Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy appointment; Kelly feels it's time to tell Brittany about the separation.

Hoping to get more publicity, Malik and Robin plan a belated wedding reception; Rick introduces Tasha to his overly protective mother (Penny Marshall).

It's every woman for herself as the sisters compete for Roger's favor.

When the twins question their heritage, Lisa and Ray decide to find the identity of their birth mother.

Chris' new principal (guest star Jason Alexander) pairs him with Caruso as buddies on the school field trip.

Chris must defend himself at an impeachment hearing after the school newspaper runs several inflammatory stories about his class presidency.

Nick's boxing match party unexpectedly takes over the family room on the same night Suzanne's book group is meeting in the living room.

Suzanne learns the mother of Kevin's new friend Nathan is Nick's old fling; she suspects that Nathan could be Nick's son.

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.

Hakeem and Niecy suspect that Moesha and Jamal may be more than friends; Dorian launches a hair-cutting business in his home.

Myles develops a crush on Alicia while staying at Moesha's dorm; Frank and Dorian take a road trip to Vegas.

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.

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.

Jamie is rushed to the hospital after a chandelier falls on his head and is accidentally admitted to the psych ward.

Jamie discovers that Braxton unknowingly is dating a stripper; Aunt Helen learns of Uncle Junior's newest vice.

Khadijah hires a handsome writer without first checking his references.

Max thinks she has to hide her relationship with a younger man from her friends.

Toni tries to keep Joan from spending St. Valentine's Day alone; Joan gets reacquainted with her ex-boyfriend; William gets Lynn to spy on Donna.

Toni decides to start therapy after meeting her idol, supermodel Beverly Johnson; Joan organizes an auction to benefit the homeless.

Maya enjoys dating a professional athlete until she discovers he's seeing other women; Lynn baby-sits while the single mothers in her documentary go to a job fair.

Toni finds herself in the middle of a fight between her visiting mother and Todd; William gets his first kiss.

Kelly plans an evening out on the town with her high school girlfriends; Jason tries to forget his troubles with Kelly by going to one of Malik's wild parties.

Melanie is put on academic probation and her grant money is revoked; Tasha and Malik are shocked to discover that Rick and Robin have a past together; Kelly goes on her first date since her breakup with Jason.

When the Campbell's (Tim Reid and Jackee Harry) get a second car, the twins (Tamera and Tia Mowry) abuse their access and don't follow the rules.

In a bid to boost their popularity at school, the twins try out for the cheerleading squad; Ray tries his hand at coaching them.

Julius' successful brother, Louis (Wayne Brady), visits the family for a memorable Thanksgiving dinner.

Chris notices that he can do no wrong after Julius lends him a pair of lucky socks; Drew and Tonya decide to play their parents against each other.

Kevin auditions for a commercial for the mall burger joint Up and Down Burger and ends up being replaced by a famous kid actor that looks just like him, Gigi wants to be in it and ends up getting to be.

Nick and the kids throw a birthday party for Suzanne because she has never had one.

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.

Moesha and Niecy exhibit horrifying side effects at a Halloween party after taking experimental vitamins.

NAACP President Kweisi Mfume (guest starring as himself) makes a speech urging Moesha (Brandy Norwood) and her classmates to vote. With Lamont Bentley and Shar Jackson. Mo'Nique guest stars.

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.

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.

Jamie is rushed to the hospital after a chandelier falls on his head and is accidentally admitted to the psych ward.

Jamie discovers that Braxton unknowingly is dating a stripper; Aunt Helen learns of Uncle Junior's newest vice.

Khadijah hires a handsome writer without first checking his references.

Max thinks she has to hide her relationship with a younger man from her friends.

Toni tries to keep Joan from spending St. Valentine's Day alone; Joan gets reacquainted with her ex-boyfriend; William gets Lynn to spy on Donna.

Toni decides to start therapy after meeting her idol, supermodel Beverly Johnson; Joan organizes an auction to benefit the homeless.

Maya enjoys dating a professional athlete until she discovers he's seeing other women; Lynn baby-sits while the single mothers in her documentary go to a job fair.

Toni finds herself in the middle of a fight between her visiting mother and Todd; William gets his first kiss.

Kelly plans an evening out on the town with her high school girlfriends; Jason tries to forget his troubles with Kelly by going to one of Malik's wild parties.

Melanie is put on academic probation and her grant money is revoked; Tasha and Malik are shocked to discover that Rick and Robin have a past together; Kelly goes on her first date since her breakup with Jason.

When the Campbell's (Tim Reid and Jackee Harry) get a second car, the twins (Tamera and Tia Mowry) abuse their access and don't follow the rules.

