Bob ♥ Abishola (2019–2024)

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Plot

After having a heart attack, a middle-aged sock businessman from Detroit unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, and sets his sights on getting her to give him a chance.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Bob ♥ Abishola S01E01PilotS01E01 · 10.0An American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
  2. 02Bob ♥ Abishola S02E03Straight Outta LagosS02E03 · 8.0Bob is excited to show off Abishola at his industry awards gala, but ruins the evening when he doesn't let her speak for herself. Also, Douglas tries fitting in with Goodwin and Kofo as one of the blue-collar guys on the warehouse floor.
  3. 03Bob ♥ Abishola S02E05Sleeping Next to an Old BoatS02E05 · 8.0Abishola worries that Bob's privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele. Also, a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy but begins to make Olu feel insecure.

Episodes by season

Season0120Episodes2019–20Aired 10.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Bob ♥ Abishola S01E01PilotSeptember 23, 2019 10.0An American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
  2. S01E02Bob ♥ Abishola S01E02Nigerians Don't Do Useless ThingsSeptember 30, 2019While Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.
  3. S01E03Bob ♥ Abishola S01E03A Bird May Love A FishOctober 7, 2019Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs while Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.
  4. S01E04Bob ♥ Abishola S01E04Square Hamburger, Round BunsOctober 14, 2019After Abishola calls off things with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist, and Bob tries online dating.
  5. S01E05Bob ♥ Abishola S01E05Whacking the MoleOctober 21, 2019After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
  6. S01E06Bob ♥ Abishola S01E06Ralph Lauren and FishOctober 28, 2019Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
  7. S01E07Bob ♥ Abishola S01E07Tough Like a Laundromat Washing MachineNovember 4, 2019Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it o
  8. S01E08Bob ♥ Abishola S01E08Useless PotheadsNovember 18, 2019With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.
  9. S01E09Bob ♥ Abishola S01E09We Were Beggars, Now We Are ChoosersNovember 25, 2019After Abishola gives her previous suitor a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's co
  10. S01E10Bob ♥ Abishola S01E10Ice Cream for BreakfastDecember 2, 2019Bob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka. Also, Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely frien
  11. S01E11Bob ♥ Abishola S01E11Splitting the HairsDecember 16, 2019Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will; Abishola and Kemi's friendship is tested after Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.
  12. S01E12Bob ♥ Abishola S01E12There's My NigeriansJanuary 5, 2020While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.
  13. S01E13Bob ♥ Abishola S01E13The Canadians of AfricaJanuary 20, 2020Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son".
  14. S01E14Bob ♥ Abishola S01E14Full-Frontal DottieFebruary 3, 2020Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot, much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.
  15. S01E15Bob ♥ Abishola S01E15Black IceFebruary 10, 2020On Valentine's Day, when it comes to showing affection, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.
  16. S01E16Bob ♥ Abishola S01E16Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?February 17, 2020Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Also, Bob and Abishola have diff
  17. S01E17Bob ♥ Abishola S01E17A Big, White ThumbMarch 9, 2020Abishola takes her relationship with Bob to the next level when she invites him into an intimate part of her life: church. Also, Kemi fights
  18. S01E18Bob ♥ Abishola S01E18Sock WifeMarch 16, 2020Bob's past and present collide when his ex-wife, Lorraine, is admitted to Abishola's hospital. Also, Christina recruits Kofo for a project t
