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13 Episodes 2002 - 2002
Episode 1
Wed, Jun 26, 2002 45 mins
Yolanda and Luke's wedding preparations include plans for her shower and bachelorette party and his bachelor party; and an ex-con who's also an ex-champ (Louis Gossett Jr.) shows up at the gym looking to hook up with Roberto. Also, newly minted middleweight champ Carlos is scheduled to appear on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," until he gets bumped by a scene-stealing guest. Kilborn and Jose Feliciano have cameos.
Episode 2
Wed, Jul 3, 2002 45 mins
The family is concerned with how Yolanda deals with her grief; medical student Alex takes a job in an East L.A. clinic run by an unconventional physician; Olivia gives Miguel an unwelcome surprise; and Carlos lands a commercial endorsement.
Episode 3
Wed, Jul 10, 2002 45 mins
Bibi's feisty neighbor is causing her problems; Miguel meets Olivia's parents and things do not go smoothly; Roberto's trust in Zeke backfires.
Episode 4
Wed, Jul 17, 2002 45 mins
Carlos moves into a Brentwood condo; Miguel announces that his girlfriend is pregnant; Roberto discovers that Zeke (Louis Gossett Jr.) is living on the streets and invites him to move in with the Santiagos. Also, Paulie (Paul Rodriguez) has a business proposition for Bibi; and Alex has questions about some unethical goings-on at the clinic.
Episode 5
Wed, Jul 24, 2002 45 mins
Carlos's reign as an "East L.A. Home-Town Hero" is short-lived when he reveals he is moving out of the neighborhood; Paulie (Paul Rodriguez) tries to get Bibi to book some of his acts at her club; Roberto agrees to be interviewed by a college teacher (Lou Diamond Phillips), who has some stunning news for him.
Episode 6
Wed, Jul 31, 2002 45 mins
When a boxer drops off a Santiago-promoted card, Zeke (Louis Gossett Jr.) persuades Roberto and Miguel to give his fighter (Don Wallace) a shot; Victoria is talked into attending a modeling session and is surprised when her face is used in an ad campaign. Also, Yolanda learns that Luke's killers have been apprehended.
Episode 7
Wed, Aug 7, 2002 45 mins
Yolanda announces that she will not be attending the trial for Luke's killers; a student artist paints a provocative portrait of Victoria on the high school's wall; Alex learns a disturbing secret at the clinic; Zeke wrestles with taking a job offer in Oakland; and Carlos places another bet with his bookie. Cedric: Dempsey Pappion.
Episode 8
Wed, Aug 14, 2002 45 mins
Bibi's homophobic ex-husband (Esai Morales) causes a stir at a homecoming party for her gay son, Tommy (Douglas Spain). Also, Carlos's gambling is getting out of hand; Victoria's involvement in student rights has turned her into a high-school hero; and Yolanda gets involved in politics.
Episode 9
Wed, Aug 21, 2002 45 mins
Miguel and Olivia (Jacqueline Aries) enlist Roberto's help in planning a surprise wedding celebration at Bibi's nightclub---but getting everyone together proves to be a chore. Also: Carlos receives a surprise visit from his bookie (Sinbad), who offers him an interesting form of life insurance. Vivian: Erika Page.
Episode 10
Wed, Aug 28, 2002 45 mins
Yolanda gets involved in a political campaign; Carlos receives an unwelcome visit from his bookie (Sinbad); a mistake with a prescribed medication causes problems for Dr. Pool (Joan Pringle) at the clinic. Vivian: Erika Page. Lopez: Carlos Gomez.
Episode 11
Wed, Sep 4, 2002 45 mins
An old friend of the family reveals bad news at dinner; Carlos gets in deeper with his bookie; and Alex's medical career is in jeopardy when a patient dies after receiving illegal medication. John: Julio Oscar Mechoso.
Episode 12
Wed, Sep 11, 2002 45 mins
As Carlos approaches his next bout, Odell (Sinbad) offers him a way to pay off his gambling debt; Ruben invites a homeless man (Ruben Blades) to move into their backyard. Carlos: Michael DeLorenzo.
Episode 13
Wed, Sep 18, 2002 45 mins
Bibi tells Yolanda about being raped; the victim decides to confront her attacker. John: Julio Oscar Mechoso.