In a bid to boost their popularity at school, the twins try out for the cheerleading squad; Ray tries his hand at coaching them.

Julius' successful brother, Louis (Wayne Brady), visits the family for a memorable Thanksgiving dinner.

Chris notices that he can do no wrong after Julius lends him a pair of lucky socks; Drew and Tonya decide to play their parents against each other.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

A woman accused of illegally using a professional photo of her grandchild to make a statement; a woman admits she still makes payments on her wedding dress after the engagement was called off, and she wants her ex to help out.

An attempt to reign in a roommate's sloppiness ends in an assault, an arrest and a plea bargain; after a TV falls off the wall, a woman says she found 20 unused screws left by the handyman who installed the television.

Moesha and Niecy exhibit horrifying side effects at a Halloween party after taking experimental vitamins.

NAACP President Kweisi Mfume (guest starring as himself) makes a speech urging Moesha (Brandy Norwood) and her classmates to vote. With Lamont Bentley and Shar Jackson. Mo'Nique guest stars.

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.

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.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) thinks he's landed a sure thing when a Hollywood agent (guest star Anthony Michael Hall) offers to buy his television pilot.

A hotel guest (Ajai Sanders) becomes obsessed with making Jamie (Jamie Foxx) her eternal husband on Halloween.

The arrival of a handsome new neighbor causes friction between Max, Khadijah and Regine.

The housemates continue to pursue their neighbor, but only one will get to date him.

Joan confides in her boss, only to worry that she has put her career in jeopardy; Maya writes a passionate essay that fails to impress her teacher but inspires her friends.

At her new job selling hot dogs, Joan meets her match in her new obsessive compulsive manager; the girlfriends hide William's favorite pen, driving him mad.

Tensions rise when William introduces his girlfriend (Jill Scott) to Joan.

William realizes he cannot replace his relationship with Joan after flaunting his date (Traci Bingham) at an office party.

Melanie meets her own Dr. McHottie (Jason Olive) at the hospital where she is a resident.

Tasha worries that her relationship with Rick has no future, and decides to play the field; Melanie struggles with her romantic entanglements; Jason tries to improve his relationship with his daughter.

When a new girl in school threatens Tia and Tamera's popularity, the twins join forces to win back their friends with the help of a music superstar; Lisa dates a doctor.

Tamera (Tamera Mowry) develops a crush on a childhood friend of Tia's (Tia Mowry).

Julius and Chris pick up extra work for the holidays by playing Santa Claus at a local department store.

Chris and Greg each must care for an egg for a parenting skills lesson; Julius learns that the family's electric bill is over the budget.

Lindsey adopts a vegan lifestyle, Suzanne convinces Nick they should go vegan as well.

Nick turns the house into a makeshift resort and promises to give the family the best vacation ever.

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.

Frank wonders what life would be like if his family were more like the Huxtables on the '80s TV show "The Cosby Show.".

Q asks Moesha to return his engagement ring on Thanksgiving; Dee's disapproving father arrives at the Mitchell home.

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.

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.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) thinks he's landed a sure thing when a Hollywood agent (guest star Anthony Michael Hall) offers to buy his television pilot.

A hotel guest (Ajai Sanders) becomes obsessed with making Jamie (Jamie Foxx) her eternal husband on Halloween.

The arrival of a handsome new neighbor causes friction between Max, Khadijah and Regine.

The housemates continue to pursue their neighbor, but only one will get to date him.

Joan confides in her boss, only to worry that she has put her career in jeopardy; Maya writes a passionate essay that fails to impress her teacher but inspires her friends.

At her new job selling hot dogs, Joan meets her match in her new obsessive compulsive manager; the girlfriends hide William's favorite pen, driving him mad.

Tensions rise when William introduces his girlfriend (Jill Scott) to Joan.

William realizes he cannot replace his relationship with Joan after flaunting his date (Traci Bingham) at an office party.

Melanie meets her own Dr. McHottie (Jason Olive) at the hospital where she is a resident.

Tasha worries that her relationship with Rick has no future, and decides to play the field; Melanie struggles with her romantic entanglements; Jason tries to improve his relationship with his daughter.

When a new girl in school threatens Tia and Tamera's popularity, the twins join forces to win back their friends with the help of a music superstar; Lisa dates a doctor.

Tamera (Tamera Mowry) develops a crush on a childhood friend of Tia's (Tia Mowry).

Julius and Chris pick up extra work for the holidays by playing Santa Claus at a local department store.

Chris and Greg each must care for an egg for a parenting skills lesson; Julius learns that the family's electric bill is over the budget.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Viewing footage of a purported assault submitted to try to get a restraining order; a 19-year-old gets reprimanded for poor roommate etiquette; a man sues his ex-fiancee for the return of money he paid for a car and for the value of a wedding ring.

