The Royal Family
Al Royal and his wife Victoria have just settled down to retire when their daughter Elizabeth, newly divorced from a man that Al always hated, moves back home with her three children: Curtis, Kim, and Hillary. Life becomes turbulent for Al and Victoria, who worked so hard to "get their children out of the house." Stories revolve around Al and his grandkids, and about Victoria and Elizabeth rebuilding their mother/daughter relationship. In the fall of 1991, series star Redd Foxx collapsed and died after the show had completed only seven episodes. After a brief hiatus, the show returned in May 1992 with Jackee ("227") added to the cast as Ruth, Al and Victoria's sexy elder daughter, who had returned home. Unable to capture the ratings success of its initial run, the show quietly expired that spring.
- 1991-1992
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
Al Royal and his wife Victoria have just settled down to retire when their daughter Elizabeth, newly divorced from a man that Al always hated, moves back home with her three children: Curtis, Kim, and Hillary. Life becomes turbulent for Al and Victoria, who worked so hard to "get their children out of the house." Stories revolve around Al and his grandkids, and about Victoria and Elizabeth rebuilding their mother/daughter relationship. In the fall of 1991, series star Redd Foxx collapsed and died after the show had completed only seven episodes. After a brief hiatus, the show returned in May 1992 with Jackee ("227") added to the cast as Ruth, Al and Victoria's sexy elder daughter, who had returned home. Unable to capture the ratings success of its initial run, the show quietly expired that spring.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Sep 18, 1991 24 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.
Episode 2
Homework Bound
Wed, Sep 25, 1991 24 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.
Episode 3
Me and My Stuff
Wed, Oct 2, 1991 23 mins
Curtis opts to secede from the manner when the Royal King denies his request for his own room.
Episode 4
Talkin' Baseball
Wed, Oct 9, 1991 23 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.
Episode 5
A Mid-Summer Night's Barbecue
Wed, Oct 30, 1991 23 mins
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.
Episode 6
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Wed, Nov 13, 1991 23 mins
The budding relationship between Elizabeth and a doctor thrills Al, but Victoria has doubts.
Episode 7
Educating Al
Wed, Nov 20, 1991 23 mins
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.
Episode 8
New Beginnings
Wed, Nov 27, 1991 23 mins
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).
Episode 9
The Sneakin' Deacon
Wed, Apr 8, 1992 23 mins
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.
Episode 10
Status, Bro
Wed, Apr 15, 1992 23 mins
Ruth regrets being cool towards Willis, while Curtis is anything but cool after being gifted with a discount version of an expensive jacket.
Episode 11
Hello, I Must Be Going
Wed, Apr 22, 1992 23 mins
Ruth takes off after Victoria takes her to task for being a poor influence on Kim and Curtis.
Episode 12
The Fame Game
Wed, May 6, 1992 23 mins
Curtis gets a swelled head after being chosen to appear with Dr. Dre and Ed Lover of Yo. MTV Raps.
Episode 13
Mo' Money
Wed, May 13, 1992 23 mins
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.
Episode 14
CoCo in Charge
Sat, Aug 15, 1992
Victoria takes a trip to uncle Ed's and leaves CoCo in charge of the teen kids.
Episode 15
The Big Stink
Sat, Aug 15, 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.