When Mona finds out that Dee Dee has reunited with her ex-boyfriend (Yancey Arias), she is disappointed that Dee Dee did not trust her enough to tell her.

When Dee Dee turns down Mona's request for a favor, Mona regrets telling her not to let people take advantage of her.

When Mona is offered a different job at another record label, she must decide whether to stay or move on.

When Big Dee Dee crashes Phyllis' charity telethon meeting, Phyllis loses it and tells everyone that Big Dee Dee was pregnant before she married Charles.

When Phyllis gets into trouble with her Homeowner's Association, Dee Dee defends her, but winds up causing more trouble.

As law school graduation draws near, Dee Dee feels pressure because she has no job yet; Mona panics when Phyllis finds a fantastic apartment in her neighborhood.

Mona's insecurities threaten her budding relationship with her new tenant, Lorenzo.

It's a pizza party for adults, the guests are getting good food and JJ is getting good financial tips. Chef JJ makes a truffle mushroom pizza, and a flat bread smoked trout pizza, a special cocktail called a cheer-royale.

JJ hits the kitchen and cooks up seafood, seafood, and more seafood! He starts off with char broiled oysters in a garlic and ginger sauce. Then gives more New Orleans vibes with a shrimp and crawfish etouffee over rice.

Chef Jernard goes on a flavor journey to the motherland; he puts his spin on jollof rice made with chicken and shrimp; then he makes chicken skewers topped with the peri-peri sauce.

Chef lays out two dishes that are vegan; he cooks up cream cheese rangoons and then makes a no cluck chicken sandwich with a vegan mayo spread.

Bren hangs out with her mom & niece Sophia. They lay out great Cuban family meals. On the menu is Carne con papa, which is a slow cooked beef stew with potatoes. Then they make Picadillo stuffed peppers with olives and raisin.

This episode is all about delicious grilled meals with Caribbean inspired flavors. First it's super simple marinated grilled chicken and shrimp kebobs served over couscous, then it's Caribbean seasoned skirt steak & shrimp with rice & beans.

Abby wants the feeling of balance and harmony in her bedroom. Jake creates the perfect accent wall, while Jazz lays out soft colors and textures. On the menu is steak sliders & mini red velvet waffles with ice cream and chocolate syrup.

This busy couple wants the family room revamped for friends and family. Jake makes a custom table, while Jazz adds art, throw pillows and a new light fixture. The reveal meal is pasta with crab sauce & snicker doodle cupcakes.

Robert's sister (Tisha Campbell-Martin) questions his living arrangements and restaurant partnership with Neesee.

After attempting to do things apart, Robert and Neesee re-evaluate their feelings for each other.

When Neesee borrows Robert's new assistant, Kenny, without his permission, it triggers an escalating feud between the former spouses.

A food critic (Cedric the Entertainer) evaluates the restaurant and publicly declares that despite the good food, the owners are unbearable.

Breanna and Arnaz try to get their roommates into the holiday spirit.

When Breanna's grades start to slide, Flex visits her to discuss her priorities.

D-Mack falls for his French tutor and obsesses when he thinks she is seeing another man.

Despite not actually fixing them up, Sara asks Breanna and Arnaz to be the spokes-couple for her new matchmaking service.

Hoping to win Todd back, Toni makes several attempts at seducing him.

Maya quits her day job after getting good news about a book deal, but when the publisher changes its mind, she finds herself looking for a job.

Joan tries to ready herself for the opening of her restaurant, but an unexpected visit by her mother throws a wrench in her plans.

Joan gains new perspective on her life after a stress-induced episode sends her to the hospital, and she confronts her feelings about William.

Phyllis teaches dismayed Big Dee Dee how to live on a budget.

Dee Dee's life changes direction when she gets an unexpected career opportunity.

Dee Dee must resolve her differences with a competitive co-worker, Brett Mahoney (Joey Lawrence), in order for them to win over a new client.

Phyllis tries to set Mona up with handsome firefighter Glen (Coby Bell), but he winds up falling for Phyllis.

The sisters are in a bidding war when Dee Dee's first client decides to give up baseball for a musical career.

After Dee Dee hassles her, Mona agrees to revisit her past and attend her 10-year high-school reunion.

When Shelly turns to J.T. for help with a knee injury, she ends up getting a date with a doctor and making J.T. jealous.

Shelly feels left out when Rita, after being evicted, comes to stay with Janie and the two rediscover their Cajun roots together.

After Shelly and J.T.'s bickering ruins a night at a movie, she turns to her new friend, Claudia (Danica McKellar), for advice.

J.T. thinks he accepts Shelly dating other people until he meets her new beau, Adrian (Amaury Nolasco), a handsome boxer.

When Shelly and Rita's competition for the affections of Joe (Carlos Ponce), a handsome bachelor, gets out of control, Janie steps in to save their friendship.

DivaStyle finds itself in a publicity nightmare when fashion commentator Robert Verdi slams one of its dresses, worn by Brooke Burke to a televised awards show.

Nikki's chances at a scholarship are jeopardized when the scholarship adviser shows up during a Nikki's party with the girls.

While celebrating his birthday, T meets the girl of his dreams, then finds out she is HIV-positive.

Nikki's best-selling romance novel turns the professor into an object of women's affections. Shaquille O'Neal guest stars as himself.

Nikki must help an old friend, who has become a minister, when her crazy past causes problems for the church.

Desperate for some alone time with her boyfriend, Andell secretly arranges a blind date for Nikki.

Nikki and Johnnie's relationship gets serious when he is offered a job in New York; Kim decides to start her own design business.

Chef Jernard pays tribute to Charleston, South Carolina, honoring generations of tradition; he starts with she-crab soup loaded with lump crab meat, then serves Gullah Geechee-style shrimp and grits, a Lowcountry classic.

"In this episode of Culture Kitchen, Bren presents a flavorful love letter to her Cuban heritage. She makes tender braised peppered oxtail stew, served with pearl couscous that is perfectly seasoned with fresh aromatic herbs with Caribbean flavors."

Entrepreneur Zuirrae needs her office space revamped; Jake creates a faux brick wall, and Jazz accessories her space with fashionable office elements; the perfect meal for this reveal is Jake's Salmon Cakes and Bruschetta, Jazz's Baked Apple Sundaes.

Newlywed Brittany needs a sophisticated bedroom; Jake makes a useful radiator cover and Jazz pops the room with rustic accessories; for mealtime Jake makes Vegan Pesto Alfredo Pasta; Jazz decorates a vegan Hummingbird Cake with Coconut Cream Frostin.

Phyllis teaches dismayed Big Dee Dee how to live on a budget.

Dee Dee's life changes direction when she gets an unexpected career opportunity.

Dee Dee must resolve her differences with a competitive co-worker, Brett Mahoney (Joey Lawrence), in order for them to win over a new client.

Phyllis tries to set Mona up with handsome firefighter Glen (Coby Bell), but he winds up falling for Phyllis.

The sisters are in a bidding war when Dee Dee's first client decides to give up baseball for a musical career.

After Dee Dee hassles her, Mona agrees to revisit her past and attend her 10-year high-school reunion.

"In this episode of Culture Kitchen, Bren presents a flavorful love letter to her Cuban heritage. She makes tender braised peppered oxtail stew, served with pearl couscous that is perfectly seasoned with fresh aromatic herbs with Caribbean flavors."

On this episode Bren shows us a cultural family favorite dessert. It's all about the flan! First she lays out a caramel glazed pumpkin spiced flan, then she moves onto a shaved coconut flan infused with a dash of rum.

Chef Jernard pays tribute to Charleston, South Carolina, honoring generations of tradition; he starts with she-crab soup loaded with lump crab meat, then serves Gullah Geechee-style shrimp and grits, a Lowcountry classic.

It's simple to get a meal on the table in no time; it's all about the spicy lemon pepper fish sandwich, served with a tomato onion cucumber salad; then it's a Teriyaki skirt steak.