Underage drinking, party games, and a full-grown pit bull who's not potty-trained come into play when ex-roommates go their separate ways; a Rhodesian ridgeback attacks a hairstylist's client, and the dog's owner blames the client.

Frank wonders what life would be like if his family were more like the Huxtables on the '80s TV show "The Cosby Show.".

Q asks Moesha to return his engagement ring on Thanksgiving; Dee's disapproving father arrives at the Mitchell home.

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.

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.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) agrees to dog-sit a celebrity canine in exchange for a chance to meet a top movie producer.

Junior spends his "Mo' Money Spin" winnings after borrowing money from his co-workers to buy the game ticket.

Synclaire must decide who to take along on a Bahama vacation for two.

A friend from Khadijah's college days visits and takes advantage of her success.

Toni's therapy with Dr. Miller (Julie Hagerty) reveals that it is easier for her to express her love to friends than to Todd.

After Maya rejects advances from her handsome neighbor (Rockmond Dunbar), he gets close to Lynn; Todd tells Toni he wants a separation.

Maya's meeting with a book publisher does not go as planned when she finds herself fighting to maintain the integrity of her novel.

Maya's meeting with a book publisher does not go as planned when she finds herself fighting to maintain the integrity of her novel.

Jason tries to win Kelly back, but his grand gesture may be too late for Kelly; Robin tells Malik he has to stop fooling around with other women.

Jason gets upset when he finds Kelly on a date with her new man, Joe; Tasha faces her insecurities about her relationship with Rick Fox.

Tia (Tia Mowry) gets a job in a diner to escape her twin sister, only to find Tamera (Tamera Mowry) working there, too.

Tia and Tamera (Tia and Tamera Mowry) finally witness a romantic moment between Ray and Lisa (Tim Reid, Jackee Harry).

Chris' classmates do not take him seriously when he signs up to be a hall monitor; Tonya discovers that her friends hang out with her to get closer to Drew.

After mistakenly going to school on a snow day, Chris must stay in the building with Principal Edwards (Jason Alexander) until they can reach his parents.

Lindsey steals money to from Gigi's purse in order to attend a concert.

Kevin and Nick go to an R-rated movie, but Kevin has nightmares from seeing it.

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.

Moesha sets Niecy up with Hakeem's friend Troy, who's dating Alicia and several other women on campus.

Moesha and Hakeem (Brandy, Lamont Bentley) reminisce about growing up together at a housewarming party in his new pad.

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

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

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.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) agrees to dog-sit a celebrity canine in exchange for a chance to meet a top movie producer.

Junior spends his "Mo' Money Spin" winnings after borrowing money from his co-workers to buy the game ticket.

Synclaire must decide who to take along on a Bahama vacation for two.

A friend from Khadijah's college days visits and takes advantage of her success.

Toni's therapy with Dr. Miller (Julie Hagerty) reveals that it is easier for her to express her love to friends than to Todd.

After Maya rejects advances from her handsome neighbor (Rockmond Dunbar), he gets close to Lynn; Todd tells Toni he wants a separation.

Maya's meeting with a book publisher does not go as planned when she finds herself fighting to maintain the integrity of her novel.

Maya's meeting with a book publisher does not go as planned when she finds herself fighting to maintain the integrity of her novel.

Jason tries to win Kelly back, but his grand gesture may be too late for Kelly; Robin tells Malik he has to stop fooling around with other women.

Jason gets upset when he finds Kelly on a date with her new man, Joe; Tasha faces her insecurities about her relationship with Rick Fox.

Tia (Tia Mowry) gets a job in a diner to escape her twin sister, only to find Tamera (Tamera Mowry) working there, too.

Tia and Tamera (Tia and Tamera Mowry) finally witness a romantic moment between Ray and Lisa (Tim Reid, Jackee Harry).

Chris' classmates do not take him seriously when he signs up to be a hall monitor; Tonya discovers that her friends hang out with her to get closer to Drew.

After mistakenly going to school on a snow day, Chris must stay in the building with Principal Edwards (Jason Alexander) until they can reach his parents.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Families fight over custody of a dog; a shocked mother discovers caregivers trying to retrieve a sticker from her toddler's mouth.

A single mother offered refuge in a woman's home later sues for damaging a lamp and unlawful eviction.

Moesha sets Niecy up with Hakeem's friend Troy, who's dating Alicia and several other women on campus.

Moesha and Hakeem (Brandy, Lamont Bentley) reminisce about growing up together at a housewarming party in his new pad.

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

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

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.

