TV Guide: Khalil Kain

Listing: What's Black-a-Lackin'?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0500

Sun Dec 14 12:30 PM WE Lynn learns that her record label is pushing back the release of her CD to promote another artist, Chrisette Michele (in a cameo), because they feel Lynn isn't "black" enough. Meanwhile, Monica decides she'd rather not know the gender of her baby. Selene: Jackie Debatin.

Listing: Adapt to Adopt

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 14 12:00 PM WE Maya and Darnell attend a group for adoptive parents and are offered a child, and the reality of the situation forces them to face their romanticized view of adoption.

Listing: Deck the Halls With Bags and Folly

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0500

Sun Dec 14 11:30 AM WE Joan joins a support group for the relatives of those in Iraq and learns they can't have a holiday party because of finances, so she decides to hold a fund-raiser. Meanwhile, William imposes his holiday traditions on Monica.

Listing: Snap Back

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 14 10:00 AM WE Maya's behavior at a party celebrating William and Monica's pregnancy worries Darnell, who confronts Maya and discovers a troubling secret. Meanwhile, Joan and Lynn attend a concert given by Erykah Badu, who performs an original song.

Listing: I'll Have a Blue Line Christmas

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 12 12:30 PM WE Aaron (Richard T. Jones), the man Joan flirted with in New Orleans, comes home to California and starts dating her, and Joan is so amazed at how well things are going that she anticipates something going wrong. Meanwhile, Maya and Darnell try to keep up with their neighbors and their holiday decorating. Donna: Jessica Tuck.

Listing: He Had a Dream

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 12 12:00 PM WE Maya and Darnell find it increasingly hard to adjust to being apart; Lynn has trouble communicating with Big Boi in the studio; and Monica and William have problems planning their wedding. Jeanette: Charmin Lee. Bay-T: Sloan Robinson.

Listing: Everybody Hates Monica

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 10 12:00 PM WE Joan hopes to fill the void left by Toni's departure by trying to befriend Monica, and even goes so far as to get Lynn and Maya to like Monica. Meanwhile, Maya asks for William's advice on phone sex after Darnell falls asleep during one of her monologues.

Listing: My Business, Not Your Business

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 8 09:00 PM WE Joan realizes that her restaurant is bombing, so she decides to sell her home in order to keep business going through the holidays. Swedelson: Phil Reeves. Peanut: Marcello Thedford. Jennifer: Rebecca Creskoff.

Listing: Sleeping Dogs

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:30:00 -0500

Mon Dec 8 08:30 PM WE Joan learns from one of Darnell's friends (Katt Williams) that Darnell may have slept with a stripper the night before he remarried Maya. Darnell: Khalil Kain. Concepcion: Lillian Hurst. Maya: Golden Brooks.

Listing: Latching On and Lashing Out

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 8 06:00 PM WE Toni has trouble getting her baby to breast feed; and Maya struggles with her new relationship with Darnell. Also: Lynn tries to avoid having sex with her girlfriend. Jennifer: Rebecca Creskoff. Jabari: Tanner Scott Richards.

Listing: In Too Deep

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0500

Mon Dec 8 12:30 PM WE Joan fumes when she finds Monica running the J-Spot, and she learns that William is having doubts about marrying Monica. Meanwhile, Darnell is facing pressure from Maya to have a baby, but he doesn't want another child. Jason: Rob Swanson. Dr. Wulfberg: John Rubinstein.

Listing: After the Storm

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 8 12:00 PM WE Joan returns from doing volunteer work in New Orleans and tries to contact Toni and heal their rift, only to discover that Toni is leaving for New York and that William is engaged to Monica (Keesha Sharp).

Listing: Good Grief

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 7 12:00 PM WE The friends worry about Maya when she accuses Darnell of blaming her for a recent tragedy. Meanwhile, Monica and William prepare for their first dinner party.

Listing: Range of Emotions

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 7 10:00 AM WE Joan and Aaron argue when she buys a new kitchen range without consulting him first; and Aaron receives news that his National Guard unit must go to Iraq. Meanwhile, Lynn flaunts her newfound success in her music career.

Listing: Party Over Here; ...Ain't Nothing Over There

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 5 12:30 PM WE Joan leaves Maya's housewarming to attend a Hollywood party, where she gets drunk and ends up missing Toni's custody hearing the next morning. Meanwhile, William tries to convince Monica that they're meant to be together; and Darnell gets an offer for a pit-crew job---in Florida. Doreen: Meredith Scott Lynn. Eric Lewis has a cameo.

