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.

Nikki faces off against a pretty student who flirts with the professor for special treatment; Kim and the others volunteer to live in cramped quarters for $5,000.

When Stevie's mom (Shannon Tweed) brings home her new boyfriend, Stevie accepts an invitation to join him for a more private meeting; Nikki enlists the gang's help in throwing a garage sale.

Local disc jockeys, Shag and Tone, pick Kim to be on their radio show.

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

It's a full on island meal in JJ's kitchen. He cooks up an aromatic and authentic, tender and delicious Curried Goat with Roti. It's served it with traditional Pigeon Peas and Rice on the side.

In this episode, Chef JJ takes meat off the menu and cooks up a vegan meal that has lots of greens, grains, and veggies. He makes a Raw Vegetable Salad with a Tahini Dressing, then it's onto a delicious Eggplant and White Sweet Potato Stew.

Chef pays tribute to his mom and the things she taught in the kitchen; first, it's homemade banana pudding, then it's cast iron creamed corn, followed by southern fried chicken.

Chef Jernard tosses together some ingredients to make salads, a hot chicken salad followed by a lobster roll salad.

Chef Bren celebrates her Afro-Cuban heritage with a sophisticated twist on an island classic. She prepares a delicious Chicken Fricassee, featuring tender, succulent, slow-cooked chicken. The chicken is simmered in a rich.

In this episode Bren put her touch on some Afro Cuban Favorites, she makes a tender juicy, flavorful Chicken Fricassee. Then she cooks up Plantains with a Garlic Citrus dipping Sauce, and she serves it all perfectly cooked & seasoned pearl couscous.

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.

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.

Breanna is ecstatic about being hired to assist a famous talk-show host until she discovers the real reason she got the job.

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.

After the law firm's young mail clerk seduces Joan, she tries to keep the fling a secret.

When a successful real-estate tycoon challenges Toni, she makes plans to open her own boutique office.

Joan accidentally takes Ecstasy while visiting a hot dance club during a fling with a younger man. Master P guest stars.

Toni plans a flashy grand opening celebration for her new real estate business; Joan and William's jobs are on the line because of an April Fools' Day joke. Danny Bonaduce guest stars.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Chef JJ puts his twist on some of his childhood favorites that his mom used to make. He makes a juicy Bread Crumb Coated Baked Pork Chops with Momma's Garlic Bread and his twist on an Iceberg Wedge with Thousand Island Dressing.

Simple ingredients can lead to some hit recipes in anyone's kitchen, JJ makes Fried Brussels Sprouts with Spicy, Tangy, Whipped Ricotta, and Brown Sugar Glazed Arctic Char with Sumac Crusted Fingerling Potatoes.

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.

"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."

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.

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.

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

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.

As Joan plans a Mother's Day brunch, Maya learns her mother is moving away to be with a new beau.

Lynn and William move in together and console each other after their recent breakups; Toni's assistant convinces her to get a new hairstyle.

Joan's ex-boyfriend returns to town with a startling announcement; Darnell finds out about Maya's indiscretion.

Maya convinces Darnell to attend a marriage counseling session; William competes with Joan for a partnership in the firm.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Chef JJ welcomes Hip Hop/ Rapper Young Devyn into his kitchen to celebrate the vibrant flavors of Latin Soul. He cooks up tender shredded beef, with authentic Cuban-style black beans & fluffy rice. Then he adds a touch of sweetness.

It's all about seafood, with baked salmon, sautéed spinach and a shrimp Alfredo sauce. Topped off with a seafood salad with shrimp & jumbo lump crab.

Tamar & Ms. E make a family favorite. Chicken a la King made with sautéed chicken thighs, carrots & peas in a cream sauce, served over toast.

This episode is all about the baby. Jazz lays out a warm cozy design, while Jake refurbishes a dresser that gives the baby tons of storage space. The reveal meal is sea bass with creamy garlic pasta and banana cream toffee cannoli.

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.

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.

Chef JJ welcomes Hip Hop/ Rapper Young Devyn into his kitchen to celebrate the vibrant flavors of Latin Soul. He cooks up tender shredded beef, with authentic Cuban-style black beans & fluffy rice. Then he adds a touch of sweetness.