Jamie and Braxton (Jamie Foxx, Christopher B. Duncan) must endure the rigors of a tough driving school and its hard-nosed officer (guest star Mark Curry).

A case of mistaken identity leaves Jamie the leader of a dangerous gang, and the gang leader posing as Jamie.

Disaster strikes the magazine when Synclaire substitutes for ailing Khadijah.

After Regine dates Kyle's boss, he overhears the man maligning her reputation.

Joan avoids telling William her true feelings after seeing him with his ex-girlfriend, then a woman (Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth) who mistakes her for someone else chases her around Manhattan.

Toni tells her girlfriends she is pregnant, but they are so skeptical that they decide to accompany her to a doctor's appointment.

When Joan learns that William is bringing a date to Maya's birthday party, she attempts to level the field by asking a shoe salesman to be her date.

Joan's dream of opening a restaurant runs into financial trouble, so Toni asks William, the one person Joan wants nothing to do with, for help.

During a TV interview, Robin insinuates that Malik is gay; Derwin tells Melanie that he knows she has been seeing someone.

Malik's invitation to appear on a children's TV show is rescinded; Jason asks Kelly and the Sunbeams to welcome Clay's boyfriend into their football family.

Lisa comes between Ray and his prospective business partner; Tia takes Tamera's place on yearbook picture day.

Tia and Tamera are bored at school and decided to try out for the school's all-male hockey team; determined to make the team, they must disguise themselves as boys and pretend they are just two of the guys.

A substitute teacher (Orlando Jones) holds Chris to a higher standard than his classmates; Tonya learns to get her way by accusing Drew of hitting her.

Chris and Greg get caught cutting school to see a movie; Rochelle decides to help out at the school's book fair; Julius tries to renew his driver's license.

The family oversleeps on the day Lindsey is set to sing the national anthem at a baseball game.

Suzanne and Nick compete in the kitchen when Nick calls cooking "easy.".

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

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

Moesha fears for her life after openly criticizing a poet on open mike night; Dorian searches for his real mother.

When Dorian comes face-to-face with his birth mother, Moesha learns something surprising about her own mother.

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

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

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.

Jamie and Braxton (Jamie Foxx, Christopher B. Duncan) must endure the rigors of a tough driving school and its hard-nosed officer (guest star Mark Curry).

A case of mistaken identity leaves Jamie the leader of a dangerous gang, and the gang leader posing as Jamie.

Disaster strikes the magazine when Synclaire substitutes for ailing Khadijah.

After Regine dates Kyle's boss, he overhears the man maligning her reputation.

Joan avoids telling William her true feelings after seeing him with his ex-girlfriend, then a woman (Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth) who mistakes her for someone else chases her around Manhattan.

Toni tells her girlfriends she is pregnant, but they are so skeptical that they decide to accompany her to a doctor's appointment.

When Joan learns that William is bringing a date to Maya's birthday party, she attempts to level the field by asking a shoe salesman to be her date.

Joan's dream of opening a restaurant runs into financial trouble, so Toni asks William, the one person Joan wants nothing to do with, for help.

During a TV interview, Robin insinuates that Malik is gay; Derwin tells Melanie that he knows she has been seeing someone.

Malik's invitation to appear on a children's TV show is rescinded; Jason asks Kelly and the Sunbeams to welcome Clay's boyfriend into their football family.

Lisa comes between Ray and his prospective business partner; Tia takes Tamera's place on yearbook picture day.

Tia and Tamera are bored at school and decided to try out for the school's all-male hockey team; determined to make the team, they must disguise themselves as boys and pretend they are just two of the guys.

A substitute teacher (Orlando Jones) holds Chris to a higher standard than his classmates; Tonya learns to get her way by accusing Drew of hitting her.

Chris and Greg get caught cutting school to see a movie; Rochelle decides to help out at the school's book fair; Julius tries to renew his driver's license.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

The judge dispenses wise advice when a driver gets sued for not one, but three, limo accidents.

A motorist admits he ran a stop sign and accidentally killed a dog; a woman must dip into her 401(k) savings and has her wages garnished after a bum car deal with her ex-lover.

Moesha fears for her life after openly criticizing a poet on open mike night; Dorian searches for his real mother.

When Dorian comes face-to-face with his birth mother, Moesha learns something surprising about her own mother.

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

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

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.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) gets a surprise when he dates another woman (guest star Tichina Arnold) to make Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) jealous.

Jamie asks a gospel singer to join his new rock band, provoking the ire of the singer's minister father.

Khadijah neglects her roommates when she becomes involved in a new romance.

Things the roommates confided to Regine surface in a comic's act.

