A Different World (1987–1993)
Plot
Denise Huxtable enters her sophomore year at Hillman, alma mater of her parents and grandfather, where she moves into Gilbert Hall and shares a dorm room with 26-year-old Jaleesa Vinson and talkative new roommate Maggie Lauten.
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- 01If I Should Die Before I WakeWhitley plans to sleep with Dwayne for the first time on his birthday. The public speaking professor assigns the students to write their own eulogies. A young woman named Josie stuns everyone with her speech, in which she reveals that she contracted AIDS through unprotected sex in high school. Gina and Terrence display their ignorance about the disease and are afraid to be around Josie. Kim and Mr. Gaines defend her and advise the duo to become more informed. Ron worries that he could fall victim to AIDS because of his history of casual sex. He and Dwayne decide to undergo HIV testing. Whitley, still shaken by the news of Josie's illness, decides that she just isn't ready for sex.
- 02The Little MisterDuring their Halloween party, a drunken Dwayne responds sarcastically when Whitley and friends discuss women's rights and the ""Year of the Woman."" He falls asleep on the couch after the party, and dreams that all of the candidates in the upcoming presidential election are women (including incumbent Georgia Mush and eccentric Texas billionaire Rose Godot, who can't decide whether or not she is in the race). Whitley is the philandering Jill Blinton, who frustrates husband Hilliard (Dwayne) with her lying and infidelity. Hilliard agonizes over the fact that no one--including his own wife--has any respect for his opinions. Dwayne wakes up and apologizes to Whitley for his sexist comments.
- 03Dr. CupidDwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Reconcilable DifferencesSeptember 24, 1987During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26-year-old freshman w
- S01E02PilotOctober 1, 1987—Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
- S01E03Porky de BergeracOctober 15, 1987—Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
- S01E04Those Who Can't... TutorOctober 22, 1987—Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
- S01E05War of the WordsOctober 29, 1987—Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
- S01E06Rudy and the Snow QueenNovember 5, 1987—Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
- S01E07Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets YouNovember 19, 1987—The girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfather makes a boo-boo in
- S01E08If Chosen, I May Not RunDecember 3, 1987—In the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices she starts running o
- S01E09Romancing Mr. StoneDecember 10, 1987—A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
- S01E10The Gift of the MagiDecember 17, 1987—Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfriend.
- S01E11Does He or Doesn't He?January 7, 1988—Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
- S01E12Advise and DescentJanuary 14, 1988—During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under test stress.
- S01E13The Prime of Miss Lettie BosticJanuary 21, 1988—Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutiny.
- S01E14Wild ChildFebruary 4, 1988—Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
- S01E15Dr. CupidFebruary 11, 1988Dwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie and an old love.
- S01E16The Show Must Go OnFebruary 18, 1988—Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
- S01E17Mr. HillmanFebruary 25, 1988—In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
- S01E18Speech TherapyMarch 10, 1988—Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise owes her.
- S01E19Clair's Last StandMarch 24, 1988—Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
- S01E20If Only for One NightApril 28, 1988—Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
- S01E21Come Back, Little EggbyMay 5, 1988—A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scramble to find it.
- S01E22My Dinner With TheoJuly 7, 1988—Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Season02
- S02E01Dr. War is HellOctober 6, 1988—As the school year begins, Dwayne faces the prospect of taking a calculus class from Col. Taylor, a tough professor nicknamed ""Dr. War."" H
- S02E02Two Gentlemen of HillmanOctober 13, 1988—Dwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work, instead purchasing a ten-year-old