  19. S01E19Bob ♥ Abishola S01E19Angry, Happy, Same FaceApril 6, 2020Abishola must draw the line when Bob's ex-wife, Lorraine, tries to maneuver her way back into Bob's life. Also, Goodwin is concerned when Ch
  20. S01E20Bob ♥ Abishola S01E20Randy's a WranglerApril 13, 2020Dottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor, Hank (John Ratzenberger), at physical therapy. Also, Bob and

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0218Episodes2020–21Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S02E01Bob ♥ Abishola S02E01On a Dead Guy's BenchNovember 16, 2020Bob enlists Tunde’s help to buy an engagement ring, but his plans to propose to Abishola are upended by her belief that a traditional marria
  2. S02E02Bob ♥ Abishola S02E02Paris is for Lovers, Not MothersNovember 23, 2020Kemi leans on Abishola after an argument with Chukwuemeka, disrupting her and Bob’s engagement celebration. Also, Dottie gives Douglas a new
  3. S02E03Bob ♥ Abishola S02E03Straight Outta LagosNovember 30, 2020 8.0Bob is excited to show off Abishola at his industry awards gala, but ruins the evening when he doesn't let her speak for herself. Also, Doug
  4. S02E04Bob ♥ Abishola S02E04Camp BananasDecember 7, 2020For the sake of Bob's health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together. Also, Christina is boss for the day at MaxD
  5. S02E05Bob ♥ Abishola S02E05Sleeping Next to an Old BoatDecember 14, 2020 8.0Abishola worries that Bob's privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele. Also, a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy but begins to mak
  6. S02E06Bob ♥ Abishola S02E06A Tight Ass Is a Wonderful ThingJanuary 4, 2021Thanks to Abishola's brutal Nigerian honesty, Bob finds himself in a feud with Kemi. Also, after Douglas makes a big mistake on the warehous
  7. S02E07Bob ♥ Abishola S02E07The Wrong AdebamboJanuary 18, 2021Abishola's husband makes a surprise visit and Bob sees this as a perfect opportunity for Abishola to ask for a divorce, but Abishola is surp
  8. S02E08Bob ♥ Abishola S02E08Honest Yak PricesJanuary 25, 2021Abishola's husband says he'll never agree to a divorce so as a result, Bob and Abishola are upset that they will never get married.
  9. S02E09Bob ♥ Abishola S02E09Tunde the Boy KingFebruary 8, 2021After a chance encounter, Abishola and Christina unexpectedly hit it off as future sisters-in-law. Also, at MaxDot, Douglas gives the worker
  10. S02E10Bob ♥ Abishola S02E10The Cheerleader LeaderFebruary 22, 2021After Tayo forbids Dele from dancing, Abishola enlists Bob's help in talking to Dele about his feelings.
  11. S02E11Bob ♥ Abishola S02E11I Did Not Raise Him to Be a TeenagerMarch 8, 2021When Abishola puts her foot down about Dele not going to Nigeria with his father, Dele rebels against her for the very first time.
  12. S02E12Bob ♥ Abishola S02E12We Don't Rat on FamilyMarch 15, 2021Bob prepares to meet Abishola's mother but gets more than he bargained for when he enlists Tunde's help in securing her approval. Also, Abis
  13. S02E13Bob ♥ Abishola S02E13A Big African BassoonApril 12, 2021When Gloria goes on vacation, Abishola takes charge of the nursing staff, but quickly falls short as the job requires "people skills." Also,
  14. S02E14Bob ♥ Abishola S02E14A Tough Old BirdApril 19, 2021Bob and Abishola try to help a sad and volatile Kemi who, after being dumped by Chukwuemeka, struggles with the possibility that her happies
  15. S02E15Bob ♥ Abishola S02E15TLC: Tunde's Loving CareApril 26, 2021Abishola begins studying for medical school, she offends Gloria with an insensitive comment about Gloria's own journey of almost becoming a
  16. S02E16Bob ♥ Abishola S02E16Sights and BitesMay 3, 2021Abishola is nervous about Dele's trip to Nigeria with his father. Also, Bob creates a guidebook on Nigeria for Dele that he proudly calls "S
  17. S02E17Bob ♥ Abishola S02E17The Devil's Taste BudsMay 10, 2021While Dele is in Nigeria with his dad, Abishola struggles with how to handle her free time, so Bob, Gloria and Kemi remind her how to let lo