In this episode Bren cooks up Caribbean inspired vegan delights. She kicks things off with sweet & spicy Mango Gazpacho. Then she roasts plantains & Cuban sweet potatoes with slaw and miso sauce.

In this episode, it's savory and sweet and it's also go big or go home. Bren seasons up and grills a gigantic tomahawk steak that juicy, tender and delicious. Then she makes a huge 4-layer carrot cake topped with homemade butter cream icing.

This couple wants the extra room in the home to be a "get ready" room, before leaving the house. Jake and Jazz team up to make an office/ dressing room. The reveal meal is fried beef tacos & churro ice cream sandwiches.

Jake and Jazz deck out a family/dining room space. The room pops with black side tables made by Jake, and Jazz adds accent pieces that tie both rooms together. The meal is fettuccine with spicy chicken sausage & lemandarin pie.

Robert starts dating Bobby's new karate teacher, unaware Bobby has a crush on her.

Bobby has trouble getting out of a relationship with a clingy producer when Andrea tells him she wants to get serious.

Little Bobby blurts out a racist word in the middle of his birthday party, causing debate among the adults.

Feeling old, Robert tries youthful things like acquiring a motorcycle and dating a young college student; a shocking secret is revealed.

Breanna and Arnaz decide they need to take a break in their relationship when they realize they enjoy different things.

Arnaz and Breanna's breakup becomes ugly when their roommates twist the facts and it becomes a fight over who dumped whom.

Trying to prove that she is over Arnaz, Breanna introduces him to a girl at a party.

Cash gets more than he bargained for when he tries to make a movie based on his roommates' lives.

Lynn's adoptive father becomes jealous when her biological parents visit.

Maya's waning dreams of becoming an author revive when her book gets a surprise celebrity endorsement from the Rev. Al Sharpton.

William tries to surprise Joan with a romantic Christmas getaway, but a huge snowstorm thwarts his efforts.

William becomes convinced that Joan still has feelings for her ex-fiance (Malik Yoba) when she fails to introduce him as her boyfriend.

Wanting to avoid the task himself, Spencer asks Dee Dee to break up with his girlfriend (Taraji P. Henson) for him.

Dee Dee has ulterior motives when she invites Mona to a weekend at the spa.

Charles and Spencer intervene when Dee Dee protests a co-worker's (Joey Lawrence) misogynist questioning.

Big Dee Dee decides to boost her spirits by throwing herself a big holiday legends ball.

Dee Dee struggles with her lack of a personal life when she realizes that everyone else has a partner.

Mona and Spencer disagree over how to handle their newest star act; Dee Dee gets an invitation to appear on a sports program.

Shelley breaks the "no dates" rule and invites her new boyfriend to the New Year's Eve party, and everyone swaps stories about past dates.

Shelly wears "falsies", and when men start giving her special treatment, she considers getting breast implants.

Shelly and Rita take a martial arts class, but a rivalry ensues when Rita proves to be more adept.

Shelly pretends to be disabled when a potential buyer in a wheelchair (Daryl "Chill" Mitchell) catches her using a handicapped parking spot.

When Shelly and Rita's stepmother (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) fight, it is up to Shelly to swallow her pride and apologize.

Eve agrees to a "mercy date" when a younger man (Sharif Atkins) asks her out, but the evening turns into a romantic attraction.

The professor must stop Nikki from marrying Johnnie after realizing he loves her; Stevie and T graduate from school.

Kim and Nikki take jobs at a psychic hotline; Nikki tries to score points with Professor Olgevee by dog-sitting.

Nikki decides to pledge Kim's sorority, so both try to get a picture of professor Oglevee to prove their worthiness to the girls.

Kim and Nikki (Countess Vaughn, Mo'Nique) recruit a shy student (guest star Nicholas Gonzalez) for their pin-up calendar and turn him into a "babe magnet.".

When Kim lands in jail after a wild party and Nikki flips out, Kim decides to move in with her easy-going father.

Desiree takes Tae-Bo classes hoping to sign Billy Blanks as a client; Kim knocks out Professor Oglevee.

Wanting to avoid the task himself, Spencer asks Dee Dee to break up with his girlfriend (Taraji P. Henson) for him.

Dee Dee has ulterior motives when she invites Mona to a weekend at the spa.

Charles and Spencer intervene when Dee Dee protests a co-worker's (Joey Lawrence) misogynist questioning.

Big Dee Dee decides to boost her spirits by throwing herself a big holiday legends ball.

Dee Dee struggles with her lack of a personal life when she realizes that everyone else has a partner.

Mona and Spencer disagree over how to handle their newest star act; Dee Dee gets an invitation to appear on a sports program.

Spencer's budding relationship with a rival record executive (Michelle Williams) causes conflict with Mona.

Spencer's new girlfriend (Michelle Williams) continues to resist his advances.

Dee Dee's new actor boyfriend asks her to join him when he is set to star in a new reality show.

Mona is in the middle when her old boyfriend asks her to help him get a job with her current boyfriend, Chase (Lamman Rucker).

It's the ultimate, Afro-Caribbean meal for Host/Commentator & talk show Executive Producer Jawn Murray. Chef JJ cooks up tender and delicious oxtails in gravy, served with sauteed cabbage, and brown rice and beans.

Chef JJ hops in the kitchen and lays out some appetizers and desserts to die for. He makes chicken tika kebobs with shishito peppers followed by a biscuit strawberry short cake with fresh whipped cream.

Chef Jernard makes a hot chicken with chipotle sauce, then it's a hot fish sandwich with spicy lemon honey hot sauce.

Making chicken and waffles, a cornbread jalapeño waffles with chicken fingers and jalapeño strawberry jam; chef tops things off with an Espresso pecan flavored martini.

Inspired by her travels to Italy, Bren lays out meals from the Amalfi coast. First it's a limoncello spritzer, then a tomato based spicy seafood pasta with fresh herbs & crushed red peppers. She finishes up with a fresh tomato basil balsamic salad.

This episode Bren celebrates brunch Atlanta and DC style. She starts out with a lavender egg white martini. Then it's Bren's version of chicken and waffles with maple bourbon syrup.

Jake and Jazz create the best vibe for this bedroom! Jake makes a custom headboard, and Jazz brings the charm with trendy accent pieces. The reveal meal is fried fish cakes, salad, and mango custard with whipped cream.

Originally from the East Coast, Meghan is a millennial who tossed caution to the wind to pursue a new career in L.A.; Jake and Jazz take over Meghan's studio apartment in Koreatown; Jazz redesigns her space and Jake builds her a custom headboard.

Robert gets a reality check when he meets the father of his young girlfriend; Beverly (Vivica A. Fox) urges Dirk to bond with his newly discovered daughter.

Enlightened by a trip to India, Robert's sister, Carmen (Tisha Campbell-Martin), returns to make up for past mistakes.

Robert and Neesee struggle to deal with a letter that he wrote her four years earlier; Bobby discovers a hair.

Neesee finds a new condo to move into, but it is still under construction; Robert and Neesee help get Courtney (Laivan Greene) into Bobby's school.

Arnaz decides to spend a weekend away with Rachel; Cash and D-Mack pose as innkeepers to lure two Australian women.

Breanna changes her rules about bringing dates back to the house; Kevin and Darius arrive in L.A. for business.

Arnaz is jealous when Breanna uses a boyfriend test to determine whether to date Calvin, until D-Mack's sister (Brandy) returns from Paris.

Breanna speaks Arnaz's name while kissing Calvin; Arnaz hopes to go away with Michelle; Lisa finds love.

Joan unwittingly hires William's former girlfriend as the chef for her new restaurant.

Despite Joan's efforts to make it a memorable occasion, her first Valentine's Day with William turns into an evening of sexual awkwardness.

When Maya's ex-husband, Darnell, comes to her book signing and congratulates her, she thinks he is interested in getting back together.

Joan's publicist quits on the eve of her opening, so the gang tries to secure a celebrity for the big night.