- S02E03Some Enchanted Late AfternoonOctober 27, 1988—Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees to join him for dinne
- S02E04Dream LoverNovember 3, 1988—During a party celebrating the end of midterms, Dwayne finds himself attracted to Whitley. She agrees to dance with him, but runs out after
- S02E05Three Girls ThreeNovember 10, 1988—Whitley and Jaleesa team up for an audition to sing backup at an upcoming Gladys Knight concert on campus. They ask Angela, an aspiring oper
- S02E06If You Like Pilgrim ColadasNovember 17, 1988—Whitley and Kim stay at the dorm for Thanksgiving. Depressed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner at the Pit, they decide to go out. Kim us
- S02E07A Stepping StoneDecember 1, 1988—Whitley choreographs Gilbert Hall's step routine for a competition during homecoming festivities. She annoys everyone with her pushy attitud
- S02E08Life With FatherDecember 8, 1988—Dwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the relationship when he learns that her father
- S02E09All's FairDecember 15, 1988—Kim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be understanding, and sets up a system to al
- S02E10Radio Free HillmanJanuary 5, 1989—Ron slips Dwayne a bootlegged copy of a new rap album, which he immediately puts on the air. The dean pulls the plug on Dwayne's show becaus
- S02E11It Happened One NightJanuary 12, 1989—Kim refuses to take calls from Robert, and simply tells her friends that they had a fight. She confesses to Whitley that she may be pregnant
- S02E12I've Got the Muse in MeJanuary 26, 1989—Freddie grapples with writer's block as she works on a creative writing assignment. Kim encourages her to take a break and come to a party,
- S02E13Risky BusinessFebruary 2, 1989—Clair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage daughter Vanessa and a friend in
- S02E14Breaking Up Is Hard to DoFebruary 9, 1989—Dwayne gives Suzanne an expensive ring for Valentine's Day. She returns it to him and asks for some space, which drives him crazy. She later
- S02E15For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded CageFebruary 23, 1989—Whitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband. She criticizes Whitl
- S02E16It's Greek to MeMarch 2, 1989—Ron and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of having the ""brothers"" push him aroun
- S02E17The Thing About WomenMarch 9, 1989—Jaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but is secretly jealous. All of t
- S02E18High AnxietyMarch 16, 1989—Kim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and extracurricular activities. She also o
- S02E19Take This Job and Love ItMarch 23, 1989—Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money because she fears that he will t
- S02E20No Means NoMarch 30, 1989—Freddie falls for Garth Parks, a handsome and intelligent baseball star. Teammate Dwayne backs out of a date to the dance with Freddie so th
- S02E21Citizen WayneApril 27, 1989—Dwayne runs for student council president. Although he has good ideas about scholarships and ways to fund student activities, no one will li
- S02E22There's No Place Like HomeMay 4, 1989—Dwayne and Ron plan to rent a beautiful apartment for the next school year. They can no longer afford the place after Ron's father cuts back
Season03
- S03E01Strangers on a PlaneSeptember 21, 1989—Dwayne and Whitley run into each other on a flight back to school. Whitley finds that Dwayne has changed over the summer, as he is dressed i
- S03E02The Heat Is OnOctober 12, 1989—Whitley has yet to take a basic math course that is required for graduation. She reluctantly enrolls in Col. Taylor's class, and he tries to
- S03E03The Hat Makes the ManOctober 19, 1989—Walter and Jaleesa celebrate the anniversary of their first date, but are distracted by conflicts over dorm discipline. Walter allows a shy
- S03E04To Have and Have NotOctober 26, 1989—Walter convinces many of the students to volunteer at a community center. Whitley teaches ballet to the children and becomes friends with a
- S03E05Forever Hold Your PeaceNovember 2, 1989—Dwayne drives Whitley to New York for her father's wedding. He drops in on the Huxtables, hoping to rekindle his relationship with Denise an
- S03E06Delusions of DaddyhoodNovember 9, 1989—Ron takes a liking to his study partner, Elizabeth; and is surprised to learn that she has a 13-month-old son. He is unsure about getting in
- S03E07Wedding Bells From HellNovember 16, 1989—Walter wins a free Hawaiian honeymoon from a car wash, so he asks Jaleesa to marry him. Although she is uncertain, she eventually says yes.
