Nikki thinks she witnesses a murder while spying on the professor's neighbors. Kel Mitchell guest stars.

Seared salmon with sautéed spinach and king mushrooms doused in yassa sauce.

A choice of scallops or mushrooms and grilled baby zucchini over coconut milk and pan roasted petite filet with truffled potatoes.

Everyone loves brunch! Chef Jernard and Chef Resha Purvis are cooking up a spread.

Chef Jernard and Chef Bren Herrera take their favorite meals from the family's recipe box and show how their moms do it; Chef Jernard makes momma's kitchen sink meatloaf packed with spices and veggies, served.

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.

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.

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.

Robert meets a great woman who understands his living situation, but he is disappointed to learn she once dated Dirk.

Desperate to restart their sex lives, Robert and Neesee try online dating and both are surprised by the matchmaking results.

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.

Maya discovers Jabari has been skipping school and plagiarized a writing assignment.

Joan learns that Maya and Lynn did not tell her about a recent outing with Toni; Joan insists on bringing Monica into the circle of friends.

Maya challenges Joan to empower herself, accept her single life and go out to a trendy restaurant alone.

Joan and Maya discover that Lynn is singing for money on the street and at a karaoke bar; Monica is jealous of William and Joan's relationship.

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.

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.

Nikki's best friend (Kim Coles) is still a party animal, and it causes a rift in their relationship; Kim, Stevie and T try to trick the professor into giving them the answers to an upcoming test.

An angel (guest star Shirley Caesar) appears to a stressed-out Nikki as she prepares for a gospel festival. Bobby Jones guest stars as himself.

Jurors Nikki and Oglevee hotly debate the guilt or innocence of a beautiful female defendant accused of murder.

After the professor inherits a bundle of money, Nikki tries to save him from a fortune hunter; Kim discovers her new beau has been using her as a test subject for his thesis paper.

Nikki decides to join a book club in order to pursue new upscale clients for her catering business; Oglevee and T enter a chili cook-off.

Kim and her fashion-school nemesis learn that only one will be hired after an internship at the design house.

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.

Nikki's best friend (Kim Coles) is still a party animal, and it causes a rift in their relationship; Kim, Stevie and T try to trick the professor into giving them the answers to an upcoming test.

An angel (guest star Shirley Caesar) appears to a stressed-out Nikki as she prepares for a gospel festival. Bobby Jones guest stars as himself.

Jurors Nikki and Oglevee hotly debate the guilt or innocence of a beautiful female defendant accused of murder.

After the professor inherits a bundle of money, Nikki tries to save him from a fortune hunter; Kim discovers her new beau has been using her as a test subject for his thesis paper.

Curry-crusted cod with hominy stew.

Guests: Cuban Link and Brave Williams - Recipes: Garlic Panko Crusted Lamb, Roasted Root Vegetables, Marble Potatoes with Brown Butter, Vodka + OJ.

These two chefs are on a mission to get everyone to eat their veggies; Chef Jernard and Chef Ahki Taylor put a creative spin on their favorite vegetables; Chef Jernard fries up new soul buffalo cauliflower with a vegan ranch dipping sauce.

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.

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.

Bren searches for the best street food in D.C. and returns to her kitchen to put a spin on the things she tasted, including surf and turf quesadillas, stuffed yucca balls with mint relish, and agua de Jamaica.

When their constant arguing begins to affect Bobby Jr., Robert and Neesee think of attending couples therapy.

Bobby Jr. returns home from a prestigious all-white private school asserting that he wants to be white.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After Larry allows Tia's old friend to stay with them, he becomes suspicious of his motives toward Tia; Neesee and Alex take over Robert's kitchen.

Neesee is furious when she finds out that Robert has taught their son to box; Alex tries a few moves on her trainer (Sugar Shane Mosley).

Robert's college buddy, Johnny (Will Smith), returns to see Neesee, and they all take a road trip to Las Vegas.

Neesee proposes to Robert's college buddy, Johnny (Will Smith), but the newly engaged couple is too afraid to tell him.