Dee Dee tries to butter up Brent by inviting him to dinner, but things do not go as planned after they both drink too much.

Following a brief encounter with her ex-boyfriend, Mona has provocative thoughts about other men; Big Dee Dee produces Adam's stand-up show.

After she breaks up with Chase, Mona's emotions get out of hand and jeopardize her career; Dee Dee suspects one of her clients is having an affair.

Mona sees a therapist to cope with the breakup and makes a discovery about Chase; Dee Dee tries to counsel Brett about staff relations at the office.

Mona decides to take charge of her life and dates both Chase and Lorenzo; the decision causes complications; Dee Dee starts dating a health fanatic.

Half sisters live in the same San Francisco apartment building. In this episode: A guy falls for Dee Dee.

Shelly and Rita discover that Janie had a secret high-school fling, and decide she can no longer lecture them on right and wrong.

Shelly, desperately trying to impress Grant (Sharif Atkins) by cooking for him, asks for everyone's help in the kitchen.

When Coleman's hair salon gets shut down, Shelly and the girls let him work out of their store temporarily.

When Shelly's new boyfriend, Grant (Sharif Atkins), asks her to get tested for HIV/AIDS, her friends decide to support her by getting tested as well.

A surprise camping trip causes Shelly to question whether Grant's (Sharif Atkins) simple, down-to-earth sensibility is right for her.

J.T. turns to his parents for advice after he spots Janie helping Grant (Sharif Atkins) shop for an engagement ring.

Kim finds herself without a date when she declines Hakeem's invitation to an "Austin Powers" party.

A boutique owner orders one of Kim's fashion designs, but filling the order may mean putting college on hold.

Kim and Nikki (Countess Vaughn, Mo'Nique) go stir crazy when they are quarantined after being exposed to a deadly virus.

Kim (Countess Vaughn) takes a dim view of the pretty new singer (guest star Tempestt Bledsoe) T (Ken Lawson) adds to his band.

When Nikki's old flame, a high-stakes gambler, tries to woo her back, Professor Oglevee stands to lose.

Nikki (Mo'Nique) squabbles with her snobby sister (guest star Suzzanne Douglas) on Thanksgiving, while Kim and her cousin (Countess Vaughn, guest star Cherie Johnson) sneak out.

Dee Dee tries to butter up Brent by inviting him to dinner, but things do not go as planned after they both drink too much.

Following a brief encounter with her ex-boyfriend, Mona has provocative thoughts about other men; Big Dee Dee produces Adam's stand-up show.

After she breaks up with Chase, Mona's emotions get out of hand and jeopardize her career; Dee Dee suspects one of her clients is having an affair.

Mona sees a therapist to cope with the breakup and makes a discovery about Chase; Dee Dee tries to counsel Brett about staff relations at the office.

Mona decides to take charge of her life and dates both Chase and Lorenzo; the decision causes complications; Dee Dee starts dating a health fanatic.

Half sisters live in the same San Francisco apartment building. In this episode: A guy falls for Dee Dee.

Mona suspects her sister is scheming to steal her best friend, Spencer; Mona pretends to date a guy who never called her back after their first date.

Mona is reminded of painful moments from her childhood during a birthday party; Phyllis decides to come clean.

Dee Dee helps save Mona's job by placating a temperamental recording artist; Mona feels protective toward her younger sister.

Dee Dee gets a waitressing job to gain Mona's respect; Phyllis hopes a dating service can find Mona a decent man.

Stylist/designer Ashlee Muhammad stops by and Chef JJ makes her a kicked up turkey dinner, first it's a mixed berry rosemary rum smash, then it's braised turkey wings smothered in gravy and cabbage on the side.

"Chef JJ share one of his favorite foods inspired by his Puerto Rican Grandmother.He slow cooks a pork shoulder and makes pork empanadas. Then he prepares a drink that is a family favorite, rum, cola, and sweet cherries."

It's a new school fish fry with battered and fried halibut fingers, a mix of sweet potatoes and russet potatoes fries, all served with purple and green creamy coleslaw.

Chef lays out a southern meal; first, it's Texas caviar black eye pea salad, then, blackened sweet and spicy catfish with sautéed cabbage, followed by char broiled oysters with parmesan.

This episode is all about food on the lighter side, but packed with flavor. We kick things off with blackened grilled shrimp salad with pickled onions, tomato jam & blue cheese. Then it's southern style collard greens made with smoked turkey.

Bren and her mom give viewers a taste of Cuban & Jamaican flavors. On the menu is coconut marinated stewed oxtails with veggies. Then they make crab stuffed red snapper.

Shay is a single mom who moved from the Midwest to Los Angeles with her young daughter; mommy duties are her first priority, so she has little time for redecorating; she's enlisted the help of Jake and Jazz to make her house feel more like a home.

Jake and Jazz hit all the right notes when it comes to a redesign for music-lover Taylor; Jazz creates personalized vibes by adding cool colors and accent pieces, while Jake builds a unique coffee table to house Taylor's record collection.

On this episode, Essie shows us two ways to make a Jollof Rice dish a hit no matter where you live. First, it's Jollof with tender juicy Lamb and then it's a Vegetable Fonio Jollof that's meatless yet satisfying.

Essie gets in the kitchen in this episode and shows us a few recipes that she and her foodie friends love. She starts with a creamy and delicious Lobster Mac and Cheese. Then she cooks up tender and juicy Oxtail Curry, in a word "Yum!"

This episode is all about delicious grilled meals with Caribbean inspired flavors. First it's super simple marinated grilled chicken and shrimp kebobs served over couscous, then it's Caribbean seasoned skirt steak & shrimp with rice & beans.

If you love burgers then check out this episode. First it's spicy chipotle mushroom cheeseburgers on brioche buns. Then it's a sirloin Malta marinate plantain burger on a sesame seed bun.

"The "Pressure Cooking Queen" elevates comfort food to gourmet heights. She whips up a rich, truffle thyme risotto in record time, perfectly paired with succulent butter-poached lobster. Then her version of a French Martini."

"In this episode of Culture Kitchen, Bren presents a flavorful love letter to her Cuban heritage. She makes tender braised peppered oxtail stew, served with pearl couscous that is perfectly seasoned with fresh aromatic herbs with Caribbean flavors."

Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells goes out of the kitchen and into the backyard to kick things up a bit!; light up the grill and get ready for recipes packed with flavor and fun!

Chef Jernard creates a grilled feast, featuring snapper, T-bone steak, grilled veggies, kale salad, and sweetened grilled peaches for a dessert.

It's all about innovation in a vegan kitchen!; Chef Jernard and Chef Ahki Taylor create the ultimate dinner party meal, vegan style; Chef Jernard puts together two dishes, Creole white beans over rice, and a tomato and cucumber farro salad.

Chef Jernard and Chef Essie Bartels are showing how to make crowd-pleasing favorites that are perfect for any party; Chef Jernard makes lollipop drumsticks with a whiskey chipotle sauce.

Chef lays out some grab and go food that people may want to have at their next party; on the menu is an egg cheeseburger and a chopped southern fried shrimp BLT slider.

Chef Jernard pays tribute to Charleston, South Carolina, honoring generations of tradition; he starts with she-crab soup loaded with lump crab meat, then serves Gullah Geechee-style shrimp and grits, a Lowcountry classic.

Mona angrily walks out of an awards ceremony honoring her father.

A date dumps Mona after complaining that she is not ethnic enough for him; Spencer passes Mona off as Scary Spice at the Shark Club so she can see rapper DMX.

Dee Dee discovers her new beau shares a torrid past with her sister, Mona.

Mona accuses Dee Dee of trying to change her to fit in with her snooty friends; Spencer starts dating one of Dee Dee's wealthy friends.

Grandma Thorne (Diahann Carroll) plays favorites on Thanksgiving Day; Spencer divulges one of Mona's intimate secrets at dinner.

Mona and Dee Dee arrange a blind date for Spencer.

Robert takes Bobby to the police station as a punishment for prank calling 911.

