the Summer Marathon. Only watched this show briefly on NBC in the early 90s and now get to watch the show and see if I would buy the DVD. It's doesn't get any better than a 10pm to 2am Timeslot

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001 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Decisions! Denise Huxtable moves into Gilbert Hall and must choose between neat-freak, Jaleesa, and the
"Mouth of the South," Whitley, for a new roommate.
Denise Huxtable begins her sophomore year at Hillman and moves into Gilbert Hall. She meets her
roommate, Jaleesa Vinson, a 26-year-old divorcée who is the subject of much rumor and innuendo. Denise
feels uneasy around Jaleesa and asks Stevie Rallen, the resident director, to find her a new room. Denise
decides to try harder to get along with Jaleesa, but Jaleesa is offended that Denise has gone behind her back.
They get into an argument, and Denise moves in with wealthy Whitley Gilbert (for whose family the dormitory
is named). Whitley drives Denise insane with her idiosyncrasies and generally self-absorbed behavior. Denise
apologizes to Jaleesa and asks for another chance, and Jaleesa agrees to stop being so defensive.
Meanwhile, overeager freshman Dwayne Wayne hits on every woman in sight.
Reconcilable Differences
002 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Still adjusting to the realities of college life, Denise is forced to face a financial crisis. reluctantly, with a little
help from home.
Jaleesa and Denise get a new roommate, talkative transfer student Maggie Lauten. Denise learns that the
check for her dorm fees has bounced. To make matters worse, she had also covered Jaleesa's fees to repay
her for an earlier favor. Denise and Jaleesa face eviction unless they can come up with 200 dollars by the next
day. Denise cannot bring herself to ask her parents for help, as she is tired of being bailed out. When the dean
of students realizes that Denise sincerely wants to take responsibilty for her actions, he helps her get a
cafeteria job with an advance on her salary. Jaleesa takes delight in the fact that she is now Denise's boss.
Guest Star(s): Bill Cosby (Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable) Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable) Todd Hollowell
(Cooper) Ted Ross (Dr. Harris)
Pilot Presentation
003 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor and imposes some strict rules on tidiness, the penalities of which put Denise
in an awkward but funny position.
Denise and Maggie convince Jaleesa to run for dorm monitor to prevent Whitley from getting the position. As
one of her campaign promises, Jaleesa vows to address the dorm's litter problem by forcing anyone who fails
to pick up after herself to wear a pig nose for a day. Denise leaves pizza in the lounge overnight, and Jaleesa
orders her to wear the nose. Denise is furious, as she has a date with a cute guy from her biology class that
night. They have never talked in person (she asked him out over the phone), so she decides to postpone the
date because she does not want to meet him under these circumstances. Dwayne fails to get a hold of the guy
as promised, but Michael still wants to go out with Denise. He even dons a pig nose so that she will not feel
self-conscious.
Porky De Bergerac
004 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne gets busted sneaking out of Whitley's dorm room past curfew, but was he there to see Whitley? More
than a few reputations get put on the line.
Dwayne offers to tutor Denise in calculus after she receives a D on a test. Denise believes that it is a scam,
but Dwayne turns out to be an excellent tutor. They study for so long that Dwayne gets locked inside the dorm
after curfew. He sneaks into Whitley's room while she is sleeping and climbs out the window. Stevie catches
Dwayne coming down the fire escape, and Whitley suffers tremendous damage to her reputation. Dwayne
refuses to tell the truth because he fears that Denise could be suspended. Stevie believes that Dwayne and
Whitley are lying, and plans to report them to the dean. Denise interrupts and explains what really happened.
Those Who Can't...Tutor
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005 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Maggie and Denise are set to debate Whitley on women's rights but Maggie gets thrown when her boyfriend
proposes and asks her to leave Hillman!
Maggie prepares to debate Whitley on the topic of whether women can balance a career and family life. She is
distracted by a surprise visit from her boyfriend, Mike, who stuns her by revealing that he has left school to
take a job with the National Pork Council. He asks Maggie to transfer to a school in Washington, D.C. to be
near him, and proposes marriage. Maggie is so overwhelmed by her relationship crisis that Denise must take
her place in the middle of the debate. She wins easily by detailing the way in which her parents have employed
compromise to make their situation work. Maggie and Mike take her words to heart and decide to slow down
their relationship. Meanwhile, Dwayne tries to get a permanent spot on campus radio after successfully filling
in for an ailing disc jockey.
Guest Star(s): Keenen Ivory Wayans (Professor Lawrence) Damon Wayans (Marvin Haven) Dean Howell
(Mike) Kim Wayans (Allison) Bee-Be Smith (Glori
War Of The Words
006 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Rudy Huxtable visits Denise and surprisingly buddies up with Whitley! Denise suddenly has two Whitleys on
her hands!
Denise's little sister Rudy comes to visit for the weekend. She surprises Denise by immediately hitting it off
with Whitley. When Denise and Rudy find it impossible to sleep in the same bed, Whitley allows Rudy to stay
in her room. Whitley teaches Rudy all of her beauty secrets, and the two become good friends. Rudy hurts
Denise's feelings by spending all of her time with Whitley. Meanwhile, Jaleesa fears the worst after hearing
that her sister went to dinner with Jaleesa's ex-husband. Jaleesa clears up the situation, then asks Whitley to
stop monopolizing Rudy's time. Whitley tells Rudy a bedtime story about two sisters and a snow queen. Rudy
understands the moral of the story and agrees to pay more attention to Denise.
Guest Star(s): Bill Cosby (Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable) Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable) John Woodard
(Waiter) Kim Wayans (Allison) Bee-Be Smi
Rudy and The Snow Queen
007 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
What's Grandpa Huxtuble doing at Hillman? The same thing Denise and her chums plan to do, pull off the
traditional homecoming prank!
Denise is apprehensive about a visit from her grandfather, as she fears that she cannot live up to his
expectations. Jaleesa and Maggie ask Denise to take part in a traditional homecoming prank by stealing the
head of the rival mascot's bear costume. (They would be the first women in Hillman history to accomplish
this.) Denise initially turns them down because she does not want to disappoint her grandfather. She does not
realize that Russell tried to steal the bear head in 1935, but was bested by a friend. He is still bitter about this,
and bets his friend that he can pull off the feat. Denise decides to help her roommates after Whitley angers
her by belittling the prank as "foolishness." Russell and the girls separately seek the assistance of Hillman
mascot Dwayne, who distracts the guys assigned to guard the mascot. Denise and her grandfather
simultaneously try to steal the mascot head; they realize they have misjudged each other. The girls leave the
head in Whitley's bed as revenge for her earlier comments.
Sometimes You Get The Bear
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008 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Denise joins the track team and becomes the third generation of running Huxtables at Hillman. Has she got
what it takes to carry the legacy?
Denise shows potential as a sprinter during P.E. class, and the track coach asks her to come out for the team.
Her father is thrilled to have another Huxtable competing for Hillman, as he and his father both ran for the
school. Denise enjoys the attention she receives from her friends and other students, but cannot handle the
grueling practices. She considers quitting until a star runner informs her that she is not the only one who hates
practice; in fact, the entire team feels this way. Maggie desperately tries to track down an economics book that
she needs for a term paper.
If Chosen I May Not Run
009 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Denise has a huge crush on her handsome new geology teacher and thinks she may have struck gold. Is he
the one or just fool's gold?
Many of the girls become smitten with Byron Walcott, their handsome new geology professor. Professor
Walcott's knowledge and enthusiasm for geology inspire Denise to develop a fascination for the subject.
Although Denise mocks the other girls for their crushes on the professor, she also mistakes his attention for
romantic interest. Stevie confronts Professor Walcott and accuses him of leading his students on. Dwayne
witnesses their argument and suspects that they like each other. Denise feels like a fool for misreading
Professor Walcott's intentions, but quickly gets over it. She plays matchmaker for Stevie and the professor.
Maggie concludes that Americans require too much personal space; she gets on everyone's nerves by cutting
down on her "body buffer zone."
Guest Star(s): David Alan Grier (Byron Walcott) Amir Williams (J.T. Rallen) Kim Wayans (Allison) Bee-Be
Smith (Gloria)
Romancing Mr Stone
010 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley can't wait for her holiday in Europe with Dad, but the trip goes awry when Dad brings company. his
new girlfriend. Three's definitely company!
Millie tells the other dorm residents that Whitley's parents are divorcing. Whitley tries to maintain a positive
attitude, and looks forward to spending the holidays with her father in Switzerland. Mr. Gilbert stuns Whitley by
introducing his new, much younger girlfriend; and springs the news that she will be coming along on their trip.
Denise helps the devastated Whitley cope with the situation and try to come to an understanding with Monica.
Jaleesa and Maggie continually rag on the gifts from their "secret Santas," unaware that they have come from
each other. Dwayne arranges to become Denise's secret Santa, even though he is not from her dorm.
Dwayne's friend Ron helps with his plan to woo Denise by acting as her man servant for the week.
Gift Of The Magi
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011 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
What does Dwayne do when a beautiful grad student seduces him? Jaleesa's taking bets that his bravado will
shrink and he'll run the other way.
Dwayne annoys a graduate student with his stupid pick-up lines. She predicts that Dwayne would freak out if a
woman actually responded to his advances, and decides to invite him to her apartment. Jaleesa takes bets
from the entire dorm on Dwayne's possible reaction. Denise feels that Dwayne does not deserve this
treatment, and warns him that he is being set up. Ron persuades Dwayne to go to Peggy's apartment and win
her over with his charm. Denise and Walter (Dwayne's resident director and P.E. teacher) try to convince
Dwayne to be himself around women. Peggy realizes that Dwayne is a good guy and cannot follow through
with the bet.
Does He Or Doesn't He?
012 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
It's finals week and everyone's wiped out from cramming, everyone but Denise. She's a volunteer counselor
and using the job as an excuse not to do her work!
Denise volunteers for peer counseling duty during finals week. She proves to be a very good counselor, but
uses the job as an excuse to put off a major history paper. Dwayne dislikes the head counselor, a laid-back
surfer from California, because he suspects that he will put the moves on Denise. Whitley panics about an
upcoming botany final; she had assumed that Millie's notes would be enough to carry her through the test.
Dwayne and Ron express their discontent when the girls neglect their appearance while cramming for exams.
The girls respond by holding an impromptu pageant in the dorm lounge to select "Miss Ugly America."
Guest Star(s): Kristoff St. John (E.Z. Brooks) Jeff Robie (Mark) Kevin Vavasseur (Gregory) Darryl M. Bell
(Ron Johnson) Kim Wayans (Allison) Be
Advise and Descent
013 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Lettie's the cool new dorm director and everyone thinks she's great, or do they? Once Lettie shows her true
colors the students want her out!
Jaleesa fills in as resident director after Stevie leaves the university to get married (to Professor Walcott?).
The students attend a lecture by Lettie Bostic, a renowned world traveler. Lettie dropped out of Hillman and
moved to Paris, where she kept company with Picasso and other artistic icons and even worked as a spy
during World War II. She confesses that she still regrets quitting school, so the dean offers to give her credit
for "life experience" if she takes over as Gilbert's resident director. During a dorm meeting, Lettie immediately
rubs the girls the wrong way with her blunt comments. Jaleesa, who is bitter about losing her leadership
position, organizes a revolt in the hopes of driving Lettie away. Lettie covers for the girls when they break a
television set, and both sides agree to be less abrasive.
Guest Star(s): Ron O'Neal (Quentin) Kevin Vavasseur (Gregory) Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) Kim Wayans
(Allison) Bee-Be Smith (Gloria) Marie-Ali
Prime Of Miss Lettie Bostic
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014 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Denise meets Cougar, a cool, bright new friend from class. Denise soon discovers Cougar isn't really enrolled
at Hillman, or anywhere else. She's homeless.
Denise befriends Cougar, an extremely intelligent and creative student from her philosophy class. Cougar
asks Denise to sneak her into the dorm for the night, claiming that her roommate has been letting an annoying
boyfriend sleep over. Although she is supposed to stay on the couch, Cougar tries to use Whitley's room while
Whitley is in the infirmary receiving treatment for a sprained ankle. Cougar gets caught, and Denise lashes out
at her. Cougar reveals that she is not really a student at Hillman. She is an orphan who has been homeless
since age 15, and started showing up for classes to increase her education. Dwayne and Denise ask Lettie to
lobby the dean to enroll Cougar on scholarship, but Cougar initially balks at taking the SAT.
Wild Child
015 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne a.k.a. "Dr. Cupid" uses his campus radio show to find a Valentines Day date for the coolest, most
caring guy on campus. himself!
Dwayne tries to use his radio show to get a Valentine's Day date. He invents a dream man named Darrell
Walker in the hopes of eliciting attention from the ladies. Although everyone else realizes that Darrell is
obviously Dwayne, Whitley decides to investigate. Ron and Millie hook up while serving as go-betweens. A
long-lost flame surprises Lettie with a visit. The couple worked together to publish incendiary material about
the South African government, but she rejected his marriage proposal because she could not sacrifice her
dreams. Marcus leaves after an argument, but Denise gets him to come back by making a radio dedication in
Lettie's name. Marcus explains to Lettie that he is not trying to win her back; he is happily married, and simply
wanted to give her a photo of his daughter--whom he named after Lettie.
Dr. Cupid
016 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
To be or not to be? Denise and Whitley each think the leading man in the school play has fallen for her. Or is
he just a really good actor?
Denise and Whitley earn lead roles in Maggie's play, a bizarre (and painfully long) adaptation of the story of
Adam and Eve. Denise and Whitley vie for the affections of their leading man, who seems to thrive from the
attention. When the girls learn that Rick already has a girlfriend, they allow their anger to affect their
performances. Although the play ends abruptly after Whitley tries to strangle Rick, Maggie still receives rave
reviews. Meanwhile, Dwayne and Ron struggle to design the sets without exceeding their 35-dollar budget.
The Show Must Go On
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017 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne as Miss Hillman? Denise defies sexual stereotyping by entering Dwayne in the traditional "Miss
Hillman" contest. May the best "person" win!
Whitley enters the Miss Hillman pageant in order to win the approval of her mother, a former pageant winner
whom Whitley can never seem to please. Denise decides to fight the elitism of the pageant by convincing
Dwayne to enter. The Gilbert Hall residents infuriate Whitley by backing Dwayne as their representantive in
Miss Hillman. A fraternity sponsors Whitley; its members, along with other students, constantly mock Dwayne
and play cruel pranks on him. Ron and Walter encourage him to save face by dropping out of the pageant.
Dwayne refuses, and declares that the harassment he has received has prompted him to reconsider the way
he treats women. Although Whitley receives more votes than Dwayne, she loses badly to another girl. Lettie
and Denise recognize her disappointment and urge her to live her own life, without worrying about her
mother's opinion.
Guest Star(s): Don Reed (Chip St. Charles) James Anderson (Frat Guy #1) Alice Arthur (Girl #1) Loretta
Chandler (Girl #2) Darryl M. Bell (Ron J
Mr. Hillman
018 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Jaleesa has written an excellent speech but will anyone ever hear it? Will stage fright keep her from making
the speech truly excellent?
Jaleesa panics at the prospect of making a speech in front of her poetry class. The professor takes pity on her
and allows her to substitute a paper for the speech, but suggests that she learn to take risks. Jaleesa
stammers her way through the speech; Professor Foster congratulates her on her courage and gives her a B
because her content offset the horrible presentation. Denise forgets to pay back some money she had
borrowed from Maggie a month earlier. Instead of reminding Denise about the debt, Maggie privately
obsesses over the matter. Whitley's humidifier breaks, and she cannot call a repairman without exposing the
fact that she has an illegal appliance. Dwayne and Ron help her ship it out for repairs, only to get busted by
Lettie. Lettie reveals that she knew about the device; it no longer worked because she had unplugged it.
Guest Star(s): Roscoe Lee Browne (Professor Barnabus Foster) Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) Bee-Be Smith
(Gloria) Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie)
Speech Therapy
019 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Summer's around the corner! Denise is making plans to spend the Summer in Greece but Denise's mother is
making plans for her spend the Summer working.
Maggie and Denise plan a summer vacation in Greece. Denise realizes that her parents may not allow her to
go, let alone agree to finance the trip, because of her terrible grades. She plans to soften up her mother during
a weekend visit. Clair arrives at Hillman on her own after Denise fails to pick her up on time, and Lettie
unwittingly fills her in on the trip. Clair refuses to let Denise go to Greece. She and Cliff have decided to make
Denise get a summer job, in the hopes that she might take her education seriously if she helps finance it.
Denise believes that her parents consider her worthless, but Clair eases her mind. Jaleesa decides to join
Maggie in Greece. Whitley fears that she will have to spend her birthday alone after Millie bails on her because
of plans with Ron. She does not realize that Millie and Ron have thrown together a surprise party.
Guest Star(s): Phylicia Rashad (Clair Huxtable) Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie)
Clair's Last Stand
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020 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Denise finally agrees to a harmless little date with Dwayne. Turn's out three's definitely a crowd when Whitely,
of all people, tags along.
During the last week of school, Denise accepts a date with Dwayne. She insists that they are only going out as
friends, although her roommates note that Dwayne believes otherwise. Dwayne gets reservations at an
expensive Japanese restaurant, but has to scramble for a way to pay for dinner after spending all his money
on a suit. Whitley becomes despondent when she fails to get an internship in New York, as she must now
spend her summer in Richmond with her judgmental mother. Whitley gives Dwayne forty dollars for dinner
because she wants someone to find happiness. She shows up at the restaurant in the middle of the date and
begins complaining about her problems. She shocks Denise and Dwayne with the revelation that she
considers them her only true friends. Although Whitley offers to leave, Dwayne lets her cry on his shoulder and
gives advice on how to deal with her mother. Denise is so touched by Dwayne's actions that she begins to see
him in a new light. He reads her a poem he had written about his feelings for her. Denise dances with Dwayne
outside the dorm and gives him a long kiss.
Guest Star(s): Jill Ito (Hostess) Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson) Marie-Alise Recasner (Millie)
If Only For One NIght
021 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Do you know where your egg is? Maggie leaves her psychology class project, an "egg-by", with Denise and
Jaleesa. Guess who winds up with egg on their face?