Dirk's estranged brother (Tyra Banks) reveals he has had a sex-change operation; Robert's mother (Patti LaBelle) collapses during a visit.

Neesee's child-support check bounces when Tia accidentally gives Robert's sister, Carmen (Tisha Campbell-Martin), money that was intended for Bobby Jr.; Dirk and Jonelle try to start a romance.

Robert tries to prove his love for Tia by having a wedding that is more extravagant than his first wedding to Neesee.

Robert forgets Tina's birthday until the last minute, when he frantically enlists Neesee and Bobby's help to throw together a surprise party.

When Robert and Neesee learn that Bobby does not socialize in school, they book a play-date for him with the most popular kid in the class.

Tia re-examines her relationship with Robert when she realizes that marrying him means that Neesee will also be a part of her life forever; an instructor (Michael DeLorenzo) gives the gang tango lessons.

Robert is disappointed when a night of passion does not change things with Tia; Neesee tries to bring the lovers together, only to learn that she is the reason for their separation.

Robert realizes his grief is rubbing off on Bobby Jr., so he decides to break out of his depression and teach him a few things about women.

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.

Guests: Afiya Bennett, Lloyd Dickenson and Leela James - Recipes: Cornbread Stuffed Cornish Hens, Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Bourbon and blood orange cocktail.

Celebrity and influencers join Chef JJ in his kitchen to cook and talk.

Chef Jernard and Chef Resha Purvis cook up a meal that is simple; Jernard cooks up Rosemary and Mint Lamb Chops.

If getting a meal on the table puts you under pressure then Chef Jernard and Chef Bren Herrera have the kitchen cure for meal time madness! It's all about the pressure cookers. Chef Jernard makes juicy Pineapple Jerk Chicken in minutes.

It's all about small plates with big flavor when Bren shows how to make some of her favorite tapas, including a delicious ceviche and her favorite recipe for chicken croquettes.

Bren invites her brothers and sisters over for some of the food they grew up eating, including carne asada, arroz congri, sweetened fried plantains, pollo en fricase, and toasted coconut flan.

Radio host Heather B. wants a fabulous outdoor oasis. Jake builds a bar cart while Jazz adds splashes of color and décor. For the reveal meal Jake makes Grilled Lobster with Jerk Cognac Sauce and Caribbean sides. Jazz cooks Grilled Plantains Foster.

Lisa is a mom of triplets who needs to maximize the kid's room. Jake builds dresser cubbies, and Jazz personalizes their bunk beds. For the reveal, Jake bakes BBQ Chicken Wings and Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese. Jazz makes Blueberry Lemonade Crumble.

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.

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.

J.T. feels as though his privacy has been invaded when Shelly shares an intimate detail about their sex life with her friends.

J.T.'s ex-girlfriend rouses Shelly's competitive spirit; Donovan trains his boss' incompetent son to be a manager at Z Lounge.

J.T. gets fed up with the long hours Shelly is working during the holidays; Donovan's ex-girlfriend visits.

J.T. is put in the middle when Nick tells Shelly she has overstayed her welcome at the townhouse.

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.

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.

When Robert's nanny cam catches Neesee smoking, he tries to help her quit but ends up starting himself.

Robert learns that Neesee is dating her business lawyer even though she knows he is married.

Robert finds himself stuck in the middle of Neesee's affair with a married man when the man and his wife pay him a visit.

A feud between Robert and Neesee's college friend, Gwen, blossoms into a secret romance.

Robert invites Neesee's recently paroled brother to stay with them, but Neesee suspects he is up to no good.

Robert asks Neesee to pretend they are still married for the benefit of his dying aunt, whom he never told about their divorce.

Nikki imagines herself a sheriff facing down an outlaw known as the Professor in a musical Western.

A widower's son decides he wants Nikki to be his new mother and tricks her into giving up the professor.

Nikki sneaks aboard the professor's yacht and discovers that his wife is plotting to murder him.

When the tax man takes away the Professor's inheritance and his old apartment has been occupied, Nikki offers him her home; Andell convinces Nikki that the Professor will not marry her if she continues to let him freeload.