Neesee hosts a charity bachelor auction; Robert pays Neesee to bid on him, but a mystery woman outbids her.

Robert comes to a stranger's aid when her purse is stolen on the street, and they end up dating; Dirk recognizes her from a night club.

Robert and his sister (Tisha Campbell-Martin) prepare for their father's 60th birthday celebration; Neesee helps Courtney prepare for the school dance.

Robert and his sister (guest star Tisha Campbell-Martin) learn the man who raised them is not Robert's biological father, prompting Dirk and Robert to begin a search.

Robert remains stunned that his real father (Richard Lawson) is gay; the family sits down for a Thanksgiving meal to remember.

Nikki becomes a mentor to an angelic-looking 12-year-old girl who turns out to be the devil incarnate.

Kim's new boyfriend (guest star Nick Cannon) tells fat jokes during his comedy routine, provoking Kim (Countess Vaughn) and her plump friends.

Professor Oglevee's twin brother, Sly, takes his place at a charity auction and flirts with a flattered Nikki.

Nikki attends her high-school reunion with professor Oglevee, while Kim secretly dates her mother's old flame.

When Nikki finds out that professor Oglevee is going to propose to Veronica, she spends the evening with her ex-husband.

Nikki and the others try to exploit Kim's newfound wealth when she finds $250,000 hidden in her used car.

Mona angrily walks out of an awards ceremony honoring her father.

A date dumps Mona after complaining that she is not ethnic enough for him; Spencer passes Mona off as Scary Spice at the Shark Club so she can see rapper DMX.

Dee Dee discovers her new beau shares a torrid past with her sister, Mona.

Mona accuses Dee Dee of trying to change her to fit in with her snooty friends; Spencer starts dating one of Dee Dee's wealthy friends.

Grandma Thorne (Diahann Carroll) plays favorites on Thanksgiving Day; Spencer divulges one of Mona's intimate secrets at dinner.

Mona and Dee Dee arrange a blind date for Spencer.

Dee Dee wonders why her boyfriend doesn't seem interested in becoming intimate; Mona takes up smoking again.

Dee Dee has a streak of bad luck, while Mona enjoys good fortune; Dee Dee confronts a crooked businessman.

Mona and Dee Dee urge Spencer to get an AIDS test after he has a one-night stand. Tatyana Ali guest stars.

Two of Mona's ex-boyfriends pursue her on St. Valentine's Day.

If you love a taste of the south then this episode is for you. JJ is joined by wine entrepreneur Ingrid Best. On the menu is catfish & creamy grits, then it's a sweet and delicious it a peach crisp!

It's a new spin on surf & turf and Chef JJ is bringing it! He makes chopped chorizo and potato hash with pan seared brown butter scallops. Then it's oxtail and lobster nachos topped with cheese and jalapenos.

Chef Jernard lays out a meatless meal that is full of flavor, he makes a BBQ'd jack fruit pulled pork like sandwich with creamy broccoli slaw; then it's a plant based smash burger with sweet potato fries drizzled in garlic honey sauce.

Chef lays out some grab and go food that people may want to have at their next party; on the menu is an egg cheeseburger and a chopped southern fried shrimp BLT slider.

If you have a busy life, Bren has the recipe for quick and easy weeknight dinners. Hot honey mustard roasted chicken, served with sauteed broccoli in onion garlic butter sauce & then a quick homemade pizza.

This episode is all about next level soups and sandwiches. Bren kicks things off with a creamy lobster bisque. She pairs it with a gourmet Reuben sandwich with pastrami & corn beef, topped with homemade thousand island dressing.

Mel is a budding celebrity makeup artist who has several jobs; her fashion and jewelry line, which she runs out of her apartment, has created massive clutter; Jake and Jazz work to organize her space so she can live and grow as an entrepreneur.

Jessica is a stay-at-home mom who prides herself on homeschooling her two young sons; her family spends a lot of time in the living room, which is outdated, and in need of a drastic change; Jake and Jazz step in to fulfill her wishes.

Danielle wants her loft redesigned for entertaining family and friends. Jake builds a wooden wine rack while Jazz lays out the perfect tables, chairs & accent pieces. The reveal meal is Crispy Pork Tacos and a Brownie Trifle for dessert.

Jessica needs her living room to be a creative workspace. Jake revamps a bench into a coffee table while Jazz adds a couch and earth tone accessories. On the menu is Oxtails & Rice and Pineapple Rum Frosted Purple Sweet Potato Cupcakes.

Kayla's new real estate career leaves her in need of an office space to meet clients. Jazz adds great furniture to the space including Jake's renovated bookshelves. For the meal, Jake makes Shrimp Satay and Jazz makes Apple Apricot Turnovers.

Jake & Jazz create a bedroom paradise. Jazz gets started with rich vibrant colors & textures, while Jake brings in a wardrobe closet that compliments the room's re-design. On the menu is Meatloaf, and potatoes, and a Dark Chocolate Lava Cake.

Jake and Jazz create more seating space and a touch of African culture to Shadin's space. Jake makes a wooden wrap around bench, and Jazz lays out warm earth tone accessories. The reveal meal is Brazilian Style Steak and yummy French Toast Sticks.

Jake and Jazz transform a bedroom to a relaxing guest retreat. Jake makes a headboard from a door he buys at a thrift shop and Jazz adds calming, colors & textures. The reveal meal is Fried Rice with Tempura Seafood, and Ginger Shortbread Cookies.

With only a week left on the project, Dominique receives a call from her client Apris and soon finds out Apris wants to make one last change to the design. Meanwhile, Dominique and her sister plan a surprise retirement dinner for their mom.

Asisa calls Dominique in to help her decorate her condo after downsizing. Asisa isn't willing to spare any luxurious elements when enlisting Dominique in her big budget remix.

Dominique and Dre remix longtime friends, Marva and Tamara's event space but three weeks into the project everything comes to a screeching halt due to the town's permitting process. Will Dominique be able to wait for the approval or will she have...

The remix is underway at Dash Styles a commercial hair salon when client,Ashley,throws a wrench in the plans. Meanwhile,as Dominique is on the grind trying to finish the salon in time,her mom is grinding on her own project setting Dominique up wit...

As remix continues to grow and glow, Dominique sets her eyes on the 1500 square foot upstairs studio space of her current office building. With all hands on deck, construction begins right away, but will Dre be able to keep his promise.

Dominique and Dre meet with return client, Mico, to go over the design for Philadelphia's first ever, "selfie" content room. Meanwhile, Dominique's mom Dawn has been helping out around the studio but Dominique feels it's time to hire an assistant.

Mona goes on a date with a journalist, who puts her disparaging remarks about a recording artist into a magazine article.

Mona's remarks in a magazine ruin her reputation in the industry, and she must plead her case to get her job back.

Dee Dee fakes a serious injury after Mona accidentally hurts her in self-defense class. Chris Judd guest stars.

Mona dates a sexy model but is embarrassed by his lack of intelligence; Tyrese performs at the Lush Lounge.

Dee Dee draws the wrong conclusion when Mona refuses to divulge details of an embarrassing erotic dream.

Dee Dee draws the wrong conclusion when Mona refuses to divulge details of an embarrassing erotic dream.

Robert grounds Bobby from attending his field trip for being disrespectful to Dirk, but Neesee secretly takes Bobby on the trip.

Robert and Neesee threaten to take away Bobby's Christmas gifts; Dirk anticipates spending his first holiday with his daughter.

Bobby reveals to Robert that he joined the cheerleading squad instead of playing peewee football.

Neesee agrees to go out with Robert's co-worker (Kevin Hart); Dirk helps Bobby practice for a spelling bee.

Robert and Neesee share custody of their new condo when Bobby tells them that he does not want to go back and forth between houses.

Bobby finds himself in the gifted-students program after cheating on his aptitude test; Neesee's new neighbor sets her up on a date with a guy who has a weird fetish.

When Kim moves in with Stevie, their tipsy mothers crash their first party; T woos Kim's building superintendent.