Listing: Party Over Here

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 5 12:00 PM WE Part 1 of two. Joan leaves Maya's housewarming to attend a Hollywood party, where she gets drunk and embarrasses herself. Meanwhile, William tries to convince Monica that they're meant to be together. Doreen: Meredith Scott Lynn. Eric Lewis has a cameo.

Video: Gas

Amazon Video on Demand — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:41:49 -0500

n the comedic vain of Kingdom Come and Soul Food, Gas is a whole new grade of high octane comedy! Returning to LA for his father's funeral, Damon (Flex Alexander) discovers he inherited his family-owned gas station and market. The hilarious catch - so did his brother Mookie (Khalil Kain), a former dealer who cost him his college scholarship. The terms of the will stipulate that the sibling rivals must co-run the station together for a year, or forfeit the business. Tune up sales the fall with this heartwarming laugh-out-loud comedy!

Video: Gas

Amazon Video on Demand — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:56:43 -0500

Video: Juice

Video Detective — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:18:28 -0500

Cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson directed and co-wrote this crime drama about a group of friends who get involved in a robbery. Bishop (Tupac Shakur), Q (Omar Epps), Raheem (Khalil Kain), and Steel (Jermaine Hopkins) are four Harlem friends who spend their days skipping school, getting in fights, and casually shoplifting. The only member of the group who has plans for the future is Q, who dreams of becoming a deejay. But one day Bishop happens to see James Cagney in White Heat and the film inspires him to buy a gun. His plan is to rob a corner store and split the money. Everyone goes along with the plan except for Q, who is competing that night in a deejay contest. At the club, Q is a rousing success, but he spies the stern faces of his friends through the cheering crowd and realizes that he has to go along with the robbery, which goes completely wrong. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide.

Video: Zooman

Video Detective — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:33:49 -0500

In this tough but literate urban drama (based on a play by Charles Fuller), Zooman (Khalil Kain) is a petty criminal and gangbanger who in the midst of a shootout with other gangsters accidentally kills a nine-year-old girl. The girl's father, Rueben Tate (Louis Gossett Jr.), is distraught over his daughter's death, but becomes even more upset when no one in the neighborhood will step forward to identify the murderer, even though there were many witnesses to the crime. Rueben enlists the aid of the media and posts signs in the community, hoping to shame someone into naming the killer or forcing him into a confrontation. Charles Fuller adapted Zooman's script from his own stage play; he did the same for the film A Soldier's Story. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide.

Video: DAVE BARRY'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO GUYS

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:34:50 -0500

Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry guides us through the cultural and emotional landscape of what it is to be a Guy. From the Dawn of Guys straight through to modern life, we'll learn about the common everyday things that have tormented Guys forever: Sports Concerns, Hardware Concerns, Public Restroom Concerns, and more. We'll learn why Guys try so hard to get the sex thing right, and why they go so crazy at mid-life - which might or might not have to do with the sex thing. Written and directed by Jeff Arch (Sleepless in Seattle), G2G combines interviews with everyday contemporary women (lots of them), a number of Scientific and Medical Experts (John Cleese), gripping vignettes featuring Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino (Dan Marino), Steve the Ultimate Handyman (Carlos Ponce), as well as real life faked scenes with couples Roger and Elaine (Lochlyn Munro, Christina Moore), and Gene and Kelly (Khalil Kain, Megan Ward). Whether you are a guy or you know someone who is, this is the movie for you!

Video: After the Storm

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:20:15 -0500

On Joan s (Tracee Ellis Ross) last day in New Orleans volunteering helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina, she meets Aaron (Richard T. Jones), a fellow volunteer who asks her out. When Joan arrives in L.A. she is determined to repair her relationship with Maya (Golden Brooks), Lynn (Persia White) and most importantly Toni. Maya and Darnell (Khalil Kain) return home from Florida where Darnell was working for NASCAR and find out that Lynn has moved in to their house. Meanwhile, William (Reggie Hayes) starts to regret his marriage proposal to Monica (Keesha Sharp).

Video: In Too Deep

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:19:59 -0500

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William (Reggie Hayes) has put Monica (Keesha Sharp) in charge of managing the bar to get her out of his hair. When Joan confronts William about Monica s new position, he reveals that he has made a mistake proposing to Monica but can t tell her. Meanwhile, Darnell (Khalil Kain) is having a hard time telling Maya (Golden Brooks) that he wants to quit working for the pit crew.

Video: A House Divided

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:19:44 -0500

When Lynn's (Persia White) new boyfriend Eldon (Kadeem Hardison), finds himself at odds with the church members over his choice of having Lynn as a girlfriend, he is faced with a tough decision. Meanwhile, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) pressures Aaron (Richard T. Jones) into buying a house, which leads to their first big fight. Later, Maya (Golden Brooks) and Darnell (Khalil Kain) resort to unconventional ways to sell their house.