As a class assignment, Maggie and Dwayne must care for eggs as if they were children. Maggie becomes
extremely wrapped up in the project, and nearly skips her volleyball game because she is worried about the
egg. She finally allows Jaleesa to watch the egg, as she is already babysitting Stevie's son J.T. Jaleesa leaves
Whitley in charge while she helps Denise find a calculator, and the egg disappears. Maggie completely freaks
out and puts up fliers around the campus. Stevie reminds Maggie that the egg is not a child; she states that
real parents can also make their share of mistakes. Although Stevie is a good mother, she once lost track of
J.T. in a department store. They discover that J.T. liked the egg so much that he had taken it to his room.
Guest Star(s): Amir Williams (J.T. Rallen) Kim Wayans (Allison) Bee-Be Smith (Gloria)
Come Back Little Eggby
022 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Theo comes to Hillman to visit and he's a hit! Everyone really takes to Theo but Denise has a hard time seeing
him as anything but "little brother".
Denise becomes depressed about her grades. To take her mind of her troubles, she calls her brother Theo
and asks him to visit for the weekend. Theo, a high school senior, is considering applying to Hillman. He
quickly makes friends on campus and has little time for Denise because of his busy social calendar. During an
interview, the dean stresses that Hillman is a very difficult academic school. He warns Theo that his fun-filled
weekend might be giving him the wrong impression. Denise later reiterates this over dinner; she was an
excellent student in high school, and now is having trouble just passing her classes. She wants to take a
semester off, but Theo encourages her to tough it out. Meanwhile, Maggie tries to write a letter to her
boyfriend.
Guest Star(s): Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable) Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable) Paris Vaughn
(Colette) Diane Almeida (Madeleine) Phil
My Dinner With Theo
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023 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Sophomore year at Hillman! Jaleesa and Whitley get new roommates and Dwayne prepares for battle with a
new math professor, the infamous "Dr. War!"
As the school year begins, Dwayne faces the prospect of taking a calculus class from Col. Taylor, a tough
professor nicknamed "Dr. War." He fears that Col. Taylor could expose his academic success as a fluke and
destroy his dreams of becoming an engineer, so he asks Walter to help him get into another section. Walter
believes that Dwayne could thrive under Col. Taylor's tutelage, and asks the professor to talk to him. Col.
Taylor manages to change Dwayne's mind and convince him to enroll in his class. Whitley meets new
roommate Kim Reese, a headstrong freshman who plans to become a doctor. Whitley hopes to intimidate Kim
and drive her to another room, but finds it impossible to break her. Jaleesa's cheerful freshman roommate,
Freddie Brooks, develops a massive crush on Dwayne.
Dr War Is Hell
024 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
"A" student Dwayne teams up with "D" student Ron on a philosophy paper and their friendship is about to get
an "F"!
Dwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work,
instead purchasing a ten-year-old paper. Dwayne is furious, particularly because he turned down an offer from
a good student in order to work with Ron. Jaleesa warns Dwayne that his comments about Ron may have
been too harsh. In spite of his reservations, Dwayne decides to show his loyalty to Ron by using the old paper.
Ron discovers that Whitley bought the same paper, and he and Dwayne are forced to work all weekend to
finish the project. Ron later learns that Whitley never bought a paper; she helped Dwayne with a scam to trick
Ron into actually working. Kim gets a job at campus hangout The Pit. Freddie is rejected by dozens of
potential employers, but vows to keep trying.
Guest Star(s): Luise Heath (Dr. Mason) Kelly Jo Minter (Charisse) Phill Lewis (Sam Lee) Lisa Todd (Noel)
Tracy Lee Harrison (Suzanne Taylor) Lo
Two Gentleman Of Hillmen
025 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Can old friends become new lovers? Jaleesa and Walter see each other in a new, romantic light. Will Jaleesa
go with it, and what about her boyfriend back home?
Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She
finally agrees to join him for dinner, with the stipulation that they are just friends. Jaleesa has a great time with
Walter and even shares a slow dance with him. However, she still refuses to break up with her boyfriend.
Dwayne and Ron start a wake-up service.
Guest Star(s): Frank Renzuili (Enrico) Eugene Williams (Frat Guy)
Some Enchanted Late Afternoon
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026 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Is Whitley hot over Dwayne? Only in her dreams! Whitley prides herself on her virtue, so why is she having
erotic dreams featuring. Dwayne?
During a party celebrating the end of midterms, Dwayne finds himself attracted to Whitley. She agrees to
dance with him, but runs out after he grabs her ass. Whitley is disturbed by an erotic dream about Dwayne, for
which Kim teases her mercilessly. Whitley daydreams about Dwayne in the computer lab. After he helps her
retrieve a file, she kisses him without thinking. Dwayne believes that Whitley is the secret admirer who sent
him brownies and a poetry book; he becomes convinced that she wants him. Kim saves him from humiliation
by revealing that Freddie sent the gifts. Whitley confesses to Lettie that she is a virgin. Lettie assures her that
she has no reason to be embarrassed, and says that she shouldn't read too much into dreams. When Freddie
offers to bow out, Whitley melodramatically declares that she will step aside and let Freddie have Dwayne.
Guest Star(s): LaRita Shelby (Leslie Wilkins) Don Barnes (Guy)
Dream Lover
027 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Gladys Knight's at Hillman looking for some Pips! Do Whitley and Jaleesa have the pipes to be Pips? But wait,
Whitley and Jaleesa don't even get along!
Whitley and Jaleesa team up for an audition to sing backup at an upcoming Gladys Knight concert on
campus. They ask Angela, an aspiring opera singer, to join them. After Whitley and Jaleesa improve Angela's
stage presence and teach her how to sing popular music, she turns into an insufferable diva. They throw her
out of the group, but she forms her own trio and wins the audition. Whitley goes nuts and tries to attack
Angela, embarrassing herself in front of Gladys Knight in the process. Jaleesa and Whitley realize they should
have followed their instincts and tried out as a duo. They imagine what it might have been like to sing with
Gladys. Meanwhile, Freddie tries to work up the nerve to ask Dwayne to the concert.
Guest Star(s): Gladys Knight (Herself) Sharon Brown (Angela Atkins) LaRita Shelby (Leslie Wilkins)
Three Girls Three
028 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Happy Thanksgiving for everyone but the very homesick Kim and Whitley! The two girls decide to rock their
Turkey Day blues away. until they get caught!
Whitley and Kim stay at the dorm for Thanksgiving. Depressed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner at the
Pit, they decide to go out. Kim uses a fake ID to get them into a club. Whitley does not realize that the waiter
served them non-alcoholic drinks; she ends up performing a number and dancing on the bar. Kim spots Col.
Taylor in the crowd and tries to warn Whitley. Col. Taylor helps Whitley fight off an overzealous admirer.
Although he confiscates Kim's fake ID, he doesn't report them to Lettie because he feels there is no harm in
blowing off a little steam. Walter hopes to get closer to Jaleesa as he drives her home for Thanksgiving. His
plans are thwarted when Freddie and Dwayne join them in the car, but Jaleesa later gives him the good news
that she broke up with her boyfriend.
Guest Star(s): Michael DeLorenzo (Ramon Duarte) Carlos Lacamara (Waiter) Lewis Dix Jr. (Jerk at Bar) V.C.
Dupree (Kim's Dance Partner) Lou Myer
If You Like Pilgrim Coladas
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029 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Jaleesa fires Whitley as Step Choreographer for being too harsh and Dwayne misses a Homecoming date to
teach Hillman's star running-back how to add.
Whitley choreographs Gilbert Hall's step routine for a competition during homecoming festivities. She annoys
everyone with her pushy attitude, and team captain Jaleesa throws her off the squad for insulting the
rhythmless Freddie. Whitley reconsiders her behavior following a meeting with her childhood idol, a respected
92-year-old alumnus who never married and is completely friendless. Walter blackmails Dwayne into tutoring
the football team's star offensive lineman, "The Meat Locker," for a math test that he must pass to remain
eligible for the big game.
Guest Star(s): Leila Danette (Ms. Pruitt) Kelly Jo Minter (Charisse) Jaime Cardriche (Winston "The Meat
Locker" Woodson) Tracy Lee Harrison (S
Stepping Stone
030 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne falls in love! Too bad she's the daughter of Colonel Taylor a.k.a. Dr. War! Dwayne discovers firsthand
if all's fair in love and war, or not!
Dwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the
relationship when he learns that her father is Col. Taylor. After seeing Dwayne with Suzanne, Freddie vows to
change her "cute" image and make herself more alluring to men. She turns to Whitley for a complete
makeover, but decides she would rather be herself.
Guest Star(s): Tracy Lee Harrison (Suzanne Taylor) Phill Lewis (Sam Lee)
Life Father
031 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Kim and Robert are in love! Whitley's all for it, until it forces two new roommates on her: Dwayne and Randall!
Kim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be
understanding, and sets up a system to allow the couple some privacy. However, she quickly grows tired of
being locked out of her own room and quarrels with Kim. She notes that Robert's bed is vacant and decides to
move into his room. Kim goes to the guys' dorm to retrieve Whitley, and they agree that they deserve each
other. Freddie edits a poetry magazine, but her harsh critiques make her unpopular with classmates.
Guest Star(s): Brian Wesley Thomas (Robert) Roscoe Lee Browne (Professor Barnabus Foster) Jaime
Cardriche (Winston "The Meat Locker" Woodson) L
All's Fair
032 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne gets profane and the Dean axes his radio show! He organizes a "sit-in" at the Dean's office but soon
realizes he must "lie-in" a bed he's made himself.
Ron slips Dwayne a bootlegged copy of a new rap album, which he immediately puts on the air. The dean
pulls the plug on Dwayne's show because of the explicit content of one of the songs. Dwayne and other
students conduct a sit-in at the administration building to protest the censorship of student media. Whitley gets
trapped in the building with the demonstrators and drives everyone crazy. After listening to the rest of the tape,
Dwayne concludes that he should not have played material without listening to it beforehand. The dean does
not punish the protesters. She suspends Dwayne from the airwaves for a month, but allows him to hold a
special tribute show for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Guest Star(s): Rosalind Cash (Dean Hughes) Maurice Davis (Randall Adams) Theo Forsett (Ernie) LaRita
Shelby (Leslie Wilkins) J. Lamont Pope (G
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Kim thinks she and Robert are pregnant. Robert reacts first and thinks later. It's a lesson in responsibility and
maturity for all!
Kim refuses to take calls from Robert, and simply tells her friends that they had a fight. She confesses to
Whitley that she may be pregnant. Whitley offers her complete support, and even sacrifices her car by loaning
it to Freddie to prevent her from pestering Kim. Robert explains his predicament to Walter; he made the
situation worse by suggesting that Kim get an abortion. Walter tells Robert to give Kim some space, but he
sneaks into the girls' dorm with Dwayne. Robert apologizes for his initial reaction and asks Kim to marry him.
They decide to wait until after her doctor's appointment before considering such a big step. Kim is relieved to
learn that she is not pregnant, and endures a stern lecture from Lettie.
Guest Star(s): Brian Wesley Thomas (Robert)
It Happened One Night
034 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Is Freddie inspired or just tipsy? She finds that a drink helps her writer's block, or does it? What's it gonna be:
intoxication or real inspiration?
Freddie grapples with writer's block as she works on a creative writing assignment. Kim encourages her to
take a break and come to a party, which Dwayne and Ron have organized in honor of a popular rib joint's final
night in business. Whitley has resolved to eat only healthy foods, but finds herself tempted by the ribs. Freddie
gets drunk and claims to have rediscovered her "muse." After Walter breaks up the party, she steals some
booze and ends up passed out in the library. She awakes with a hangover the next morning and discovers that
the paper she wrote while drunk is terrible. Walter lies about his culinary abilities to impress Jaleesa. Lettie
and Mr. Gaines try to teach him to cook to ensure that his dinner with Jaleesa isn't a total disaster.
Guest Star(s): Maurice Davis (Randall Adams) Lou Myers (Vernon Gaines)
I've Got The Muse In Me
035 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Clair Huxtable returns to Hillman to give a seminar in business etiquette, but ends up having to practice a bit of
it herself!
Clair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage
daughter Vanessa and a friend in the hopes of convincing Vanessa to attend Hillman. (She and Dr. Huxtable
would like to have a child actually graduate from their alma mater.) Dwayne has a disastrous interview with the
Kinishewa electronics company. Clair agrees to lobby the company rep--a longtime friend who is attracted to
her--on Dwayne's behalf. Vanessa and Kara ditch Whitley and Jaleesa so that they can cruise the campus
alone. The girls lie about their age and identity and convince Dwayne and Ron to take them out. The foursome
runs into Clair and Phillip at a restaurant. A fuming Clair drags the girls away, and Dwayne gets his internship.
Guest Star(s): Hugh W. Allen (Quincy Lee Tolleson) Phylicia Rashad (Clair Huxtable) Tempestt Bledsoe
(Vanessa Huxtable) Malcolm-Jamal Warner (T
Risky Business
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It's Valentines Day and Dwayne has been dumped! Whitley's plan to help him backfires and the two end up
together. maybe not such a bad deal after all?
Dwayne gives Suzanne an expensive ring for Valentine's Day. She returns it to him and asks for some space,
which drives him crazy. She later breaks up with him, as she is not ready for a serious relationship. Dwayne
gives Whitley some chocolates to thank her for her advice and support. She has been stood up by her date,
so she goes to a movie with him. As a prank, Jaleesa calls Walter and impersonates a Jamaican woman
named Sheila. Walter accepts a date with Sheila, and Jaleesa plans to bust him for cheating on her. However,
he turns the tables by donning a dreadlock wig and bringing in a group of guys to sing, "Jaleesa is Sheila,
Sheila is Jaleesa!" Kim learns that Robert, who is away in England for six months, is cheating on her.
Guest Star(s): Tracy Lee Harrison (Suzanne Taylor) Matthew Dickens (Singer #1) Rory Nix (Singer #2) Darryl
Tribble (Singer #3) Lou Myers (Verno
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
037 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Watch out, Whitley's mom is in town and she's taking over Whitely's life! Will Whitely finally have the guts to
stand up to her overpowering mother?
Whitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter
a husband. She criticizes Whitley for paying more attention to academics and potential jobs than the hunt for a
mate. Whitley is pleased to receive a phone call from a handsome childhood acquaintance, who is now
enrolled in medical school. She soon learns that her mother got the guy's phone number and encouraged him
to date Whitley. Whitley embarrasses Marion by storming out during an important function, and later calls her
mother to task for her behavior. However, Marion doesn't understand what she has done wrong. Freddie goes
all out to implement a new campus recycling program.
Guest Star(s): Dominic Hoffman (Kent Souje) James Randolph (Avery Hobson) Lou Myers (Vernon Gaines)
Diahann Carroll (Marion Gilbert)
She's Only A Bird In A Guilded Cage
038 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Ron and Dwayne pledge the same fraternity but what if only one gets in? In a test of loyalty, Dwayne and Ron
realize they're brothers of the heart.
Ron and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of
having the "brothers" push him around. They convince Whitley to charm a member who has a crush on her
and find out their chances of gaining entry to the house. Whitley informs Dwayne that they are a shoo-in, but
he has decided to drop out. Whitley reminds him that Ron may leave him behind if he joins the fraternity alone.
Dwayne shows Ron his support by helping him put on a show for underprivileged youth (which he must
complete to ensure his membership). They decide that they can maintain their friendship despite their different
interests.
Guest Star(s): Brandon Quintin Adams (Dion) Phill Lewis (Sam Lee) Maurice Davis (Randall Adams) Don
Reed (Chip St. Charles) Mayah McCoy (Kelly)
It's Greek To Me
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Jaleesa breaks a date with Walter to be with her ex-husband, Lamare. Jaleesa introduces Walter to Lamare
as "a friend" and Walter's not happy about it.
Jaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but
is secretly jealous. All of the girls fawn over the handsome and suave Lamar when he arrives to pick up
Jaleesa (including Whitley, who had been ranting about what a dog he was). Walter shows up to meet his
competition, and is hurt when Jaleesa calls him a "friend." Lamar claims to be a changed man and seeks a
reconciliation. Jaleesa is extremely wary; she storms out after he reveals that he is living with a woman, whom
he hopes to dump for Jaleesa. Although Walter responds sarcastically to Jaleesa's apology, they later work
out their differences.
Guest Star(s): Thomas Mikal Ford (Lamar Collins) Frank S. Jenkins (Dr. Abbott) Lou Myers (Vernon Gaines)
The Thing About Women
040 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Kim's burning the candle at both ends and it's beginning to affect Whitley's beauty sleep! That's where Whitley
draws the line!
Kim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and
extracurricular activities. She also obsesses over her grades, suffering from nightmares about getting too
many B's to make it into medical school. She buys a datebook and tries to plan every moment of her day,
ignoring her friends' warnings that her lack of sleep could endanger her health. Kim finally agrees to cut back
on her activities after fainting in the Pit. Mr. Gaines quarrels with his wife over the presence of their grown son,
whom he wants to throw out of the house. Mr. Gaines crashes at Col. Taylor's place after Velma kicks him out,
and quickly wears out his welcome.
Guest Star(s): Bebe Drake (Velma Gaines) Lou Myers (Vernon Gaines)
High Anxiety
041 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley joins the real world and goes to work! Who would've guessed she end up at a place called "The Pit"?
Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money
because she fears that he will take her car away. Kim helps her get a job at the Pit to fund the repairs. Whitley
initally annoys Mr. Gaines with her incompetence, but soon impresses him with a series of innovative
suggestions that help boost profits. Kim feels insecure, as she is no longer Mr. Gaines' favorite employee. Ron
endures campus-wide embarrassment after a classmate gives him a terrible haircut.
Guest Star(s): Maurice Davis (Randall Adams) Damon Whitaker (Ron's Barber) Lou Myers (Vernon Gaines)
Take This Job and Love It
042 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Freddie lands a hot date! Turns out this guy is way too hot for Freddie!