Nikki's parents arrive in town to renew their wedding vows, but an age-old grudge threatens the ceremony.

Kim and her band are booked to perform in Palm Springs, Calif., during spring break; Nikki abducts professor Oglevee.

Nikki and professor Oglevee (Mo'Nique, Dorien Wilson) race to Las Vegas to stop Kim's (Countess Vaughn) impulsive marriage.

Nikki and Veronica join forces to break up professor Oglevee and his new girlfriend, who is bisexual.

Nikki and professor Oglevee share a honeymoon suite after abandoning their fruitless search for Kim and Jerel.

Mona goes on a date with a journalist, who puts her disparaging remarks about a recording artist into a magazine article.

Mona's remarks in a magazine ruin her reputation in the industry, and she must plead her case to get her job back.

Dee Dee fakes a serious injury after Mona accidentally hurts her in self-defense class. Chris Judd guest stars.

Mona dates a sexy model but is embarrassed by his lack of intelligence; Tyrese performs at the Lush Lounge.

Dee Dee draws the wrong conclusion when Mona refuses to divulge details of an embarrassing erotic dream.

Dee Dee draws the wrong conclusion when Mona refuses to divulge details of an embarrassing erotic dream.

Spencer comes to a realization when he pretends to be Mona's boyfriend; Dee Dee decides to break up with hers.

Spencer comes to a realization when he pretends to be Mona's boyfriend; Dee Dee decides to break up with hers.

A surprise announcement undoes Dee Dee's world; Mona attempts to make sense of her relationship with Spencer.

Big Dee Dee and Dee Dee secretly take pregnancy tests; Mona accepts that Spencer is happy with his new girlfriend (Rowena King).

Chef JJ makes 2 delicious curry meals. First he cooks up muscles and octopus in a coconut curry broth served with toasted French bread and then he makes a creamy and delicious shrimp korma served over rice.

It's all about Tapas and Cocktails, on the menu is a mixed berry white sangria served with spicy shrimp in a garlic sauce. Then it's chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon served with a lavender infused gin and tonic.

Chef Jernard lays out a brunch that people can eat any time of the day; on the menu is salmon croquettes over sweet potato grits, then it's cinnamon roll peach cobbler topped with whipped cream.

It's a meal that is spiced just right, first it's lamb lollipops, seasoned with jerk spice, then it's creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and sautéed green beans in Thai chili sauce and sesame seeds.

This episode is all about delicious Jamaican flavors. First it's an espresso martini made with Jamaican coffee beans. Next it the poplar island favorite Jamaican curry goat served with the traditional bammie flat bread.

Bren keeps things super simple, as she makes sheet pan dinners. First it's Branzino with spicy African sauce and char. Then she prepares a coconut marinated roasted chicken with butternut squash.

Maura came to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of working in the film and television industry; chasing that dream has left her with very little time to focus on her first apartment; Jake and Jazz step in to give her the living space she deserves.

Brandi is a mom of three boys; her two-bedroom home has become a little chaotic, so Jake and Jazz create the perfect space for her kids to share, play and get their homework done.

Toni begins dating Joan's ex-boyfriend and causes turmoil when she brings him to Joan's birthday party.

Foregoing celibacy for a night of passion, Joan unknowingly sets her sights on an engaged man, causing a breakup.

Although Maya (Golden Brooks) disapproves, Joan, Toni and Lynn (Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, Persia White) search for love on the Internet.

While Joan tries to summon the courage to break up with Marcus, her friends step in to do it for her.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) looks on as Toni (Jill Marie Jones) and the others get in a brawl outside a nightclub.

Joan's new boyfriend (guest star Kent Faulcon) seems sublime until his wife shows up at her office. With Tracee Ellis Ross and Jill Marie Jones.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) sees Maya's husband (guest star Flex Alexander) with another woman; Toni (Jill Marie Jones) dates a white mayoral candidate.

When Maya and her husband decide to renew their vows, Joan begins to plan an over-the-top wedding ceremony.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) lures William (Reggie Hayes) to a mausoleum on Halloween after convincing him that his date (guest star Rhonda Ross Kendrick) is dead. With Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones and Persia White.

After her friends flake out on Thanksgiving, Joan's day improves when she catches a glimpse of Kelsey Grammer.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) panics when she thinks she's pregnant; Lynn (Persia White) reminisces about her years as a preppy teen. With Golden Brooks and Jill Marie Jones.

At Maya's suggestion, the friends each make a list of what they want in a lover and put it under their pillows.

Joan is puzzled by her boyfriend Sean's lack of interest in sex; Yvonne reveals a secret about William's anatomy.

Joan and Davis play while her boyfriend's away; Lynn volunteers at a suicide hotline on Valentine's Day.

Joan's romance fizzles after unfulfilling intimacy; Maya consults a gynecologist regarding her difficulty in conceiving a child.

Joan battles a "boys club" mentality when her law firm hires Christopher Darden for an important case.

Joan and Toni (Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones) urge Lynn (Persia White) to stop freeloading; William (Reggie Hayes) encourages Yvonne (guest star Cee-Cee Harshaw) to hang out with the girls. With Golden Brooks.

Joan is forced to choose between a dinner date with boyfriend Sean and being with Maya before her surgery.

Sean (guest star Dondre T. Whitfield) orders Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) to stop hanging out at Davis' (guest star Randy Goodwin) restaurant; Maya (Golden Brooks) fends off her frisky husband (guest star Flex Alexander).

Joan wonders why Sean has not yet said that he loves her; Toni catches a venereal disease when she cheats on Greg.

Toni receives a surprise wedding proposal; William's girlfriend, Yvonne, is wounded in the line of duty.

The gang grooves in Jamaica, where Toni (Jill Marie Jones) takes revenge on Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) for causing her breakup with Greg (guest star Chuma Hunter-Gault). Sinbad and Terrell Davis guest star as themselves.

Joan struggles with Toni's betrayal; Maya questions whether it is she or her marriage that has changed.

Joan continues her friendship with Toni despite her therapist's warnings; Lynn's new boyfriend secretly moves into Joan's house.

Toni begins dating Joan's ex-boyfriend and causes turmoil when she brings him to Joan's birthday party.

Foregoing celibacy for a night of passion, Joan unknowingly sets her sights on an engaged man, causing a breakup.

Although Maya (Golden Brooks) disapproves, Joan, Toni and Lynn (Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, Persia White) search for love on the Internet.

While Joan tries to summon the courage to break up with Marcus, her friends step in to do it for her.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) looks on as Toni (Jill Marie Jones) and the others get in a brawl outside a nightclub.

Joan's new boyfriend (guest star Kent Faulcon) seems sublime until his wife shows up at her office. With Tracee Ellis Ross and Jill Marie Jones.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) sees Maya's husband (guest star Flex Alexander) with another woman; Toni (Jill Marie Jones) dates a white mayoral candidate.

When Maya and her husband decide to renew their vows, Joan begins to plan an over-the-top wedding ceremony.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) lures William (Reggie Hayes) to a mausoleum on Halloween after convincing him that his date (guest star Rhonda Ross Kendrick) is dead. With Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones and Persia White.

After her friends flake out on Thanksgiving, Joan's day improves when she catches a glimpse of Kelsey Grammer.

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) panics when she thinks she's pregnant; Lynn (Persia White) reminisces about her years as a preppy teen. With Golden Brooks and Jill Marie Jones.

At Maya's suggestion, the friends each make a list of what they want in a lover and put it under their pillows.

Joan is puzzled by her boyfriend Sean's lack of interest in sex; Yvonne reveals a secret about William's anatomy.

Joan and Davis play while her boyfriend's away; Lynn volunteers at a suicide hotline on Valentine's Day.

Joan's romance fizzles after unfulfilling intimacy; Maya consults a gynecologist regarding her difficulty in conceiving a child.

Joan battles a "boys club" mentality when her law firm hires Christopher Darden for an important case.