Chef JJ takes fresh seafood and goes over the top with his menu. His guest Musa Jackson gets to sample a tasty Crab Stuffed Salmon Filet with Wax beans and Greens. Then he makes a Shrimp and Scallop Linguine a recipe perfect for any dinner.

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.

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.

Bren Herrera makes some of her favorite comfort food, picks up some special houseware items and lays out a great meal of Caribbean oxtail with yucca and Swiss chard, arroz con pollo, and taro chips with mint and garlic relish.

Bren celebrates the flavors of Latin American cuisine with seafood mofongo, spicy churrasco with chimichurri, and grilled graffiti eggplant.

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.

A recently divorced college buddy (Will Smith) returns to Los Angeles and ends up romantically entangled with Neesee.

Robert and Tia's passion is checked by a fear of exposure; Neesee wants to use Robert's contacts to start a catering business.

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

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.

Maya makes a last ditch effort to save her marriage after hearing husband Darnell is seeing another woman.

Joan invites her friends' ex-boyfriends to a party in a desperate attempt to meet Mr. Right; Maya tries to repair her marriage.

Toni has trouble holding on to her youth following a surprise birthday party; William seeks a one-night stand.

William's friends denounce his money-grubbing girlfriend; Toni goes on a date with her plastic surgeon.

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).

Shelly resorts to snooping through J.T.'s stuff to get to know him better; Donovan sends Nick to the best tattoo artist (DMX) in Miami.

J.T. and Shelly talk about dating exclusively after a party stirs up jealousy. Carmen Electra, Corey Reynolds and Julio Iglesias Jr. guest star.

After J.T. quits, Shelly continues salsa lessons with a handsome instructor (Cris Judd); Rita moves into a studio apartment.

J.T. calls Shelly's bluff and agrees to let her pay for dinner; Nick duplicates Donovan's stylish wardrobe.

J.T. cancels a romantic getaway with Shelly in order to play in a basketball tournament with his friends.

Shelly struggles to win the respect of J.T.'s disapproving mother (Daphne Maxwell Reid) after she walks in on J.T. and Shelly in bed together.

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 Suzanne Douglas) on Thanksgiving, while Kim and her cousin (Countess Vaughn, guest star Cherie Johnson) sneak out.

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

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).

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.

Chef JJ faces the ultimate food challenge. The crew picks ingredients and JJ makes a meal. He makes Seared Scallops with Corn Radish Salad, next it's Hot Sauce Chicken with Wild Rice, and then a Tofu Crusted Blue Fish cooked to perfection.

Katlyn Nichol will be getting a taste of JJ's breakfast sweet & savory favorites. He makes Red Velvet Waffles with Brown Sugar Bananas and open Face Egg Sandwiches with Carrot Hash.

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-eyed pea salad, then, blackened sweet and spicy catfish with sautéed cabbage, followed by char-broiled oysters with Parmesan.

Bren is joined in the kitchen with her mom and the dynamic duo make a garbanzo con chorizo and butternut squash, and a tender filet mignon with a brown sauce.

Bren cooks some healthy dishes with a Cuban twist, including vegan dumplings with ginger tamarind sauce, roasted root vegetable plate with sweet potato purée and beetroot meringue, and a healthy green smoothie.

Bobby Jr. believes his dad is the real Santa Claus after he catches Santa kissing Tia; Tia's father (James Avery) visits.

The catering business is booming when Bobby starts acting out, forcing Neesee to balance her career and his needs.

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 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.

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.

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.

Flex bets his boss he can remain celibate for three days, but his forbearance is tested when he meets an attractive WNBA player (guest star Lisa Leslie).

Flex learns about the downside of fame when he dates an older celebrity; Breanna has mixed emotions when Arnaz starts dating a new girl in school. Vanessa Bell Calloway guest stars.

Flex and Stacy (Holly Robinson Peete) go away together on a business trip; Breanna and Spirit throw a party while Flex is gone.

When Breanna is the one ruled to be a school "hottie," Spirit changes her image in order to get more attention from the boys.

Flex rediscovers why he didn't want to commit to a relationship with his ex-girlfriend Tonya.

A celebrity basketball game for charity provides Flex with the opportunity to try out for the L.A. Clippers.

