Moonlighting series ends, with David and Maddie sitting on the church altar. He is so despondent that he has no words, and she is unsure of what to do now that the show has been canceled. Will they ever get the happy ending they so deserve?

Threads: 2

Messages: 19

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Messages: 19

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Jul 1, 2022
Marlena

Revelation Moonlighting, Season 5, Period D

The Seventh Sunday ML.5d

In a Perfetc World...

(ML.5.14.1p, video by Boink) The Seventh Sunday. "Lunar Eclipse" is script #88012, and "Perfetc" is #88013. With respect to both that original order and what became of LE after plans changed, here is how episode #88014 might have opened on the promised but unrealized seventh straight week of "No Repeats!"

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May 15, 2023
Nala

We Almost Had Paris*

(ML.5.14) The Seventh Sunday. "Lunar Eclipse" is script #88012, and "Perfetc" is #88013. If LE had not been altered into the finale and "Perfetc" had kept its place, this promised but unrealized seventh Sunday episode almost certainly would have followed, with Maddie wearing this gown in Paris and David by her side.
*Episode title unknown; presumed script #88014.

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None

Straight from the Source's Mouth

(ML.5.14.2, by Shawna Saari & Glenn Gordon Caron, with Grace Chivell) The Seventh Sunday.
"As the creator, did you envision them (David and Maddie) ultimately ending up together?"
"Why would you present this great romance and have it end going the other way?"
-Glenn Gordon Caron, Creator of Moonlighting

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Messages: 5

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Messages: 5

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Apr 8, 2022
MoonlightingMagic

Open

(ML.5.14.3, video by Boink) Date unknown. Inspired by both the ending of TDSART and GGC's comments in "Straight from the Source's Mouth", this short video bridges the chasm between the David and Maddie of later seasons with the characters and possibilities their creator originally envisioned.

Threads: 1

Messages: 4

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Messages: 4

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Mar 29, 2023
BlueMoon

Virtualization Virtual Moonlighting, Season 6, Period A

April 28 - May 5, 1989 VM.6a

Transcend the Material Plane

(VM.6.1.1p, by Boink) Sun, May 14, 1989? Individually but not alone, David and Maddie face a turning point in their forever-connected destinies, as one door closes and another one opens.

Threads: 1

Messages: 8

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Messages: 8

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Apr 8, 2022
Boink

Little Problem Annie

(VM.6.1, TV-MA, by Danielle/Dana, with "eine kleine" input from Boink) Fri, April 28, 1989. Opening near the end of EKNM, Maddie assesses the damage to her house and senses the unfolding of a pivotal moment concerning her relationship with David. An argument ensues, and one thing leads to another...

Threads: 1

Messages: 4

Threads: 1

Messages: 4

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Apr 1, 2022
FanofMoonlighting

Little Problem Annie (Part II)

(VM.6.2, by Danielle/Dana) Sat, April 29 - Fri, May 5, 1989. The Annie situation is resolved, Maddie goes out with Donnigan, and David finally opens up to Maddie.

Threads: 2

Messages: 10

Threads: 2

Messages: 10

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From here to "Chairman of the Bored"?

Apr 3, 2022
Nala

Vacation 1989

May 6 - September 25, 1989 VM.v1989

Garden Party

A Virtual Moonlighting Alternate Timeline
(VMAT.GP.6.3, TV-MA, by Danielle/Dana) June, 1989. One month after the events of "Little Problem Annie (Parts I and II)", David travels to Chicago to attend a party with Maddie's family and carry on the charade she has put up that the two of them are engaged.

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Messages: 7

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Messages: 7

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Jul 9, 2022
Davidsmaddie

Revitalization Virtual Moonlighting, Season 6, Period B

September 26 - November 6, 1989 VM.6b

Chairman of the Bored

(VM.6.3, by Diane & Darla) Tues-Sat, September 26-30, 1989. Maddie and David seem at odds about a small "morale problem."

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Messages: 2

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Messages: 2

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Mar 4, 2022
Nala

Chairman of the Bored (Part II)

(VM.6.4, by Diane) Sat-Mon, September 26-28, 1989. Where's Agnes? Isn't she where you left her? Can teamwork solve the case of the missing Dipesto?