- S03E08Great ExpectationsNovember 30, 1989—Kim and Freddie plan to spend homecoming weekend at Freaknic, a music festival in Washington, D.C. Kim's policeman father calls and forbids
- S03E09Answered PrayersDecember 7, 1989—Kim learns that her father has been shot in the line of duty. Whitley drives her to Ohio to see him, with Dwayne and Freddie along for moral
- S03E10For Whom the Jingle Bell TollsDecember 21, 1989—Whitley is in a foul mood during the holiday season, especially when her mother insists that they fly to the south of France instead of spen
- S03E11Under One RoofJanuary 4, 1990—Dean Hughes asks Whitley to spend the weekend at her house and co-host the annual freshman tea. Whitley considers this a great honor until F
- S03E12Here's to Old FriendsJanuary 11, 1990—Dwayne's old friend Milt comes for a visit. He believes that Hillman is holding Dwayne back, and encourages him to transfer to the Universit
- S03E13The Power of the PenJanuary 18, 1990—Dwayne struggles with an assignment for poetry class, as the students must compose their own verses. William Shakespeare appears to him in a
- S03E14Pride and PrejudiceJanuary 25, 1990—Whitley goes to a jewelry store to buy a birthday present for her father. Freddie tags along because she enjoys watching Whitley ""power sho
- S03E15Success, Lies and VideotapeFebruary 8, 1990—Clair Huxtable visits the Hillman campus to videotape the students discussing their goals for the future. Although the taping is supposed to
- S03E16A World AlikeFebruary 15, 1990—Whitley meets Julian, an attractive exchange student from Georgetown who is part of Hillman's anti-apartheid group. Kim receives a scholarsh
- S03E17That's the Trouble With You AllFebruary 22, 1990—Whitley plays matchmaker for Dwayne and a beautiful coed in the hopes of convincing him to move on. However, she becomes extremely jealous a
- S03E18A Campfire StoryMarch 1, 1990—A lovesick Dwayne convinces Walter to let him tag along on a recruiting trip to North Carolina, where he is trying to sign a high school bas
- S03E19Hillman Isn't Through With You YetMarch 8, 1990—Whitley has trouble finding a job for after graduation, while Jaleesa mulls several offers. Ron's sister Rachel, who is staying with Whitley
- S03E2021 CandlesMarch 15, 1990—Whitley is distraught when everyone, including Julian, seems to have forgotten her 21st birthday. Kim has actually remembered, and is planni
- S03E21Sweet CharityMarch 29, 1990—Walter learns that Kim is working all night at a funeral parlor to cover her expenses. He enlists the help of Whitley and Freddie to come up
- S03E22Soldier BoyApril 5, 1990—Col. Taylor is the guest of honor at a campus roast. Frank Benning, a man from his first platoon in Vietnam, comes in to serve as the surpri
- S03E23Getaway (1)April 19, 1990—Dwayne, Ron, Kim, Freddie and Ernest head to Devil's Island, South Carolina for spring break. Whitley joins them at the last minute after Ju
- S03E24Getaway (2)April 26, 1990—Julian shows up to surprise Whitley, who wants nothing to do with him. Dwayne and Ron dress like women to get past the drug dealers and onto
- S03E25Perhaps LoveMay 3, 1990—Dwayne is selected for Phi Beta Kappa, and his mother comes to town to watch his induction ceremony. Julian tells Whitley that he wants to a
Season04
- S04E01Everything Must ChangeSeptember 20, 1990—Whitley thrills her friends by announcing that she has finally decided that Dwayne is the right man for her. Although she answered his love
- S04E02How Bittersweet It IsSeptember 27, 1990—Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of answering machine messages in w
- S04E03Blues for Nobody's ChildOctober 4, 1990—Freddie befriends Alex, an eight-year-old foster child who attends the community center. She is horrified after visiting an adoption fair an
- S04E04Whitley's Last SupperOctober 11, 1990—Whitley's father comes to town and takes her to dinner. He announces that he is fed up with her exorbitant spending habits and takes away he
- S04E05The Goodwill GamesOctober 18, 1990—Whitley decides to try out for the academic decathlon, as the winning team will receive $1500. Although Dwayne and Ron make fun of her, Whit
- S04E06Tales From the Exam ZoneOctober 25, 1990—Walter narrates a Twilight Zone-style look at the students' struggles during midterms. Whitley must complete a report for her somewhat sadis
- S04E07Good Help Is Hard to FireNovember 8, 1990—Dwayne falls apart in the aftermath of his kiss with Whitley. He cannot sleep due to recurring nightmares, and lets the apartment turn into
- S04E08Love Thy NeighborNovember 15, 1990Dwayne helps Whitley with her marketing project, but turns her down when she offers to take him to dinner. Ron tells Dwayne that he is being
- S04E09Time Keeps on Slippin'November 29, 1990—Whitley thrives academically after she begins dating Dwayne, while he gets the first C of his life because he spends all his time fawning ov
- S04E10The Apple Doesn't FallDecember 6, 1990—Ron's father sends him a car to officially welcome him into the family car dealership. Ron cannot stand the business and wishes to become a
- S04E11I'm Dreaming of a Wayne ChristmasDecember 13, 1990—Dwayne takes Whitley and Ron to his parents' house for Christmas. Whitley is desperate to impress Dwayne's mother. She sneaks out before din
- S04E12War and PeaceJanuary 10, 1991—Dwayne's good friend Zelmer comes to visit and stuns him by announcing that his Army Reserve unit has been called to the Persian Gulf. Ron p
- S04E13Ex-CommunicationJanuary 31, 1991—Whitley receives a phone call from Julian and agrees to have dinner with him. She is shocked to discover that he is engaged to a runway mode