  18. S02E18Bob ♥ Abishola S02E18God Accepts VenmoMay 17, 2021While comparing their busy schedules, Bob and Abishola realize the perfect date for their wedding is in just three weeks and enlist their fa

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0322Episodes2021–22Aired 5.0Season avg
  1. S03E01Bob ♥ Abishola S03E01Welcome to LagosSeptember 20, 2021 5.0After Bob and Abishola land in Lagos, they rush to rescue Dele from his dad's place. Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde explore their old stomping g
  2. S03E02Bob ♥ Abishola S03E02BowangoSeptember 27, 2021With a traditional Nigerian wedding approaching, the Wheelers are formally introduced to Abishola's family; Bob tries to demonstrate his ser
  3. S03E03Bob ♥ Abishola S03E03DudOctober 4, 2021After returning home from their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola moves into Bob's house, and with his blessing, she redecorates to make the plac
  4. S03E04Bob ♥ Abishola S03E04Old StrokeyOctober 11, 2021With Bob and Abishola settling into married life, Dottie feels pushed aside and decides to run away from home. Also, Goodwin and Kofo bring
  5. S03E05Bob ♥ Abishola S03E05Greasy Badge of HonorOctober 18, 2021After indulging in a luxurious girls' day with Dottie and Christina, Abishola worries she's losing touch with her humble Nigerian roots. Als
  6. S03E06Bob ♥ Abishola S03E06The Devil's ThroupleNovember 1, 2021Abishola is caught in the middle when Morenike agrees to be the "plus one" in Kemi and Chukwuemeka's relationship. Also, when Bob refuses to
  7. S03E07Bob ♥ Abishola S03E07Fumble in the DarkNovember 8, 2021Abishola and Kemi are conflicted as to how to handle Morenike after she confides her deepest secret to them. Also, when Bob gets credit for
  8. S03E08Bob ♥ Abishola S03E08Light DutyNovember 29, 2021Abishola and Kemi take a directionless Christina to see a Yoruba priest, where she learns that her toxic relationship with her mother may be
  9. S03E09Bob ♥ Abishola S03E09I'm Not EdselDecember 6, 2021Abishola gets the surprise of a lifetime when she finds out Bob has flown in Dele and her mother, Ebun, from Nigeria. However, the joy is cu
  10. S03E10Bob ♥ Abishola S03E10Tunde123January 3, 2022When Abishola finds out Tayo has given Dele a credit card, she worries he's being spoiled and becomes stricter with him. Also, worried she's
  11. S03E11Bob ♥ Abishola S03E11Cats in a BathtubJanuary 17, 2022When Bob accidentally reveals Morenike is gay, Abishola and Kemi are forced to defend her against their church, and even their own families.
  12. S03E12Bob ♥ Abishola S03E12Your Beans are FlatliningJanuary 24, 2022Bob is surprised when Abishola's medical school plans include going to Baltimore - with or without him.
  13. S03E13Bob ♥ Abishola S03E13One Man, No BabyFebruary 28, 2022When word gets out that Bob and Abishola might be trying to have a baby, the expectations from family, friends and employees start to take a
  14. S03E14Bob ♥ Abishola S03E14Every Subpoena is a Tiny HugMarch 7, 2022When Christina gets a new job at a sock startup, the family is supportive until they find out the new company is more successful than MaxDot
  15. S03E15Bob ♥ Abishola S03E15Compress to ImpressMarch 14, 2022Bob's not sure his family is cut out for the small screen when he decides to shoot a TV commercial for MaxDot and the director, Marion, want
  16. S03E16Bob ♥ Abishola S03E16I'll Sleep When I'm DeadMarch 21, 2022Dottie and Goodwin question Bob's ability to lead under pressure when the successful MaxDot television commercial generates more business th
  17. S03E17Bob ♥ Abishola S03E17Inappropriate NakednessMarch 28, 2022Bob and Abishola decide her mother has officially overstayed her welcome when Ebunoluwa starts renovating Bob's guest room.Also, when Abisho
  18. S03E18Bob ♥ Abishola S03E18Greasy UnderdogApril 18, 2022When Bob, Abishola and Kemi learn that Morenike's family disowned her because she's gay, they do what they can to help her pay for school an
  19. S03E19Bob ♥ Abishola S03E19Who Raised YouMay 2, 2022Douglas is finally ready to introduce Olivia to his family, but he sets some ground rules to make sure Dottie plays nice.