Flex debates moving to Los Angeles to play in the NBA or staying in Baltimore with his daughter; Arnaz tries to make Breanna jealous by flirting with another girl.

A Baltimore reporter documents Flex's tribulations during NBA try-outs; Breanna and her mother butt heads.

Flex is demoted to the job of wacky weatherman after his shot at NBA glory falls short; Breanna plays games with Arnaz's heart.

Breanna takes driving lessons from an overbearing Flex; Duane becomes a fitness fanatic.

Flex is captivated by Breanna's sophisticated art teacher; Duane moves out of his mother's home, much to the consternation of Flex.

Breanna procures her own credit card and goes on a shopping spree.

Breanna wants to buy a car and hosts a for-profit rave party, featuring a performance by hip-hop artist Method Man.

Breanna dates the son of Flex's rival and sparks a modern feud, in the manner of "Romeo and Juliet."

Breanna lands in Judge Joe Brown's courtroom on her 16th birthday.

Flex hires a bodyguard to protect Breanna and himself from a football fan seeking revenge for injuring a star player.

Flex becomes jealous when he bumps into his ex-wife and her new beau (guest star David Ramsey) at a party.

Breanna blows off an aptitude test, causing concern about her future. Mindy Cohn and Omar Gooding guest star.

Flex's younger sister (guest star Reagan Gomez-Preston) arrives with a new wardrobe and a career to match.

Flex realizes Duane has more in common with his girlfriend than he does; Breanna discovers Spirit once shared a kiss with Arnaz.

Natalie informs Flex that their relationship cannot be consummated until he takes his first HIV test; Spirit attempts to find a date for the Sadie Hawkins Day dance. Singer Mario guest stars and performs.

Breanna lands a job but fails to make a good impression on her boss (David Shatraw).

Flex turns his father's neighborhood barbershop into a lucrative enterprise.

Flex considers building a future with Natalie but mistrusts her relationship with her ex-boyfriend (Keith Hamilton Cobb).

Natalie's anxiety over meeting Flex's mother causes her to act oddly; Flex learns why his mother and grandmother have never gotten along.

Flex competes with Spirit's mother (Kim Coles) over their children's school fundraiser; Arnaz accepts Duane's offer to be his surrogate father.

Natalie temporarily moves in while her home is being fumigated, and Flex suffers a panic attack due to his fear of commitment.

Flex's ex-wife, Nicole, helps him pick out an engagement ring for Natalie; Breanna is forced to choose between Arnaz and Josh.

Flex's plans to propose to Natalie are ruined when he discovers he is still married to Nicole; Breanna accidentally walks in on Arnaz kissing his ex-girlfriend, Ginger.

A judge (Judge Mablean Ephriam) explains the consequences of Flex's failing to file his divorce paperwork 12 years earlier.

Natalie invites Breanna and Sicily on her romantic weekend with Flex; Duane plans to impress his long-lost father by persuading Candy and Arnaz to pose as his wife and child.

Flex and Breanna swear off dating and decide to spend time together; Duane helps Candy earn credit for her marketing class by starting a speed-dating service.

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.

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 Suzanne Douglas) on Thanksgiving, while Kim and her cousin (Countess Vaughn, guest star Cherie Johnson) sneak out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

A smitten professor Oglevee enlists the help of R&B singer Brian McKnight to serenade Nikki; Kim baby-sits T's boisterous cousin.

Nikki and Kim elect themselves superintendents of their apartment building despite lacking technical expertise.

Nikki cooks up her own line of cosmetics after discovering that beauty broker Lady Egyptian is a charlatan.

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.

When Joan and William defend a client accused of racism, they must field questions from their friends.

The gang goes on a shopping binge, creating financial and marital problems for Maya and Darnell; Joan tries to infuse sex into her long-distance relationship with Sean.

Toni violates a trust when she tells Joan's boss an intimate secret about Joan; Lynn grows frustrated with Vosco.

Joan suggests that William and Yvonne (Cee Cee Michaela) move in together to test their domestic compatibility.

Joan winds up on a beach in her birthday suit after playing a drinking game with her friends; William and Yvonne wrangle over a prenuptial agreement.