- S04E14Risk Around the DollarFebruary 7, 1991—Whitley has to cut into the tuition check from her father to cover her share of the rent. She looks for a job, but turns down every offer. S
- S04E15Love, Hillman-StyleFebruary 14, 1991As her marketing project, Whitley organizes a ""Men of Hillman"" calendar. Dwayne is offended when she doesn't ask him to participate; she d
- S04E16A Word in EdgewiseFebruary 21, 1991—Matthew arranges for some friends from the National Theatre of the Deaf to perform for the children from the community center outreach progr
- S04E17Ms. UnderstandingFebruary 28, 1991—Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist behavior of men at Hillman. The women
- S04E18The Cash Isn't Always GreenerMarch 7, 1991—Dwayne receives an incredible job offer from Kinishewa. Although Whitley and Ron insist that he should jump at the offer, Dwayne is torn bet
- S04E19How Great Thou ArtMarch 14, 1991—Whitley gets a job as an assistant art buyer for E.H. Wright Industries. She attends an auction in Washington, D.C. as an observer. When her
- S04E20It's Showtime at HillmanMarch 21, 1991—The community outreach program loses funding after a corporate buyout, so Walter organizes a three-hour telethon to raise the $15,000 it nee
- S04E21Sister to Sister, SisterMarch 28, 1991—Whitley is placed in charge of pledges for her sorority. She lets the power go to her head, and is especially hard on Kim. Kim leads a revol
- S04E22Monet Is the Root of All EvilApril 4, 1991—Whitley organizes an exhibit to display the artwork of Hillman students. Mr. Gaines shows her some sketches drawn by Novian Winters, a young
- S04E23Season's bestIf I Should Die Before I WakeApril 11, 1991Whitley plans to sleep with Dwayne for the first time on his birthday. The public speaking professor assigns the students to write their own
- S04E24Never Can Say GoodbyeApril 25, 1991—Walter announces that he is leaving Hillman to take a job at a community center in Philadelphia. A roast is organized to give everyone a cha
- S04E25To Be ContinuedMay 2, 1991—Ron tries to keep his father from discovering that he did not graduate. He dons a cap and gown and takes part in the ceremony. When his fath
Season05
- S05E01We've Only Just BegunSeptember 19, 1991—Dwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve as director of a new dormitory.
- S05E02The Dwayne MutinySeptember 26, 1991—Dwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them anything yet. He plans to give
- S05E03Home Is Where the Fire IsOctober 3, 1991—A student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief. Whitley tries to dump all of the
- S05E04Almost Working GirlOctober 10, 1991—E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fill the position immedi
- S05E05In the Eye of the StormOctober 17, 1991—A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.C. Several dozen peop
- S05E06Rule Number OneOctober 24, 1991—Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual love of basketball and
- S05E07Baby, I'm a StarOctober 31, 1991—The club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne suggests that Ron hire a vocalist. K
- S05E08Liza Who-LittleNovember 7, 1991—Whitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to look after her golddigging co
- S05E09To Tell the TruthNovember 14, 1991—Whitley panics about wedding preparations--particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents are to see each other for the fi
- S05E10Do You Take This Woman?November 21, 1991—Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement party. Dwayne's parents c
- S05E11Mammy DearestDecember 5, 1991—Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing her dorm's official de
- S05E12Twelve Steps of ChristmasDecember 19, 1991—Col. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks Whitley to join them for Chri
- S05E13Just Another Four-Letter WordJanuary 2, 1992—After graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his share of the bills. Ron insists
- S05E14Cats in the CradleJanuary 16, 1992Dwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping together. Ron promises to take D
- S05E15Prisoner of LoveJanuary 23, 1992—A handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been released from prison after serving seve
- S05E16Bedroom at the TopJanuary 30, 1992—One of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner invitation, he suggests that he may no
- S05E17May the Best Man WinFebruary 13, 1992—Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off with Byron Douglas III,
- S05E18Kiss You BackFebruary 20, 1992—Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact that Dwayne does not see
- S05E19Conflict of InterestFebruary 27, 1992—Whitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and admits that he still loves her.
- S05E20SellmatesMarch 12, 1992—Ron struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and they hatch a scheme to get the b
- S05E21Do the Write ThingApril 2, 1992—Lena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about her father for an English assignm
- S05E22Love TapsApril 23, 1992—Gina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his promoter. Freddie reveals that
- S05E23Special DeliveryMay 7, 1992—In the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses to respond to the allegatio
- S05E24Save the Best for Last (1)May 14, 1992—The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteers to return to campus
- S05E25Save the Best for Last (2)May 14, 1992—As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember where she is or the
Season06
- S06E01Honeymoon in L.A. (1)September 24, 1992—Whitley and Dwayne recall their fateful honeymoon in L.A.