Nikki buys a burial plot for herself and the Professor; Stevie and T hire a new singer for the band in order to replace Kim.

Kim returns from Harvard to find that Nikki has rented out her room; T convinces the professor to join a pyramid scheme.

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.

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.

Nikki imagines herself a sheriff facing down an outlaw known as the Professor in a musical Western.

A widower's son decides he wants Nikki to be his new mother and tricks her into giving up the professor.

Nikki sneaks aboard the professor's yacht and discovers that his wife is plotting to murder him.

When the tax man takes away the Professor's inheritance and his old apartment has been occupied, Nikki offers him her home; Andell convinces Nikki that the Professor will not marry her if she continues to let him freeload.

Celebrity and influencers join Chef JJ in his kitchen to cook and talk.

Guests: Spice Angel, TJ Adams and Jeannette Bayardelle - Recipes: Black Bass Seafood Stew, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Rum and Tea Cocktail.

Jernard creates the ultimate spread infusing the best of breakfast and lunch; he makes peach cobbler, chicken and waffles, and BBQ shrimp and grits.

Jernard starts with charbroiled oysters, then he makes black and pink peppercorn crusted petite filet with a whiskey glaze served with creamed spinach.

Simple, delicious and stacked-with-flavor sandwiches, including a pesto and garlicky Cuban-style steak sandwich, and a blackened salmon sandwich; both are served with shoestring potatoes.

Bren lays out a brunch with all things Cuban, including a watermelon and chard gazpacho, spicy ancho chile, cilantro short ribs with fluffy eggs, and truffle fry wedges.

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.

Single mom Jaime needs her bedroom to feel balance and harmony; Jake refurbishes the dresser and night stand and Jazz puts together art and artifacts that reflect her Afro Latina roots; the reveal meal is Okra Curry and Mango back Berry Ice Pops.

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.

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).

Maya struggles with the responsibility of owning a home and taking care of Jabari while Darnell is in Florida working for NASCAR.

Aaron thinks something will go wrong on her date with a teacher; Maya and Darnell try to keep up with the neighbors' Christmas decorations.

Maya fears that Jabari is growing up too fast when she sees him interact with a young girl; Joan is uncomfortable using the bathroom at Aaron's house.

Lynn has qualms about dating an attractive guy (Kadeem Hardison) she met while singing at a club when she discovers he is a Baptist minister.

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.

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.

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.

Kim and Nikki win a guest appearance on their favorite daytime talk show; the Professor agrees to help T charm a beautiful woman (guest star Vivica A. Fox).

Nikki blackmails the professor into attending couples therapy; Kim, Stevie and T try to capture candid photographs of a celebrity.

The professor appears on a dating game show opposite Nikki; Kim concocts intoxicating smoothies to sell on campus.

T must decide between his band Freestyle Unity and his father's aspirations to start a new band.

Kim, Stevie and Nikki recruit Olympic softball player Jennie Finch to help them win the annual game, forcing the guys to bring on MLB player Eric Davis as a ringer.

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.

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.

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.

Kim and Nikki win a guest appearance on their favorite daytime talk show; the Professor agrees to help T charm a beautiful woman (guest star Vivica A. Fox).

Nikki blackmails the professor into attending couples therapy; Kim, Stevie and T try to capture candid photographs of a celebrity.

The professor appears on a dating game show opposite Nikki; Kim concocts intoxicating smoothies to sell on campus.

T must decide between his band Freestyle Unity and his father's aspirations to start a new band.

Guests: Jawan Jackson, Kanchan Koya and Sharon Carpenter - Recipes: Pan Fried Pork Chops, Quick Braised Collard Greens, Cherry Pie, and Bourbon with Iced Tea.

Guests: Vinny (Naughty By Nature) and Dom P - Recipes: Plantain Crêpes, Sweet Potato Hash w/ eggs and Bellinis.

Chef Jernard knows what's up when it comes to good seafood: turning a meat eater into a lover of the sea; he cooks up deep-fried king crab legs and shrimp and sausage étouffée.