Freddie falls for Garth Parks, a handsome and intelligent baseball star. Teammate Dwayne backs out of a
date to the dance with Freddie so that she can go with Garth. However, Dwayne is disturbed when Garth
shares details of a past incident with a woman. Dwayne describes the story to Walter, who confirms that it
should be considered date rape. When Dwayne tries to dissuade Freddie from dating Garth, she accuses him
of jealousy. Garth takes Freddie to an observation point and tries to force himself on her, but Dwayne comes
to the rescue. Freddie and the other victim make statements to the police and help put Garth behind bars.
Guest Star(s): Taimak (Garth Parks) Gretchen Palmer (Tammy) Lisa Canning (Georgia) Lou Myers (Vernon
Gaines)
No Means No
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Rev. Jesse Jackson comes to Hillman and teaches Dwayne a thing or two about reaching out to the people!
Dwayne runs for student council president. Although he has good ideas about scholarships and ways to fund
student activities, no one will listen to him. They prefer the approach of his opponent, who only talks about
parties. Rev. Jesse Jackson comes to the university for a lecture and stays with Col. Taylor. Ron tries to win
votes by printing posters that imply that Dwayne has Rev. Jackson's endorsement. Dwayne apologizes to Rev.
Jackson and plans to drop out of the race. Rev. Jackson encourages Dwayne to keep fighting; even if he
loses, he can present his message to the students. Jaleesa and Kim struggle to find a present for Freddie's
18th birthday, but she seems to beat them to the punch on every gift idea.
Guest Star(s): Rev. Jesse Jackson (Himself) Khandi Alexander (Theressa Stone) Eartha Robinson
(Theressa's Friend) David P. Lewis (Security #1)
Citizen Wayne
044 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne and Ron's dream apartment turns into a dump when Ron's father pulls his financial backing because
of Ron's poor grades!
Dwayne and Ron plan to rent a beautiful apartment for the next school year. They can no longer afford the
place after Ron's father cuts back on his allowance because of his slipping grades. They are forced to rent a
dump that is managed by Velma Gaines. Dwayne and Ron throw a housewarming party and decide that their
new apartment will work out. Walter looks forward to a summer of freedom, until Jaleesa announces that she
has received a promotion and can visit more often than expected. They agree to spend time apart to "sow wild
oats." Whitley plans to work at a museum all summer, but feels guilty because she would rather join her
mother on a cruise. Dwayne encourages her to have fun, as there will be plenty of time to work and act
responsibly in the future. Dwayne and Whitley begin to show an interest in each other.
Guest Star(s): Frank S. Jenkins (Dr. Abbott) Lou Myers (Vernon Gaines)
There's No Place Like Home
045 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne has changed and Whitley likes what she sees! Could the new, sharply dressed Dwayne be the one
for Whitley? If he stays like this, he could!
Dwayne and Whitley run into each other on a flight back to school. Whitley finds that Dwayne has changed
over the summer, as he is dressed in an expensive suit and seems to have matured during his successful
internship at Kinishewa. Dwayne comforts Whitley when the plane experiences turbulence. Whitley kisses
Dwayne in front of her entire dorm, prompting much teasing from her friends. Each insists that they are only
friends. Whitley goes to Dwayne's apartment to see him, but is turned off when she finds him dancing like an
idiot at a party. The residents of Gilbert Hall struggle to adjust to the fact that the dorm is now coed. Walter is
the resident director, with Jaleesa as resident assistant.
Guest Star(s): Stephanie Williams (Barbara) Hugh W. Allen (Quincy Lee Tolleson) LaLanya Masters-Abner
(Eva) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Bennett)
Strangers On A Plane
046 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
When Whitley side-steps her math requirements she's forced to face Colonel Taylor, a.k.a. 'Dr. War', or she
won't graduate.
Whitley has yet to take a basic math course that is required for graduation. She reluctantly enrolls in Col.
Taylor's class, and he tries to help her overcome her fear of the subject. Dwayne and Ron clash over finances.
Dwayne believes that Ron spends money too freely, while Ron accuses him of being a cheapskate.
Guest Star(s): Ron Mokwena (Mbubunni) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Bennett)
The Heat Is On
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Walter's laying down the law! He's the new co-ed dorm director and he's letting everyone know who's boss,
even Jaleesa. Trouble in paradise?
Walter and Jaleesa celebrate the anniversary of their first date, but are distracted by conflicts over dorm
discipline. Walter allows a shy male student to let his girlfriend stay overnight before she ships out with the
Navy. When Jaleesa disagrees and recommends that Quincy be punished, Walter pulls rank on her. They
argue during their anniversary dinner, and she winds up storming out of the restaurant. The girls accuse
Walter of a double standard; they refuse to vacate Quincy's room until Walter either punishes him or agrees to
let them have guys stay over. Whitley demands only the return of her high-powered hair dryer, which has been
blamed for many power outages. Walter orders Quincy to appear before the dorm council, and establishes
measures to prevent further instances of sexism. Dwayne and Freddie take procrastination to a new level
while collaborating on a research paper.
Guest Star(s): Hugh W. Allen (Quincy Lee Tolleson) Alison Taylor (Girl) Thom Keane (Leone) Viva Vinson
(Janetta) Akosua Busia (Girl in Dorm) Ru
The Hats Make The Man
048 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley's teaching ballet as a volunteer at the Youth Center! She's enthusiastic about the work until her wallet
disappears.
Walter convinces many of the students to volunteer at a community center. Whitley teaches ballet to the
children and becomes friends with a young boy named Dion, who claims to be dirt poor. Whitley's wallet is
stolen, and she is stunned to learn that Dion was the culprit. He exaggerated the extent of his poverty and took
advantage of Whitley's kindness. Whitley does not want to return to the center, but Walter insists that the kids
need a positive influence if they are to escape from the streets. Whitley continues with her teaching, and
refuses to give up on Dion. Walter's duties keep him away from his bowling team, so Col. Taylor agrees to
step in. When he turns out to be terrible, Mr. Gaines and the other team members try to find a way to oust
him.
Guest Star(s): Rosalind Cash (Dean Hughes) James Avery (The Pin Punisher) Norman Nixon (Norm)
Brandon Quintin Adams (Dion) Charon Aldredge (Cor
To Have And Have Not
049 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne drives Whitley to her father's wedding in New York and decides to pay Denise Huxtable a surprise,
romantic visit. The surprise is on Dwayne!
Dwayne drives Whitley to New York for her father's wedding. He drops in on the Huxtables, hoping to rekindle
his relationship with Denise and convince her to return to Hillman. Denise sends him reeling with the news that
she married a Naval lieutenant during a sojourn to Africa, and is the stepmother of a three-year-old girl.
Whitley becomes depressed about her father's marriage. She believes that he will forget her as he starts a
family with his new wife. Dwayne and Whitley compare notes about their personal crises. They get caught in a
blizzard, and Whitley's car suffers a flat tire. She and Dwayne huddle in the back seat and continue to comfort
each other. They begin kissing, but are jarred back to reality by the tow truck's arrival.
Guest Star(s): Lisa Bonet (Denise Kendall) Phylicia Rashad (Clair Huxtable) Joseph C. Phillips (Lt. Martin
Kendall) Raven-Symone (Olivia Kendal
Forever Hold Your Peace
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Ron's a daddy! Or is he? Ron falls for a single parent while Whitley and Dwayne battle over acts for a benefit
concert, its opera vs. rap!
Ron takes a liking to his study partner, Elizabeth; and is surprised to learn that she has a 13-month-old son.
He is unsure about getting involved, but quickly bonds with the child. Believing that the boy needs a positive
male role model, Ron tries a little too hard to step in and become a father figure. Dwayne arranges a
performance by his old friends Heavy D & the Boyz for a charity concert. Whitley, who had hoped to bring in
an opera company, organizes an anti-rap protest. She makes a fool of herself by espousing her views to
Heavy D, unaware of his identity. Heavy eventually wins Whitley over, and the gang joins him onstage to
dance during the show.
Guest Star(s): Dwight "Heavy D" Myers (Himself (as Heavy D & the Boyz)) Eddie "Eddie F" Ferrell (Himself
(as Heavy D & the Boyz)) Glen "G-Whiz"
Delusions Of Daddyhood
051 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Love is everywhere! Walter wins a honeymoon in Hawaii and proposes to Jaleesa while Dwayne hotly pursues
an elusive Whitley!
Walter wins a free Hawaiian honeymoon from a car wash, so he asks Jaleesa to marry him. Although she is
uncertain, she eventually says yes. They plan to wed in two weeks. Jaleesa fears they are rushing and wants
to call the whole thing off, but Walter reassures her. During the ceremony, they simultaneously announce that
they don't want to get married; Jaleesa believes their interests are too different, while Walter can't fathom a
lifetime commitment. They promise to remain friends, even though they will no longer date. Whitley enlists
Dwayne's help in planning the wedding. She changes the subject whenever he tries to confess his attraction to
her. Dwayne finally pulls Whitley into a kiss, which nearly causes her to faint. He asks her out after the
wedding, but she is not ready for a relationship.
Guest Star(s): Albert Hall (Chaplain) Ann Weldon (Velma Gaines)
Wedding Bells From Hell
052 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Kim and Freddie ditch homecoming to see a rap concert even though Kim's father forbid it. What happens
when Dad shows up on Homecoming night to find no Kim?
Kim and Freddie plan to spend homecoming weekend at Freaknic, a music festival in Washington, D.C. Kim's
policeman father calls and forbids her to go to the concert. Kim decides to go anyway, and Whitley has to
distract her father when he arrives unexpectedly. When Kim returns, Mr. Reese yells at her and threatens to
make her transfer to a hometown school. She insists that she is a responsible 19-year-old who should be
allowed to make her own decisions, but her father restricts her to the house for the rest of her vacations.
Whitley tries to convince Kim that she is lucky to have someone who cares enough to yell at her, as Whitley
seldom received attention from her parents as a child. Ron and Dwayne face a dilemma when each brings a
girl back to the apartment.
Guest Star(s): Richard Roundtree (Clinton Reese) Galyn Gorg (Melissa Swazey) Alison Taylor (Girl) Tanya
Boyd (Col. Taylor's Former Student) Mar
Great Expectations
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Kim's father gets shot in the line of duty during midterms. Whitley, Dwayne and Freddie drop everything and
rush Kim to her father's side. Is it too late?
Kim learns that her father has been shot in the line of duty. Whitley drives her to Ohio to see him, with Dwayne
and Freddie along for moral support. Kim visits her father's hospital room and makes peace with him. After Mr.
Reese begins to recover, Whitley, Dwayne and Freddie have to race back to campus for midterms. Freddie
reveals that she had been unsure of the existence of God until she prayed at Kim's request; having her prayer
answered was a life-changing experience. She questions her newfound faith after Mr. Reese experiences
complications and is left paralyzed from the waist down.
Guest Star(s): Richard Roundtree (Clinton Reese) Al Fann (Diner Employee) Ron Mokwena (Mbubunni)
Peggy Mannix (Nurse) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Ben
Answered Prayers
054 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Bah-Humbug! Whitley, disappointed that her mother prefers Christmas in France with friends over being at
home with her, turns into Scrooge!
Whitley is in a foul mood during the holiday season, especially when her mother insists that they fly to the
south of France instead of spending a quiet Christmas at home. She coldly rejects Freddie's offer to spend
Christmas with her, and refuses to attend the gang's tree-trimming party. Whitley's mother appears to her in a
dream and warns that she is headed for the same lonely, isolated existence as Marion. Whitley is visited by
the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future (who bear an uncanny resemblance to Mr. Gaines, Walter
and Jaleesa). She learns that Freddie will end up staying with Dwayne for the holidays, leading to a romance
between the two. Whitley discovers that Dwayne and Freddie will marry, while she will spend her entire life
alone. Whitley suddenly gets into the holiday spirit, decorates everything in sight, and asks Freddie to come
along to France. However, Marion shows up at the dorm and tells her daughter that she wants to spend
Christmas in Richmond. She settles on a compromise and takes the girls to a cabin in Maine.
Guest Star(s): Brandi Royale Petway (Little Whitley) Kenneth Washington (Mercer Gilbert) Diahann Carroll
(Marion Gilbert)
For Whom The Jingle Bell Tolls
055 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitely's on a quest to impress! Dean Hughes invites Whitley and Freddie to co-host the freshman tea but
when Whitley tries to impress, it backfires!
Dean Hughes asks Whitley to spend the weekend at her house and co-host the annual freshman tea. Whitley
considers this a great honor until Freddie is named the other co-host. Whitley hopes to convince Dean Hughes
to send her to Europe as Hillman's student recruiter. The dean does not believe that Whitley possesses the
necessary skill and discipline for this position. A hurt Whitley insults Freddie and tries to leave, but admits to
the dean that she lacks direction. Dean Hughes cheers up the girls and manages to convince Whitley to relax
a little. Ron allows a classmate to crash at the guys' place, and the man keeps coming up with reasons to
stay. He keeps Dwayne and Ron happy by cooking, cleaning and fixing the toilet. Walter tells them that Earl is
a scam artist who flunked out of school. Before they can confront him, Mr. Gaines hires Earl as the building
superintendant.
Guest Star(s): Rosalind Cash (Dean Hughes) Lewis Dix Jr. (Earl Rabney) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Bennett)
Under One Roof
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Dwayne's childhood friend Milton visits and ends up insulting Hillman, Ron, and just about everything Dwayne
stands for!
Dwayne's old friend Milt comes for a visit. He believes that Hillman is holding Dwayne back, and encourages
him to transfer to the University of Pennsylvania. Milt also recommends that Dwayne distance himself from
"dead weight" like Ron. Dwayne considers his friend's words, until a talk with Whitley helps remind him of
Ron's good qualities and the feeling of family that Hillman holds for its students. He defends the school's
academic reputation to Milt. Col. Taylor and Mr. Gaines attend a reunion for U.S. servicemen. Col. Taylor tries
to start a romance with a nurse he knew in Vietnam, only to discover that she is a complete mess.
Guest Star(s): Denise Nicholas (Carol Garrison) Wren T. Brown (Milt) Al Fann (Sgt. Herndon Carruthers)
Here's To Old Friends
057 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne the poet? Dwayne's challenged by a poetry writing assignment and chooses to write about his first
love. Will it be Whitley or math?
Dwayne struggles with an assignment for poetry class, as the students must compose their own verses.
William Shakespeare appears to him in a dream and stresses that his pursuit of a career in math does not
mean that he cannot also appreciate poetry. He encourages Dwayne to write about something for which he
feels passion. Whitley reads Dwayne's beautiful poem and believes that it is about her. She is angry and
embarrassed when the rest of the class interprets the poem differently; it is actually about Dwayne's love of
mathematics. Freddie juggles dates with environmentalist Livingston and Ron's handsome friend Ernest.
Although neither relationship is exclusive, she feels guilty until she sees Livingston with another girl.
Guest Star(s): Eriq La Salle (Paul Mann) Alex Desert (Livingston) John H. Francis (William Shakespeare)
Abner Mariri (Kobie) Aklia Alise Chinn
The Power Of The Pen
058 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley is helped by a condescending salesperson and she counters with extravagant spending and Dwayne
gets lost on an ROTC training trip!
Whitley goes to a jewelry store to buy a birthday present for her father. Freddie tags along because she enjoys
watching Whitley "power shop." The clerk ignores them and is reluctant to open the display case. She also
suggests a cheap watch, as she doesn't think that Whitley can afford any of the high-end merchandise.
Freddie believes that the clerk is a racist and decides to leave. Whitley argues that the clerk probably thought
they were poor because of their manner of dress. (Whitley had not changed after her tennis game.) Whitley
spends a fortune to prove herself, but her friends argue that this only gives the clerk a fat commission. Whitley
returns everything and tells off the clerk, getting the woman in hot water with her manager. The ROTC holds a
retreat to teach civilians about life in the Army. Walter makes a fool of himself and loses a bet to Col. Taylor.
Dwayne ignores Ron's instructions during a flag capture game. He gets lost in the mountains and comes in
contact with poison oak.
Guest Star(s): Ann Hearn (Manager) Peggy Walton-Walker (Amy) Bridgid Coulter (Woman) Rueben Grundy
(Ernest Bennett)
Pride And Prejudice
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Clair Huxtable visits Hillman for a videotaped career development program and Freddie discovers an
underground railroad shelter beneath the dorm.
Clair Huxtable visits the Hillman campus to videotape the students discussing their goals for the future.
Although the taping is supposed to resemble a professional interview, Clair winds up playing the role of
counselor. Freddie opts out of the interview in order to work on an archaeology assignment. She notices
discrepancies between the Gilbert Hall laundry room and its original blueprints. She knocks down a wall and
discovers a hidden room, which was part of the Underground Railroad that aided escaping slaves. Freddie is
overwhelmed by her discovery and vows to make a difference with her life.
Guest Star(s): Phylicia Rashad (Clair Huxtable) Ahmad Rashad (Dr. Zander) Calvin Brown Jr. (Calvin)
Success, Lies And Videotape
060 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley gone activist? She meets Julian, a handsome, debonair student activist. What happens when he
boycotts the company that offers Kim's scholarship?
Whitley meets Julian, an attractive exchange student from Georgetown who is part of Hillman's anti-apartheid
group. Kim receives a scholarship that will solve her financial problems and allow her to gain work experience
in a lab, rather than flipping burgers at the Pit. Unfortunately, Freddie discovers that the company funding the
scholarship is a subsidiary of a corporation with investments in South Africa. Julian proposes a boycott; he
angers Whitley by recommending that Hillman cut all financial ties with the corporation, as this would cost Kim
her scholarship. Due to her father's health problems, Kim would have to work two jobs to stay in school. A
young man from South Africa argues against the termination of scholarships, because he feels that the
success of African American students serves as a beacon of hope to black South Africans mired in poverty
and oppression. Kim decides to turn down the scholarship anyway. Whitley accepts a date with Julian.
Guest Star(s): Abner Mariri (Kobie) Ron Mokwena (Mbubunni) Tracy Watkins (Herself - THEMBA) Dominic
Hoffman (Julian Day) Leboin Ang Morake (Him
A World Alike
061 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley plays Cupid for Dwayne but is Cupid supposed to get jealous? When Dwayne pretends to like his
date, Whitney's jealousy surfaces.
