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23 Episodes 1997 - 1997
Episode 1
Tue, Jul 15, 1997 30 mins
The seven-member cast assembles in Boston's Beacon Hill and tries to decide who will be bunking together in their new home: a refurbished fire station.
Episode 2
Wed, Jul 16, 1997 30 mins
The other roommates fear that Elka is too religious and Kameelah's too bossy. Also: Genesis informs Elka of her homosexuality during a night home alone.
Episode 3
Wed, Jul 23, 1997 30 mins
Kameelah's fondness for Syrus diminishes when she discovers he has a reputation as a lady's man. Also: Genesis questions her lesbianism.
Episode 4
Wed, Jul 30, 1997 30 mins
Syrus relates a story about how he was once falsely accused of rape, but Montana doesn't buy it. Also: Kameelah blows up at Sean after he calls her a name.
Episode 5
Wed, Aug 6, 1997 30 mins
Elka is initially indifferent to her roommates' drunken escapades, but eventually lets loose. Also: Genesis meets a new friend on-line.
Episode 6
Wed, Aug 13, 1997 30 mins
Love is in the air as Montana and Sean get a little closer---days before her boyfriend's arrival in Boston. Also: Jason's girlfriend makes a surprise visit, and Kameelah goes looking for her own love interest.
Episode 7
Wed, Aug 20, 1997 30 mins
The house is rocked by an all-out fight between Jason and his girlfriend, while Montana wonders if monogamy is worth it, in light of her attraction to both Sean and Vaj.
Episode 8
Wed, Aug 27, 1997 30 mins
Falling for a transvestite helps Genesis get over her shyness, while Montana has no problems making friends, much to the chagrin of Sean and Vaj.
Episode 9
Wed, Sep 3, 1997 30 mins
Just when his roommates are beginning to respect him, Syrus draws their ire by shirking his responsibilities /and by getting too close with one of the parents.
Episode 10
Wed, Sep 10, 1997 30 mins
Genesis gets a lesson in homophobia at the afterschool program. Meanwhile, Syrus angers the roomies, this time when his friend is caught in the bathroom with a woman. His boss also tells him to stop dating a student's mom.
Episode 11
Wed, Sep 17, 1997 30 mins
Genesis questions her sexuality after dating a guy who dresses like a gal, Kameelah's got a man who has it all---including a child, but both women find themselves changing their rules about romance and men, in general.
Episode 12
Wed, Sep 24, 1997 30 mins
Valentine's Day finds Montana juggling two men over one weekend; and Elka receives good news: her beau, who's abroad, is booking a trip to Boston.
Episode 13
Wed, Oct 1, 1997 30 mins
The roomies let loose in Puerto Rico, where they establish apen-pal program for the students at the afterschool project. While there, Montana catches the eye of a tour guide, and Sean catches the gang on video tape.
Episode 14
Wed, Oct 8, 1997 30 mins
Jason's relationship with Timber suffers after she moves to Boston, while Montana also sees her love life fall apart. Of course, the roomies get to hear it all when Montana and Jason have all-out battles with their significant others, over the phone.
Episode 15
Wed, Oct 15, 1997 30 mins
Things get uncomfortable after Douglas and Kameelah are accused of fooling around, causing problems at school. Meanwhile, Elka's dad checks up on his daughter during a visit to Boston.
Episode 16
Wed, Oct 22, 1997 30 mins
Genesis calls Sean on his fascination with her lifestyle, and comes out to the fact that only Kameelah makes her comfortable. Also: Jason and Sean slack off during a school-sponsored ski trip, infuriating the program director.
Episode 17
Wed, Oct 29, 1997 30 mins
Family ties pull at Elka, who visits her mother's grave, and at Genesis, who gets troubling news about her own mom's health. Meanwhile, Montana makes peace with her abusive past and with Syrus.
Episode 18
Wed, Nov 5, 1997 30 mins
Elka deals with a dilemma when her beau from abroad visits Boston. Meanwhile, the roomies head to Philadelphia with the kids for the Presidential Summit on Volunteerism.
Episode 19
Wed, Nov 12, 1997 30 mins
In Philadelphia for the Presidential Summit, the kids meet L.L. Cool J, while one of the roomies makes a bad choice about alcohol that could end their stint at the after-school project.
Episode 20
Wed, Nov 19, 1997 30 mins
Sean teaches the kids about log rolling, and Cyrus sets up a basketball program at the school. Meanwhile, Montana volunteers for another group.
Episode 21
Wed, Nov 26, 1997 30 mins
A trip to Martha's Vineyard leads to discord among the roomies, but Jason and Kameelah find themselves closer. Meanwhile, Elka begins to wonder about her relationship with Montana.
Episode 22
Wed, Dec 3, 1997 30 mins
Jason faces up to his problems with the after-school program. Also: Elka wavers between the warring factions in the firehouse, unsure which deserves her support.
Episode 23
Wed, Dec 10, 1997 30 mins
As the gang's time together comes to a close, they receive a visit from the kids, and gather for a final supper before moving out of the firehouse. But before leaving Boston, Montana and Elka clear the air regarding Kameelah's accusations.