Toni discovers that she hasn't been invited to Joan's Halloween party and then finds Greg in the arms of another woman.

Maya meets someone who would be perfect for Joan, until she decides to keep the handsome stranger for herself.

Toni meets a single father at a trendy bar, while Joan drools over a movie star; Maya's friends cover for her.

Maya gets an expensive watch for Christmas from the wrong man, leading to a cover-up that further strains the relationship between Joan and Darnell.

Joan battles to convince her law firm to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; William buys a house for his bride-to-be.

Lynn's biracial background comes into play when her Caucasian sister gets a little too playful and uses an offensive racial epithet.

Yvonne learns that William has not informed his mother of their coming wedding. Singer Chante Moore guest stars.

Growing feelings for Stan force Maya to choose between him and her husband; Joan tries to console William after he is left at the altar.

After the law firm's young mail clerk seduces Joan, she tries to keep the fling a secret.

When a successful real-estate tycoon challenges Toni, she makes plans to open her own boutique office.

Joan accidentally takes Ecstasy while visiting a hot dance club during a fling with a younger man. Master P guest stars.

Toni plans a flashy grand opening celebration for her new real estate business; Joan and William's jobs are on the line because of an April Fools' Day joke. Danny Bonaduce guest stars.

As Joan plans a Mother's Day brunch, Maya learns her mother is moving away to be with a new beau.

Lynn and William move in together and console each other after their recent breakups; Toni's assistant convinces her to get a new hairstyle.

Joan's ex-boyfriend returns to town with a startling announcement; Darnell finds out about Maya's indiscretion.

Maya convinces Darnell to attend a marriage counseling session; William competes with Joan for a partnership in the firm.

Maya makes a last ditch effort to save her marriage after hearing husband Darnell is seeing another woman.

Joan invites her friends' ex-boyfriends to a party in a desperate attempt to meet Mr. Right; Maya tries to repair her marriage.

Toni has trouble holding on to her youth following a surprise birthday party; William seeks a one-night stand.

Robert tries to keep tabs on Tia during her date with a flirty firefighter, but he gets more than he bargained for when he learns she kissed the guy.

When Neesee nurses an ailing Robert and Bobby Jr. back to health, Robert's old feelings for her return.

Robert and Nessee have dinner to discuss the romantic spark between them, but it turns catty as old habits resurface reminding them of why they got divorced in the first place.

Tia and Robert create a scene at Dirk and Jonelle's wedding when Tia rebuffs Robert for almost kissing Neesee.

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

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.

Toni thinks she might have genuine feelings for Dr. Garrett. John Salley guest stars.

William is torn between playing Santa Claus for Maya's son and hosting an office party for ambitious girlfriend Monica.

Lynn falls for a celibate spoken-word artist (Saul Williams); a poet (Common) publicizes Lynn's promiscuity, inspiring her to make an HIV documentary.

Joan and William compete for the senior partner position; Toni is asked to take an HIV test.

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.

J.T. turns to Shelly for advice on how to "break up" with his clingy new pal, Cedric the Entertainer.

Shelly's friend from college causes a fight between Rita and Janie at work with her late-night antics.

Shelly's hairstylist, Coleman (Phil LaMarr), bans her and J.T. when J.T. voices dissatisfaction with his haircut; Nick flirts with a beautiful UPS driver (Jazsmin Lewis).

J.T. feels that Shelly undermines his masculinity when she ends a bar fight for him; Donovan breaks up with his latest girlfriend.

Rodney P (Morris Day) calls his lawyers Sugar-Free and Comfort (Jerome Benton and The Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan) when Shelly refuses to do business with him.

Shelly questions her relationship with J.T. when he does not let her borrow money; Rita and Donovan share a surprising kiss.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Chef JJ spices things up with guests Kala and Maya Johnstone, owners of "Food Chasers." On the menu is a meaty Liberian style jollof rice spiced just right, served along with a spicy cantaloupe margarita.

In this episode It's a taste of 2 cultures, JJ kicks things off with buttery and flaky beef patties. Then he whips out the wok and cooks curried chicken lo mein.

Chef Jernard lays out a meatless meal that is full of flavor: he makes a BBQ'd jackfruit 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.

