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A Woman of Independent Means

10.019951 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Bess Steed marries her childhood sweetheart in the early part of the 20th century and begins a life in the high society of Dallas, Texas. As time goes by, things do not work out as she expects. Her husband dies of influenza, and she finds…

DirectorRobert Greenwald
ProducersSally Field·Robert Greenwald

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 19, 1995
E2
Episode 2
Feb 20, 1995
E3
Episode 3
Feb 22, 1995

Cast · Directed by Robert Greenwald

SFSally Field
Sally Field
Bess Alcott Steed Garner
SMSheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy
Totsie
AHAnn Hearn
Ann Hearn
Lydia
PDPam Dougherty
Pam Dougherty
Second Jessamine Sister
JD
Jessica Drake
Pregnant Woman
ARAndrea Roth
Andrea Roth
Eleanor, as an adult
ALAndrew Lowery
Andrew Lowery
Drew, as an adult
BFBrenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker
Mother Steed
LMLawrence Monoson
Lawrence Monoson
Walter Burton
CDCharles Durning
Charles Durning
Andrew Alcott
TGTony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
Robert Steed
RSRon Silver
Ron Silver
Arthur

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A Woman of Independent Means — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Woman of Independent Means?

A Woman of Independent Means is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Woman of Independent Means on Netflix?

No, A Woman of Independent Means is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is A Woman of Independent Means on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Woman of Independent Means isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch A Woman of Independent Means for free?

A Woman of Independent Means is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia.

How many seasons are in A Woman of Independent Means?

A Woman of Independent Means has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1995.

Are all episodes of A Woman of Independent Means out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of A Woman of Independent Means are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Woman of Independent Means?

No — A Woman of Independent Means ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.