Whitley plays matchmaker for Dwayne and a beautiful coed in the hopes of convincing him to move on.
However, she becomes extremely jealous and tries to sabotage the couple's date. Dwayne and Whitley try to
establish some ground rules in an attempt to save their friendship. Walter angers Jaleesa by claiming that
women cannot play poker. He bets that she cannot teach Freddie how to play, while Jaleesa challenges him to
turn novice Kobie into an accomplished player. Neither apprentice picks up the game, but Jaleesa literally
beats the pants off of Walter.
Guest Star(s): Abner Mariri (Kobie) Torri Whitehead (Megan Lewis) Nancy Black (Woman) Dominic Hoffman
(Julian Day)
That's The Trouble With You All
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Walter and Dwayne in jail? Dazzling the dorm with their exploits while on a recruiting trip, the two confront a
rival recruiter and land in jail!
A lovesick Dwayne convinces Walter to let him tag along on a recruiting trip to North Carolina, where he is
trying to sign a high school basketball prospect. Walter gets pulled over for speeding and is arrested because
of his unpaid jaywalking tickets. Alvin Dix, the young man Walter is recruiting, has to bail him out of jail. Alvin
shows little interest in Hillman because he wants to play for legendary coach Cap Connors. Walter, who
played for Connors, tells Dwayne that the coach cares only about basketball and discourages players from
getting a good education. Walter and Dwayne cause a melee at a restaurant when they mistake Connors' wife
for a groupie, as the coach had used attractive women to recruit players in the past. Alvin eventually realizes
that he and Connors have philosophical differences, so he decides to consider Hillman. Dwayne causes
problems throughout the trip because he keeps seeing Whitley's face on every woman and deer. Jaleesa
engages in another battle of the sexes after Col. Taylor insists that he can repair the dorm's broken heater
simply because he is a man.
Guest Star(s): Tony Burton (Cap Connors) Vanessa Bell Calloway (Lily Connors) Christopher Carter (Alvin
Dix) Joe Costanza (Waiter) Juanita Jenn
A Campfire Story
063 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley, a career "spray lady" for a perfume company? Whitley seeks permanent employment and learns the
only job she qualifies for is "spray lady."
Whitley has trouble finding a job for after graduation, while Jaleesa mulls several offers. Ron's sister Rachel,
who is staying with Whitley and Kim during a campus visit, suggests the career of art buyer. Whitley becomes
very excited about this idea and uses her mother's connections to set up an interview. She fails to get the job
because she lacks financial experience. Whitley decides to stay at Hillman another year and take some
business courses. Rachel grows tired of Ron's overprotective behavior. Dwayne hosts an incoming freshman,
a lecherous math enthusiast who reminds everyone of a younger Dwayne.
Guest Star(s): Senait Ashenafi (Rachel Johnson) Alfonso Ribeiro (Zach Duncan) Kevin Hunter (Ricardo) Sam
Vlahos (Mr. Santos) Marjean Holden (Ni
Hillman Isn't Through With You Yet
064 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Happy Birthday to. me. Whitley celebrates alone, thinking everyone forgot her 21st birthday. A surprise party
and a kidnapping await her!
Whitley is distraught when everyone, including Julian, seems to have forgotten her 21st birthday. Kim has
actually remembered, and is planning a girls-only surprise party. Dwayne and Ron decide to kidnap Whitley
and throw her in a fountain for some reason. Kim fails to thwart their plans, but Ron falls while climbing the
dorm wall and injures his leg. A depressed Whitley gets drunk on cheap wine and has a dinner date with her
photograph of Denzel Washington. The girls arrive to take her out; they agree that she should have told Julian
about her birthday instead of expecting him to find out on his own. Jaleesa pretends not to care when she
sees Walter on a date with the medic who treated Ron. Whitley apologizes to Julian for testing him.
Guest Star(s): Charlayne Woodard (Medic) Mary Testa (Waitress) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Bennett) Dominic
Hoffman (Julian Day)
21 Candles
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Dwayne and Ron are instant celebs when they land a TV commercial! Kim gets low on funds and her friends
secretly try to help out.
Walter learns that Kim is working all night at a funeral parlor to cover her expenses. He enlists the help of
Whitley and Freddie to come up with a plan to help her out. Whitley and Freddie buy gifts for Kim and get
everyone to stuff the tip jar at the Pit. Kim realizes what they are doing and becomes very angry, as she
doesn't want to be a charity case. Mr. Gaines finally convinces her to overcome her pride and accept a loan
from his wife and him, which she can pay off after becoming a doctor. A director approaches Ron and Dwayne
at the basketball courts and asks them to appear in a vitamin commercial. They agree because they are
having trouble paying the bills. The guys believe that they will receive fame and adulation, until they discover
that they must play two-on-two against a pair of retired NBA all-stars.
Guest Star(s): Rick Barry (Himself) Walt Hazzard (Himself) Reed McCants (Chuck Lance) Sandra Keyes (Girl
#1) Stephanie Pope (Girl #2)
Sweet Charity
066 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Colonel Taylor is honored and roasted at the annual ROTC banquet while Ron anxiously awaits the
announcement for 'Cadet of the Year'. Will he get it?
Col. Taylor is the guest of honor at a campus roast. Frank Benning, a man from his first platoon in Vietnam,
comes in to serve as the surprise guest speaker. Col. Taylor feels very uncomfortable; he believes that he
committed an error on the battlefield that cost Frank his leg. Frank tells a different version of events in his
speech. He insists that Col. Taylor is a great leader whose bravery saved everyone's lives. Ron tries to
organize the dinner while fretting about the impending selection of the ROTC's Cadet of the Year award.
Dwayne bets Whitley that she cannot go a full day without flirting.
Guest Star(s): Obba Babatunde (Frank Benning) Kimble Jemison (Cadet) Bridgid Coulter (Girl #1) Aydiee
Vaughn (Girl #2) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Be
Soldier Boy
067 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
It's Spring break! A quiet get- away to the beach erupts into major drama when Dwayne and Ron discover a
bag of money and drugs!
Dwayne, Ron, Kim, Freddie and Ernest head to Devil's Island, South Carolina for spring break. Whitley joins
them at the last minute after Julian has to cancel their vacation due to a job interview. Ernest has big plans for
Freddie, but passes out drunk. Ron tries to put the moves on Kim. A pair of murderous drug dealers searches
the gang's van for a missing duffel bag. Dwayne and Ron discover money and drugs in the bag and try to go
the police. Freddie and Kim meet the drug dealers on the beach and flirt with them, unaware that they are
criminals. Dwayne and Ron return to the house after missing the ferry. Dwayne overhears the men threatening
to kill him and tries to make a break for it
Guest Star(s): Susan Fales (Mandy) Rickster (Eric) Steven Daniells-Silva (Paul) Alison Taylor (Girl) Rueben
Grundy (Ernest Bennett) Dominic Hof
The Getaway Part 1
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The chase continues! Still trying to allude Drug Dealers, Dwayne and Ron dress as women in order to reach
the police before the dealers reach them!
Julian shows up to surprise Whitley, who wants nothing to do with him. Dwayne and Ron dress like women to
get past the drug dealers and onto the ferry. They arrive at the police station to discover that they accidentally
brought Julian's bag instead of the one with the drugs and cash. Paul and Eric search the house, failing to
recognize Dwayne and Ron (who are still disguised as "Diana" and "Rhonda"). They promise to return that
night. The gang fears that the police will not make it in time because a storm has cancelled all ferry service.
Kim, Freddie, Ron and Mandy head out in search of help. Whitley decides to sleep with Julian, but he doesn't
think the timing is right. Dwayne hears the dealers coming and bursts into Whitley and Julian's room. Whitley
gets into an argument with Dwayne after telling him that she is a virgin. As she opens the door to get him to
leave, she gestures with a candlestick holder and cracks Eric over the head. The trio struggles with the men
until Walter and the police show up to save them. Ernest, finally over his hangover, comes into the living room
and asks if he has missed anything.
Guest Star(s): Susan Fales (Mandy) Rickster (Eric) Steven Daniells-Silva (Paul) Cliff Emmich (Desk
Sergeant) Rueben Grundy (Ernest Bennett) Dom
The Getaway Part 2
069 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne's mom arrives for her son's induction into Phi Beta Kappa but Whitley thinks she's Dwayne's maid!
Dwayne is selected for Phi Beta Kappa, and his mother comes to town to watch his induction ceremony. Julian
tells Whitley that he wants to ask her something important during their next lunch date, leading her to believe
that he plans to propose. He instead asks her to spend the summer with him in Washington, D.C.; he will get
her a secretarial job with his company. When Whitley insists on attending summer school and taking an
internship, Julian accuses her of being sheltered. Whitley goes to Dwayne's apartment in search of advice,
and mistakes Mrs. Wayne for a maid. Dwayne tries to cheer Whitley during a dinner party organized by his
mother; he admits that Whitley is spoiled, but believes that Julian should give her some credit for setting her
sights on a career. Mrs. Wayne warns her son that Whitley is trouble. Whitley gives Dwayne a gift and thanks
him for always being so supportive. Mrs. Wayne asks her to join them at Dwayne's induction ceremony.
Guest Star(s): Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi (Waiter) Edna Braxton (Ron's Date) Dominic Hoffman (Julian Day) Patti
LaBelle (Adele Wayne)
Perhaps Love
070 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Summer's over and Whitley's got Dwayne on her mind! Whitley imagines a passionate reunion with Dwayne
but have his passions gone elsewhere?
Whitley thrills her friends by announcing that she has finally decided that Dwayne is the right man for her.
Although she answered his love letters during the summer, she chose not to send her replies because she
wanted to leave him begging for more. When she goes to Dwayne's apartment to share her feelings, she
discovers that he met someone during his summer in Japan. He introduces her to girlfriend Kinu, a beautiful
Japanese American who attends nearby Avery College. In addition to her emotional turmoil, Whitley does not
have a place to live because she lost her apartment by failing to pay the security deposit. Jaleesa reluctantly
allows her to temporarily stay at her apartment (across the hall from Dwayne's). Whitley vows that she will not
screw up if she gets another chance with Dwayne. Col. Taylor's son Terrence enrolls at Hillman. His
overzealous behavior around women earns him the nickname "Pee Wee Hormone."
Guest Star(s): Toy Newkirk (Bianca) Pillow (Herself) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) Alisa Gyse Dickens
(Kinu Owens)
Everything Must Change
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Whitely and Ron? Can it be? With Dwayne dating Kinu, Ron pursues Whitley. Surprisingly, Whitley agrees but
only to arouse Dwayne's jealousy.
Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of
answering machine messages in which she repeats the time and location of the date, believing that Dwayne
will show up. Ron ignores Dwayne's warning and insists that Whitley really likes him. After they have a good
time at a club, Whitley feels guilty and admits that she was trying to get to Dwayne. Ron accepts her apology
and says that he is happy to help, as he cannot stand Kinu. Ron pleads for a kiss at the end of the evening,
and Whitley pecks him on the cheek. When Dwayne comes out of his apartment, she pulls Ron into a long
liplock. Freddie hopes to get into a class taught by Professor Randolph, a respected authority on African
American history. Professor Randolph asks students to write an essay explaining why they would like to enroll,
but Freddie impresses him with a performance art piece. Freddie's cousin Matthew, who is white, comes over
from Avery College to take the class. The professor reprimands a girl for her rude comment about Freddie's
biracial heritage.
Guest Star(s): Roger Guenveur Smith (Professor Howard Randolph) Toy Newkirk (Bianca) Abner Mariri
(Kobie) Anthony Kemp (D.J.) Cory Tyler (Terr
How Bittersweet It Is
072 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Freddie helps an orphan find a home.
Freddie befriends Alex, an eight-year-old foster child who attends the community center. She is horrified after
visiting an adoption fair and watching all of the potential parents ignore Alex in favor of infants and toddlers.
Professor Randolph speaks out on the plight of foster children, but Freddie accuses him of hypocrisy when he
says that he and his wife would only adopt a baby. A disheartened Alex runs away from the adoption center
and finds Freddie at Ron and Dwayne's place. Whitley tries to bond with the boy to make herself look good in
front of Dwayne. Walter finally shows up to retrieve Alex, after Whitley and Freddie try their best to hide him.
Mr. Gaines, Walter and Col. Taylor all wish to apply for adoption, but are told that they need to take more time
to think it over. Professor Randolph and his wife decide to begin the process of adopting Alex; although
Freddie's comments were out of line, the professor realized that she was right.
Guest Star(s): Roger Guenveur Smith (Professor Howard Randolph) T.J. Evans (Alex Webb) Brandon
Quintin Adams (Dion) Toy Newkirk (Bianca) George
Blues For Nobody's Child
073 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Its tough love for Whitley! With her bank account continuously overdrawn, Whitley's father must reign her in by
confiscating her credit cards.
Whitley's father comes to town and takes her to dinner. He announces that he is fed up with her exorbitant
spending habits and takes away her credit cards. He will now only cover her tuition and basic living expenses.
Whitley begs Jaleesa to let her continue living in her apartment, although she cannot quite cover her share of
the rent and utilities. Whitley bemoans her plight and claims that everyone has abandoned her. Kinu catches
Dwayne trying to console her. Freddie believes that Kim is studying too hard for the practice medical school
boards. She tricks Kim into taking a break and coming to Ron's frat party. Kim plays a practical joke on
Freddie; she pretends that she bombed the test because of exhaustion, then reveals that she actually scored
88 out of 90
Guest Star(s): Ron O'Neal (Mercer Gilbert) Marius Mazmanian (Henri) Bradley Mott (Lou) Wayne King
(Mover) Alisa Gyse Dickens (Kinu Owens) Andre
Whitley's Last Supper
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Hillman participates in a college bowl competition against Avery University. Whitley and Kinu are challengers,
for more than the trophy!
Whitley decides to try out for the academic decathlon, as the winning team will receive $1500. Although
Dwayne and Ron make fun of her, Whitley proves to be quite knowledgable and makes the team. She and
Dwayne are disgusted to learn that they must be partners. During a late-night practice, they start wrestling and
fooling around and end up kissing passionately. Whitley overhears Dwayne assuring a jealous Kinu that he
has no interest in Whitley. Whitley files her nails during the game, leaving Dwayne to carry the team
singlehandedly. Dwayne apologizes and convinces her to play, but they barely lose to Kinu's team. After
Dwayne and Kinu leave to celebrate, Whitley declares, "You may have won the prize, but I will get the man."
Kim turns down a date from Matthew, telling Freddie that he is strange and she isn't strong enough to deal
with an interracial relationship. Freddie argues that Kim doesn't want a social life because it might interfere
with her routine. Kim asks Matthew out for coffee.
Guest Star(s): Slam (Kinu's Partner) Alisa Gyse Dickens (Kinu Owens) Andrew Lowery (Matthew)
Goodwill Games
075 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Watch out, it's the "Exam Zone!". Walter narrates the trials and tribulations of Dwayne, Whitley and Freddie's
bizarre journeys into pre-midterm madness!
Walter narrates a Twilight Zone-style look at the students' struggles during midterms. Whitley must complete a
report for her somewhat sadistic accounting professor by the following day. She struggles to find a quiet place
to work after Jaleesa and a date kick her out of the apartment. Dwayne, working as a teaching assistant for
Col. Taylor, cannot keep Terrence from skipping class. Col. Taylor discovers the truth, leaving Dwayne with
just 24 hours to get Terrence ready for the midterm or lose his grad school recommendations. Freddie begins
hearing voices that shake her confidence before her midterm in Professor Randolph's class.
Guest Star(s): Roger Guenveur Smith (Professor Howard Randolph) Jenifer Lewis (Susan Clayton) Leroy
Edwards III (Tony) Cory Tyler (Terrence Joh
Tales From The Exam Zone
076 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne's got his hands full! His mother pays a surprise visit and meets Kinu, his new girlfriend and Whitley,
his new maid!
Dwayne falls apart in the aftermath of his kiss with Whitley. He cannot sleep due to recurring nightmares, and
lets the apartment turn into a pig pen. Kinu becomes extremely bossy and territorial; she argues with Ron
(who is tired of her constant presence at the apartment), then tries to bar Whitley from a party honoring
Dwayne's and her six-month anniversary. Ron, hoping to drive Kinu over the edge, hires cash-poor Whitley as
a housekeeper. Dwayne's mother arrives in the midst of the women's sniping because she had sensed that
something was wrong with her "chipmunk." Mrs. Wayne doesn't like Kinu any more than she does Whitley, so
Whitley tries to take advantage of the situation by buttering her up. Kinu finally snaps and takes it upon herself
to fire Whitley. Dwayne admits to Kinu that he cannot shake his feelings for Whitley. They decide to break up.
Guest Star(s): Patti LaBelle (Adele Wayne) Alisa Gyse Dickens (Kinu Owens) Andrew Lowery (Matthew)
Good Help Is Hard To Fire
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Ron's insensitivity about the homeless changes when he encounters an old friend in need and in a moment of
truth, Dwayne confronts Whitley!
Dwayne helps Whitley with her marketing project, but turns her down when she offers to take him to dinner.
Ron tells Dwayne that he is being stupid and warns that he will lose Whitley unless he lets go of the past.
Dwayne surprises Whitley by showing up at her apartment with dinner (while she is cleaning the oven in
sweats and a jheri curl cap). Dwayne asks her to explain some of her actions, such as refusing to answer his
letters during the summer and kissing Ron right in front of him. He is still unsure about whether he should trust
her. Whitley concedes that she was wrong to play games; she says that she has come to appreciate
everything Dwayne has done for her, and just wants the chance to be with him. She admits that she is in love
with him. They are beset by a constant series of interruptions, and must finally seek refuge on the fire escape.
Dwayne tells Whitley that he loves her, and they celebrate their new relationship with a kiss. During history
class, Ron derides the homeless and claims that anyone can get a job or government assistance if they make
the effort. He is shocked to discover Ray Nay, the former owner of a legendary rib joint, living on the streets.
Ray Nay explains that he spent all his savings on his mother's medical bills, then had no place to live after her
death. He cannot get a job because of his advanced age, and is too ashamed to tell his daughter about his
situation. Ron decides to contact the man's family and help him find work, but Ray Nay slips out of the
apartment and disappears.
