TV Guide: Khalil Kain

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.