Sister, Sister
Tia and Tamera Mowry play twins who were separated at birth, and as teenager meet by chance at a shopping mall. Ray Campbell, Tamera's adoptive father, is very different from Tia's adoptive mother, Lisa Landry, but the twins don't want to be separated, so Ray and Lisa end up living together. The series often focuses on the trouble the twins get into because of their their identical appearance--and the love/hate relationship between Lisa and Ray.
- 1994-1999
- 6 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- TV-G
Tia and Tamera Mowry play twins who were separated at birth, and as teenager meet by chance at a shopping mall. Ray Campbell, Tamera's adoptive father, is very different from Tia's adoptive mother, Lisa Landry, but the twins don't want to be separated, so Ray and Lisa end up living together. The series often focuses on the trouble the twins get into because of their their identical appearance--and the love/hate relationship between Lisa and Ray.
Season 4 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1996 - 1997
Episode 1
When a Man Loves Two Women
Wed, Sep 4, 1996 21 mins
It's every woman for herself as Tia and Tamera compete for Roger's favor.
Episode 2
You Are So Beautiful
Wed, Sep 11, 1996 21 mins
Lisa and Ray set out to learn about the girls' biological parents.
Episode 3
Gimme a Brake
Wed, Sep 18, 1996 21 mins
Ray and Lisa just purchased the twins a 1993 Mazda Convertible, and out past curfew the twins get lost and end up sinking their car in Lake Erie and choose not to tell Lisa and Ray; but Lisa and Ray watch the news and find out what happened to the twins' car, but instead of grounding them, they give them a lot of running around and chores to do that would be a lot easier with a car.
Episode 4
Daddy's Girl
Wed, Sep 25, 1996 21 mins
Tamera grows jealous when Tia begins spending more time with Ray.
Episode 5
Sis Boom Bah
Wed, Oct 2, 1996 21 mins
Tia and Tamera's tryout for the cheerleading squad ends in humiliation.
Episode 6
Kid-Napped
Wed, Oct 9, 1996 21 mins
A new girl's popularity drives Tia and Tamera to pull strings.
Episode 7
Boy from the Hood
Wed, Oct 23, 1996 21 mins
Tia's surprised when her childhood friend Darnell moves back to Detroit, and while staying with the family, he soon sets his sight on Tamera. With Tamera at his heels, Tia tries warning Tamera that Darnell is not the same as he used to be, but Tamera ignores Tia's warnings. Darnell then escorts Tamera to a wild party in a dangerous neighborhood. Will Tamera realize that Darnell is not what he seems to be? Meanwhile Lisa hangs out with one of her old pals, Patrice.
Episode 8
I'll Be There
Wed, Nov 6, 1996 21 mins
Happy days arrive for Tia when she gets a job at a '50s-themed diner. But Tia gets fed up with being seen as a twin all the time, then the boss hires Tamera. Meanwhile, Ray becomes Lisa's not-so-silent business partner.
Episode 9
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Wed, Nov 13, 1996 21 mins
Tia and Tamera come up with an excellent plan to get Ray and Lisa together for a romantic evening. Everything is going planned until Lisa's friend Patrice visits and everything comes to a screeching halt.
Episode 10
Double Exposure
Wed, Nov 20, 1996 22 mins
It's time again for the yearbook photo to be taken. Last year's photo was a mess and this year Tamera plans to make it her best yearbook photo ever. But things take a huge turn when Tamera tries an overnight moisturizer, and when morning comes Tamera's face is red and blotchy. Tamera begs Tia to take her photo for her so that last year's incident will not happen all over again. This time Tamera's photo came out great thanks to Tia, but on the other hand Tia's own photo did not present her best side. Tamera is now nominated for beauty queen, and is asked to the school dance by the hottest guy, Pico, an ego maniac, but Tia goes with Eliiot, a school nerd. Will Tamera confess that her so called photo is really Tia?
Episode 11
Some Like It Hockey
Wed, Nov 27, 1996 21 mins
After learning that girls are restricted from hockey-team tryouts, the twins sneak in with male disguises and cross-check some extremely chauvinistic guys. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes addicted to home shopping.
