A Woman of Independent Means - Miniseries

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Episode 1

1 - Episode 1

Air Date: February 19, 1995

Based on author Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey's novel about a turn-of-the-century woman (Sally Field) who refuses to be ruled by society. After marrying her childhood sweetheart, Bess Alcott faces many personal triumphs and losses.

Episode 2

2 - Episode 2

Air Date: February 20, 1995

Following Rob's death, Bess (Sally Field) moves into a modest Dallas house and works to save his company from bankruptcy; the company is saved by a loan from Arthur Fineman (Ron Silver), who proposes to Bess.

Episode 3

3 - Episode 3

Air Date: February 22, 1995

Frustrated with her marriage, Bess (Sally Field) accompanies her children on a Queen Mary cruise, where she experiences romance with an older man; after her father's death, Bess and Sam (Jack Thompson) reconcile.