Joan and Toni (Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones) urge Lynn (Persia White) to stop freeloading; William (Reggie Hayes) encourages Yvonne (guest star Cee-Cee Harshaw) to hang out with the girls. With Golden Brooks.

Joan is forced to choose between a dinner date with boyfriend Sean and being with Maya before her surgery.

Sean (guest star Dondre T. Whitfield) orders Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) to stop hanging out at Davis' (guest star Randy Goodwin) restaurant; Maya (Golden Brooks) fends off her frisky husband (guest star Flex Alexander).

Joan wonders why Sean has not yet said that he loves her; Toni catches a venereal disease when she cheats on Greg.

Toni receives a surprise wedding proposal; William's girlfriend, Yvonne, is wounded in the line of duty.

The gang grooves in Jamaica, where Toni (Jill Marie Jones) takes revenge on Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) for causing her breakup with Greg (guest star Chuma Hunter-Gault). Sinbad and Terrell Davis guest star as themselves.

Joan struggles with Toni's betrayal; Maya questions whether it is she or her marriage that has changed.

Joan continues her friendship with Toni despite her therapist's warnings; Lynn's new boyfriend secretly moves into Joan's house.

Bobby tries to steal a pair of sneakers to fit in with the cool kids; Neesee reluctantly agrees to help care for her neighbor's newborn niece.

At Robert's college reunion, his former professor (Victoria Rowell) attracts him; Neesee reconnects with a national sports reporter.

Neesee visits a fertility clinic to research potential sperm donors; Robert and Dirk spend an evening hitting on women.

Dirk refuses to speak to Robert, who begins spending time with the man that Neesee has been dating.

A sportscaster (Flex Alexander) takes in his 14-year-old daughter (Kyla Pratt) when her mother moves to another country.

Breanna breaks curfew, and Flex decides to teach her a lesson; Duane tries to avoid an angry customer.

Breanna's friend from Atlanta turns out to be more than she appears; Duane tries to get an autograph from Cal Ripken Jr.

Flex wants Breanna to attend a private school, while she wants to go to a school for the performing arts.

When Lynn's brother Matthew comes to town hoping to join a band, Lynn inadvertently steals his spotlight and gets the job offer instead.

Jabari, unhappy about his father's remarriage, begins acting out and eventually runs away, hoping to cause his parents to get back together.

Toni suspects that her mother, Veretta (Jenifer Lewis), is having an affair; Joan panics when her new restaurant, the J-Spot, hits its first lull.

After Lynn has a brief romance with her womanizing bandmate Finn (Tricky), she finds herself having feelings for him.

Phyllis and Big Dee Dee set their daughters up with the same aspiring politician (Anthony Montgomery).

An earthquake strikes on Mona's birthday, trapping Dee Dee and her pregnant mother together in the laundry room.

Dee Dee jealously anticipates sharing the spotlight with a new baby.

When Mona encourages her mother to start dating again, Phyllis joins her daughter's social circle; Dee Dee helps her father evict a tenant.

When Mona encourages her mother to start dating again, Phyllis joins her daughter's social circle; Dee Dee helps her father evict a tenant.

Mona discovers a potential new talent (Tamyra Gray); Dee Dee thinks she has found the perfect man (Kiko Ellsworth).

J.T. and Grant (Sharif Atkins) both propose to Shelly at her birthday party.

As Shelly starts making plans for the wedding, her mother, Beverly (Penny Johnson Jerald), visits and tries to convince her that marriage is a bad idea.

A personal and professional feud with Shelly erupts when Janie and Rita decide to start their own line of items at DivaStyle.

Unable to fit into her own dress, Shelly decides to wear a customer's dress to the Black and White Ball with Jalen, only to be caught by the client.

Shelly and Janie argue over lottery winnings, putting their longstanding friendship at risk.

Rita threatens to leave the partnership when Shelly and Janie refuse to let her be the new face of DivaStyle.

Newlyweds Kim and Jerel make plans to move to Paris; professor Oglevee goes to great lengths to make Veronica jealous.

While a quarreling Nikki and Kim try to live together, the two must band together to foil a robbery attempt.

Veronica's sudden engagement plunges professor Oglevee into a zombielike depression that Nikki exploits by moving into his apartment.

Despite her best efforts, Nikki jeopardizes professor Oglevee's chances at winning the Junior College Bowl.

Inspired by the entrepreneurial "Whassup Guys," T, Nikki, and Kim decide to sell T-shirts but land in court.

Kim (Countess Vaughn) is terrorized by a trick-or-treater who bedevils her birthday bash on Halloween. Brandy, Shar Jackson and Lamont Bentley guest star.

Phyllis and Big Dee Dee set their daughters up with the same aspiring politician (Anthony Montgomery).

An earthquake strikes on Mona's birthday, trapping Dee Dee and her pregnant mother together in the laundry room.

Dee Dee jealously anticipates sharing the spotlight with a new baby.

When Mona encourages her mother to start dating again, Phyllis joins her daughter's social circle; Dee Dee helps her father evict a tenant.

When Mona encourages her mother to start dating again, Phyllis joins her daughter's social circle; Dee Dee helps her father evict a tenant.

Mona discovers a potential new talent (Tamyra Gray); Dee Dee thinks she has found the perfect man (Kiko Ellsworth).

Spencer's cousin regales the staff at Delicious Records with an embarrassing story about Mona and Spencer.

Dee Dee betrays Mona's confidence at a baby shower; Big Dee Dee attacks a guest who rubs her belly too often; Spencer gets a metrosexual makeover.

Dee Dee's ex-boyfriend announces that he is getting married during the family holiday dinner; Phyllis dates a shopping-mall Santa.

When Mona gets set up on a date with Camille's best friend Carlo, she is taken by his charm and good looks until he admits he's actually in love with Camille.

Chef JJ cooks a special meal for 2 ladies who help keep his restaurant empire up and running. For Adriana Johnson and Lisa Cash, he lays out a mint julep, followed by a smoked turkey leg ragout over pappardelle pasta.

It's all about party food and Chef JJ gets the party started with Actress/ singer Danielle Summons. He makes mini turkey sliders, followed by honey BBQ wings, and a collard green dip that every party guests loves.

Chef shows some meals that can get people in and out of the kitchen in no time; he starts off with a gumbo loaded with meat, and then it's one pot creamy fettuccine with sausage.

Jernard shares his favorite foods from Greece; he makes a beef and lamb gyro with tzatziki sauce, then it's fried calamari with a touch of spice, followed by a traditional Greek salad with fetacheese and honey balsamic dressing.

If you love burgers then check out this episode. First it's spicy chipotle mushroom cheeseburgers on brioche buns. Then it's a sirloin Malta marinate plantain burger on a sesame seed bun.

Bren sets thing off with a fried apple turnover with bourbon caramel sauce. Then she makes a guava goat cheese pastry, and a sweet, sophisticated boulevardier whisky cocktail.

Diana is a busy manager at a local party store, she is always either working late hours or on the go with friends and family; she has a quaint one-bedroom apartment that needs just the right touches to make it a space to entertain family and friends.

Shakerra and Angela are newlyweds and have chosen Long Beach, Calif. for their new city to live in; they have a great place, but it needs some redesign help.

Dirk sues Robert when he believes he was wrongfully terminated; Neesee reveals to Ben that she orchestrated their meeting.

Robert starts to spend time with a single mother and her son; Dirk asks Neesee to help him comfort Courtney.

Robert learns Neesee's plans to visit a sperm bank to have a baby; Michelle (Toni Trucks) goes to the sperm bank with Neesee to lend support.

Neesee invites Robert to her mother's wedding; a decision about a second child could alter Neesee and Robert's relationship.

When Breanna begins emulating her father's attitudes toward the opposite sex, Flex enlists a former girlfriend (Laila Ali) to help set a better example.

Flex finds condoms in Breanna's room while she's away on a school ski trip and rushes to the resort to put a stop to her plans.

Breanna gets a crush on a handsome football player and goes out for the cheerleading squad; Duane drafts Flex as a spokesman for his used car lot.

