Rhoda Morgenstern, a Bronx Jewish woman with a sharp tongue, returns to her hometown of New York City after years in Minneapolis. She seeks a fresh start, navigating love and career while confronting her insecurities. Initially, she pursues Joe Girard, a wrecker company owner, but her relationships with him and others evolve as she sheds her self-perception as an overweight, ugly duckling who only dates undesirable men. Rhoda also tries to find her place in the working world, utilizing her artistic skills. Throughout her journey, she rekindles her relationship with her family, including her overbearing mother, supportive father, and baby sister Brenda, whose growth mirrors Rhoda's own.
Aired: Sep 9, 1974Rhoda goes on vacation to New York, planning just a short visit. But, she mee...
