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21 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Sun, May 19, 1991 30 mins
When Lester (Adam Jeffries) seeks his identity in the writings of Malcolm X, he is unable to come to terms with his own interracial family. Haseem: Kevin White. Brian: Doran Reed. Ron: Frankie R. Faison. Terry: Claude Brooks.
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 12, 1991 30 mins
Katie's campaign for junior-class president gets sidetracked by her opponent who stops at nothing to win her affection. Joey Santos: Jonathan Del Arco. Katie: Brigid Conley Walsh. Martin: Adam Goldberg. Sara: Nancy Walker.
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 15, 1991 30 mins
Braggart Terry is unprepared when his sophisticated girlfriend (Lanei Chapman) pressures him with news that "she's ready." Terry: Claude Brooks. Lester: Ada Jeffries. Marge: Bunny Summers. Sadie: Ellen Albertini Dow.
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 22, 1991 30 mins
Conclusion. Under the supervision of "House Mama" Ellen (Stephanie Faracy), Terry's frat brothers turn over a new leaf, only to be ridiculed by their peers. Terry: Claude Brooks. Lorenzo: Kevin White. Anita: Gina Ravarra.
Episode 5
Sun, Sep 29, 1991 30 mins
Terry's fraternity is threatened with losing its charter if the brothers don't find a qualified housemother. Part 1 of two. Dean Thomas: John Wesley. Lorenzo: Kevin White. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Terry: Claude Brooks.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 6, 1991 30 mins
Sara sues to teach Ron a lesson after she falls on a faulty step. And her greedy nephew sees only dollar signs. Judge: C.C.H. Pounder. Ron: Frankie R. Faison. Lester: Adam Jeffries. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy.
Episode 7
Thu, Oct 10, 1991 30 mins
Terry admires Reggie's approach to women until he discovers that Katie is Reggie's latest date. Reggie: Steven Mushond Lee. Katie: Brigid Conley Walsh. Charlene: Vanessa Hampton.
Episode 8
Tue, Oct 29, 1991 30 mins
Terry and Lester must hammer out their differences when a hardware-store owner (George D. Wallace) suspects them of shoplifting. Maya: Yunoka Doyle. Lester: Adam Jeffries. Terry: Claude Brooks. Donna: Catherine Bell.
Episode 9
Wed, Oct 23, 1991 30 mins
A barely tolerable situation emerges when Sara's elderly chums wind up mingling with Terry's frat brothers. Miriam: Sparkle. Marilyn: Johari. Wishbone: Carl Anthony Payne. Tyrell: ReginDald Ballard.
Episode 10
Wed, Aug 7, 1991 30 mins
Lester tries to play matchmaker for Sara and a freewheeling singer, who's performing at a nearby rest home. Off. Johnson: Don Gibb. Hank Don "Bubba" Bexley. Sara: Nancy Walker.
Episode 11
Sun, Dec 15, 1991 30 mins
Unable to live with Terry and Lester, Katie decides to move out and live with her father (Paul Sand). Part 1 of two. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Ron: Cleavon Little.
Episode 12
Sun, Dec 22, 1991 30 mins
Conclusion. Christmas Eve dinner takes on a special meaning for Katie, who's disappointed living with her dad. Leonard: Paul Sand. Ron: Cleavon Little. Katie: Brigid Conley Walsh. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Sara: Nancy Walker.
Episode 13
Sat, Dec 21, 1991 30 mins
Terry is ecstatic when he makes the football team until he learns why---the coach wants him to take an exam for the star player (Reginald Ballard). Coach Rizzo: Vic Polizos. Wishbone: Carl Anthony Payne II. Terry: Claude Brooks.
Episode 14
Mon, Jan 5, 1998 30 mins
Lester is a portrait of cool confidence after a picture-perfect first date with Ron's new dental assistant (Venessia Valentino), who likes his style and shares his love of photography. Lester: Adam Jeffries. Terry: Claude Brooks.
Episode 15
Sun, Jan 12, 1992 30 mins
The family tries to paint a rosy picture for a down-and-out Ellen by encouraging her to revive her artistic talents. Franklin: Steve Skrovan. Jewel: Susie Essman. Lester: Adam Jeffries. Ron: Cleavon Little.
Episode 16
Sun, Feb 2, 1992 30 mins
Grandpa Bernard is saddened by the prospect of segregated dances at Katie and Lester's school. Katie: Brigid Conley Walsh. Lester: Adam Jeffries. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Sara: Nancy Walker.
Episode 17
Tue, Jan 21, 1992 30 mins
Terry falls flat on his face trying to live up to the emotional commitment he made with Donna. Tiffany: Marjean Holden. Mr. Green: Jerry Adler. Mrs. Green: Yetta. Terry: Claude Brooks. Lester: Adam Jeffries.
Episode 18
Sun, Feb 16, 1992 30 mins
To prevent a wannabe from joining a gang, Lester must persuade a rap star to show up at the local talent night. Warren: Taurean Blacque. Dana: Tyren Perry. Lorae: Tamera Mowry. Rene: Tia Mowry.
Episode 19
Sun, Mar 1, 1992 30 mins
A new job has Terry feeling elated, until the boss's nephew tips him off that he was hired because he's black. Wode: Andrew Woodworth. Haywood: Peter Hobbs. Rebecca: Shana Furlow. Leland: Stan Kirsch.
Episode 20
Sun, Mar 22, 1992 30 mins
Ellen's feeling down because her insecure sister has found Mr. Right in a double-talking new-age guru. Ken: Tim Thomerson. Debbie: Kimberly Cullum. Ellen: Stephanie Faracy. Bob: Bob Perlow.
Episode 21
Fri, Jan 31, 1992 30 mins
A tape recording found in the attic brings Lester melancholy recollections of his late mother, and angry reactions toward Ellen for trying to take her place. Hakeem: Kareem Grimes. Renee: Cyndi Gossett. Young Lester: Joseph Bryant. Terry: Claude Brooks. Young Terry: Jason Bose Smith.