  20. S03E20Bob ♥ Abishola S03E20Wrangling a Greased PigMay 9, 2022When Abishola brings Dele to work with her at the hospital, she discovers that her dream of him becoming a doctor might not become a reality
  21. S03E21Bob ♥ Abishola S03E21A Little Slap and TickleMay 16, 2022With Dele's dream of becoming a doctor dashed, Bob, Abishola, Tayo and the rest of the family scramble to find him a new career path -- but
  22. S03E22Bob ♥ Abishola S03E22Beard In Her PulpitMay 23, 2022When a charismatic new pastor joins the congregation, Abishola takes a new interest in church; after Dottie gives out bonuses to upper manag

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0422Episodes2022–23AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Bob ♥ Abishola S04E01Touched by a Holy HandSeptember 19, 2022Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to keep Ebun and the new pastor’s flirtation from growing; Bob is thrown for a loop when Goodwin leaves MaxDo
  2. S04E02Bob ♥ Abishola S04E02Bibles to BrothelsSeptember 26, 2022Bob reconsiders his future at MaxDot and seeks advice from an unexpected source, while Abishola questions Bob’s erratic behavior.
  3. S04E03Bob ♥ Abishola S04E03Americans and Their DreamsOctober 3, 2022After Bob takes a step back from his busy work life, he decides to buy a boat to enjoy during his free time. Also, a newspaper reporter come
  4. S04E04Bob ♥ Abishola S04E04Inner Boss BitchOctober 10, 2022Having spurned her family when she quit MaxDot, Christina turns to Abishola when she's fired from Toesey Woesies; Bob and Uncle Tunde go fis
  5. S04E05Bob ♥ Abishola S04E05Kicked Outta the Dele ClubOctober 17, 2022Bob lets Dele get a new haircut and finds himself caught between an irate Abishola and a surprisingly stubborn Dele; Dottie runs into diffic
  6. S04E06Bob ♥ Abishola S04E06Two Rusty TractorsOctober 24, 2022Abishola is thrilled when Bob gets back to work and goes on an impromptu road trip with Goodwin.
  7. S04E07Bob ♥ Abishola S04E07Your Father's KingdomNovember 14, 2022Abishola turns to Gloria and Kemi when Bob mortgages their home to pay for a new factory space. Also, Kemi worries that she and Chukwuemeka
  8. S04E08Bob ♥ Abishola S04E08Estée Lauder and Goat MeatNovember 21, 2022Bob enlists Tunde’s help to renovate the factory. Also, Abishola tries to cheer up Ebunoluwa with a party after she receives bad news from N
  9. S04E09Bob ♥ Abishola S04E09Idle NigeriansDecember 5, 2022Abishola's visit to the sock factory during a nurse's strike puts extra pressure on Bob to make the factory successful.
  10. S04E10Bob ♥ Abishola S04E10An Afro and a PeugeotJanuary 16, 2023Bob and Abishola are at odds over whether Dele is ready to get behind the wheel and decide to take matters into their own hands. Also, Chris
  11. S04E11Bob ♥ Abishola S04E11Twerk O' ClockJanuary 23, 2023When Bob alerts MaxDot’s longtime friend and sock manufacturer that he will no longer need their services, Dottie steps in to try to salvage
  12. S04E12Bob ♥ Abishola S04E12My Successful Lawyer SonFebruary 6, 2023Abishola gets a taste of Kemi’s new personality when her successful lawyer son comes to visit.
  13. S04E13Bob ♥ Abishola S04E13Happy People Are LazyFebruary 13, 2023Abishola decides to postpone taking the Medical College Admission Test. Christina grapples with taking a job opportunity.
  14. S04E14Bob ♥ Abishola S04E14Put That Toe on IceFebruary 27, 2023Bob and Abishola attempt to find time together amidst their busy schedules. Also, Goodwin’s leadership tactics push Kofo over the edge.