Breanna and her friends think they witness a murder while spying on a Halloween party; Flex is haunted by a rival.

While in a drunken stupor, Darnell confesses his love for Maya the night before his wedding to Lena.

Maya admits that she is still in love with Darnell; Toni has her baby; Lynn confesses her true feelings to Finn and quits the band.

Darnell calls off his wedding to another woman and runs off to Las Vegas to remarry Maya.

Although Lynn tries to tell Jennifer that getting married is a huge mistake, she ends up agreeing to wed in Hawaii.

Mona and Spencer fret when a new boss (MC Lyte) begins downsizing Delicious Records; Dee Dee thinks of names for her unborn brother.

Camille contemplates leaving Spencer after returning from a trip to her London home; Mona needs Dee Dee to help Spencer.

In Las Vegas, Spencer wakes to find he might have married Dee Dee's shapely friend the previous night.

Dee Dee's date with a tough guy winds up being an adventure she will not forget; Big Dee Dee is left to care for the baby on her own after her attitude drives away the nanny (guest star Daisy Fuentes).

Dee Dee becomes hysterical when her mother goes into labor, while Mona remains calm; a motivational speaker influences Charles.

Mona discovers the down side of her vice presidential position when she has to fire her friend Adam; Big Dee Dee and Dee Dee fantasize about the attractive new male nanny, Amani. Guest star MC Lyte.

Shelly and Janie learn their former partner will be modeling for their biggest competitor as they prepare to unveil their new clothing line.

When Janie vents about her mother-in-law on a popular radio show, she ends up revealing more information than she intended.

During an interview with a local news reporter, the women learn that the manufacturer of their new clothing line runs a sweat shop.

Janie becomes convinced that Marty secretly has a crush on Shelly.

Arriving home for the holidays, Shelly discovers that one of her mother's favorite students has taken over her bedroom.

After learning of his former relationship with Shelly, J.T.'s new girlfriend Rochelle (Kim Fields) feels threatened and demands that J.T. choose between her and Shelly.

Kim and Nikki (Countess Vaughn, Mo'Nique) become rivals when they both run for student body president. Guest star: Tavis Smiley.

Kim portrays Nikki and professor Oglevee as rival hair-care barons in a story lifted from the TV show "Dallas."

Kim, Nikki and professor Oglevee (Countess Vaughn, Mo'Nique, Dorien Wilson) end up at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving.

When Nikki doesn't make the cheerleading squad, she and Kim rally the losers to form their own squad.

Nikki's recently widowed nana (guest star Isabel Sanford) tries to hook up with professor Oglevee (Dorien Wilson). J. Anthony Brown guest stars.

Kim and Nikki (Countess Vaughn, Mo'Nique) are paired with a father and son (John Marshall Jones, Fred Thomas) on the TV show "Blind Date." Roger Lodge guest stars.

Chef JJ welcomes culinary influencer Courtnee Futch for a vibrant "Brunch All Day" experience. He starts out with a mango mimosa, then cooks up a crispy grit cakes topped with chicken & gravy and finishes up with French toast sticks.

"Chef Jernard brings Italy straight to your kitchen with a Penne pasta dish. It starts with Italian sausage, mixed with flavorful marinara sauce. But it's the four cheeses that tie this dish together: Ricotta, Provolone, Mozzarella, & Parmesan."

Chef Jernard cooks up a delicious and satisfying meal that is packed with flavor and works for any night of the week. On the menu, is crab stuffed tilapia with creole sauce & dirty rice. Absolutely delicious!

Private chef Kim needs a modern living space; Jazz adds color and accent pieces; Jake builds floating shelves for artwork; for mealtime, Jake makes Fried Snapper Tacos with Tomato Avocado Salad; Jazz grills stone fruit for her Pistachio Ice Cream.

Executive Tiffany wants a living and office space. Jake revamps her dining room table using gold leaf. Jazz finds the perfect rustic desk. For mealtime, Jake makes Pork and Shrimp Pot Stickers and Vegetable Fried Rice. Jazz makes Mango Lemon Squares.

Mona and Spencer fret when a new boss (MC Lyte) begins downsizing Delicious Records; Dee Dee thinks of names for her unborn brother.

Camille contemplates leaving Spencer after returning from a trip to her London home; Mona needs Dee Dee to help Spencer.

In Las Vegas, Spencer wakes to find he might have married Dee Dee's shapely friend the previous night.

Dee Dee's date with a tough guy winds up being an adventure she will not forget; Big Dee Dee is left to care for the baby on her own after her attitude drives away the nanny (guest star Daisy Fuentes).

Dee Dee becomes hysterical when her mother goes into labor, while Mona remains calm; a motivational speaker influences Charles.

Mona discovers the downside of her vice presidential position when she has to fire her friend Adam; Big Dee Dee and Dee Dee fantasize about the attractive new male nanny, Amani. Guest star MC Lyte.

Chef JJ welcomes culinary influencer Courtnee Futch for a vibrant "Brunch All Day" experience. He starts out with a mango mimosa, then cooks up a crispy grit cakes topped with chicken & gravy and finishes up with French toast sticks.

Chef JJ shows us some rice dishes that are great for the main meal and for dessert. On the menu is seafood paella with clams, mussels, shrimp and lobster. Then it's sticky rice topped with coconut cream & mango sauce.

"Chef Jernard brings Italy straight to your kitchen with a Penne pasta dish. It starts with Italian sausage, mixed with flavorful marinara sauce. But it's the four cheeses that tie this dish together: Ricotta, Provolone, Mozzarella, & Parmesan."

Chef Jernard shows us how to get a meal on the table in no time at all. He makes a quick cavatappi pasta salad with roasted chicken and shrimp, spiced just right. It's hearty & satisfying.

The Chef shows how dinner for two can be made right at home; he makes a Jamaican spiced rasta pasta with shrimp and scallops, then a wedge salad topped with candied bacon and garlic croutons; followed by a coconut mojito with toasted coconut.

Bren lays out a go to Cuban feast that her family loves. She gets started with a traditional Cuban rum and cola. Next it's a sofrito seasoned eggplant stew, then onto a pot of tender peppered oxtails.

In this episode it's not just a rice dish, Bren puts her spin on paella that's hearty and delicious. She makes a black rice seafood, mushroom paella and serves it along with a very fruity sangria.

In her quest for a more relaxing and functional sanctuary, artist and photographer, Calethia decides to give her place some much needed TLC.

Glenda and Darryll are a husband and wife creative team expecting their first child; they just purchased a home and hope to create a modern, homey feel that includes their new plus one.

An entertainment reporter raises his 5-year-old his son with his ex-wife while embarking on a new relationship.

Neese and Tia try to out-do each other by planning separate birthday parties for Bobby Jr.; Bobby Jr.'s friends (Trey and Jaden Smith) convince him that his parents are getting back together.

Tia gets jealous when she finds Robert's old wedding video showing him happy with his former wife; Neesee and Robert fight over who gets custody of Bobby Jr.'s old crib.

Neesee volunteers at Bobby Jr.'s school, where she comes between Tia and her best friend; Beyoncé Knowles turns the tables on Robert during an interview.

Flex tries to outdo his ex-wife on Breanna's birthday by arranging for a private performance by the rapper Lil' Zane.

Flex's girlfriend develops a passion for home decorating when his pad is picked for a profile on MTV's "Cribs."

Breanna is thrilled when her parents rekindle their relationship on Thanksgiving Day; Duane lies to impress an old flame.

Flex's ex makes a Christmas visit with some unexpected news to deliver.

Todd must take drastic action when Toni accidentally locks the baby in the house alone.

Toni agrees to breast-feed the baby, as a way of halting Todd's efforts to gain full custody.

When William goes home to aid his mother during her operation, he encounters memories of his childhood and a father who never quite understood him.

A much older man (Melvin Van Peebles) pursues Joan, but she is unsure whether to date him because of the age difference.

