The male-female roles are reversed on the society of "All That Glitters", Norman Lear's latest series. In the opener, the harried women executives of Globatron Corporation, a conglomerate, contend with the infuriated chairwoman of the board.
Globatron executives Nancy and Christina worry that a promotional-campaign mistake may cost them their jobs.
Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
When Linda is kidnapped, L.W. receives the ransom demands.
L.W. bargains with Linda's captors; Christina and Bert continue to have domestic problems.
The Globatron board members urge L.W. to act more decisively in bargaining for Linda's release; a depressed Bert believes that Christina no longer cares for him.
L.W. receives further word from Linda's kidnappers; and Andrea advises Bert on ways to improve his marriage.
Ma and Sonny can't understand why L.W. puts off meeting their ransom demands. Meanwhile, Glen auditions for an Italian producer.
Bert and Glenn discuss their lot in a woman's world; and Michael worries that someone else attracts Andrea.
Linda theorizes why Globatron has not yet ransomed her; Andrea again tells Michael that she is not ready for marriage.
L.W. deals with Linda's abductors and with important Arab guests.
The Bankstons set off on an evening on the town, while Bert resolves to pacify his relationship with Christina.
Nancy risks her job by trying to assist Linda; Michael and Andrea must abandon their weekend plans.
Bert fails to make peace with Christina; L.W. ends her business talks with the Arabs.
L.W. plans to meet the ransom demands of Linda's kidnappers.
Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.
Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.
Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
Glen auditions for a movie part.
Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.
Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.
Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.
Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.
Bert's father Fred flatly tells his agoraphobic son to come out of the closet, and later speaks out against the new morality at a men's awareness meeting.
Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.
After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.
Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.
Nancy worries about Glen's depression.
A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.
Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.