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Talking Trash (6x20)

Air date: Jul 18, 1997

Frank buys Carol a birthday present that stresses security rather than romance. JT warns him, but he doesn't listen. Carol does not appear to be all that thrilled about it after getting jewelry and cashmere from Jean-Luc and the kids, respectively. Frank tries to make it up to her, but Carol believes the fact that he loves her and gave her the gift with that love was enough. Dana chooses a ""brain"" to team up with for the recycling contest rather than Rich. Rich, in order to get her back picked a ""bimbo"" cheerleader as his teammate. Rich really wants to show Dana he is not a ""flyweight intellectual."" He proves to Dana that creativity is just as important as book smarts (and wins!!).