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Smeared Window

(VM.6.5, by Sarah) c. Tues, October 10, 1989. A spoof on "Rear Window."

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Jun 7, 2021
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The Romantic Rut

(VM.6.5.1, by caitybelle) Mon-Tues, October 16-17, 1989. As David and Maddie try to move forward, a millionaire porn star client walks in, and sparks ensue.

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Jun 8, 2021
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I've Got Your Number

(VM.6.6, by Danielle/Dana) Mon-Wed, October 23-25, 1989. Maddie and David discuss what they know about each other - fantasies, intimacies, likes and dislikes.

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Mar 4, 2022
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Cold Feet, Warm Heart

(VM.6.8, by Diane) Tues, October 31 - Mon, November 6, 1989. David supports Maddie through a personal crisis… and finally gets to the Windy City.

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Mar 4, 2022
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November 7 - December 6, 1989 Gabby (VM.6b)

Signs of Life

(VM.6.9, by Danielle/Dana) Tues-Fri, November 7-10, 1989. Maddie and David are both haunted by the memory of the loss of Maddie's baby.

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May 12, 2022
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Unopened Blue Moon Case Files

Your appropriate Moonlighting fanfiction is welcome here!
(VM.6.9.1) c. Tues, November 14, 1989.
(VM.6.9.2) c. Tues, November 21, 1989.

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Unopened Thanksgiving Blue Moon Case File

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(VM.6.9.3) c. Thurs-Mon, November 23-27, 1989. David and Maddie spend Thanksgiving and David's birthday with Gabby.

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Signs of Life (Part II)

(VM.6.10, by Danielle/Dana) Tues, November 28 - Wed, December 6, 1989. David and Maddie help the child through the death of her grandmother.

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December 7-31, 1989 VM.6b

Dog... Cat... Man... Woman

(VM.6.11, by Diane) c. Tues, December 12, 1989. Maddie and David are hired to find a very wealthy feline.

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Jun 7, 2021
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She's a Little Bit Country, He's a Little Bit R&B

(VM.6.12, by Sarah) c. Tues, December 19, 1989. David and Maddie go undercover as a married couple at a ranch in Texas.

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Jun 7, 2021
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A Christmas Story

(VM.6.13, by Danielle/Dana) Fri-Mon, December 22-25, 1989. A family gathering at Maddie's house includes many present and past acquaintances.

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January 1 - May 8, 1990 VM.6b

Scenes of the Crime

(VM.6.14, by Sarah) c. Tues, January 2, 1990. Maddie and David are angered when they find that their episodes have been cut.

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Jun 7, 2021
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Gosh Golly Gee, Maddie

(VM.6.7*, by Sarah) Fri-Mon, January 5-8, 1990. Maddie and David attend their second consecutive California Investigators Association Annual Banquet and Ball together, with Bert and Agnes joining them this time for some unexpected results.
*Slight adjustments have been made to this episode, including its placement in the EU timeline, to preserve the tradition of the Investigators Banquet and Ball taking place in January.

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Jun 7, 2021
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Can I Get a Witness?

(VM.6.15, by Diane) The Wedding: Part One. The bells are ringing... for he and my Lamaze partner.

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Jun 7, 2021
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Dress Rehearsal

(VM.6.16, by Diane) The Wedding: Part Two. Does absence make their hearts grow fonder? Tune in next week.

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Jun 7, 2021
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Everyone Says I Love You, and It's About Time

(VM.6.17, by Diane) The Wedding: Part Three. Will wedding magic work its spell on David and Maddie?

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Jun 7, 2021
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The Business of Betrayal

(VM.6.18, by Danielle/Dana) David goes undercover as a male escort, to investigate a drug ring.

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Jan 15, 2022
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The Business of Betrayal (Part II)

(VM.6.19, TV-MA, by Danielle/Dana) The woman David is investigating is falling in love with him.

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Jan 7, 2022
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Maximum Insecurity

(VM.6.20, by Diane) Guess which half of our favorite couple winds up in jail?