  15. S04E15Bob ♥ Abishola S04E15Every Character is the VillainMarch 13, 2023Bob makes things worse after interfering in Goodwin and Kofo’s ongoing spat. Also, Abishola puts her pride on the line when she realizes she
  16. S04E16Bob ♥ Abishola S04E16Mmm, Fresh Baked Sock!March 20, 2023Abishola must reconcile a decade-old wound when she’s forced to attend the funeral of an unlikable aunt. Also, Bob struggles at the factory
  17. S04E17Bob ♥ Abishola S04E17I'll Never Play Banjo AgainApril 10, 2023
  18. S04E18Bob ♥ Abishola S04E18A Hundred CCs of HandsomeApril 17, 2023When Abishola learns that Bob talked Chukwuemeka into proposing to Kemi, she tries to fix the situation. Kofo permanently alters his relatio
  19. S04E19Bob ♥ Abishola S04E19Keep that Under Your GeleMay 1, 2023When Bob asks for space from his ever-present mother, Dottie doesn’t take it well. Also, Kofo attempts to enjoy the luxuries of living alone
  20. S04E20Bob ♥ Abishola S04E20The Genius Who Fell Out of My WombMay 8, 2023Bob is thrilled to share a day at his alma mater with Abishola and Dele, but his university doesn’t meet Abishola’s Ivy League standards.
  21. S04E21Bob ♥ Abishola S04E21Take Two Yellows and Go to BedMay 15, 2023Bob’s grand opening party for the sock factory is upstaged by a fight between Abishola and her sister-in-law.
  22. S04E22Bob ♥ Abishola S04E22Uncharted Waters of MediocrityMay 22, 2023Doubts begin to creep in as Abishola awaits her acceptance to medical school in Baltimore. Bob battles his subconscious.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0513Episodes2024AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Bob ♥ Abishola S05E01The Dead Eyes of a Respectful SonFebruary 12, 2024When Abishola finds out Dele cancelled his plans to go to Harvard behind her back, Bob steps in to keep her from going ballistic.
  2. S05E02Bob ♥ Abishola S05E02Kill the CatFebruary 19, 2024After Tunde gets into a car accident, Bob and Abishola cajole him into getting glasses but worry that his issues are more than just his eyes
  3. S05E03Bob ♥ Abishola S05E03The Devil's Hot TubFebruary 26, 2024Abishola and Kemi's friendship is pushed to the edge when Kemi wants to disregard Nigerian tradition and have a Las Vegas wedding. Also, Bob
  4. S05E04Bob ♥ Abishola S05E04The Heart Attack BoysMarch 4, 2024When Christina tells her family that she's decided to have a baby by herself, Bob and Abishola start to reconsider whether to have a baby of
  5. S05E05Bob ♥ Abishola S05E05Tayo TimeMarch 4, 2024When Abishola's ex-husband, Tayo, visits Detroit for work, everyone falls under his spell except Bob and Abishola, who know there must be mo
  6. S05E06Bob ♥ Abishola S05E06A Tablespoon of DadMarch 11, 2024When Dottie moves her husband Max's urn into Bob and Abishola's living room, everyone is forced to confront their views on death and the aft
  7. S05E07Bob ♥ Abishola S05E07Worth the CootiesMarch 18, 2024After Christina kicks Abishola and Dottie out for making light of her pre-pregnancy preparations, Christina bonds with Douglas and Abishola
  8. S05E08Bob ♥ Abishola S05E08My Michelle ObamaMarch 25, 2024When Ebun attempts to establish herself as matriarch, Olu worries she's losing her place in the family; Bob and Abishola are forced to choos
  9. S05E09Bob ♥ Abishola S05E09Sad CupcakesApril 1, 2024When Bob receives an offer to sell MaxDot, he must weigh the potential payout against his family's legacy. Also, when the hospital cuts nurs
  10. S05E10Bob ♥ Abishola S05E10Diamonds Are Made to SparkleApril 15, 2024When Bob second-guesses selling MaxDot, a new buyer presents a compelling offer. Also, the prospect of new wealth has Abishola stuck between
  11. S05E11Bob ♥ Abishola S05E11These Giants Are FlexibleApril 22, 2024When Bob and Abishola go to New York City with Dele for his Juilliard audition, Abishola reconnects with her brother Ade.
  12. S05E12Bob ♥ Abishola S05E12Olu! I Popped!April 29, 2024Bob and Abishola plan a trip to Las Vegas for Kemi's wedding and Kemi and Chukwuemeka get into an argument over his mother.
  13. S05E13Bob ♥ Abishola S05E13Find Your BenchMay 6, 2024Seven years from now, a lot has changed for Bob, Abishola and their friends and family as they reflect on how far they've come and consider

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