- S06E02Honeymoon in L.A. (2)October 1, 1992—Conclusion. Whitley and Dwayne are separated by the '92 L.A. riots, which they recall for everyone back home.
- S06E03Interior DesecrationOctober 8, 1992Whitley and Dwayne argue about which furniture should be kept for their new house. Freddie and Ron admit that they cannot stop thinking abou
- S06E04Somebody Say Ho!October 15, 1992—Charmaine annoys the other students with her pushy attitude in Dwayne's statistics class. Someone tapes a sign to her back that reads ""dig
- S06E05Really Gross AnatomyOctober 22, 1992—Ron becomes jealous when Freddie leaves for a weekend camping trip with Shazza. He decides to prepare a candlelight dinner for Kim. Kim has
- S06E06Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're AxedOctober 29, 1992—Charmaine observes Whitley in the office as a sociology project. Whitley is dismayed to learn that her company has put a hold on all purchas
- S06E07The Little MisterOctober 29, 1992During their Halloween party, a drunken Dwayne responds sarcastically when Whitley and friends discuss women's rights and the ""Year of the
- S06E08Baby, It's Cold OutsideNovember 5, 1992—Whitley catches Ron sneaking Freddie out of his apartment at six o'clock in the morning. Dwayne and Whitley cannot find any time together be
- S06E09Faith, Hope and Charity (1)November 12, 1992—Whitley's mother surprises Whitley and Dwayne by coming to visit for Thanksgiving. Whitley is too ashamed to admit that she is unemployed an
- S06E10Faith, Hope and Charity (2)November 12, 1992—Marion and Adele clash over preparations for Thanksgiving dinner and throw food all over the kitchen. Marion takes Malik to task for paying
- S06E11Original TeacherNovember 19, 1992—Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. D
- S06E12Occupational HazardsDecember 3, 1992—While Dwayne is out of town, Whitley buys a $700 business suit for a job interview. She fails to get the job, and accidentally stains the su
- S06E13White ChristmasDecember 17, 1992—Freddie's free-spirited mother visits, and annoys her daughter by spending all of her time counseling Freddie's friends. She exposes the bit
- S06E14To Whit, With LoveJanuary 7, 1993—Whitley takes a job substitute teaching for an unruly remedial class at a run-down junior high school. The students are completely out of co
- S06E15Happy Birthday to MoiJanuary 14, 1993—Dwayne discovers that Whitley has goaded Kim into letting her assist in the planning of her own surprise birthday party. Dwayne takes Whitle
- S06E16Mind Your Own BusinessJanuary 21, 1993—Members of En Vogue play dowdy choristers whom Ron and Charmaine must make over into a nightclub act for the Blue Dog.
- S06E17When One Door Closes... (1)May 8, 1993—Whitley discovers she's pregnant; Dwayne's computer-baseball game is a hit with Kinishewa Corp., which wants him to move to Tokyo.
- S06E18When One Door Closes... (2)May 8, 1993—Marion and Adele's interference causes tension between Dwayne and Whitley; Ron considers suing Dwayne.
- S06E19Lean on MeMay 27, 1993—Dwayne yens for a summer job, but he might get burned when his old flame conducts the interview.
- S06E20Dancing MachinesJune 3, 1993—Whitley tries to remake a tomboy; Ron helps Freddie put on a benefit dance for a worthy cause.
- S06E21Cabin in the SkyJune 10, 1993—Mr. Gaines leaves his son in charge of the Pit when he and Velma join Whitley and Dwayne for a weekend getaway.
- S06E22
Homie, Don't Ya Know Me?June 17, 1993—Lena's friends from the old neighborhood and her ex-boyfriend Piccolo visit Hillman. - S06E23College KidJuly 1, 1993—Lena, Dorian, Gina, Charmaine and Terrell move into an old farmhouse with a grumpy landlord.
- S06E24A Rock, a River, a LenaJuly 8, 1993—Lena Horne travels to Hillman to dedicate a scholarship in her grandmother's memory.
- S06E25Great X-PectationsJuly 9, 1993—Dean Davenport expels Terrell for packing a gun; Spencer aims to marry Kim, but she keeps shooting him down.
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