Bren shares her Afro-Latina roots in her cooking style as she cooks Jamaican-style oxtails, black beans, arroz blanco, yucca con mojo, and a mango mojito that goes down easy.

Bren invites over her friend Leslye for lunch, and it's a nod to the Kentucky Derby with fried chicken biscuit sliders, deviled eggs, cream cheese stuffed guava shells on Cuban crackers, a charcuterie board, and mint juleps.

Neesee invites the gang to luxury box seats at a basketball game, but panic sets in when Bobby disappears.

Neesee's mother (guest star Debbie Allen) and Tia's father (guest star James Avery) visit for Thanksgiving dinner.

Robert coaches a game in which he is forced to deal with a boisterous heckling father, but he turns the other cheek in order to teach Bobby a lesson.

A snowstorm forces Robert off the road on his way to an interview in New York and jeopardizes his chances of spending Christmas with Bobby and Tia.

Robert, Neesee and Tia disagree on how to deal with Bobby when he is caught lying. Guest star Meshach Taylor.

Frankie (Mase), an old friend, returns to town as a minister, causing Robert and Neesee to re-evaluate their lives and make some changes.

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

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.

Ellis sends Joan on a scavenger hunt for Valentine's Day; Toni questions Todd's intentions. Kevin Eubanks guest stars.

Maya goes on a blind date; Joan's book club comprises Bebe Moore Campbell, Jackie Collins, Suzanne de Passé and Marcia R. Clark.

William mixes business with pleasure when he returns to his old firm as a consultant. Anne-Marie Johnson guest stars.

Joan is jealous of Toni's recent engagement, and she takes out her frustration on Ellis; Toni anticipates getting gifts from her friends.

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.

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.

After J.T.'s parents see Shelly in a racy reality video, he admits to her his doubts about marrying her.

A humiliated J.T. admits to Shelly that he doubts whether she is the kind of woman he can marry.

Just when Shelly thinks she and J.T. are making progress, she learns that his idea of compromise involves her changing who she is.

Shelly reads a self-help book that encourages her to spend time with herself in order to get over her breakup.

Rita and Janie warn Shelly about sleeping with J.T., but Shelly ignores them until she realizes that she is behaving as if she and J.T. were still together.

Shelly takes the advice of a self-help book and sends an e-mail to J.T. asking for her stuff, sparking petty attempts at payback that spiral out of control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chef JJ hops in the kitchen and shows TikTok superstar Comedian Justin Silva ideas for great entertaining. On the menu is spiced lamb rice and a ceviche with scallops, shrimp, and coconut.

You don't have to go to your local restaurant to get great fast food. Chef JJ invites Bob The Drag Queen over and shows him some easy tips on how to make flavorful beef and broccoli dish and a quick fried rice.

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.

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.

Bren shows how to throw a fabulous dinner for guest DJ "D-Nice," and keeps the meal true to her Cuban roots with a traditional ropa vieja, tostones with orange mojo, and island coconut rice.

Bren cooks seafood paella where lobster is the star of the show, and a meaty chicken, beef and chorizo paella; both are served with her father's famous sangria.

Robert refuses to accept that Bobby has ADD and tries to cure him without therapy.

Robert's romantic New York weekend with Tia goes awry when his interview with Serena Williams keeps getting rescheduled by her wacky assistant.

When Jonelle throws Dirk out, he goes to stay at Robert and Tia's house causing them to become involved in his breakup.

Robert gets a job on "Entertainment Tonight" and insists that Dirk be his producer, but when he criticizes the stories they give Robert, Dirk quits.

When Robert finds himself unable to handle working on two shows at once, he is forced to choose between "Mr. L.A." and "Entertainment Tonight."

While celebrating Neesee's birthday at her apartment, Robert and Tia find a pregnancy test and believe Neesee is pregnant.

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

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.

The gang feels threatened by Maya's budding friendship with another single mother (guest star Terri J. Vaughn).

An old college friend (guest star Kimberly Elise) confides she contracted AIDS from Joan's ex-boyfriend.

Maya goes out celebrating with her girlfriends and runs into her ex-husband, Darnell, and his new female friend.

When Joan discovers that William and her boss Sharon are secretly dating, she gets caught in the middle; Toni seeks advice for her wedding night.