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

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

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

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

Tasha finds out that Rick might lose his job; Malik wants to learn everything there is to know about his father; Melanie thinks Derwin is trying to teach her a lesson.

Tasha accuses Kelly of betrayal; Tasha introduces Jason to a beautiful talk show host (Stacey Dash).

Ray (Tim Reid) becomes jealous when Tamera (Tamera Mowry) begins paying attention to a substitute teacher at school.

Tia and her new beau Kyle decide to fix-up Tamera with Kyle's little brother for a double date; the little brother turns out to be a lot littler than anyone thought.

When Chris thwarts Malvo's attempt to steal Vanessa's gold chain, he has one day to produce a replacement necklace.

Chris becomes popular when he fills in for the neighborhood DJ, who is arrested during a party.

Nick gets upset when he sees that a bracelet he gave to Marilyn is regifted to Suzanne.

Suzanne's stubborn need to argue her point gets her arrested.

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.

Dorian (Ray J) has an eye-opening visit with his birth mother and siblings. Guest stars: Lil' Bow Wow, Olivia Brown and Golden Brooks.

Moesha daydreams about what life would be like if Dorian was the model child and she was the wild one.

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

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

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.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) gets a surprise when he dates another woman (guest star Tichina Arnold) to make Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) jealous.

Jamie asks a gospel singer to join his new rock band, provoking the ire of the singer's minister father.

Khadijah neglects her roommates when she becomes involved in a new romance.

Things the roommates confided to Regine surface in a comic's act.

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

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

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

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

Tasha finds out that Rick might lose his job; Malik wants to learn everything there is to know about his father; Melanie thinks Derwin is trying to teach her a lesson.

Tasha accuses Kelly of betrayal; Tasha introduces Jason to a beautiful talk show host (Stacey Dash).

Ray (Tim Reid) becomes jealous when Tamera (Tamera Mowry) begins paying attention to a substitute teacher at school.

Tia and her new beau Kyle decide to fix-up Tamera with Kyle's little brother for a double date; the little brother turns out to be a lot littler than anyone thought.

When Chris thwarts Malvo's attempt to steal Vanessa's gold chain, he has one day to produce a replacement necklace.

Chris becomes popular when he fills in for the neighborhood DJ, who is arrested during a party.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

A woman accuses her former tax-business partner of vandalizing her office and stealing her client files; a man's extensive online research still lands him with a mechanic who never repairs his car.

A verbal contract in the amount of $14,500 for a Harley ends badly; a woman's attempt to replace her family's deceased dog with a new puppy comes to an abrupt halt when she learns her pick of the litter has died.

Dorian (Ray J) has an eye-opening visit with his birth mother and siblings. Guest stars: Lil' Bow Wow, Olivia Brown and Golden Brooks.

Moesha daydreams about what life would be like if Dorian was the model child and she was the wild one.

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

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

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.

Jamie accidentally switches a sexy gag gift for Braxton with a religious statue intended for a parochial schoolteacher.

Jamie and Braxton (Jamie Foxx, Christopher B. Duncan) must land a plane after a medical emergency sidelines the aircraft's pilot.

Khadijah must choose between Alonzo and her old flame, Terrence, who announces he wants her back.

Maxine and Kyle spend the night together after drowning their sorrows in a bottle of tequila.

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

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

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

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

Derwin gets jealous when Janay's ex-boyfriend (Hill Harper) comes to town; still mourning the loss of her relationship with Derwin, Melanie turns to the cable guy for comfort.

Malik is introduced to his half-sister (Lisa Tucker); Tasha meets her ex-husband's wife (Tasha Smith).

Tia is mismatched with Roger, while Tamera is left alone on Valentine's Day; Ray's plans to earn the most money at an auction backfire.

When Montell Jordan's car breaks down, he seeks Tia and Tamera's help; Ray and Lisa attend a disco party.

Chris must choose between going to a ballgame with his father or going to the movies with Tasha.

Doc discovers that Chris has a natural talent for predicting outcomes of games, but Chris' lucky streak ends when a bookie (Vincent Pastore) shows up at his front door.

Kevin is torn between running a clean campaign for class president and being negative about his opponent.

The family has a harder time than expected when they decide to "go green.".

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.

Moesha is paired with a pretend spouse who seems like a perfect gentleman until he shows his true colors.

Moesha realizes that a friend is contemplating suicide; Dorian tries to impress the daughter "of a preacher man.".

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

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

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.

Jamie accidentally switches a sexy gag gift for Braxton with a religious statue intended for a parochial schoolteacher.

Jamie and Braxton (Jamie Foxx, Christopher B. Duncan) must land a plane after a medical emergency sidelines the aircraft's pilot.