Chef Jernard shows what it's like to bridge the gap between old and new school flavors; he makes crispy baked fried chicken, grilled cabbage with Thai chili and mini jalapeño cornbread.

This episode is all about Cuban favorites that are near and dear to Bren's heart. First, it's juicy and tender pork chops with mojo sauce that's packed with flavor, served with Plantain fufu that makes the meal filling and complete.

Bren celebrates family dinners the Herrera way. She cooks up oxtails in a spicy tomato sauce served over cilantro lime rice. Then she lays out a roasted butternut, beet, and egg salad.

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.

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.

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.

Big Boi tells Lynn that he will not be able to use her music; Darnell must go back to work at the garage.

Maya suspects that her new neighbor abuses his wife; Joan discovers that her new boyfriend does not believe in celebrating Valentine's Day.

Monica wonders if she should end her marriage to William when he reveals doubts about marrying her; Maya discovers that Darnell knew about William's doubts.

After Aaron and Joan run into one of his ex-girlfriends, they decide to discuss their past relationships; Darnell helps William cope after losing Monica.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Guests: Jahlil Beats and Tahiry Jose - Recipes: Jerk Snapper, Sautéed Cabbage and Rum Punch.

Guests: Angel and Dren - Recipes: Curry Lime Cauliflower, JJ's Vegan Chili and Cocktails and Wine.

It's pasta night with Chef Jernard! He creates meals for the family right from the pantry; on the menu is oxtail and bow tie pasta, and then he lays out his Italian one pot fettuccine.

Chef Jernard prepares the ultimate burger, it's a smoked Gouda and bacon jam burger on Texas toast; then his next-level chicken burger is seasoned to perfection on a waffle bun served with sweet potato fries!

On this episode, it's super simple appetizers and drinks perfect for any party. She starts with Taro Root Fritters and a Cotton Candy Martini. Then it's her twist on guacamole with grilled pineapples, served with a smokey whisky sour.

Bren is keeping it fresh and delicious in this episode! She cooks up fresh Black Bass smothered in a spicy tomato sauce. Then she lays out char grilled oysters with a garlic butter sauce and Parmesan cheese.

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.

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 nightclub.

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

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.

Lynn continues her work at the church after ending her affair with Eldon; William punishes his friends for interfering in his relationship.

Maya, Joan and Lynn go to Chicago to persuade Monica to get back together with William.

Darnell suggests to Maya that they should move back to the city; Monica learns to adjust to life without the help of her family's wealth.

Lynn's boyfriend faces a tough decision when he finds himself at odds with the members of the church; Joan pressures Aaron into buying a house.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Chef JJ welcomes fashion designer Kenny "Kas" Flanagan into the kitchen to prepare a soulful meal centered on pure comfort. On the menu is golden brown fried chicken, paired with butter beans over rice and delicious bubbling peach cobbler.

"In tonight's episode of New Soul Kitchen Remix, chef Jernard takes a classic and gives it that signature Southern spin. Kicked-up Caesar Salad is on the menu, topped with blackened salmon bites, and finished with cornbread croutons."

In this episode of New Soul Kitchen Remix Chef takes us on a culinary journey into the heart of New Orleans culture to master the ultimate Big Easy staple, Dirty Rice. He keeps it authentic with Cajun spice and ground meat, and a little heat.

Jake and Jazz merge fashion and function for Aria and her impressive book collection. Jake makes a custom bookshelf, and Jazz brings in new lighting and accent pieces. On the menu is Jake's Fettuccine with Crab Cake Bake and Jazz makes Kiwi Lime pie.

Kalen is a busy host and influencer. He wants a hotel vibe in his bedroom. Jazz brings it with dramatic curtains, colors, and accessories. Jake adds refurbished classic nightstands. Jake makes Truffle Mafaldine, and Jazz makes a Tiramisu.

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.

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.

Chef JJ welcomes fashion designer Kenny "Kas" Flanagan into the kitchen to prepare a soulful meal centered on pure comfort. On the menu is golden brown fried chicken, paired with butter beans over rice and delicious bubbling peach cobbler.