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.

When Mona learns that her new boyfriend is living out of his luxury car, she finds it hard to continue their relationship.

When Dee Dee loses a game of poker to Mona, she has difficulty accepting that she is not the best at something.

Mona gets upset when her boss takes credit for the Delicious Records talent search.

Dee Dee begs for an introduction when she learns her mother's co-star (T.C. Carson) is the husband of her role model, Maxine (Erika Alexander).

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.

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

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.

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.

It's all about down-home dinners: chicken fried steak smothered in creamy gravy with green beans, finished with a classic vanilla Old Fashioned. This episode captures the heart of Southern-inspired cooking.

Tamar and Ms. E hit the kitchen to whip up a mouthwatering family dinner from scratch. On the menu: sticky, slow-cooked BBQ ribs, creamy mashed sweet potatoes, and savory brussels sprouts tossed with crispy bacon.

Tamar turns the kitchen over to Ms. E and her son Logan to prepare Logan's favorite meal; they make Salisbury steak, rice, and gravy with broccoli.

Janaya wants her bedroom to feel peaceful and zen; Jake and Jazz bring the zen with calming neutral colors, and refurbished furniture. The meal is sweet and sour wings, sweet potato fries, and crêpe cake with chocolate, peanut butter and bananas.

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.

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.

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.

It's all about down-home dinners: chicken fried steak smothered in creamy gravy with green beans, finished with a classic vanilla Old Fashioned. This episode captures the heart of Southern-inspired cooking.

Tamar and Ms. E hit the kitchen to whip up a mouthwatering family dinner from scratch. On the menu: sticky, slow-cooked BBQ ribs, creamy mashed sweet potatoes, and savory brussels sprouts tossed with crispy bacon.

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 feta cheese and honey balsamic dressing.

Bren shows the ladies how to hold it down in the kitchen with Chilean sea bass with papaya beurre blanc and earthy lentils, served with cauliflower char.

Bren's best friend, Simone, joins her for lollipop lamb chops with mint and parsley relish, butternut squash purée with sage and pistachios, and pan roasted wild mushrooms, and lemon basil martinis.

Robert, Tia, Neesee and Bobby each fantasize how their lives will be affected by Robert and Tia's marriage.

When Robert starts to get some attention as a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight," his status and swelling ego begin to wear on his friends.

When Robert accepts an offer from his boss to pay for his wedding and for the right to televise it, Tia regrets the decision when advertising and promotions overshadow the bride and groom.

Robert faces a major career decision while Tia learns something life-altering; Neely is not sure whether she wants to take her relationship with Rusty to the next level.

After his breakup with his fiancé and losing his job, Robert is getting his life back on track, until Neesee is forced to move in after her apartment burns.

Neesee receives her insurance check and starts looking for a new place, and Robert is delighted that she may move out.

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

Flex bets his boss he can remain celibate for three days, but his forbearance is tested when he meets an attractive WNBA player (guest star Lisa Leslie).

Flex learns about the downside of fame when he dates an older celebrity; Breanna has mixed emotions when Arnaz starts dating a new girl in school. Vanessa Bell Calloway guest stars.

Flex and Stacy (Holly Robinson Peete) go away together on a business trip; Breanna and Spirit throw a party while Flex is gone.

Toni's plans for a glamorous wedding at a rented Malibu mansion prove to be too much for her girlfriends and fiancé; Maya makes the moves on Toni's brother, Antoine (Russell Hornsby).

Toni's plans for a glamorous wedding at a rented Malibu mansion prove to be too much for her girlfriends and fiancé; Maya makes the moves on Toni's brother, Antoine (Russell Hornsby).

Toni's mother (Jenifer Lewis) becomes tipsy when meeting Todd's family for the first time; Maya flirts with William's new friend, Evan.

Maya decides to improve her standing at the law firm by becoming William's assistant; Lynn wraps up her AIDS documentary, which ends on a surprising note.

When Spencer ruins Mona's chance to secure Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as judges for the Delicious Records talent contest, Mona is left looking for other judges at the last minute.

Mona panics when her boss tells her she must work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to pick the winner from among the five finalists.

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.

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.