Khadijah must choose between Alonzo and her old flame, Terrence, who announces he wants her back.

Maxine and Kyle spend the night together after drowning their sorrows in a bottle of tequila.

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

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

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

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

Derwin gets jealous when Janay's ex-boyfriend (Hill Harper) comes to town; still mourning the loss of her relationship with Derwin, Melanie turns to the cable guy for comfort.

Malik is introduced to his half-sister (Lisa Tucker); Tasha meets her ex-husband's wife (Tasha Smith).

Tia is mismatched with Roger, while Tamera is left alone on Valentine's Day; Ray's plans to earn the most money at an auction backfire.

When Montell Jordan's car breaks down, he seeks Tia and Tamera's help; Ray and Lisa attend a disco party.

Chris must choose between going to a ballgame with his father or going to the movies with Tasha.

Doc discovers that Chris has a natural talent for predicting outcomes of games, but Chris' lucky streak ends when a bookie (Vincent Pastore) shows up at his front door.

Kevin is torn between running a clean campaign for class president and being negative about his opponent.

The family has a harder time than expected when they decide to "go green.".

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.

Moesha is paired with a pretend spouse who seems like a perfect gentleman until he shows his true colors.

Moesha realizes that a friend is contemplating suicide; Dorian tries to impress the daughter "of a preacher man.".

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

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

Big Dee Dee takes Dee Dee to a fancy spa on Mother's Day, and Phyllis decides to take Mona to the same spa.

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.

Jamie's mother must choose between a paying gig or singing with him at a fund-raiser; Braxton tries a magic act.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) is shocked when his mother comes to visit with her new, young fiance (guest star Gerald Levert).

A sheep and a cat are friends; a coatimundi has fun with its wild buddy.

Sheinelle Jones embarks on a journey around the world to find more of the fun and fun-loving baby animals of winter; not everything in the animal kingdom loves the cold, but she discovers the animal tots that love this season a lot.

Exploring some of the biggest and wildest creatures in the animal kingdom.

Animals that live on the ice.

Hammer, Cheese and TNT trade in the woodgrain for the ice rink in Chicago; Jet, Hotshot and Cheese encourage literacy in Harlem; Hammer shares the inspirational story of his childhood injury and how he recovered.

Hammer takes his slam dunk to new heights with a sky-high trick shot; Wham and TNT pay homage to the Globetrotters' legendary Coach "Sweet Lou" Dunbar; the Globetrotters meet champion little leaguers in D.C. and head outdoors for a fishing excursion.

Melanie and Derwin discover that she may be pregnant; Derwin plans a surprise proposal during halftime of his game.

Melanie and Derwin visit a fertility specialist; Malik's downward spiral; the Sabers get a new quarterback; Tasha runs into her dying boyfriend.

Lisa's mother comes to visit; Lisa had told her mother that she was married to Ray; Lisa manages to convince Ray to pretend that he is her husband.

Tia (Tia Mowry) becomes uncomfortable when her mother (Jackee Harry) takes a job in the high-school cafeteria.

Chris gets in trouble when he tells his classmates dirty jokes; Rochelle tries to find a man for her mother (Loretta Devine).

Chris decides to buy an expensive bottle of perfume for his mother for Mother's Day; during some spring cleaning, Julius and Drew find an expensive collectors item among Drew's old toys.

Nick tricks Suzanne and Marilyn into spending the weekend together at a spa for Mother's Day.

Suzanne's mother attacks Nick for being an inadequate husband.

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

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

Brandy (Brandy Norwood) is torn between her caring stepmother (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and the love and grief she feels for her dead mother.

Kim's mother (Mo'Nique) pursues her education by following her child to college; guest Loretta Devine.

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

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).

Big Dee Dee takes Dee Dee to a fancy spa on Mother's Day, and Phyllis decides to take Mona to the same spa.

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.

Jamie's mother must choose between a paying gig or singing with him at a fund-raiser; Braxton tries a magic act.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) is shocked when his mother comes to visit with her new, young fiance (guest star Gerald Levert).

When Khadijah's mother visits on Mother's Day, she brings her friend Laverne, Regine's estranged mother.

Regine and Khadijah's mothers go on vacation, leaving the girls to baby-sit Khadijah's grandmother.

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.

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

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

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

Melanie and Derwin discover that she may be pregnant; Derwin plans a surprise proposal during halftime of his game.

Melanie and Derwin visit a fertility specialist; Malik's downward spiral; the Sabers get a new quarterback; Tasha runs into her dying boyfriend.

Lisa's mother comes to visit; Lisa had told her mother that she was married to Ray; Lisa manages to convince Ray to pretend that he is her husband.