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Jun 7, 2021
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Hooked on a Feeling

(VM.6.21, by Diane) Maddie and David find help in solving the case… from a most surprising source.

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Jun 7, 2021
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Vacation 1990

May 9 - September 24, 1990 VM.v1990

Summer Stories

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(VM.6.50.X) May 9 - September 24, 1990.

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Navigation Virtual Moonlighting, Season 7

September 25 - October, 1990 VM.7

Sam the Sham

(VM.7.1, by Diane) Is that Sam Crawford in your office... and are you happy to see him?

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Jun 7, 2021
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...And the Fair Rose

(VM.7.2, by Diane) Everything is not as it appears with our hero, Sam.

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Jun 7, 2021
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Nightmare on Maddie's Street

(VM.7.3, by Sue) A Halloween tale unlike any other... and Maddie gets to know her neighbors

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Jun 7, 2021
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November 1990 VM.7

Up the Down Rabbit Hole

(VM.7.4, by Lizzie) Uh oh... has the rabbit kicked that bucket on Maddie and David AGAIN??

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Jun 7, 2021
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Same Time, Every Year

(VM.7.5, by Sarah) Thanksgiving with the family at Maddie's house... what could possibly go wrong?

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Jun 7, 2021
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December 1990 VM.7

When My Heart Finds Christmas

(VM.7.6, by Lizzie and Diane) Has the Grinch stolen David's holiday spirit? And who can help him find it?

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Jun 7, 2021
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David's Christmas Carolers

(VM.7.7, by Lizzie and Diane) Carolers? Wise Men? Dickens with a twist? Must be Christmas for David and Maddie.

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January 1991 VM.7

When Cowgirls Collide

(VM.7.8, by Sue) Annie's back, and she's got a big surprise in store.

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Jun 8, 2021
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Moonlight Adventures in Babysitting

(VM.7.9, by Lizzie, Sue, Diane) Maddie and David babysit for little Walter Bishop, and the bedtime story gets turned on its ear.

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Mar 9, 2022
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February 1 - May 14, 1991 VM.7

Sixteen Candles Times 2.5

(VM.7.10, by Lizzie) You say it's your birthday? Hey Maddie, are those crow's feet or are you just happy to see me?

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Jun 8, 2021
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Walking My Baby Back Home

(VM.7.11, by Diane) A plea from an old friend draws David and Maddie to the City of Brotherly Love.

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Jun 8, 2021
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The Heart of the Matter

(VM.7.12, by Sue) A visit from David's ex drudges up old memories best left buried.

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Jun 8, 2021
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The Seven Year Switch

(VM.7.13, by Lizzie, Sue, Diane) It's spring cleaning… when a young man's fancy turns to fantasy.

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Jun 8, 2021
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Happily Ever After

(VM.7.14, by Sarah) Richie and Amy's wedding has finally arrived, but will it be what everyone expected?

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Jun 8, 2021
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Moonlight Bleu

(VM.7.15, by Lizzie) The Dream Sequence meets Casey Kasem's top 100 countdown... literally.

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Jun 8, 2021
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I Am Combustible... David

(VM.7.16, by Diane) AKA The Big Flame. An "accident" causes a few changes in Maddie and David's living arrangements.

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Jun 8, 2021
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Fighting Fire with Fire

(VM.7.17, by Diane) Now that we know where... HOW's the relationship going?

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Jun 8, 2021
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Vacation 1991

May 15 - September 23, 1991 VM.v1991

Summer Stories

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(VM.7.50.X) May 15 - September 23, 1991.

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Cohabitation Virtual Moonlighting, Season 8

September 24 - October, 1991 VM.8

Ladies Who Lunch

(VM.8.1, by Lizzie) Maddie meets with an old friend... and a personal challenge that will test her and David's relationship.

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Jun 8, 2021
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Endo Lide, As We Know It

(VM.8.2, by Lizzie) Confusion reigns... in their case, in their lives. Can Maddie and David make it all work out?

