S1E8

Manny

Touched by an Angel

calendar_todayDec 14, 1994 schedule48 min

Monica and Tess are party coordinators for Harrison Trowbridge Archibald IV, a stuffy doctor whose wife, Barbara, and mother, Amelia, are planning a prestigious social event to commemorate a new hospital expansion named after their family. They are in the midst or preparation when Manny arrives at their doorstep, claiming to be the Archibald's sponsor through Child Watch. unable to have children of their own, Barbara welcomes him with open arms although her husband remains suspicious. Just as Harrison starts to bond with ""Manny,"". Monica learns the boy is not from Child Watch but is really Luis, a homeless child who lives under the hospital. The angel reveals herself and urges him to tell the Archibald's the truth. When he does, Harrison becomes irate and wants to throw Luis out of the house, but Barbara and Amelia convince the doctor to wait until after the party. Tess, in turn, prods Amelia to tell her son the truth about his heritage, not only are the Bowthorpes of Charleston

broadcast_on_home Networks

CBS

star Guest Stars

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Amelia Bowthorpe Archibald

Jonathan Hernandez

Jonathan Hernandez

Manny Galinga / Luís Perron

Robin Thomas

Robin Thomas

Dr. Harrison Trowbridge Archibald IV

Gail Edwards

Gail Edwards

Barbara Archibald

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Cameron Sawyer

Howie

person

Amanda Bruce

Matron

person

Joan Fisher

Woman

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Peggy Pendleton

Woman