Guests: Travis Greene Kierra Sheard - Recipes: Lobster Scampi, Arctic Char en Papillote and Iced Tea Lemonade.

"In tonight's episode of New Soul Kitchen Remix, chef Jernard takes a classic and gives it that signature Southern spin. Kicked-up Caesar Salad is on the menu, topped with blackened salmon bites, and finished with cornbread croutons."

In this episode of New Soul Kitchen Remix Chef takes us on a culinary journey into the heart of New Orleans culture to master the ultimate Big Easy staple, Dirty Rice. He keeps it authentic with Cajun spice and ground meat, and a little heat.

Chef Jernard makes his out-of-this-world Nashville hot chicken tacos with coleslaw, then he cooks up blackened catfish tacos with pineapple salsa!

On this episode, Bren shares some of her favorite street foods from Cuba and Jamaica. First, she cooks up her version of jerk chicken patties, and then it's Papa Rellena, a stuffed potato done Cuban style.

Bren makes some of her favorite foods that pay homage to her mother and grandmother. She lays out a Chickpea & Tripe Stew and then sweetens things up with a salted caramel & espresso flan.

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.

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.

Flex overthrows the PTA president after he attends a meeting to discuss Breanna's school fund-raising idea.

Flex unknowingly flirts with one of Breanna's classmates; Breanna tries to impress the members of a social club.

Flex tries to scoop his competition by landing an exclusive interview with a media-shy basketball prodigy, who has a crush on his daughter.

After a freak accident, Duane gains the ability to hear the thoughts of white people; Breanna's ex-boyfriends become friends.

Joan gets a long-awaited marriage proposal; Maya and Darnell find their dream house, but another opportunity arises, and Darnell must make a choice.

Joan runs into her old boyfriend Brock, who tells her he made a mistake; Joan agrees to go away with Brock for a weekend in Catalina, but Maya and Lynn decide it's time to intervene.

Joan's fiancé is unhappy when she spends money without first discussing it with him; Aaron receives news that his National Guard unit is being called to Iraq.

Joan kidnaps Aaron and takes him to Mexico to prevent him from going to Iraq; Maya finds marijuana hidden in the house and thinks it is Jabari's.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

Guests: Vina Love and DJ Stormy - Recipes: Skillet Lemon Chicken and Purple Potatoes, Feijoada with Turkey Sausage and Spicy Beans, Pomegranate Martinis with Tequila.

Guests: Shaun King and Rai King - Recipes: Fried Chicken, Crab Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes and Iced Tea.

Chef Jernard the family man, shows how to feed a large family and not break the bank; he serves up his easy-to-make cheesy baked spaghetti, and a brick oven Cornish hen, and sautéed broccolini dish.

Turning meals into vegan food; Chef Jernard makes Caribbean vegetable noodles, BBQ tempeh ribs with a sweet and smoky glaze, and smoky potato salad.

Bren shouts out her friends and family who live in Atlanta with two of her favorite dishes. On the menu is her spin on creamy shrimp and grits. Then she sweetens things up with single serve apple crisps.

Bren lays a taco bar with all the fixings. She starts with a grouper fish taco that has big and bold flavors. Then she cooks up a tender rib eye taco that is hearty and delicious. She brings it on home with a spicy Mezcal Margarita.

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.

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.

Succumbing to peer pressure, Breanna and Spirit decide it is time to lose their virginity; a prowler breaks into Duane's apartment.

The station hires a sexy sidekick (Jenny McCarthy) to boost Flex's ratings, but she steals his limelight; Duane's estranged father (Smokey Robinson) needs his son's kidney.

Flex falls for a sexy sports columnist (Robin Givens), but Breanna discovers the woman is using her son (Romeo) as a spy to steal stories from her father.

Breanna's Christmas palls when her mother (Tichina Arnold) comes home announcing she is pregnant; Flex rushes the divorce papers through and agrees to let his ex get married in his house on the holiday.

Lynn finds herself with conflicting performance engagements; Joan hears strange noises.