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Moonlighting Strangers: An Expanded Universe of, by, and for the Fans

Blue Moon Investigations Taking care of all your investigatory and entertainment needs since 1985 .category{ text-align:center; padding:4px; }

Originations Beginnings

Before September 21, 1982 B

Corporation Half-Moon, Seasons 1-3 (NOTE: This written series is a project of MoonlightingStrangers.com that is in the very early stages of development.)

September 21, 1982 - May 10, 1983 HM.1 Agnes tells Doug in NBND that "David Addison hired me" and reminds David in BCYSAB that "I've been here as long as you have." By the time of P3DN (set in January 1988), she has "put five years of hard work and loyalty into this company."

September 20, 1983 - May 8, 1984 HM.2

September 25, 1984 - March 3, 1985 HM.3

Unification Moonlighting, Season 1

March 9-15, 1985 ML.1

March 16-24, 1985 ML.1

March 25-31, 1985 ML.1

April 1-5, 1985 ML.1

April 6-11, 1985 ML.1

April 12-15, 1985 ML.1

April 16-17, 1985 ML.1

April 18-24, 1985 ML.1

April 25-30, 1985 ML.1

May 1-14, 1985 ML.1

Vacation 1985

May 15 - September 23, 1985 ML.v1985

Cooperation Moonlighting, Season 2, Period A

September 24-29, 1985 ML.2a

September 30 - October 6, 1985 ML.2a TLITIM reveals an animosity between Wobblies Lewis and Simmons 1 that has "been brewing for a while."

October 7-13, 1985 ML.2a MTMW marks the first onscreen appearance of Jergenson, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

October 14-18, 1985 ML.2a

October 26-31, 1985 ML.2a

November 1-11, 1985 ML.2a

November 12-17, 1985 ML.2a

November 18-24, 1985 ML.2a

November 25-30, 1985 ML.2a

December 1-8, 1985 ML.2a

December 9-14, 1985 ML.2a

December 15-20, 1985 ML.2a

December 21-25, 1985 ML.2a TTEBC marks the first onscreen appearance of Simmons 2, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

December 26-31, 1985 ML.2a

January 1-19, 1986 ML.2a

January 20-26, 1986 ML.2a

January 27-31, 1986 ML.2a

February 1-9, 1986 ML.2a

February 10-16, 1986 ML.2a Maddie "celebrates" her 34th birthday on February 11, 1986 in IGWSS.

February 17-23, 1986 ML.2b

Osculation Moonlighting, Season 2, Period B

February 24-28, 1986 ML.2b

March 1986 ML.2b David and Maddie "celebrate" the one-year anniversary of their first meeting on March 4, 1986 in STG.

April 1-6, 1986 ML.2b

April 27 - May 5, 1986 ML.2b

May 6 - June 3, 1986 ML.2b

Vacation 1986

June 3 - September 22, 1986 ML.v1986

Intensification Moonlighting, Season 3, Period A

September 23-27, 1986 The Pre-V Three, Part I (ML.3a) TSAR marks the first onscreen appearance of Jamie Lamont, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

Blue Moon Investigations Taking care of all your investigatory and entertainment needs since 1985

September 21, 1982 - May 10, 1983 HM.1

Agnes tells Doug in NBND that "David Addison hired me" and reminds David in BCYSAB that "I've been here as long as you have." By the time of P3DN (set in January 1988), she has "put five years of hard work and loyalty into this company."

September 30 - October 6, 1985 ML.2a

TLITIM reveals an animosity between Wobblies Lewis and Simmons 1 that has "been brewing for a while."

October 7-13, 1985 ML.2a

MTMW marks the first onscreen appearance of Jergenson, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

December 21-25, 1985 ML.2a

TTEBC marks the first onscreen appearance of Simmons 2, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.

February 10-16, 1986 ML.2a

Maddie "celebrates" her 34th birthday on February 11, 1986 in IGWSS.

March 1986 ML.2b

David and Maddie "celebrate" the one-year anniversary of their first meeting on March 4, 1986 in STG.

September 23-27, 1986 The Pre-V Three, Part I (ML.3a)

TSAR marks the first onscreen appearance of Jamie Lamont, who will remain at Blue Moon through the end of the OS.