Tia (Tia Mowry) becomes uncomfortable when her mother (Jackee Harry) takes a job in the high-school cafeteria.

Chris gets in trouble when he tells his classmates dirty jokes; Rochelle tries to find a man for her mother (Loretta Devine).

Chris decides to buy an expensive bottle of perfume for his mother for Mother's Day; during some spring cleaning, Julius and Drew find an expensive collectors item among Drew's old toys.

Nick tricks Suzanne and Marilyn into spending the weekend together at a spa for Mother's Day.

Suzanne's mother attacks Nick for being an inadequate husband.

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

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

Brandy (Brandy Norwood) is torn between her caring stepmother (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and the love and grief she feels for her dead mother.

Kim's mother (Mo'Nique) pursues her education by following her child to college; guest Loretta Devine.

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

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).

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.

Fancy finally accepts Jamie's advances, leaving him shocked; Braxton employs pop psychology in an effort to understand women.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) saves the life of a mobster (guest star Eddie Mekka), who then lavishes him with gifts.

Putting her basketball MVP title on the line, Khadijah plays a grudge match against her high-school rival.

Max and Regine decide to decrease their dependence on men by taking a motivational seminar; Overton sends gifts to Synclaire.

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

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

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

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

Kelly and Tasha plan an engagement party for Derwin and Melanie; Kelly is forced to come to terms with her ex's new relationship.

Jason wants to introduce his daughter to his new girlfriend, Camille (Stacey Dash); Melanie finds the perfect wedding dress while shopping with Tasha.

When Tamera helps the school nerd change his image in order to impress Tia, she decides she might want to keep him for herself.

Tia loses her confidence when she sees a bully from her childhood; Lisa convinces Ray to be Roger's substitute dad.

Rochelle tries to tutor Chris in algebra so he can participate in a math competition.

Chris decides to exact revenge on Caruso for making his life miserable for the past two years.

Lindsey learns about stealing at the workplace when she lands her first job and gives out free food.

Nick becomes a more influential parent, so he pushes Kevin and Lindsey hard, and they become model children.

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.

Moesha books an unruly rap group for the spring concert but dismisses Hakeem's suggestion to hire extra security.

Moesha and Hakeem get back together; Niecy has a fling with Hakeem's roommate; Dorian dates an older woman.

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

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

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.

Fancy finally accepts Jamie's advances, leaving him shocked; Braxton employs pop psychology in an effort to understand women.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) saves the life of a mobster (guest star Eddie Mekka), who then lavishes him with gifts.

Putting her basketball MVP title on the line, Khadijah plays a grudge match against her high-school rival.

Max and Regine decide to decrease their dependence on men by taking a motivational seminar; Overton sends gifts to Synclaire.

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

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

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

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

Kelly and Tasha plan an engagement party for Derwin and Melanie; Kelly is forced to come to terms with her ex's new relationship.

Jason wants to introduce his daughter to his new girlfriend, Camille (Stacey Dash); Melanie finds the perfect wedding dress while shopping with Tasha.

When Tamera helps the school nerd change his image in order to impress Tia, she decides she might want to keep him for herself.

Tia loses her confidence when she sees a bully from her childhood; Lisa convinces Ray to be Roger's substitute dad.

Rochelle tries to tutor Chris in algebra so he can participate in a math competition.

Chris decides to exact revenge on Caruso for making his life miserable for the past two years.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

A woman accuses her cousin of filing a false police report against her; a motorist's story loses credibility when he flees the crash scene.

An inconsiderate neighbor lets his large dog use a common area as a toilet; the German shepherd bites the man who videotaped their negligence.

Moesha books an unruly rap group for the spring concert but dismisses Hakeem's suggestion to hire extra security.

Moesha and Hakeem get back together; Niecy has a fling with Hakeem's roommate; Dorian dates an older woman.

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

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

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.

Jamie is evicted from King's Tower after throwing one too many loud parties and ends up as Braxton's roommate.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) steps in when he learns a boy (guest star Orlando Brown) he mentors plans to use a gun on a bully (guest star Robert Ri'chard) at school.

Max gets her old job back, then quits; Overton and Regine think a neighbor is a serial killer.

When Regine takes over creation of an ad in Flavor, Khadijah's magazine, tension rises between the roommates.

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

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

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

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

Melanie decides she wants to get married to Derwin before Janay's baby is born; Kelly and Jason share an emotional moment; Tasha finally admits to setting Jason up with Camille.

Kelly and Jason share an emotional moment; Tasha finally admits to setting Jason up with Camille.

Tia accuses Tamera of stealing her personal journal; Ray's stubbornness prevents him from asking for help.

