Touched By An Angel Season 7 Episode 6 The Empty Chair
- November 19, 2000
- 42 min
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8.0 (49)
The show Touched By An Angel season 7 episode 6, titled The Empty Chair, follows three individuals struggling with grief and loss. The episode opens with Monica, played by Roma Downey, visiting a support group for survivors of suicide loss. Here, she meets Ellen (played by guest star Shari Belafonte), a woman still grappling with the recent loss of her husband to suicide. Despite her initial reluctance, Monica helps Ellen find some peace and gradually accept the reality of her loss.
Meanwhile, Tess (played by Della Reese) is assigned to help a troubled young woman named Kiera (played by guest star Cherie Johnson). Kiera is struggling with the guilt she feels over her brother's death in a gang-related shooting. Tess helps Kiera see that she can still honor her brother's memory by living her life to the fullest and making choices that will lead to positive change.
In the final storyline, Andrew (played by John Dye) is sent to a hospital to help a man named Joe (played by guest star Richard Roundtree). Joe is recovering from a serious injury and is in a deep state of depression over the loss of his wife. Andrew helps Joe see that he can still feel connected to his wife's memory while also moving forward with his life.
Throughout the episode, the themes of grief, loss, and healing are explored in a sensitive and thought-provoking way. The characters learn that it is okay to feel a wide range of emotions in response to loss and that healing is a process that takes time. The show provides a message of hope and encouragement for anyone struggling with the pain of losing a loved one.