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In the House

TV·1995–1999·5 seasons, 76 episodes·UPN·Comedy·Created by Quincy Jones, Winifred Hervey

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A once-famous football player must rent part of his house to support himself. A single mother and her two kids are the latest tenants. He also owns a sports clinic that he barely manages to run with help from his friends

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1995AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Getting to Know YouApril 10, 1995When Jackie Warren's husband goes through a mid-life crisis and announces that he is having an affair, she decides to make a new life for he
  2. S01E02Female TroubleApril 17, 1995When a female bully at school harasses Austin, he asks Jackie and Marion for advice. Unfortunately, he must choose between two opposing phil
  3. S01E03Birthday PresenceApril 24, 1995Jackie is out of the house celebrating her son Austin's birthday, so Marion plans a reunion with his ex-girlfriend, who thinks he still has
  4. S01E04Once Again, with FeelingMay 1, 1995It's been nearly 20 years since Jackie went on a date, but Marion tries to get her to meet men at a popular night club. However, when Marion
  5. S01E05The Lost WeekendMay 8, 1995Austin persuades Jackie to continue the family tradition of visiting their mountain cabin at the beginning of the spring season. But when Ja
  6. S01E06Hats OffMay 15, 1995Jackie and Heather help Marion get an audition for a sportscaster job on a local news show. For the audition, he interviews basketball star

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0220Episodes1995–96AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Dog CatchersSeptember 18, 1995Marion and his friend Carlton Banks discover that a boy is dating both Tiffany and Carlton's little sister, Ashley, at the same time, so the
  2. S02E02Crush GrooveSeptember 25, 1995Marion takes a liking to an attractive neighbour, with whom Austin has been spending some time; meanwhile, Jackie delivers pizzas to earn ex
  3. S02E03The GamblerOctober 2, 1995To Jackie's discomfort, one of Marion's former professional football teammates, Clayton Whitmore, comes to town to play poker with the old g
  4. S02E04The Final CutOctober 9, 1995When Austin finds out that Marion is coaching a kids' football league with Marion's former grade school football coach Sam Wilson, he tries
  5. S02E05Daddy's HomeOctober 16, 1995Jackie ex-husband, Milton is thrown out by his new wife when he accidentally says Jackie's name during sex. Jackie refuses to allow him to l
  6. S02E06Futile AttractionOctober 23, 1995Marion bakes cookies for his physical therapist, Tonia, to thank her for helping him heal. But she wrongly thinks he is in love with her and
  7. S02E07Sister Act: the EpisodeNovember 6, 1995Jackie's adventurous sister takes her, Marion and Clayton on a wild, wild trip.
  8. S02E08Nanna Don't PlayNovember 13, 1995Milton begs Jackie to pretend that the house is their happy home for his visiting grandmother, but Marion isn't too happy when Nanna begins
  9. S02E09Boyz II Men II WomenDecember 4, 1995Marion takes it like a man when his old friend Kevin discloses his new profession as a female impersonator.
  10. S02E10Christmas PartyDecember 11, 1995Tiffany and Austin want to bring the family together for Christmas, and that includes a visit from their great-grandparents.
  11. S02E11Do the Right ThingJanuary 1, 1996After Austin gives Marion computer-aided financial advice, a computer mix-up gives Marion a large sum of money.
  12. S02E12Come Back, KidJanuary 8, 1996Marion's professional football comeback means it's time for Jackie to start thinking about moving out.
  13. S02E13To Die ForJanuary 15, 1996Marion's cousin, Curtis, wants to market marion's health drink but not without complications. Austin tries to act like Marion in order to wi
  14. S02E14Love on a One-Way StreetJanuary 22, 1996While giving Tiffany driving lessons, Marion crashes into a vehicle driven by a policewoman named Alex who he falls in love with.
  15. S02E15My Crazy ValentineFebruary 12, 1996Jackie becomes intrigued and attracted to the handsome handyman named Russell who is hired by Marion to fix his broken hot tub. Austin unkno
  16. S02E16Three the Hard WayFebruary 19, 1996Marion finds it hard to believe Tonia when she tells him that Alex is seeing someone else. Tiffany ruins Jackie's new dress.
  17. S02E17A Major ProblemFebruary 26, 1996Marion doesn't see eye to eye with his dad.
  18. S02E18Home AgainApril 22, 1996Jackie is promoted to the New York office, which means Marion is short one tenant. Enter Tonia.
  19. S02E19Close Encounters of the Worst KindMay 6, 1996Marion feels like he's moved on emotionally from his college pals; new neighbor Tonia reports seeing an alien; Tiffany has a date.
  20. S02E20Hoop ScreamsMay 13, 1996When Marion coordinates a charity basketball tournament, Jackie and Tonia organize a team to challenge Marion, whose teammates include a tal