Video: Wrong Side of the Tracks

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:19:25 -0500

Lynn (Persia White) is crushed when she receives a call from Big Boi (guest starring as himself) saying that he is at a creative crossroads with the record company and he won t be able to use her music. Lynn is devastated by the news and begins to consider leaving Los Angeles. Meanwhile, after leaving NASCAR, Darnell (Khalil Kain) must go back to work at the garage but is humiliated consistently by the new owner.

Video: Willie or Won't He III: This Time It's Personal

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:19:04 -0500

William (Reggie Hayes) and Monica's (Keesha Sharp) wedded bliss comes to a halt when William has too much to drink at their wedding reception and reveals that he had doubts about marrying her. Humiliated by William's comments, Monica wonders if she should end the marriage. Meanwhile, Maya (Golden Brooks) is annoyed with Darnell (Khalil Kain) when she discovers he knew about William s doubts and didn t share the information with her.

Video: A Dingo Ate My Dream House

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:18:55 -0500

Tired of all the inconveniences of living in the suburbs, Darnell (Khalil Kain) suggests to Maya (Golden Brooks) they should move back to the city, but Maya disagrees and does not want to give up her new home. When Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) and Lynn (Persia White) pressure Maya for the real reason she is opposed to moving, Maya reveals that she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Monica (Keesha Sharp) learns how to adjust to life without the help of her family's wealth.

Video: Time to Man Up

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:18:37 -0500

During an evening out, Maya (Golden Brooks) and Darnell (Khalil Kain) befriend Alicia (guest star China Shavers) and Ray (guest star Carl Anthony Payne) a new couple living in their neighborhood. When Maya witness an intense moment between the couple, she suspects that Ray is abusing Alicia. Darnell accuses Maya of being dramatic until he hears a fight coming from the couple s home. Meanwhile Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) is disappointed when she finds out her new boyfriend, Aaron (guest star Richard T. Jones) does not believe in celebrating Valentine s Day.

Video: To Be Determined / It's Been Determined

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:18:21 -0500

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) unexpectedly proposes to Aaron (guest star Richard T. Jones), but when he stumbles on his response, Joan decides the relationship is over and walks away. Meanwhile Maya (Golden Brooks) and Darnell (Khalil Kain) find their dream house, but when Darnell gets a chance to buy the garage, he must decide which purchase to make. Later, Joan runs into her old boyfriend Brock (guest star Malik Yoba), who tells her he made a mistake by letting her go and announces his intention to marry her now. Joan agrees to go away with Brock for a weekend in Catalina, but Maya (Golden Brooks) and Lynn (Persia White) decide it s time to intervene.

Video: What Had Happened Was...

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:18:05 -0500

After Aaron (guest star Richard T. Jones) and Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) experience an uncomfortable moment when they run into one of Aaron's ex-girlfriends, they decide to discuss their past relationships with one another to avoid future awkward moments. However, when Aaron introduces Joan to one of his good friends, Keith Atwood (guest star Troy Winbush), Joan realizes they once had a brief affair, but she failed to share this with Aaron because Keith was married at the time. Meanwhile, Darnell (Khalil Kain) helps William (Reggie Hayes) cope after losing Monica (Keesha Sharp).

Video: He Had a Dream

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:17:48 -0500

Maya (Golden Brooks) begins to struggle with the responsibilities of homeownership and taking care of Jabari (Kendre Berry) while Darnell (Khalil Kain) is in Florida working for NASCAR. During a phone conversation, Maya and Darnell end up in a fight and Maya becomes hysterical when she can t reach him after a crash in his NASCAR pit. Meanwhile Lynn (Persia White) and guest star Big Boi clash while collaborating on their music, and William (Reggie Hayes) and Monica (Keesha Sharp) struggle to put together a seating chart for their wedding.

Video: I Want My Baby Back

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:17:41 -0500

Maya (Golden Brooks) fears that Jabari (Kendre Berry) is growing up too fast after she and Darnell (Khalil Kain) witness an interaction between him and a young girl. Meanwhile, Joan is uncomfortable using the bathroom at Aaron s (guest star Richard T. Jones) house because she wants to maintain a sense of mystery in their new relationship, and Monica (Keesha Sharp) and William (Reggie Hayes) seek out advice from Lynn (Persia White) on how to spice up their sex life.

Photo: " Time to Man Up" - Golden Brooks as Maya, Khalil Kain as Darnell

courtesy Scott Humbert/The CW

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