Guest Star(s): Lee Weaver (Ray Nay) Roger Guenveur Smith (Professor Howard Randolph) Michael Ralph
(Frank)
Love Thy Neighbor
078 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
The sparks are flying! Whitley and Dwayne's newfound love has dramatic impact on their lives: her grades are
up but his grades are down!
Whitley thrives academically after she begins dating Dwayne, while he gets the first C of his life because he
spends all his time fawning over her instead of studying. He dreams that the C is the beginning of a downward
spiral; and that he will end up a fat, lazy slob whom Whitley eventually dumps. Whitley wakes him up and
offers him cookies, and Dwayne starts yelling and throws her out of the apartment. Crushed, she throws
herself into her role as director of Ron and Freddie's video time capsule. Dwayne dreams that he devotes
himself to science at the expense of everything else. He wins the Nobel Prize, but is devastated to find that
Whitley married someone else. Dwayne apologizes to Whitley and explains his problem.
Guest Star(s): Roger Guenveur Smith (Professor Howard Randolph) Eartha Robinson (Loretta) Ron
Mokwena (Mbubunni) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Ta
Time Keeps On Slipping
079 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Ron confronts his Dad: he'd rather be a musician than join the family business. Meanwhile, Colonel Taylor's
offered a membership to an exclusive all-white club, but why?
Ron's father sends him a car to officially welcome him into the family car dealership. Ron cannot stand the
business and wishes to become a professional drummer. Whitley warns Ron not to alienate his father, while
Dwayne believes that he should pursue his dreams. Ron tries to share his decision with his father, but is too
vague. Mr. Johnson shows up with a sports car for Ron and is shocked to learn his son's plans. Terrence
disagrees with his father's decision to become the first black member of a country club. Col. Taylor
reconsiders after discovering that the club must integrate in order to be eligible to host the PGA
Championship. Although the head of membership insists that he has tried to break down the barriers for years,
Col. Taylor doesn't feel the timing is right.
Guest Star(s): Art Evans (Mr. Johnson) Scott Williamson (Jim Howell) Randy Kaplan (Bill) Cory Tyler
(Terrence Johann Taylor)
The Apple Doesn't Fall
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Dwayne takes Whitley home for Christmas! Whitley tries a bit too hard in her appeal for Mrs. Wayne's
acceptance. Will she win her blessings?
Dwayne takes Whitley and Ron to his parents' house for Christmas. Whitley is desperate to impress Dwayne's
mother. She sneaks out before dinner to buy an expensive present for Mrs. Wayne. After she misses the
subway, a panhandler dressed as Santa Claus accosts her and steals the gift. Whitley stops the thief with
some help from the police, but the gift is broken. Mrs. Wayne apologizes for giving Whitley a rough time and
urges her not to try so hard. Ron's father punishes him for refusing to work at the dealership by cutting him out
of the family's Hawaiian vacation. Ron seeks solace by stuffing his face with Mrs. Wayne's cooking until his
father offers him a reprieve.
Guest Star(s): Harold Sylvester (Woodson Wayne) Stanley Brock (Santa Claus) Josef Powell (Shane Wayne)
Oren Waters (Cousin John Wayne) Julia Wa
I'm Dreaming Of A Wayne Christmas
081 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
War touches Hillman! Dwayne's friend comes for a visit but he's enroute to military service in the Middle East.
Special Guest star Blair Underwood.
Dwayne's good friend Zelmer comes to visit and stuns him by announcing that his Army Reserve unit has
been called to the Persian Gulf. Ron promises to show Zelmer a good time over the weekend before he has to
ship out on Monday. Dwayne is confused by Zelmer's cavalier attitude, and expresses disappointment at the
fact that his friend won't open up to him. Ron annoys the girls by barring them from his send-off party for
Zelmer. Whitley, Jaleesa and Kim crash the party and perform a musical number. Freddie, who is opposed to
U.S. involvement in the Gulf, cannot bring herself to share her objections with Zelmer. Whitley tries to console
a shaken Dwayne; he and Zelmer dreamed of changing the world with their minds, not fighting in a war.
Dwayne now worries that the same thing could happen to him. Zelmer confesses his fears to Col. Taylor, who
tries to help him remain strong.
Guest Star(s): Blair Underwood (Zelmer Collier)
War And Peace
082 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley's materialism rears its head when her ex-fiancé returns flaunting a "perfect life". Whitley's materialism
re-surfaces and Dwayne feels inadequate.
Whitley receives a phone call from Julian and agrees to have dinner with him. She is shocked to discover that
he is engaged to a runway model turned translator who speaks six languages. The couple is to live in Paris.
Whitley cannot come to grips with this news, and begins to pine for the life of luxury that she gave up when
she dumped Julian. A frustrated Dwayne comes to believe that nothing he does will ever be good enough for
her. Whitley goes to see a shrink, who recommends that she seek closure with Julian and do whatever she
can to win back Dwayne. Dwayne refuses to accept Whitley's apology, even after she begs for forgiveness. He
assures Ron that he isn't breaking up with her; he simply wants to watch a basketball game in peace. Jaleesa
goes all out to secure the account of a potential client who is obsessed with sports.
Guest Star(s): Debbie Allen (Dr. Langhorne) Yvette Holland (Shelby Walters) Michael Ralph (Voice of Frank)
Jan Crawford (Voice of Diane Kendall
Ex-Communication Or Fiance What?
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Creative spending? Whitley uses rent money on a briefcase then throws a party to raise more rent money!
Also, Terrence goes Muslim after a trip to Washington D.C.
Whitley has to cut into the tuition check from her father to cover her share of the rent. She looks for a job, but
turns down every offer. She is especially repulsed by the possibility of working at a mortuary with Kim. Whitley
helps Ron organize a party (with cover charge) at a local warehouse. The event is a huge success, but the fire
marshal shuts it down and fines Ron and Whitley for exceeding capacity. Although Dwayne sells his computer
to pay the tuition, Jaleesa warns Whitley that he may eventually get tired of bailing her out. Whitley hocks
some jewelry, takes the mortuary job, and repurchases Dwayne's computer. Terrence returns from a weekend
trip to Washington, D.C. and proclaims himself a Muslim. His father isn't sure that he has given his decision
enough thought, and doubts that Terrence can maintain a commitment to the religion.
Guest Star(s): Paul Benedict (Mr. Ludlow) Michael Ralph (Fire Marshal) Haven Mitchell (Tyrone) Cory Tyler
(Terrence Johann Taylor)
Risk Around The Dollar
084 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
It's Valentine's Day! Love is in the air, 'till Dwayne gets jealous that Whitley is chosen to photograph the
"Hunks of Hillman" calendar. Will he be in it?
As her marketing project, Whitley organizes a "Men of Hillman" calendar. Dwayne is offended when she
doesn't ask him to participate; she doesn't consider him brawny enough. She finally lets him pose for the
calendar, but superimposes his face on someone else's body. Ron finds himself juggling three Valentine's
dates, as one of his girlfriends gets the night off from work and another returns early from an out-of-town trip.
When he comes clean with the girl he likes the most, she is not as understanding as he had hoped. Jaleesa
and Col. Taylor spend Valentine's Day together, until his bad back cuts the evening short. Matthew hopes to
ease Kim's discomfort about being seen with him in public. Mr. Gaines tries to placate his wife, who complains
that he is not as amorous as he was at one time. Freddie raves about a secret admirer, and is disappointed to
find that it is Terrence.
Guest Star(s): Halle Berry (Jaclyn) Ja'net DuBois (Brenda Hanes) Frantz Turner (Marcus Anderson) Michael
Ralph (Clint) Wynonna Smith (Lorna) Ke
Love, Hillman Style
085 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
The National Theater of the Deaf perform for Walter's Outreach program while Whitley, the "Mouth of the
South", bets she can keep silent for 24 hours!
Matthew arranges for some friends from the National Theatre of the Deaf to perform for the children from the
community center outreach program. Kim feels embarrassed by Matthew's free-spirited behavior, which she
considers too silly. Matthew insists that his passion for acting is as great as Kim's devotion to medicine, and
offers the opinion that art is just as important as science. Kim cares about Matthew, but is uncertain about
their relationship. She observes Dwayne and Whitley's example and decides that they can learn to appreciate
each other's differences. Everyone teases Whitley about her tendency to run off at the mouth. Dwayne bets
that she cannot go a full day without speaking.
Guest Star(s): Candy Brown Houston (Professor Burton) Brandon Quintin Adams (Dion) Raynelle Gipson
(Girl) C.J. Jones (Himself) Mike Lamitola (H
A Word In Edgewise
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A battle of the sexes erupts when a male student authors a book degrading Hillman men as pigs! The men
rebel and reveal the real motive behind the book.
Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist
behavior of men at Hillman. The women take his words to heart; they get really worked up and decide to
boycott all men. The men respond with a boycott of their own. Everyone gets upset with Dwayne and Whitley
for refusing to take part, and Whitley's friends try to convince her that Dwayne is fooling around with the
female students he tutors. After a food fight breaks out at the campus movie theater, Dean Hughes calls a
summit to get the two sides to work out their differences. The students turn against Shazza, who insists that
he is trying to promote harmony. He singles out Kim as someone who has turned against her race by dating a
white man. She tells him off and storms out. Ron, who had earlier expressed a similar sentiment, apologizes
to Kim and admits that he was jealous.
Guest Star(s): Rosalind Cash (Dean Hughes) Aaron Seville (Guy) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Cory Tyler
(Terrence Johann Taylor) Andrew Lowery (M
Ms. Understanding
087 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
The big money or graduate school? Dwayne is seduced by a generous job offer from a great company, but
what about his plans for Grad school?
Dwayne receives an incredible job offer from Kinishewa. Although Whitley and Ron insist that he should jump
at the offer, Dwayne is torn between the job and grad school. He finally accepts, only to change his mind after
his words of wisdom dissuade Terrence from dropping out of school. He decides to attend grad school and
keep teaching, as he believes the job will always be available if he needs it. Jaleesa's visiting sister, a
homemaker who is bored with her life, marvels at her independence. She wishes to emulate her, and Jaleesa
must convince her that she can go back to school without leaving her husband
Guest Star(s): Vanessa Bell Calloway (Danielle) Clyde Kusatsu (Kinishewa Rep) Ajai Sanders (Gina
Deveaux) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor)
The Cash Isn't Always Greener
088 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley loses her great new job, over art! Whitley loses her internship when she buys a painting at an auction,
against her boss' wishes.
Whitley gets a job as an assistant art buyer for E.H. Wright Industries. She attends an auction in Washington,
D.C. as an observer. When her boss steps out to take a phone call, Whitley disobeys her wishes by bidding on
a painting from a promising young artist. Whitley fears that she will lose her job, but the painting turns out to be
a great investment. Although her boss disagrees with her tactics, she applauds Whitley's intuition and
enthusiasm. Freddie's new philosophical radio call-in show fails to attract interest because no one has any
idea what she is talking about. She becomes a big hit after she assumes the persona of Jamaican-born
"Mother Eartha" and distributes advice to her listeners.
Guest Star(s): Josephine Premice (Erdine Abernathy) Michael Ensign (Auctioneer) Tisha Campbell (Josie
Webb) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor)
How Great Thou Art
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089 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Walter holds a telethon to raise money for his Outreach Center and the Hillman talent turns out to show
support!
The community outreach program loses funding after a corporate buyout, so Walter organizes a three-hour
telethon to raise the $15,000 it needs to remain in operation. Jaleesa, Kim and Kinu sing, and Mr. Gaines tap
dances (with musical accompaniment from Col. Taylor). Whitley's tribute to Josephine Baker falls apart when
her male dance partners begin fighting over her. Dwayne begs for a chance to perform stand-up comedy, but
suffers from stage fright. Although the telethon enjoys some initial success, the phones stop ringing during the
final hour. The program only raises about $7000. Walter assures the children that he will find a way to come
up with the rest of the money.
Guest Star(s): Cleavant Derricks (Larry) Brandon Quintin Adams (Dion) Raynelle Gipson (Female Dancer)
Jonathan Webb (Braxton Brother #1) Edgar
Showtime At Hillman
090 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Sisterhood put to the test! Kim and Whitley's friendship is put to the test when Kim pledges Whitley's sorority
and Whitley is Dean of Pledges!
Whitley is placed in charge of pledges for her sorority. She lets the power go to her head, and is especially
hard on Kim. Kim leads a revolt and gets all of the pledges to walk out on Whitley. News of Whitley's
humiliation spreads across the campus, so she becomes furious and challenges Kim to a fight. They
eventually settle their differences, and Kim and the other pledges are accepted to the sorority. Ron also
handles the pledges for his fraternity. He devises a way to convince show-off Terrence to think more about the
interests of his brothers.
Guest Star(s): Aaron Seville (Little Brother Humpty) Chantal Rivera Batiste (Alpha Delta Rho Pledge #1)
Wynonna Smith (Lorna) Aydiee Vaughn (Al
Sister To Sister. Sister
091 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley chooses the freedom to express! Sponsoring a student art exhibit, Whitley is torn when an artist's
work is labeled "obscene".
Whitley organizes an exhibit to display the artwork of Hillman students. Mr. Gaines shows her some sketches
drawn by Novian Winters, a young man who pays for meals with art when he is short on cash. Impressed, she
struggles to convince him to take part in the show. The gallery owner orders Whitley to remove Novian's
painting because he considers it sacrilegious. Whitley fails to back Novian because she does not want to hurt
the other artists by canceling the show. Jaleesa and Freddie accusing her of selling out Novian to further her
own career. She moves the show to the Pit so that he can take part. Walter is outraged when his visiting niece
gets too friendly with Ron.
Guest Star(s): K. Todd Freeman (Novian Winters) Von Washington (Bruce Murphy) Laverne Anderson
(Priscilla) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux)
Monet Is The Root Of All Evil
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092 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
When the public speaking class is assigned to deliver their own eulogies, every-one is stunned when a student
reveals she has AIDS. Whoopi Goldberg Guest Stars.
Whitley plans to sleep with Dwayne for the first time on his birthday. The public speaking professor assigns
the students to write their own eulogies. A young woman named Josie stuns everyone with her speech, in
which she reveals that she contracted AIDS through unprotected sex in high school. Gina and Terrence
display their ignorance about the disease and are afraid to be around Josie. Kim and Mr. Gaines defend her
and advise the duo to become more informed. Ron worries that he could fall victim to AIDS because of his
history of casual sex. He and Dwayne decide to undergo HIV testing. Whitley, still shaken by the news of
Josie's illness, decides that she just isn't ready for sex.
Guest Star(s): Whoopi Goldberg (Professor Jordan) Tisha Campbell (Josie Webb) Ajai Sanders (Gina
Deveaux) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) A
If I Should Die Before I Wake
093 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
So close and yet so far! Ron won't graduate unless he completes a history course. Meanwhile, Walter leaves
Hillman for a new job!
Walter announces that he is leaving Hillman to take a job at a community center in Philadelphia. A roast is
organized to give everyone a chance to say goodbye to him. Ron learns that he cannot graduate because he
failed to take a European history course. Walter lobbies the dean on his behalf and convinces him to let Ron
take the final. Although his friends help him cram for the test, Ron cannot learn enough in one night to pass
the difficult exam. He wants to drop out of school, until Walter reminds him of his father's probable reaction.
Kim receives a grant to study medicine in London over the summer. She and Matthew must head their
separate ways, as he is going to spend the summer with an acting company in Seattle.
Guest Star(s): Robert Guillaume (Dean Winston) Terrence Williams (Boy #1) Max Miller (Boy #2) Raynelle
Gipson (Girl) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johan
Never Can Say Goodbye
094 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Its graduation day and decision time! Whitley has to decide if she she'll leave Dwayne and take a job in New
York. Ron dons cap and gown to fool his dad.
Ron tries to keep his father from discovering that he did not graduate. He dons a cap and gown and takes part
in the ceremony. When his father decides to stay an extra day, Ron finally tells him the truth. Mr. Johnson
believes that Ron has been treated unfairly and tries (unsuccessfully) to plead his son's case to the dean.
Whitley's boss offers her a transfer to the company's main office in New York. Although Whitley doesn't want
to leave Dwayne and her friends, he believes that she must take advantage of this career opportunity. They
decide to try a long-distance relationship, but Whitley overhears the depressed Dwayne tell Ron that it might
be better to end things before they drift apart. She steps away from the window and does not hear him vow to
not give up on the relationship. Before boarding her flight, Whitley tells Dwayne that they should break up.
Dwayne chases after her and asks her to marry him.
Guest Star(s): Robert Guillaume (Dean Winston) Art Evans (Mr. Johnson) Matthew Dickens (Airport
Employee)
To Be Continued
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A new semester and love is the drug! One couple is secretly married and Dwayne proposes to Whitley, with a
two and a half-carat diamond!!!
Dwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve
as director of a new dormitory. She accepted his proposal and only kept the New York job for the summer.
Dwayne asks Ron to pick up Whitley's engagement ring while he is stuck in a meeting. Ron somehow does
not realize that the 2.5 carat ring the jeweler gives him is not the one that Dwayne purchased. Street-smart
freshman Lena James tries to find housing after the computer fails to give her a room. She manipulates
Whitley into letting her stay in her extra bedroom. Col. Taylor and Jaleesa shock everyone by revealing that
they eloped. Terrence has trouble getting used to the idea of having a stepmother.
Guest Star(s): Nikki Crawford (Girl) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Cory Tyler
(Terrence Johann Taylor)
We've Only Just Begun
096 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne 101! Dwayne's first day as a teacher is a disaster when he goes overboard with discipline and a
student leads a revolt.
Dwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them
anything yet. He plans to give a test every day, and asks the students to sign contracts promising to work extra
hours every week. Lena tears up her contract and leads a walk-out. Col. Taylor warns Dwayne that he will be
fired unless he comes to a compromise with the students. Dwayne agrees to set more reasonable standards.
He explains that he will hold high expectations because he wants the class to accomplish great things. Ron
attends the funeral of a professor he didn't know in order to buy Washington Bullets season tickets from the
widow. Dwayne infuriates Whitley by cutting into his share of their joint account for a ticket. Col. Taylor advises
Jaleesa to set up her new temp agency at the house. Freddie asks for a job, but has trouble finding anything
that meets her moral standards.
