Nanako, determined to marry rich after poverty, is dubbed the "gokon queen". Shinichi, a brilliant academic turned fishmonger, misleads her into believing he's wealthy when they meet at a group date, leading Nanako to fall for him.
Perfect Woman (Season 1)
The Person I've Been Looking For (Episode 1)
Air date: 2000-10-09
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Due to her impoverished childhood, flight attendant Sakurako is only interested in rich men. One day, she encounters a forlorn fishmonger named Osuke.
When You Lose Love (Episode 2)
Air date: 2000-10-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Still blissfully unaware of Osuke’s financial situation, Sakurako gets him to agree to go on another date. At a restaurant, they run into Higashijujo.
The Night Alone (Episode 3)
Air date: 2000-10-23
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Hoping to meet a man richer than Higashijujo, Sakurako attends another mixer. Later, Osuke stumbles upon Sakurako being accosted by a former admirer.
The Love Hotel Incident (Episode 4)
Air date: 2000-10-30
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Sakurako accidentally double-books two dates. Osuke goes to a mixer at a restaurant, but when he spots Sakurako, he starts drinking more than usual.
Clothes and Love (Episode 5)
Air date: 2000-11-06
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Osuke feels guilty that he can't remember what happened with Wakaba. At a class reunion, Sakurako learns her old crush is now CEO of a fashion brand.
Love More than the Face (Episode 6)
Air date: 2000-11-13
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Wakaba overhears that the fish shop is in debt. Later, Mariko maneuvers Osuke and Sakurako into having dinner together at the Sakuma house.
The devious Will.. (Episode 7)
Air date: 2000-11-20
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: As Osuke desperately tries to scrounge up money, his horse-owning customer Dan presents him with a chance to turn Uoharu's fortunes around.
Lies Friendly (Episode 8)
Air date: 2000-11-27
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: After Osuke thanks Sakurako for convincing Higashijujo to change the new hospital's location, she asks him to take her to all his usual haunts.
She Was Crying at Night (Episode 9)
Air date: 2000-12-04
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: At Higashijujo's insistence, Sakurako reluctantly asks her father to come to Tokyo. Osuke's former professor invites him to resume his math studies.
Bride Escaped (Episode 10)
Air date: 2000-12-11
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: The Sakumas host an impromptu celebration with their friends for Sakurako and Higashijujo's impending nuptials. Later, the day of the wedding arrives.
Someday Prince Like (Episode 11)
Air date: 2000-12-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: A depressed Sakurako soon reverts to her old ways; after an American university accepts his thesis, Osuke decides to move to the United States.
Seasons
Episodes 11