What Happens at the End of The Baby Maker?

Tish Gray had a baby and gave it up for adoption. She is contacted by a second childless couple who want her to have the husband's baby because of the wife's inability to have children. She accepts but finds that knowing the parents, and developing a relationship with them for the entire pregnancy complicates the simple arrangement.

James Bridges's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Barbara Hershey (Tish Gray)'s journey. She is contacted by a second childless couple who want her to have the husband's baby because of the wife's inability to have children.

How Does Barbara Hershey (Tish Gray)'s Story End?

• Barbara Hershey: Barbara Hershey's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Collin Wilcox Paxton (Suzanne): Collin Wilcox Paxton's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Sam Groom (Jay Wilcox): Sam Groom's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Baby Maker Mean?

The Baby Maker's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Barbara Hershey may feel rushed. James Bridges's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.