Phyllis uses her womanly arts to compete with another parishioner for the heart of a handsome pastor (guest star Clifton Davis).

Dee Dee dresses provocatively for an interview at a law firm with her potential new boss, Darrell Washington (Giancarlo Esposito).

Dee Dee and Mona compete to see who can give the best gift on Mother's Day, but they wind up tarnishing the day with their materialism.

Dee Dee rekindles an old flame; Spencer tries to convince a musician (Billy Dee Williams) to sign a contract with Delicious Records.

Mona discovers that Nick's parents (Meredith Baxter and Martin Mull) made racist comments about interracial relationships; Phyllis fears her relationships may be jinxed.

While attempting to help Mona get over her recent heartbreak, Dee Dee unintentionally drives her into Spencer's arms; Phyllis brings her new boyfriend (Louis Gossett Jr.) to a family dinner.

Shelly questions her maternal instincts after she drops Janie's baby cousin and must rush the frightened child to the hospital.

Just as business begins to boom at DivaStyle, creating windfall profits, Janie's husband decides to quit his job.

When Janie's baby brother Paul (Ruben Studdard) comes to visit, Shelly discovers that his long-time crush on her still exists.

Shelly realizes she misses her relationship with Grant, but when they meet for lunch she finds that he has moved on.

After he flunks his anatomy exam, J.T.'s mother (Daphne Maxwell-Reid) goes to the school to beg his professor (Robert Picardo) to allow him to take a makeup test.

Nick realizes he is in love with Lynn and learns that she is married.

Kim and Stevie try to live without the convenience of African-American inventions; Nikki honors her great uncle.

A young woman claims that she and Kim (Countess Vaughn) were switched at birth. With Mo'Nique. Guest star: D.L. Hughley.

The church choir begs for mercy when Nikki (Mo'Nique) replaces Kim (Countess Vaughn) as soloist. Guest star: Joseph C. Phillips, Fred Hammond and Kym E. Whitley.

Nikki's new friend (guest star Karen Bankhead) begins to imitate her in a creepy way; Kim (Countess Vaughn) gives up solid foods for two weeks. With Mo'Nique.

Nikki's bothered by her ex-husband's relationship with Andell and professor Oglevee's romance with the school's new dean.

Nikki impersonates a doctor in order to be with a hospitalized Oglevee; Kim, Stevie and T's video airs on MTV.

Phyllis uses her womanly arts to compete with another parishioner for the heart of a handsome pastor (guest star Clifton Davis).

Dee Dee dresses provocatively for an interview at a law firm with her potential new boss, Darrell Washington (Giancarlo Esposito).

Dee Dee and Mona compete to see who can give the best gift on Mother's Day, but they wind up tarnishing the day with their materialism.

Dee Dee rekindles an old flame; Spencer tries to convince a musician (Billy Dee Williams) to sign a contract with Delicious Records.

Mona discovers that Nick's parents (Meredith Baxter and Martin Mull) made racist comments about interracial relationships; Phyllis fears her relationships may be jinxed.

While attempting to help Mona get over her recent heartbreak, Dee Dee unintentionally drives her into Spencer's arms; Phyllis brings her new boyfriend (Louis Gossett Jr.) to a family dinner.

Mona buys a horse on the Internet after learning about Dee Dee's, but she believes she has been cheated when the horse trainer (Rupert Boneham) arrives.

Mona and Dee Dee decide to find the perfect man for each other as birthday presents. Guest stars: Bill Bellamy and Dondre Whitfield.

Mona hatches a plan to sign a hot new recording artist, Asia (guest star Faith Evans), to Delicious Records.

Dee Dee cannot contain her jealousy when her ex-boyfriend is about to marry, so she tells his fiancée about their relationship.

Cast iron shrimp with chipotle butter and an over the top lobster pot.

Short rib rangoons with Thai peanut sauce and JJ's crispy fried chicken sandwich.

It's all about Asian flavors; chef cooks up general tso's shrimp with jasmine rice; then puts his spin on Buddha's delight, serving it up with chicken and beef; he wraps things up with a citrus Saketini.

Chef smothers his dishes in gravy and for those who don't know, that's called "etouffee"; on the menu, chicken and sausage etouffee over linguine; smothered pork chops with rice and okra.

Bren elevates soulful comfort by blending her vibrant Cuban roots with modern culinary flair. The centerpiece is a decadent, fall-off-the-bone oxtail mac and cheese. On the side, she serves roasted heirloom carrots drizzled...

Chef Bren recreates her favorite global flavors, bridging the tropical shores of Fiji with the refined elegance of France. Her nod to France is pan-seared branzino with crisped skin, draped in a luxurious Champagne cream sauce and topped.

Cameron and Collin moved to Los Angeles to follow their dreams of becoming stand-up comedians. They have a one bedroom apartment and a roommate who shares the unit.The couples bedroom is in the living room and they need Jake and Jazz to design a mo.

Ken is a professional performer with a busy lifestyle. His roommates recently moved out and left him with a two bedroom apartment in need of a major redesign.

Neesee reveals that she intends to keep Robert's last name, even though they are officially divorced.

Neesee starts dating her handsome dentist (Boris Kodjoe); Robert's jealousy escalates to a childish competition.

Robert insists that both Tia and Neesee be included in a profile of his home life only to learn that Neesee has been edited out.

Bobby Jr. has trouble adjusting when Tia moves into the house with Robert.

Breanna behaves like a diva on the set of the school production of "The Taming of the Shrew"; Duane discloses he's distantly related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shocking everyone.

Flex decides to live dangerously after his father suffers a heart attack; the kids give Arnaz's white cousin a hip makeover.

Flex falls for the mother of Breanna's new boyfriend, and they double-date. Rapper Nate Dogg guest stars.

Trying to relive high-school glory, Flex and Duane reunite their old boy band, but they clash over who will be the frontman.

After Todd's attorney portrays her as a bad mother, Toni fears she may lose custody of Morgan.

Realizing that she can no longer put off sex with her fiancé, Lynn must make a decision.

Joan learns that Darnell may have slept with another woman the night before he remarried Maya.

When William has success turning the J-Spot into a sports bar, he tries to convince Joan to be a part of the new venture.

Feeling alienated from friends and family, Mona parties on the eve of a big presentation.

Mona tries to ease tension created by her friendship with Dee Dee's nemesis, Stephanie, by inviting them both out to a restaurant.

Spencer must control a rebellious performer (guest star Ginuwine) in order to prove he is executive material.

Dee Dee believes she has found the perfect man in Carter (Yancy Arias), until she discovers he is divorced and has two children.

Dee Dee's Thanksgiving dinner leads to high drama as an unexpected guest and a confession take center stage.

Dee Dee musters up the courage to introduce Carter (guest star Yancy Arias) to Big Dee Dee and Charles.

Shelly and Janie force Rita to rekindle her romance with her ex-lesbian lover in order to help sell their clothing line.

Wanting to sample one of his hits, a rapper reveals Donovan's past as a teen pop star; Janie and Rita collaborate to write a romance novel.

Shelly's father shows up after years of absence; Janie investigates the contents of Rita's purse.

Tensions rise between Shelly and her dad; Janie discovers Rita's secret Botox parties at the store.

Friends of a young woman (Eve) provide perspectives on male/female relationships; Shelly finds herself drawn to J.T. (Jason George) during a night out with her friends.

Janie gives Shelly relationship advice after spying a box of condoms in J.T.'s shopping cart.

When Kim (Countess Vaughn) loses her memory, Nikki (Mo'Nique) and the others gather around to help her remember her life.

Kim rekindles an old romance; Nikki hopes to make Professor Oglevee jealous by dating one of his friends.

Kim tries to adjust to the news that Michael is a single father; Professor Oglevee considers his feelings about Nikki.

When Kim (Countess Vaughn) decides to raise Alisa on her own, the baby's birth mother (guest star Natashia Williams) arrives to claim her; professor Oglevee (Dorien Wilson) admits to himself that he loves Nikki (Mo'Nique).