Guest Star(s): Kimble Jemison (Nerdy Student) Jason Seglin (Student) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Cory Tyler
(Terrence Johann Taylor)
Dwayne Mutiny
097 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Lena heats it up! Despite a ban on certain appliances in the dorm, Lena keeps cooking her gumbo to earn
money. When a fire starts, she's in hot water!
A student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief.
Whitley tries to dump all of the dorm duties onto resident assistant Kim. Kim discovers that Lena is cooking in
her room. Before she can do anything about it, Kim has to go break up a fight. Lena sells her gumbo to the
other students. She inadvertently starts a fire. The dean wants to suspend her, but Whitley and Kim come to
her defense. Lena has to take a job at the Pit to pay for the fire damage to her room. Terrence moves back in
with Jaleesa and Col. Taylor.
Guest Star(s): Michael Milhoan (Fireman) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Roxie Roker (Dean Barksdale) Ajai
Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Cory Tyler (Terrenc
Home Is Where the Fire Is
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098 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Freddie gets hired, then fired! Against better judgement, Jaleesa refers Freddie for a job in Whitley's office, a
job from which she's quickly fired!
E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the
company needs to fill the position immediately, and the only person available is Freddie. Freddie overhears
the head of personnel say that she does not believe in affirmative action; she feels that she earned her job on
merit, and wants others to do the same. Freddie lights into the woman and tells her that she has a duty to her
race. Freddie gets fired, making both Jaleesa and Whitley look very bad. Jaleesa agrees with Freddie's stance
and isn't sure she wants to do business with E.H. Wright. Col. Taylor angers his wife by pointing out that
attacking one's boss because she holds a different point of view is not very smart. Freddie realizes that her
behavior was inappropriate, and she and Jaleesa both apologize. Lena has difficulty understanding
Shakespeare because of the language barrier. She delves into the spirit of the work and translates it into more
modern terms.
Guest Star(s): Roscoe Lee Browne (Professor Barnabus Foster) Beverly Todd (Julia Reeves) Michael Ralph
(Dan) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Cory Tyl
Almost Working Girl
099 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
A hurricane is headed straight for Hillman! Everyone gets out but Freddie and Ron, who are left to comfort
each other. over the loudspeaker!
A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in
Washington, D.C. Several dozen people seek refuge in the Pit after the storm washes out the roads and
prevents them from being shipped to a shelter. Jaleesa begins to panic and winds up getting drunk. Kim grows
tired of everyone asking her questions and expecting her to take charge of the situation. Col. Taylor continually
refuses Terrence's offer to help with preparations. He later comes to realize that he has underestimated his
son. Ron shows up at the radio station and tries to get Freddie to play his band's demo tape. They start
sniping at each other, and argue for so long that they get trapped inside the studio. They eventually call a truce
and try to comfort each other. Freddie apparently loses her virginity to Ron during the storm. They promise to
keep this a secret, but everyone hears them talking about it on the radio.
Guest Star(s): Kimble Jemison (Nerdy Student) Kevin Hicks (Reggie) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai
Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Cory Tyler (Terrence J
In The Eye Of the Storm
100 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne tutors Lena. in romance? Dwayne helps Lena with math and she takes his attention for affection!
Whitley quickly nip things in the bud!
Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their
mutual love of basketball and become friends. Whitley insists that Lena has a crush on Dwayne. Dwayne
refuses to believe this until Lena leaves an answering machine message in which she raps about her romantic
interest in him. Dwayne pushes her away, but fears that he acted insensitively. Whitley shows a surprising
level of tolerance for Lena's behavior. She realizes that Lena is homesick and lonely, and offers to serve as
her confidante. Ron enlists Kim's help in marketing a line of beauty products (supposedly) designed for African
American women.
Guest Star(s): Kimble Jemison (Nerdy Student) Brad Johnson (Mr. Wess) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai
Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Cory Tyler (Terrenc
Rule Number One
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101 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
A star is born! Ron hires Kim to be the singer in his band and her talent burns brightly! Unfortunately, her new
ego burns Ron!
The club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne
suggests that Ron hire a vocalist. Kim agrees to take the job, and her singing ability brings acclaim to the
group. However, she quickly begins to overshadow the rest of the band, and lets the attention go to her head.
She turns into a complete diva and alienates her friends. Ron tries to fire her, but Kim smugly points out that
they will lose the gig without her. Ron and the band respond to Kim's antics by stopping in the middle of a song
and walking out. Kim realizes that she is out of control. She apologizes and agrees to tone down her behavior.
Col. Taylor fears that he is too old to keep up with Jaleesa. He buys a Harley and takes up dancing in an
attempt to impress her, but ends up hurting himself. Jaleesa puts him at ease by revealing that she is
pregnant.
Guest Star(s): Julius Carry (Larry Beaujolais) Michael Ralph (Clint) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai Sanders
(Gina Deveaux) Cory Tyler (Terrence
Baby I'm A Star
102 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
It's double trouble when Whitley's evil twin, her rich, look-alike cousin, visits Hillman with one thing in mind:
finding a man!
Whitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to
look after her golddigging cousin Liza during a weekend visit to Hillman. Liza befriends Lena and turns to her
for fashion advice. Liza pursues virtually every man on the campus before finally setting her sights on Ron.
Kim becomes extremely jealous. Whitley and Kim hide in a closet and overhear Liza talking on the phone with
her mother. She advises her mother not to give Whitley the job. Whitley no longer has a reason to put up with
Liza's antics, so she aids Kim with a plan to pry Ron from her clutches. Kim bursts in during a dinner date and
makes a scene as she pretends that she is the mother of Ron's four children. Her outburst successfully drives
Liza away. Meanwhile, Whitley decides to stop speaking to Dwayne because she feels he spends too much
time playing or attending sports with his friends. Dwayne warns her not to play games.
Guest Star(s): Steve Sheridan (Guy) Jada Pinkett (Lena James)
Liza Who Little
103 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Is Dwayne having second thoughts? Dwayne becomes interested in a fellow grad student, Lisa, because she's
nothing like Whitley!
Whitley panics about wedding preparations--particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents
are to see each other for the first time since their divorce. She complains about everything and acts very
demanding toward Dwayne. Dwayne admits to Ron that he isn't sure if he is ready to get married. Dwayne
accidentally spills a drink on Whitley during a faculty party, and she screams at him and runs out. He spends
the rest of the evening talking with a charming science professor from Avery. Although Ron warns that he is
throwing everything away, Dwayne goes out to dinner with the woman, claiming that they are only friends. Kim
goes to the restaurant with some classmates and sees Dwayne and Lisa holding hands. Kim confronts
Dwayne, but promises to keep the information a secret. Dwayne confesses the truth to Whitley. Freddie
becomes romantically involved with Shazza, who she insists has changed since a summer pilgrimage to
Africa. She tries to hide the relationship from Kim, who strongly dislikes him.
Guest Star(s): Debbi Morgan (Lisa Westin) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Gary
Dourdan (Shazza Zulu)
To Tell The Truth
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104 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Watch out, it's Mom Vs. Mom! Sparks fly when Patti LaBelle and Diahann Carroll star as Dwayne and
Whitley's bickering mothers.
Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the
engagement party. Dwayne's parents come to town, and Adele and Marion instantly despise each other. They
clash over preparations for the party and wedding, and end up getting into a scuffle and throwing flowers all
over the dorm lounge. Dwayne tells Whitley that he is feeling trapped; he fears that they are rushing into
marriage. Dwayne has a talk with his father, who insists that it is common to have cold feet. Mrs. Gilbert and
Mrs. Wayne establish an uneasy truce during the party. Each of the parents makes a touching toast to the
couple and its future. Whitley announces that she is calling off the wedding and runs out. Dwayne follows her
and pleads that he still loves her. He points out that his father said that everyone has doubts. "Doubts,
Dwayne. Not dates," she replies. Whitley tells Dwayne that she wants to be with him for the rest of her life, and
asks if he can say the same. He does not answer her. She gives the ring back to him and walks away.
Guest Star(s): Ron O'Neal (Mercer Gilbert) Harold Sylvester (Woodson Wayne) Jada Pinkett (Lena James)
Diahann Carroll (Marion Gilbert) Patti La
Do You Take This Woman?
105 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley's haunted by her past! Whitley is horrified to learn one of her ancestors owned slaves, but friends help
her come to terms with black history.
Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into
organizing her dorm's official dedication ceremony. Kim and others object when she includes images of
"mammies" (black nursemaids in the past, particularly during times of slavery) with the art exhibit. Whitley,
Freddie and Mr. Gaines insist that it is important to remember these women's role in history. Kim wants no
part of the display and announces that she will not participate in the ceremony. She tearfully confides in Mr.
Gaines about a traumatic incident from her childhood. Whitley recommends that Lena learn more about her
heritage by reading slave journals and other information at the Gilbert Library. Lena's research uncovers the
fact that Whitley's family owned slaves. Whitley is shocked and overcome with guilt. Mr. Gaines advises her to
let it go, as she cannot change the past. Kim, Freddie, Lena and Gina organize a performance art piece about
the evolution of the African American woman.
Guest Star(s): Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux)
Mammy Dearest
106 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Turkey and Fireworks? For holiday dinner, Jaleesa invites Whitley and Colonel Taylor invites Dwayne.
Christmas may be more like 4th of July!
Col. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks
Whitley to join them for Christmas dinner. Dwayne's plans to go skiing fall through when his date dumps him
for constantly talking about Whitley. Col. Taylor invites him to dinner, unaware that Whitley was already
coming. Whitley goes to see her shrink, and is surprised to find that the Taylors are the next appointment. Dr.
Langhorne accepts a Christmas dinner invitation from the Taylors in order to avoid her pushy mother-in-law.
She tries to mediate everyone's disputes, and gets Dwayne and Whitley to consider becoming friends again.
Meanwhile, everyone scrambles to avoid getting stuck with a homemade fruitcake sent by Whitley's aunt.
Guest Star(s): Bebe Drake (Velma Gaines) Debbie Allen (Dr. Langhorne) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Cory
Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor)
The Twelve Steps Of Christmas
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107 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Play or pay! Ron's music has left him penniless and Dwayne's fed up! Dwayne tells him to pay up or get out of
their apartment.
After graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his
share of the bills. Ron insists that X-Pression will win a record contract through a talent competition. The group
loses to a talented but smart-alecky adolescent singing group (which taunts them after the contest). The other
band members grow frustrated at their lack of financial success and decide to quit. Dwayne picks that moment
to throw Ron out of the apartment. Ron finally takes another job, so Dwayne agrees to cover for him for a few
more months. Freddie neglects her friends, job and studies as she becomes completely obsessed with
Shazza. Even Shazza begins to grow tired of her constant fawning. Whitley, Kim and Lena conduct a sort of
intervention to discuss her behavior.
Guest Star(s): Tajh Abdul Samad (Mice 2 Men) Michael Ralph (Clint) Tom Alan Robbins (Record Executive)
Tamara Taylor (Dwayne's Date) Jada Pinke
Just Another Four Letter Word
108 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
When Dwayne and Ron get in a fight with three students from a rival school, they wind up in jail, each with
their own version of what happened.
Dwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping
together. Ron promises to take Dwayne's mind off the situation by taking him to the big football game between
Hillman and Virginia A&M. Ron then sells his ticket to a scalper and spends the game in his car. Three white
students from A&M walk by, and one of them decides to start trouble. Ron bets them on the outcome of the
game, declining to mention that their quarterback is out with the flu. With Hillman winning in a rout early in the
fourth quarter, the guys come out and pay Ron without an argument. Ron taunts them and says that their team
needs to recruit more black players. One of the guys wants to let it go, but his friends begin to spray paint a
racial slur on Ron's car. Ron starts to fight them, and Dwayne comes out and jumps into the fray. They are all
held by campus security, who threatens to have them arrested unless they explain what happened. Ron and
an A&M student give biased accounts; each leaves out information to make himself look completely
blameless. Whitley, Kim and Freddie show up and unsuccessfully try to get Dwayne and Ron released.
Dwayne tries to attack one of the guys for his racist and sexist comments about Whitley. Rick, the student who
tried to make peace, finally comes forward and explains what happened. He feels embarrassed by their
behavior. The officer orders the A&M guys to pay for Ron's repairs and perform community service. He points
out that Dwayne and Ron also judge people by racial stereotypes (although it is to a lesser extent), and has
everyone return for further punishment the following weekend. As they exit the stadium, they discover that
someone has finished painting the slur on Ron's car.
Guest Star(s): Ernie Sabella (Campus Security) Richard Murphy (Rick) Dean Cain (Eddie) Jake Carpenter
(J.C.) Wayne Federman (A&M Wolf) G. Adam
The Cat's In The Cradle
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109 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley falls for an ex-con! Whitley falls for a handsome new student, unaware that he's an ex-con. Dwayne
suspects the worst but is he right?
A handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been
released from prison after serving seven years for armed robbery. Freddie is very nervous, but agrees to keep
his past a secret. Ron turns over his duties as janitor of Whitley's dorm to Jamal and lets him sleep on his
couch. He pays him only $2.50 an hour while keeping the rest of the salary for himself. Jamal hits it off with
Whitley, and they set up a date. He tells Whitley the truth about his past. Although she is a little apprehensive,
she decides to help him make a fresh start, partially because she is looking for some excitement. Freddie
blabs about Jamal's background, causing everyone else to freak out. Ron rummages through Jamal's bag.
Dwayne initially criticizes him, then joins in after learning of Jamal's involvement with Whitley. They discover
cash and expensive electronic equipment. Jamal identifies himself as Lionel Walker, a reporter conducting an
exposé about society's treatment of ex-cons. Dwayne calls him to task for using Whitley; she hisses that it is
none of his business. When Lionel tries to get another date, Whitley slams the door in his face.
Guest Star(s): Victor Love (Lionel Walker) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux)
Prisoner Of Love
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Whitley's compromised at work! Whitley's worried about losing her job when her boss makes sexual advances
then reports her as the aggressor.
One of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner
invitation, he suggests that he may not approve a purchase she had recommended. Whitley puts him in his
place and decides not to file a complaint. Mr. Holtworth complains to his boss that Whitley has been sexually
harassing him. Whitley cannot get a secretary to come forward, and a plan to catch Holtworth on videotape
goes awry. Whitley mentions the peculiarity of Holtworth's frequent transfers, and suspects that her boss has
heard rumors of the man's behavior. When pressed, Whitley's boss agrees to launch an investigation.
Holtworth is found guilty and receives a warning. Terrence makes Col. Taylor uneasy by announcing his
decision to major in dance. Col. Taylor attends a class, where he realizes that dance is much more difficult
(and exhausting) than he had thought. He acknowledges that Terrence is a very good dancer. Ron takes a job
as commercial spokesman for a phone sex hotline.
Guest Star(s): Gerrit Graham (Henry Krum) Kiki Shepard (Dr. Sutherland) Tom Wright (John Holtworth) Luisa
Leschin (Ms. Lopez) Jada Pinkett (Len
Bed Room At The Top
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Whitley gets political, sorta! Byron Douglas III recruits Hillman students to help him run for State Senator. He
takes a special interest in Whitley!
Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She
hits it off with Byron Douglas III, a successful alumnus who owns a restaurant chain. He is impressed by her
powers of persuasion, and asks her to assist with his campaign for state senate. Whitley and Dwayne quarrel
after she belittles him in front of Byron. Mr. Gaines learns that he is about to lose the lease on the Pit because
a corporation outbid him. Byron, a former Pit employee, uses his campaign rally to elicit support for Mr.
Gaines. The corporation's representatives decide to seize the opportunity for positive publicity by underwriting
Mr. Gaines' lease and letting him keep running the place. Whitley and Byron share a kiss.
Guest Star(s): Gordon Preston (Stephen Albright) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux)
Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) Joe
May The Best Man Win
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Dwayne's on Whitely's back burner! Whitley's whirlwind romance with Byron Douglas III is heating up but is
Dwayne completely out of the picture?
Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by
the fact that Dwayne does not seem jealous of her relationship with Byron. Kim suggests that Whitley clear the
air with Dwayne so that she can move on. He turns down an invitation to come over and talk. He later shows
up anyway, and they argue about the way their relationship ended. They eventually soften after Dwayne
admits that he'll always think of Whitley as his girl. Whitley tries to return all gifts and mementos that remind
her of Dwayne, as she cannot handle the pain. Dwayne kisses her passionately and spends the night. As
Dwayne eats breakfast in Whitley's robe the next morning, Byron knocks on the door. Kim agrees to a date
with Ron. He can only afford to take her to a small diner, where they encounter three of his ex-girlfriends in ten
minutes. Kim declares that Ron cannot give up his womanizing ways overnight, and walks out.
Guest Star(s): Trina McGee-Davis (Gennifer) Nikki Swasey (Brooke) Taron Patton (Woman) Jada Pinkett
(Lena James) Ajai Sanders (Gina Deveaux) Jo
Kiss You Back
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The morning after! Dwayne and Whitley wake up to utter confusion, especially with Charmaine and Lance
from "The Cosby Show" on campus for a tour!
Whitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and
admits that he still loves her. Although Whitley seems willing to take him back, Dwayne chickens out and says,
"It was just one night." Byron senses that something is going on and confronts Dwayne, who spills the beans.
Whitley comes clean with Byron and insists that she no longer loves Dwayne. Byron forgives her, and they
decide to start a relationship. Ron promises to prove himself to Kim. A talkative prospective freshman and her
cocky boyfriend tour the Hillman campus. Lance tries to get himself moved off of the waiting list, and upsets
Charmaine with his roving eye. Freddie and Shazza annoy everyone with their new policy of total, brutal
honesty.
Guest Star(s): Allen Payne (Lance Rodman) Jada Pinkett (Lena James) Karen Malina White (Charmaine
Tyesha Brown) Gary Dourdan (Shazza Zulu) Joe
Conflict Of Interest
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Ron meets his match! A woman he's trying to sell a car to takes a test drive and doesn't come back!
