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The Royal Family Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

15 Episodes 1991 - 1992

Episode 1

Pilot

Wed, Sep 18, 199124 mins

Alfonso is getting ready for a nice relaxing retirement when his daughter and grandchildren come to visit. He soon finds out that they are there for more than just a visit.

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Episode 2

Homework Bound

Wed, Sep 25, 199124 mins

Thanks to, or in spite of, Al's history tutelage (at the bowling alley), Curtis scores an A on a test, but not without having something up his sleeve.

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Episode 3

Me and My Stuff

Wed, Oct 2, 199123 mins

Curtis opts to secede from the manner when the Royal King denies his request for his own room.

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Episode 4

Talkin' Baseball

Wed, Oct 9, 199123 mins

Kim's baseball success against Curtis and a friend inspires her to try out for the varsity team, starting a squabble with Al about a woman's place in a man's game.

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Episode 5

A Mid-Summer Night's Barbecue

Wed, Oct 30, 1991

The first show that aired after Redd Foxx's death. The show starts with a brief tribute to Redd by Della Reese. As for the show itself, the Royals have a neighborhood barbecue in their backyard. Al is upset to find out that his old rival, Langston White is coming to the barbecue.

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Episode 6

What's Love Got to Do with It?

Wed, Nov 13, 1991

The budding relationship between Elizabeth and a doctor thrills Al, but Victoria has doubts.

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Episode 7

Educating Al

Wed, Nov 20, 1991

This is the final episode that Redd Foxx taped before his death. Ironically, the show starts with Al talking about cemetery plots. Elizabeth tries to find a preschool for Hillary.

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Episode 8

New Beginnings

Wed, Nov 27, 1991

The first post-Redd Foxx episode. Victoria learns that Al has died at a bowling alley. His funeral is attended by many of his old friends (including Sanford & Son alumni, Bubba Bexley & Slappy White).

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Episode 9

The Sneakin' Deacon

Wed, Apr 8, 1992

Victoria sees a match with Elizabeth and the new church deacon, but the deacon makes a play for Ruth, who doesn't like his game plan.

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Episode 10

Status, Bro

Wed, Apr 15, 1992

Ruth regrets being cool towards Willis, while Curtis is anything but cool after being gifted with a discount version of an expensive jacket.

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Episode 11

Hello, I Must Be Going

Wed, Apr 22, 1992

Ruth takes off after Victoria takes her to task for being a poor influence on Kim and Curtis.

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Episode 12

The Fame Game

Wed, May 6, 1992

Curtis gets a swelled head after being chosen to appear with Dr. Dre and Ed Lover of Yo. MTV Raps.

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Episode 13

Mo' Money

Wed, May 13, 1992

Curtis finds his part-time job taxing time wise when he has to work extra hours to cover the taxman's share, previously earmarked for other expenses.

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Episode 14

CoCo in Charge

Thu, Feb 13, 1992

Victoria takes a trip to uncle Ed's and leaves CoCo in charge of the teen kids.

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Episode 15

The Big Stink

Thu, Feb 13, 1992

In the last episode of the series Victoria gets a job working at the store with Coco. Kim has a school project that teaches her about marriage and family life.

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