Episode 12
Bring on the Debate
Wed, Jan 8, 1997 30 mins
Ray feels threatened by Tamera's devotion to her new substitute music teacher Bill. Meanwhile, Lisa peddles her fashions on the street, but the local ladies misunderstand what's for sale.
Episode 13
Little Man Date
Wed, Jan 15, 1997 21 mins
Tamera experiences public humiliation from her high-school kind when Tia sets her up with her newest beau's brother - unaware that he's a precocious 9-year-old. Meanwhile, Lisa receives a phone call from Calvin Klein after he sees her billboard, or so she thinks.
Episode 14
Ski Squad
Wed, Jan 29, 1997 22 mins
Tia and Tamera go on a trip without their parents to a ski cabin in the mountains, but they get stuck inside when an avalanche happens.
Episode 15
Cafeteria Lady
Wed, Feb 5, 1997 21 mins
Lisa gets a second job as a cafeteria worker at the twins' school and adds zest to the lunchline; everyone seems to be sweet on her efforts except for Tia, who is embarrassed.
Episode 16
Three the Heart Way
Wed, Feb 12, 1997 21 mins
On Valentine's Day, Tia and Roger are mysteriously struck by Cupid's arrow, which leaves Tamera feeling alone and brokenhearted. Meanwhile, Ray participates in a charity bachelor auction, where his plans to earn the most money backfire.
Episode 17
Model Tia
Wed, Feb 19, 1997 22 mins
Tia and Tamera begin chatting online with an individual named Verique. At Verique's suggestion, Tamera sends Tia's photo to him. He responds by saying he is a photographer of famous models, and can guarantee Tia a lucrative modeling contract. Tia agrees and makes an appointment to meet with Verique. But when they ask Ray and Lisa for permission to meet Verique, they both say no, and tell them to e-mail Verique back and cancel their appointment. However, Tamera obtains Verique's address and decides to go anyway. At first, the photo shoot goes innocently enough, but after Verique slowly begins to win Tamera's trust, he asks her to put on a skimpy bikini. Tamera reluctantly agrees, but before she can do so, Tia shows up wanting to take Tamera home. Roger had told Tia that Verique was not the nice gentleman he claimed to be online and that sensed that Tamera could be in danger. At Verique's photo studio, he begins asking questions and reveals his true character as a creep. Roger alerts Ray and Lisa about Verique. They arrive just in time to rescue their daughters from Verique (who is later arrested). Back at home, Ray and Lisa lecture their daughters about Internet safety and dealing with people that may not be who they say they are ... and tell them that until they can learn to be more responsible, they can use pencils to help them communicate. In the coda, Tia and Tamera refuse to believe that Montell Jordan actually is at their door.
Episode 18
My Guy
Wed, Feb 26, 1997 22 mins
In exchange for tickets for a sold-out Boyz II Men concert - which Roger failed to get - Tamera promises Elliot, the school nerd, to get Tia to date him. During his make-over, Tamera herself starts to see Elliot as the perfect guy. Lisa goes different ways when she expands to dog fashion which soon leads her to the top.
Episode 19
Double Dutch
Wed, Apr 2, 1997 22 mins
Tia and Tamera enter a double-Dutch contest for a family street fair and Tia overworks Tamera, not letting her see her 'guy' or even telling Tamera the reason why she is so driven. It turns out that after meeting an old childhood bully, Tia became obsessed with finally beating her at something. Meanwhile Lisa convinces Ray to be Roger's substitute dad for the baking contest at the fair.
Episode 20
Inherit the Twin
Wed, Apr 30, 1997 21 mins
Tia gets some new smart friends making Tamera feel left out. Then when copies of Tia's personal journal are passed around to the other students, she accuses Tamera of stealing it ending them in Student Court, their lawyers being two "smooth talking" new kids.
Episode 21
Slime Party
Wed, May 7, 1997 21 mins
Tamera learns that life is not a bowl of cherries when she and Tia are pitted against twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on a TV quiz show where she is transformed into a human sundae.
Episode 22
Guardian Angel
Wed, May 14, 1997 21 mins
Tamera hangs out with this girl named Vanessa, making Tia feel left out. Then, Tamera discovers that Vanessa is a shoplifter; Ray lets go of his old wife, and learns to accept Lisa.