Ron struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and
they hatch a scheme to get the boss to let them develop an ad campaign. Although things do not quite go as
planned, Ron proposes a business partnership. Kim worries that she will not get into medical school after her
least-desired choice rejects her. However, she soon has several offers to weigh--including one from Hillman.
Guest Star(s): Jana Marie Hupp (Lennox Baylor) Peter Jason (Mr. Schmect) Fitzhugh Houston (Grieving
Customer)
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Lena wins a scholarship award by writing a phony story about her father's experiences as a Black Panther.
Bottom line, it makes great fiction!
Lena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about
her father for an English assignment. Professor Foster is so impressed that he enters her work in a contest.
She wins the award and receives a journalism scholarship. Lena is mortified when her father shows up for the
awards ceremony. He is not the Vietnam vet and former Black Panther she described in her essay, but rather
a hustler who is constantly in debt. Mr. James approves of Lena's actions, as he feels that she was just doing
what was necessary to survive. Lena fears that she is just like her father, but he states that she can choose
her own path. She confesses to Professor Foster, who was already aware of her duplicity. He says that she is
a good writer and helps her get an English scholarship. Whitley alienates one of Byron's potential benefactors
by wearing a fur coat. She brushes up on the issues in the hopes of becoming an asset to Byron's campaign.
Guest Star(s): Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) Roscoe Lee Browne (Professor Barnabus Foster) Ron
Canada (Grover James) Anne Gee Byrd (Maude
Do The Write Thing
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One of the girls, Jena, has a new boyfriend, a rapper, whose lyrics should have warned her what he's really
like: angry, jealous and abusive!
Gina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his
promoter. Freddie reveals that she saw a man beating his girlfriend, but could not make out their faces in the
darkness. She does not realize that the couple involved was Dion and Gina. He apologizes to Gina, but quickly
flies off the handle and hits her again. Lena sees Gina's black eye and figures out what is going on. She
decides that she cannot keep this a secret. Dion experiences a tremendous backlash from fellow students
who are disgusted by his behavior. Ron quits his job and tries to fight Dion, who ignores Dwayne's
recommendation that he seek counseling. Whitley urges Gina to get out of the relationship. Terrence calls the
police on Dion and expresses disappointment in his one-time idol. Gina agrees to press charges.
Guest Star(s): Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) Edafe Blackmon (Dion (as Edafe)) Nigel Gibbs (Officer)
Victoria Cameron (Girl) Jada Pinkett
Love Taps
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Byron rendezvous with a Stripper! Election Day draws near and a stripper appears on TV to claim she's had
an encounter with Byron, a charge he won't deny!
In the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses
to respond to the allegations, and challenges Sen. Hutchinson to a debate. Whitley and Ron talk to the
stripper, who insists that she was in a hotel room with Byron. Byron is angry with Whitley for prying; he
explains that his staff hired a birthday strip-o-gram for him. After Byron easily wins the debate, Sen.
Hutchinson tries to start a scandal involving Whitley. Byron refuses to expose the senator's affair with his
campaign manager, and tells Whitley that they can win honorably. Byron wins the election and asks Whitley to
marry him. She eventually says yes, leaving Dwayne crestfallen. Jaleesa goes into labor and cannot get a hold
of her husband. After Kim faints, Freddie and Ron have to handle the situation until the ambulance arrives.
Jaleesa gives birth to a baby girl at home, and Freddie captures it on video.
Guest Star(s): : Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) Larry Linville (Sentor Hutchinson) Cyndi James Gossett
(Amber Waves) Lisa Marie Russell (T
Special Delivery
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I do. or do I? The night before Whitley & Byron's wedding. Byron's feeling up, Dwayne's way down and
Whitley's. somewhere in between.
The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim
volunteers to return to campus and retrieve a special pair of earrings that Whitley had left behind. She pays
Ron a visit, and frets over the realization that the wedding is probably going to take place. Ron suggests that
she intervene, but Kim is hesitant. Ron surprises Kim by giving her a stethoscope, and they share a kiss. The
girls enjoy a wild bachelorette party, while a depressed Dwayne walks out on Byron's bachelor party. Late that
night, Kim suggests that Whitley may not be completely over Dwayne. Whitley angrily denies this. Dwayne
shows up on Whitley's doorstep and asks for the chance to talk with her. They take a walk in the garden, and
Dwayne apologizes for the mistakes he has made. She concedes that she placed too much pressure on him,
but Dwayne insists that he simply wasn't strong enough for a commitment at the time. He recalls a time when
he was a geeky freshman who couldn't get a date, and marvels at the fact that he wound up with Whitley. She
thanks him for believing in her and helping her to become her own person. They tell each other, "You taught
me how to love." Dwayne wonders how two people who meant so much to each other could have broken up;
but stops Whitley from answering. He picks a flower for her and says, "I always knew you'd make a beautiful
bride." He hops out of the garden and drives away, leaving Whitley in tears and completely confused.
Guest Star(s): Barbara Montgomery (Imogene Douglas) Michael Warren (Rev. Soams) Roxanne Beckford
(Courtney) Orlando Jones (Troy Douglas) Jada P
Save The Best For Last Part 1
119 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley's wedding day! Dwayne's late night visit has her confused. If everything is perfect, why does it feel so
wrong? Only Whitley & Dwayne know!
As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can
barely remember where she is or the name of her future husband. Her mother chastises her for talking about
Dwayne and emphasizes that Byron will give her a much better life. Dwayne decides that he cannot bring
himself to attend the wedding. Whitley becomes extremely nervous as she awaits the beginning of the
ceremony. Kim starts to give her some advice, but thinks better of it. Dwayne shows up in the middle of the
ceremony, and Ron tries to convince him to break up the wedding. During her wedding vows, Whitley freezes
up as she sees Dwayne's face everywhere. When she refuses to respond for over a minute, Dwayne realizes
that she is far from certain about marrying Byron. He suddenly jumps up and charges down the aisle, pleading
with her to marry him. Whitley accepts Dwayne's proposal and runs into his arms. Byron and his family are
disgusted, but leave peacefully. The minister marries Dwayne and Whitley. Marion faints. Dwayne carries
Whitley down the aisle, with their ecstatic friends bounding after them.
Guest Star(s): Bebe Drake (Velma Gaines) Cory Tyler (Terrence Johann Taylor) Barbara Montgomery
(Imogene Douglas) Michael Warren (Rev. Soams) R
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A new semester and Dwayne & Whitley are back with their Hillman friends, recounting their adventurous
honeymoon in Los Angeles, during the riots!
Dwayne and Whitley recall their honeymoon in Los Angeles. Whitley insisted on going shopping in Beverly
Hills while Dwayne drove to Inglewood to pick up basketball tickets. During her excursion, not-guilty verdicts
were announced for the police officers who beat Rodney King. The shopping center closed after the riots
broke out, leaving Whitley stranded. After hearing the verdicts, Dwayne got out of his rental car and began
kicking the tires. A cop drove by and decided to arrest him, much to the chagrin of his partner. The students
and staff of Hillman discuss the case. Lena sees it as just another example of the injustice toward her race,
while others criticize the prosecution for overconfidence. Freddie arrives, and stuns everyone by sporting
straight hair and a business suit. She is enrolling in law school and helping med student Kim run the dorm.
Lena calls her a sell-out, but Freddie argues that she is trying to make a difference from within the system.
She feels that Lena's militant attitude will only land her in trouble. Charmaine, the talkative student who toured
the campus the previous spring, enrolls at Hillman and rooms with Lena and Gina. A goofy freshman makes a
fool of himself as he tries to hit on Lena, while she drools over a new basketball star.
Guest Star(s): Gilbert Gottfried (Sergeant) Sister Souljah (Ianta) Michael Caldwell (Cop) Carey Eidel (Store
Manager) Graham Timbes (Shopper #2
Honeymoon In LA Part 1
121 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Love among the ruins! Whitley & Dwayne honeymoon in LA during the riots! Dwayne almost gets arrested and
Whitley, mistaken for homeless, mouths off on TV!
Dwayne and Whitley continue to describe their chaotic honeymoon to friends. Dwayne was not arrested
because the police officers were called back to the station for emergency detail. Whitley confronted some rich
white women, who hypocritically looted a department store as they talked loudly about blacks being criminals.
While trying to get directions, Dwayne ran into a group of young people looting their neighborhood grocery
store. The shopkeeper pleaded that he disagreed with the verdicts, and Dwayne and another man tried to
calm the rioters. A man ignored them and smashed the windows, while others stole Dwayne's car. Whitley
struck up a conversation with a homeless man, who saw the riots as a way for people who felt invisible to
make themselves heard. Dwayne rode up on a bicycle and was reunited with Whitley. Col. Taylor disagrees
with the suggestion that the riots will make a difference, as people had made similar comments after the Watts
riots of the 1960s. Lena scoffs at the idea of effecting a change through voting and says that white people are
to blame for everything. She backpedals after learning that some of her friends have white relatives; Freddie
recommends that she think more carefully about her comments. Ron approaches Freddie and tells her that he
admires her for pursuing a law career. Freddie laughs that he is only being nice to her because of her new
look, then starts yelling at him. Ron jumps her, and they make out behind a pillar. Kim gives Ron the "good
news" that he can sleep on the couch in Freddie's and her dorm room.
Guest Star(s): Wesley Jonathan (South Central Looter #3) Gilbert Gottfried (Sergeant) Randall Sheridan
(South Central Looter #1) Jeanine Jackso
Honeymoon In LA Part 2
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It's a case of "He said, She said" when a harmless joke between Terrel and Charmaine sparks a campus
court trial and a freedom of speech controversy.
Whitley and Dwayne argue about which furniture should be kept for their new house. Freddie and Ron admit
that they cannot stop thinking about each other, and nearly kiss again. Freddie, fearing that they will not be
able to control themselves, recommends that he find somewhere else to stay. Ron feels uncomfortable about
seeing Shazza with Freddie and decides to go. Kim snaps at Freddie; she believes that she forced Ron to
leave because she hates him. Ron temporarily stays on the Waynes' couch, then rents a basement apartment
from the eccentric landlord. As compensation for having to live with Ron, Dwayne agrees to let Whitley keep
whatever she wants. Lena does not want to participate in Height Hall's coed stepping routine because she
wishes to focus on her writing. Charmaine and Gina suggest incorporating her poetry into the routine. She
agrees after learning that Dorian has joined the team.
Guest Star(s): Josephine Premice (Desiree Porter) Gary Dourdan (Shazza Zulu) Bumper Robinson (Dorian
Heywood) Patrick Y. Malone (Terrell Walker
Interior Desecration Sofa So Good
123 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
It's a case of "He said, She said" when a harmless joke between Terrel and Charmaine sparks a campus
court trial and a freedom of speech controversy.
Charmaine annoys the other students with her pushy attitude in Dwayne's statistics class. Someone tapes a
sign to her back that reads "digit ho." She assumes that Terrell is responsible, and he refuses to apologize.
She calls him a hood, and they nearly get into a fight. Charmaine feels that Terrell humiliated her by publicly
calling her a whore. She files a formal complaint. Although she finds his behavior deplorable, Freddie offers to
represent Terrell in student court. She defends his right to free expression, points out that he was joking, and
gets Charmaine to admit that she had also insulted students. Freddie finally realizes that Gina was actually the
one who taped the sign on Charmaine's back. Terrell explains why he didn't deny the charges. He didn't think
anyone would believe him because they had already assumed that he was a thug. Charmaine and Terrell
make peace, and Gina is placed on academic probation.
Guest Star(s): Gary Dourdan (Shazza Zulu) Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick Y. Malone (Terrell
Walker) Jenifer Lewis (Dean Dorothy Dandr
Somebody Say Ho!
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Kimberly's new anatomy partner is helping in more ways than one while Dwayne's going crazy over Whitley's
endless absence of. 3 whole days!
Ron becomes jealous when Freddie leaves for a weekend camping trip with Shazza. He decides to prepare a
candlelight dinner for Kim. Kim has problems dissecting her first cadaver in anatomy class. She throws up on
the professor. She is too depressed to eat Ron's dinner, but decides to sleep with him. Kim's partner, Spencer,
helps restore her confidence. The professor marvels at her work. Spencer comes over to celebrate,
interrupting Kim's romantic evening with Ron. Dwayne sees Whitley's weekend business trip as a chance to
enjoy his freedom. However, he soon becomes desperate for companionship. Charmaine annoys Lena after
getting a job at the Pit.
Guest Star(s): Robert Guillaume (Professor Murphy) Clinton Jackson (Steve Rocklin) Billy Kane (Murphy)
Gary Dourdan (Shazza Zulu) Bumper Robins
Really Gross Anatomy
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Bad timing strikes when Whitley convinces Dwayne to purchase an expensive painting as an investment only
to have it stolen and then lose her job!
Charmaine observes Whitley in the office as a sociology project. Whitley is dismayed to learn that her
company has put a hold on all purchases until a merger is completed. Determined to hold onto one of the
paintings, she convinces Dwayne to invest in it with her. The merger falls through, and Whitley (along with her
entire department) is laid off. Dwayne promises to find a way to keep them afloat until she gets a new job. He
takes Whitley to dinner to console her. They return to discover that they have been cleaned out by burglars.
Kim and Freddie invite Ron and Shazza for dinner in the hopes that they can all make peace. Ron and Freddie
cannot stand to see one another with other mates. They alternately flirt and act jealous, and everyone gets into
a huge argument. Kim realizes that she and Ron have no chemistry, so they decide to break up. Ron stops
short of telling her about his feelings for Freddie.
Guest Star(s): Tom Wright (John Holtworth) Gary Dourdan (Shazza Zulu)
Don't Count Your Chickens
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A battle of the sexes! Dwayne's dream of a political world where females are in charge leaves him with the
great "what if?" on his mind when we awakens!
During their Halloween party, a drunken Dwayne responds sarcastically when Whitley and friends discuss
women's rights and the "Year of the Woman." He falls asleep on the couch after the party, and dreams that all
of the candidates in the upcoming presidential election are women (including incumbent Georgia Mush and
eccentric Texas billionaire Rose Godot, who can't decide whether or not she is in the race). Whitley is the
philandering Jill Blinton, who frustrates husband Hilliard (Dwayne) with her lying and infidelity. Hilliard agonizes
over the fact that no one--including his own wife--has any respect for his opinions. Dwayne wakes up and
apologizes to Whitley for his sexist comments.
Guest Star(s): Lacy Darryl Phillips (Singer #1) Matthew Dickens (Guy #1) Marishka Phillips (Singer #2)
William Rivera (Guy #2) Alisa Gyse Dicke
The Little Mister
127 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Is the romance gone from Whitley's marriage? She seeks advice on The Montel Williams Show but gets it
from everyone at Hillman that heard her on TV!
Whitley catches Ron sneaking Freddie out of his apartment at six o'clock in the morning. Dwayne and Whitley
cannot find any time together because he is working three jobs in an effort to support her. Dwayne expresses
his frustration to Kim. Kim tries to convince Whitley to talk things out with Dwayne, but she hangs up on her.
Whitley calls Montel Williams' talk show and confesses that she and Dwayne have not been having sex. She
does not realize that Gina is addicted to the show and has organized a dorm-wide viewing party in the lounge.
All of the girls come over to Whitley's house and offer advice. Lena, Gina and Charmaine suggest a girls' night
out to take her mind off things. Whitley, Kim and Freddie go to a club alone because the others are under the
drinking age. Freddie confesses to Kim about her attraction to Ron. Kim already knew what was going on, but
thanks her for her honesty. Kim dances with Spencer, her lab partner. Whitley goes home to find Dwayne
waiting for her, and they work things out.
Guest Star(s): Montel Williams (Himself) Kelly Kincaid (Bartender) Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood)
Patrick Y. Malone (Terrell Walker) Michael
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Whitley's mother comes unexpectedly for Thanksgiving with a surprise, her very young Hispanic fiancé! That's
not all, more surprises and moms in store!
Whitley's mother surprises Whitley and Dwayne by coming to visit for Thanksgiving. Whitley is too ashamed to
admit that she is unemployed and that the couple was recently robbed. Marion stuns Whitley by introducing
her fiancé, Malik, a much younger man who sells oils and poetry for a living. Although Dwayne believes that
Whitley should let her mother live her own life, she fears that Malik is a golddigger. She asks Kim to come
over and flirt with Malik in the hopes of driving the couple apart. Just when it seems that things can't get any
worse, Dwayne's mother (who has not spoken to him since he married Whitley) shows up on the Waynes'
doorstep. Freddie tries to avoid Ron and re-commit to her relationship with Shazza. She even dons her old
"earthy" look for a rally on behalf of Haitian refugees, but a law school assignment conflicts with the protest.
Guest Star(s): Josephine Premice (Desiree Porter) Nestor Carbonell (Malik Velasquez) Diahann Carroll
(Marion Gilbert) Patti LaBelle (Adele Wayn
Faith Hope and Charity Part 1
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Colliding mothers! Dwayne and Whitley's moms are visiting for Thanksgiving. Known for their opposing views,
this time their battling lands them in jail!
Marion and Adele clash over preparations for Thanksgiving dinner and throw food all over the kitchen. Marion
takes Malik to task for paying too much attention to Kim. However, he is not her fiancé, but rather an actor
whom she hired to break up Dwayne and Whitley. Malik backs out of the deal and joins the rally for the
Haitians. Adele and Marion are mistaken for protesters and hauled into jail. When they wonder why they
haven't been bailed out, Freddie breaks the news that Dwayne and Whitley are broke. Adele and Marion seem
to bond over their disdain for their children's marriage. After returning to the house, Adele admits to Dwayne
that she is mostly upset because she didn't get to see his wedding. Whitley assures her mother that she is
happy, and everyone makes up. Shazza tells Freddie that he is aware of her dalliances with Ron. She admits
that she can't decide which man she wants, so they end the relationship.
Guest Star(s): Nestor Carbonell (Malik Velasquez) Carol Ann Susi (Desk Sergeant) Diahann Carroll (Marion
Gilbert) Patti LaBelle (Adele Wayne) G
Fiath Hope And Charity Part 2
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Freddie brings juvenile delinquents on campus as part of a model program. Dwayne gets two kids that are
more problematic than he expected. Special guests "Kriss Kross".