Maya experiences writer's block and cannot complete her third book, then learns that her pregnancy is at risk; Joan has a hard time renting her apartment.

Maya accuses Darnell of blaming her for the miscarriage; Monica and William prepare for their first dinner party; Joan talks Lynn into opening a bank account.

Joan decides retail therapy will help Maya recover from the loss of her baby; William does not respond well when Monica gives him news.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Guests: Gessie Thompson, Yandy Smith and Jernard Wells - Recipes: Braised Pork Belly Burger with Onion Marmalade, Lentil Burger, Coconut Water and Cognac.

Guests: Thuria Zaki and Summer Wayans - Recipes: Salmon Burger, Sweet Potato Fries, Vodka and Pomegranate.

What makes Jernard who he is today: he makes recipes that are near and dear to him like smothered turkey wings with caramelized onions and braised collard greens and kale.

Chef Jernard goes to Italy; he makes his favorite chicken marsala with creamy garlic mashed potatoes; then he makes a cheesy baked eggplant and homemade limoncello.

Bren shares how her Cuban family reunion is all about good food and good times. She makes her signature kicked up seafood boil, then she cooks up brisket flavored with Malta beer. Served with jalapeño corn bread and bourbon whipped butter.

In this episode it's a lesson on how to get a meal on the table in half the time by using a pressure cooker. First, it's a 3 bean tarragon truffle chili, and then she onto an aromatic orange ginger chicken.

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.

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.

All four original members of Xscape open up on what broke them apart.

In the late 1990s, Blaque rocked the music industry with a wave of hits, led by their platinum-certified single, "808"; their journey includes setbacks, including the losses of mentor Left Eye and fellow group member Natina Reed.

The godfather of hip-hop: the beauty and suffering of African Americans through music.

Mentored by Dr. Dre, R&B singer Michel'le takes the music scene by storm with her debut album; however, her mentorship and romantic attachments prove costly; after years of silence, Michel'le opens up about life as a survivor of domestic violence.

Canadian-born R&B singer Deborah Cox becomes a star when her breakthrough hit, "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," tops the R&B charts for 14 weeks in 1998.

The profile of sultry R&B singer Chante Moore.

The captivating story of Luther Vandross, from his early Sesame Street appearances to becoming the indisputable master of the love song. Using rare archives, Vandross shares his own story with insights from his closest collaborators.

The captivating story of Luther Vandross, from his early Sesame Street appearances to becoming the indisputable master of the love song. Using rare archives, Vandross shares his own story with insights from his closest collaborators.

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.

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.

Guests: Kay Foxx and Melky Jean - Recipes: Rigatoni and Mushrooms with Mustard Cream Sauce, Pound Cake with Blackberry Sauce and Ice Cream, Rum and Jamaican Ginger Beer.

Great food ideas for a party for his guest Chyna Russell.

Chef Jernard makes filling salads for dinner; he makes a bok choy and mandarin orange salad with scallops and creamy kale and a spinach salad with ribeye.

Looking for a good snack between meals, after dinner, or at midnight?; Chef Jernard is making his broccoli and cheese fritters with creamy stone ground mustard sauce followed by BBQ vegetarian burger sliders with brussels sprout slaw.

Bren shows us some traditional Jamaican and Cuban breakfast foods. We start off with Ackee and saltfish with a sweet potato hash, served with a Cuban style goat cheese pastry. She wraps up with a creamy rum and Malta drink.

It's all about the rice, rice baby, in this episode, Bren kicks things off with a cheese layered rice called "Arroz Imperial". Then it's Cuban style fried rice with shrimp and chicken.

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.

Rashonda and Eric want an outdoor paradise; Jake builds an air condition unit cover; Jazz adds an outdoor rug, furniture and fire pit; for the reveal Jake makes Salmon Steaks Baked with Alfredo Sauce; Jazz bakes Mini Cheesecakes topped with fruit.

On St. Valentine's Day Shelly and J.T. reminisce about the events that lead up to their first meeting.

Shelly relives her overshadowed childhood when her successful sister visits. Guest star: Queen Latifah.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.