Tia and Tamera (Tia and Tamera Mowry) compete on a game show against celebrity twins (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen).

After Chris tests poorly on a standardized exam, his teacher refers him to the school's guidance counselor (Chris Rock), who puts him through a series of mental evaluations.

Caruso relinquishes his role as school bully after he gets bullied himself; Julius secretly tries to find extra work when he must use his vacation days.

Suzanne secretly buys herself a purse after Nick refuses to make the purchase.

Nick makes Suzanne the butt of his jokes while hosting an awards ceremony.

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.

Dorian's family throws him a graduation party; Hakeem refuses to retrieve a spare key from an attractive neighbor.

Dorian's friend kidnaps Myles; Moesha considers moving in with Hakeem; Jerome finds a pregnancy test in Moesha's bathroom.

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

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

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.

Jamie is evicted from King's Tower after throwing one too many loud parties and ends up as Braxton's roommate.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) steps in when he learns a boy (guest star Orlando Brown) he mentors plans to use a gun on a bully (guest star Robert Ri'chard) at school.

Max gets her old job back, then quits; Overton and Regine think a neighbor is a serial killer.

When Regine takes over creation of an ad in Flavor, Khadijah's magazine, tension rises between the roommates.

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

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

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

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

Melanie decides she wants to get married to Derwin before Janay's baby is born; Kelly and Jason share an emotional moment; Tasha finally admits to setting Jason up with Camille.

Kelly and Jason share an emotional moment; Tasha finally admits to setting Jason up with Camille.

Tia accuses Tamera of stealing her personal journal; Ray's stubbornness prevents him from asking for help.

Tia and Tamera (Tia and Tamera Mowry) compete on a game show against celebrity twins (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen).

After Chris tests poorly on a standardized exam, his teacher refers him to the school's guidance counselor (Chris Rock), who puts him through a series of mental evaluations.

Caruso relinquishes his role as school bully after he gets bullied himself; Julius secretly tries to find extra work when he must use his vacation days.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The jurists are experienced civil litigator Tanya Acker, New York State Supreme Court Justice Patricia DiMango, and former criminal defense attorney Larry Bakman. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

A man pleads guilty to stealing defibrillators and aviation headsets and selling them to a pawn shop; a car buyer's math doesn't add up when Officer Byrd pulls out his trusted Kelley Blue Book and compares figures.

A man videotapes his ex-fiancée slamming his computer in a car door as she drives away, then she sues him for damages to her vehicle; a woman agrees to pay off a friend's debt in exchange for his old car that dies after five months.

Dorian's family throws him a graduation party; Hakeem refuses to retrieve a spare key from an attractive neighbor.

Dorian's friend kidnaps Myles; Moesha considers moving in with Hakeem; Jerome finds a pregnancy test in Moesha's bathroom.

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

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

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.

Jamie seeks legal advice from a tough lawyer after revealing photos of Fancy turn up on the Internet.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) meets K-Ci & Jojo (guest starring as themselves) and gives them a copy of his demo tape on a chance for his big break.

Synclaire decides to drop out of her night-school art history class after Overton enrolls in the course to spend more time with her.

Overton's younger sister comes for a visit and ends up falling for Kyle; Regine decides to become a vegetarian.

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

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

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

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

Melanie tries getting in between Derwin and his son; Kelly stars in her own reality show; Tasha and Dante's relationship suffers.

Melanie tries getting in between Derwin and his son; Kelly stars in her own reality show; Tasha and Dante's relationship suffers.

Tamera is blackmailed after threatening to expose her friend's shoplifting; Lisa's convinced she has lost Ray to another woman.

Tia, Tamera and Roger try to get Lisa's designer gowns noticed when they sneak backstage at a local benefit.

Chris ends up in traffic court after taking his father's car for a spin.

When the family gets a dog, Chris must train it to be an attack dog; Drew and Tonya must find new ways to amuse themselves without TV.

When Nick points out that Suzanne has issues letting go of controlling everything, Suzanne lets everything go. The family realizes they need Suzanne's controlling ways to run a successful household.

The entire family plays pranks on one another, to the chagrin of Suzanne. But when the family ignores Nick's choking because they think it's another prank, Nick has a near-death experience and embraces his Zen side.

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

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

Moesha is at odds with her new stepmother Dee and gets more than she bargains for when dealing with Ohagi.

Kim wins a spot on the cheerleading squad; Hakeem goes on a feeding frenzy hoping to make the basketball team.

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.

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.

Jamie seeks legal advice from a tough lawyer after revealing photos of Fancy turn up on the Internet.

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) meets K-Ci & Jojo (guest starring as themselves) and gives them a copy of his demo tape on a chance for his big break.