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by
completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members, who continually fight after
learning that they are from rival sets. Much of the tension stems from the fact that members of one boy's gang
killed the other's cousin. Dwayne tries to get the boys to turn away from violence and set some goals, but they
don't think they have anything to live for. He tries to talk to their parents, with disastrous results. Billy's proud
but violent father does not appreciate Dwayne's interference; he shoves him around and threatens him.
Dwayne again emphasizes the fact that the boys can have futures; he tells them that they should not place
limits on themselves because of the environment around them. Dwayne eventually gets through to them, as
they perform a rap song that preaches for an end to violence. Billy's father listens to his son's performance
and seems somewhat impressed.
Guest Star(s): Chris Kelly (Billy Thomas) Chris Smith (Michael Wilson) Ronald William Lawrence (Loco) Pete
Koch (Cop) Jenifer Lewis (Dean Dorot
The Original Teacher
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Whitley buys a $700 suit she intends to return but spills on it and can't. She's forced to find "other" means for
cash, like the unemployment line!
While Dwayne is out of town, Whitley buys a $700 business suit for a job interview. She fails to get the job,
and accidentally stains the suit, which she had planned to return the next day. Freddie recommends that
Whitley file for unemployment. Whitley irritates a claims officer with her self-important attitude and ignorance
about the workings of the unemployment office. Whitley grows tired of being given the run-around and decides
to get the money on her own. She sells several appliances and takes a phone sales job. The girls discuss
Terry McMillan's Waiting to Exhale in their women's literature group. Dorian impresses Lena when he crashes
the group meeting with Terrell. Charmaine constantly brags about her relationship with Lance and mocks her
friends for not having boyfriends. However, Lena comforts Charmaine after Lance chickens out of a visit and
breaks up with her over the phone. Ron and Freddie struggle to find time alone together.
Guest Star(s): Alaina Reed Hall (Claims Officer #5) Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick Y. Malone
(Terrell Walker)
Occupational Hazards
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Transcending motherhood! Freddie's hippie mother visits campus and stirs up trouble for herself, her daughter
and Ron. Special guest, Anita Morris.
Freddie's free-spirited mother visits, and annoys her daughter by spending all of her time counseling Freddie's
friends. She exposes the bitterness that Kim is harboring over Freddie's relationship with Ron. Joni's
appearance leaves Freddie confused about her life and stirs old feelings in Shazza. Ron spies Shazza kissing
Freddie outside the Pit. Whitley takes a job at the International Cottage of Flapjacks to earn money for
Dwayne's Christmas present. She finds herself completely overwhelmed, and gets no help from the owner's
lazy daughter. Freddie confronts her mother at ICOF and demands advice. Joni explains that she lets her
daughter make her own choices because she does not want to follow in the footsteps of Freddie's
grandmother, who condemned Joni for having an interracial relationship. Ron appears and asks Freddie to
make up her mind. She runs into his arms, as Whitley loudly launches into "Joy to the World." Whitley gets
fired on her first day, but Dwayne consoles her with a puppy.
Guest Star(s): Anita Morris (Joni Brooks) Marcia Wallace (Waitress) Tamara Clatterbuck (Grace) Annie
Korzen (Customer) Gary Dourdan (Shazza Zul
White Christmas
133 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley tries to make it as a classroom teacher while Lena and Dorian are about to "make it" as well. Special
guest, Marla Gibbs.
Whitley takes a job substitute teaching for an unruly remedial class at a run-down junior high school. The
students are completely out of control the first day, then suddenly behave themselves perfectly. Whitley
discovers that they all purposely failed their tests. She considers giving up, but instead challenges the students
to prove their intelligence. At the principal's suggestion, she uses her own background to cover the material
left out of the outdated textbooks. Dorian finally asks Lena on a date. He stuns her by revealing that he does
not believe in pre-marital sex. She decides that she is still interested in having a relationship with him.
Guest Star(s): Marla Gibbs (Principal Shaw) Marquise Wilson (Ron Jackson Jr.) Ahmad Stoner (Olufemi
Dakar) Chante Frierson (Iesha) Terrence Wil
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Surprise, surprise! Whitley gets more of a surprise birthday than she planned for and Charmaine & Terrel get
surprised when they try cheating!
Dwayne discovers that Whitley has goaded Kim into letting her assist in the planning of her own surprise
birthday party. Dwayne takes Whitley to a cheap dinner and tells her that he scrapped the party. She feels that
she deserves a nice birthday after her rough year, while he insists that she should have trusted him to plan the
party on his own. Dwayne sends Whitley into the kitchen, then sneaks all of their friends into the living room to
surprise her. Charmaine and Terrell struggle badly in French class. They refuse to accept help from prize pupil
Gina, and all other tutors dismiss them as a lost cause. Terrified at the prospect of having their perfect grade
point averages ruined, they hide a baby monitor in Gina's bag in an attempt to learn the contents of the oral
midterm. Charmaine and Terrell get caught and automatically fail the midterm, leaving Charmaine humiliated.
She admits that she wouldn't have been so desperate to get a good grade if Gina hadn't taunted her about her
struggles. Gina points out that Charmaine treated her the same way in math. They apologize, and Gina offers
to help her improve her grade.
Guest Star(s): Josephine Premice (Desiree Porter) Tyrone Batista (Student) Jeri Gray (Yvette) Bumper
Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick Y. Malon
Happy Birthday To Moi
135 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Ron and Mr. Gaines open a dance club! Opening night turns out to be quite a challenge when the scheduled
act cancels last minute! Special guest, En-Vogue.
Ron convinces Mr. Gaines to purchase a club with him. Ron has maxed out his credit cards to cover the down
payment, but believes he can make back all the money on opening night. The band he had booked backs out
at the last minute. Mr. Gaines calls upon his grandnieces, four awkward young women from the country who
have never sung outside of the church choir. Ron cannot bring himself to tell Mr. Gaines that they would make
a terrible headlining act. Whitley and Ron storm out in frustration after trying to choreograph the girls. Lena,
Gina and Charmaine manage to convince the girls to loosen up and add some flash to their act. Although still
clumsy, the foursome manages to deliver a fine performance.
Guest Star(s): Aries Spears (Ty) Bebe Drake (Velma Gaines) Terry Ellis (Faith) Cindy Herron (Hope) Maxine
Jones (Charity) Dawn Robinson (Henrie
MInd Your Own Business
136 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Relationships tested! Whitley might be with child, Dwayne might be headed toward a break in his career and
Ron might be breaking his friendship with Dwayne!
Whitley has trouble getting through to a pupil that she is tutoring. Dwayne brainstorms about a video game
that would get kids more interested in grammar. Ron suggests a game that combines grammar with the
elements of baseball. Dwayne designs a computer program based entirely on this idea and pitches it to
Kinishewa. Ron is furious when Dwayne refuses to share the credit (and money) with him. Dwayne accuses
Ron of being a moocher always trying to profit from his accomplishments. Ron fires back that Dwayne resents
his success as a club owner; and suspects that he feels inadequate after having to turn to Ron for money.
Whitley suffers from chronic illness, and Kim forces her to confront the fact that she might be pregnant. A
panicked Whitley refuses to accept the truth until she has taken a half-dozen home pregnancy tests. Kim
assures Whitley that she will be a terrific mother, but Whitley doesn't know how she and Dwayne will come up
with the money to care for a child. Dwayne reveals that Kinishewa has offered him a full-time job that will pay
$80,000 a year. He is thrilled when Whitley announces her pregnancy. Dwayne explains that his new job
comes with a catch: they must move to Tokyo. Kim finally accepts a marriage proposal from Spencer.
Guest Star(s): Jonell Green (Dashawn Curtis) Michael Ralph (Spencer Boyer)
When One Door Closes Part 1
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Dwayne and Whitley are having a baby and Dwayne's new job offer is taking them to Japan! But there's
unfinished business as Ron plans to sue Dwayne.
Marion and Adele arrive to help Dwayne and Whitley pack for the move to Tokyo. After learning of Whitley's
pregnancy, they try to dissuade the couple from leaving. Whitley grows tired of listening to Dwayne argue with
the women; she storms out. She finds solace with Ron, who has gotten into a major fight with Freddie over his
plans to sue Dwayne. Dwayne convinces Whitley that they need to move on and make a life away from
Hillman. Marion and Adele overcome their anxiety about being separated from their grandchild by getting very
drunk. Dwayne and Whitley's friends throw them a going-away party at the Pit. Freddie comes over to Ron's
apartment to share the news that she made law review. They make up, but she cannot convince him to come
to the party. Everyone shares favorite stories about the Waynes and wishes them luck. Whitley and Dwayne
return the favor by thanking their friends for all their love and support. Dwayne has very kind words for Ron,
who hears about the speech from Freddie. He catches up to Dwayne moments before the couple is to leave
for the airport. They apologize, and Dwayne offers to split the game's royalties. Ron suggests that he invest
the money in the baby's future instead. Dwayne asks Ron to be the child's godfather. Dwayne and Whitley say
goodbye, and Ron tearfully watches them depart.
Guest Star(s): Bebe Drake (Velma Gaines) Josephine Premice (Desiree Porter) Ron Robinson (Antonio)
Harold Sylvester (Woodson Wayne) Diahann Car
When One Door Closes Part 2
138 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Dwayne goes after a coveted job position in Japan. He thinks he's a shoo-in but learns a hard lesson about life
instead.
Col. Taylor recommends that Dwayne apply for a summer job with Kinishewa. Dwayne follows Col. Taylor's
suggestion by inviting the company vice president over for dinner (for an interview in a less formal setting).
Dwayne and Whitley are stunned when the man's assistant, Kinu, arrives in his place. Although Kinu seems
friendly and gracious, Whitley warns Dwayne that she is out for revenge. Dwayne comes to agree with Whitley
after Kinu informs him that another applicant received the job. Kinu angrily points out that she is also married,
and outlines the qualifications of the man who was hired. Dwayne realizes that he was not the best candidate
for the job, and has a very hard time dealing with the disappointment. Whitley assures him that she still
believes in him.
Guest Star(s): Alisa Gyse Dickens (Kinu Owens) Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick Y. Malone
(Terrell Walker) Michael Ralph (Spencer Boyer
Lean On Me
139 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley baby-sits one of her rowdy students in an attempt to teach her some good graces but learns a thing or
two about her student instead.
The single father of one of Whitley's students convinces her to watch his daughter over the weekend, as he
must go away on a business trip. Whitley tries to convince the girl to act more "ladylike," while she would
rather play basketball with Dwayne. Dashawn annoys Whitley by rewiring the appliances as a practical joke.
Dwayne and Spencer discover that Dashawn is a mathematical genius; her poor performance in school stems
from boredom. When Freddie cannot get anyone to show an interest in Amnesty International, Ron offers to
host a dance-a-thon to raise money for the cause. However, he angers Freddie by hogging the proceeds and
charging the contestants for donated drinks. Dorian and Lena and Terrell and Charmaine become extremely
competitive, and wind up as the final two couples. Dorian taunts Terrell about his victory, but feels guilty after
Freddie gives a speech about human rights violations. He donates the entire $1000 prize to charity (without
consulting Lena).
Guest Star(s): Aries Spears (Ty) Jonell Green (Dashawn Curtis) John Marshall Jones (Otis Curtis) Bumper
Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick Y. Ma
Dancing Machines
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Dwayne and Whitley share a weekend cabin with Mr. Gaines and his wife. There's chaos between the couples
and at "The Pit" where the Gaines' son is in charge.
Dwayne and Whitley decide to rent a cabin in the mountains for a second honeymoon. They cannot afford the
trip on their own, and Mr. and Mrs. Gaines are the only couple willing to join them. Mr. Gaines ends up getting
them free use of a friend's run-down old cabin. At his wife's urging, he leaves their son Darnell in charge of the
Pit. He screws everything up, behaves rudely to customers, and tries to fire Lena and Charmaine. Mr. and
Mrs. Gaines get into an argument about his attitude toward their son and refuse to sleep in the same room.
Dwayne and Whitley try to sneak outside, only to get sprayed by a skunk. Darnell promises his father that he is
going to get himself together.
Guest Star(s): Bebe Drake (Velma Gaines) T.K. Carter (Darnell Gaines) Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood)
Patrick Y. Malone (Terrell Walker)
Cabin In The Sky
141 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
"You can take the girl outta the hood, but." Lena's friends from her 'hood' visit campus and bring an unwanted
ex-boyfriend back into her life.
Dean Davenport gives her students an assignment to write a dialogue detailing what might have been said
during the only meeting between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Terrell and Charmaine show up
late for an appointment with their friends. They reveal that a pickup truck full of guys harassed Charmaine,
then tried to run them off the road after they retaliated. Charmaine files a police report, while Terrell becomes
obsessed with proving his manhood. Dean Davenport discovers that Terrell has brought a gun to class with
him. She announces that she is expelling him. Dwayne asks her to reconsider because Terrell is such a fine
student, but takes him to task for his behavior. Terrell shows up to class so that he and Dorian can complete
their assignment. He plays the role of Dr. King and speaks of the need to seek change through education
rather than violence. The dean is impressed and decides to let him stay in school, provided that he keeps his
grades up and completes a community service assignment. Meanwhile, Spencer repeatedly asks Kim to
marry him.
Guest Star(s): Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick Y. Malone (Terrell Walker) Michael Ralph
(Spencer Boyer) Jenifer Lewis (Dean Dorothy Da
Homie Don't Ya Know Me?
142 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Terrel's got a gun! Terrel's encounter with a street gang prompts him to start carrying a gun and the gun gets
him expelled from school!
Lena's friends from Baltimore come to visit for the weekend. Lena is disconcerted to discover that Piccolo, her
very attractive ex-boyfriend, has tagged along. Piccolo intends to prove that he has changed and win her back.
He mocks her for dating Dorian, who tries to be mature about the situation. When Piccolo gets into an
argument with Lena while dancing at the club, Dorian steps in to fight him. Lena's friend Yolanda accuses her
of selling out by choosing college and her new friends over life in Baltimore. Dwayne tries to help Lena by
relating his past experiences. Although Piccolo insists that he has turned away from the street scene, Lena
feels he is the same selfish, unreliable person he has always been. She cares about him, but will not allow him
to interfere in her life. Lena helps Dorian attend to his black eye and assures him that she is glad to have him
in her life.
Guest Star(s): Monica Calhoun (Yolanda) Shaun Baker (Champ) Bumper Robinson (Dorian Heywood) Patrick
Y. Malone (Terrell Walker) Michael Ralph (
Great X-Pectations
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A bunch of the gang rent a house together and wind up with the landlord from hell! Is there any hope for
reform? Guest star Billy Dee Williams.
Legendary singer/actress Lena Horne visits the Hillman campus to dedicate a scholarship named for her
grandmother. Whitley becomes very excited and has her students put together a musical tribute to Ms. Horne.
She insists on a formal ceremony and refuses to allow Mr. Gaines to cater the event. Kim is mortified that
Whitley could be so respectful of Ms. Horne, yet treat Mr. Gaines as though he is too old to contribute anything
to society. When Ms. Horne admits that she doesn't like the upper-crust food, Kim takes her to the Pit for a
home-cooked Southern meal. She has a good time dancing with Spencer, Kim and Mr. Gaines. Mr. Gaines
recalls meeting Ms. Horne during World War II, and Kim is surprised to learn that this actually happened.
During the ceremony, Ms. Horne calls Mr. Gaines to the stage and introduces him as an old friend. Whitley
sees the error of her ways.
Guest Star(s): Erica Reed (Althea Hicks) Lena Horne (Herself) Ahmad Stoner (Olufemi Dakar) Thomas
Hobson (Boy #2) Jerry Gaona (Boy #3) Terrence
College Kid
144 [Close Caption] (TV-G)
Whitley arranges a reception for Lena Horne's visit to the campus. Things don't turn out as planned, especially
when Lena Horne disappears!
Lena, Gina, Charmaine, Dorian and Terrell decide to rent a house together. While seeing the temperamental
landlord about a plumbing problem, Gina, Charmaine and Terrell discover that he is Langston "Sweet
Knuckles" Paige, a former major league baseball star. He is unsure about what to do with his life, so they
encourage him to enroll in college. Langston accompanies Terrell to class to check out the Hillman campus.
He finds that the professor is an old flame. Gina's abusive ex-boyfriend Dion violates his probation by
contacting her. He finally shows up in person in an attempt to win her back. She repeatedly turns him down,
and learns that Dion hasn't really changed at all. Langston steps in and manages to convince Dion to leave
Gina alone.
Guest Star(s): Billy Dee Williams (Langston Paige) Leslie Uggams (Dr. Eileen Redding) Edafe Blackmon
(Dion (as Edafe Okurume)) J. Lamont Pope (
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ADW shows on Oxygen and some other channel...Solomon, don't you get Oxygen?

ADW shows on Oxygen and some other channel...Solomon, don't you get Oxygen?


Yeah but it airs ADW in the morning and Im at work. I prefer Pimetime

i would think you would record it while you were at work.

i would think you would record it while you were at work.


You know that's a good point because I be struggling trying to find something to watch between 7:30pm and 9pm. I will keep that in mind

I love the timeslot too and the introductory marathon. ADW will fit perfectly into the theme and culture of Nick at Nite. It will provide more fanbase for those who can't watch it during the day as Oxygen keeps moving it to odd times. Thus with the increase in popularity, we'll see more DVD releases!

I love the timeslot too and the introductory marathon. ADW will fit perfectly into the theme and culture of Nick at Nite. It will provide more fanbase for those who can't watch it during the day as Oxygen keeps moving it to odd times. Thus with the increase in popularity, we'll see more DVD releases!


I just hope N@N don't start moving it around like T LAND is doing to Benson

I just hope N@N don't start moving it around like T LAND is doing to Benson

Good point but at least Nick at Nite is evening and overnight programming whereas TVLand has to program for 24 hours daily. If Nick at Nite moved it, it wouldn't be no place for it go really for the primary target audience to be able to watch it. I would love to see them to acquire another sitcom and eliminate the countless slots for Roseanne. Maybe 227 should be moved from TVLand to Nick at Nite.