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0322Episodes1996–97AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01The Real WorldAugust 26, 1996After Jackie moves back East with her son Austin, sidelined pro-football player Marion Hill revels, at least temporarily, in having his hous
  2. S03E02Mother of InventionSeptember 2, 1996Tonia and Maxwell come up with a get rich quick scheme - the ""Butt Ball"" - to help fund their sports clinic. All they need is a celebrity
  3. S03E03I Only Have You for EyesSeptember 9, 1996Overwhelmed by Tonia's demands on their time, Marion and Maxwell conspire to get themselves off her daily social calendar by fixing her up w
  4. S03E04Bury the HatchetSeptember 16, 1996Marion helps an obnoxious football player facing a career-ending injury. Meanwhile, Tiffany convinces Tonia to flirt with a client.
  5. S03E05Maxwell Said Knock You OutSeptember 23, 1996Heated competition between Marion and Maxwell results in L.A. Lakers, Eddie Jones, a prospective client, being knocked out cold.
  6. S03E06Record Breaking TimeSeptember 30, 1996A hotshot college football star poised to break one of Marion's last standing records catches Tiffany's eye. But Tonia has a bad feeling abo
  7. S03E07Kindergarten DocOctober 14, 1996Rodney reconsiders Maxwell as his career role model for school. Meanwhile, Marion coaches Tonia for a charity boxing match.
  8. S03E08The Curse of Hill HouseOctober 28, 1996Maxwell insults a self-proclaimed witch, who casts a spell on him.
  9. S03E09One LoveNovember 4, 1996Marion and Maxwell compete for the attention of a dance instructor. Meanwhile, Tiffany pretends to be Jamaican to impress a boy.
  10. S03E10Pledge AllegianceNovember 11, 1996When Tiffany's social life causes truancy trouble, Marion plots to make her party until she can party no more.
  11. S03E11This is a TestNovember 18, 1996Maxwell's girlfriend Shanna is more interested in her dog than in him. Marion crams for a physical therapist certification exam.
  12. S03E12The Max Who Came to DinnerNovember 25, 1996It appears that in the eye of Marion's grandma, he can do nothing right...whereas Maxwell can do nothing wrong.
  13. S03E13Saint MarionJanuary 13, 1997While volunteering at a soup kitchen, Marion is believed to be destitute. Tonia teaches her friend Henry how to be cool to impress his girlf
  14. S03E14Dial M for MarionJanuary 20, 1997Marion falls for a woman whose phone messages he advertently receives. Tonia and Henry face complications in their relationship.
  15. S03E15You're the OneFebruary 3, 1997Marion welcomes Evander Holyfield into his home as the two prepare for a banquet honoring Marion at which they hope to get a big donation fo
  16. S03E16Love WarsFebruary 10, 1997Amber, the property manager who's responsible for rent increases in the office building, once had a affair with Marion. Tonia has a secret a
  17. S03E17Marion Strikes BackFebruary 17, 1997Marion shows that he's free of his attraction to Amber by dating a woman from a company making a commercial for the clinic.
  18. S03E18Return of the StilettoFebruary 24, 1997Marion's effort to avoid the ""I love you"" land mine with Amber blows up in his face. Meanwhile, Max believes that Tonia's boyfriend Henry
  19. S03E19Fore ArmedApril 28, 1997Marion and Maxwell organize a celebrity miniature-golf tournament.
  20. S03E20Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow FonderMay 5, 1997Marion vows to abstain from romantic liaisons as a mode of spiritual cleansing.
  21. S03E21The Retreat StoryMay 12, 1997Marion weighs an offer to endorse orthopedic shoes for seniors while on his annual spiritual retreat.
  22. S03E22CliffhangerMay 19, 1997Tonia and Maxwell challenge Marion to tackle his acrophobia by rock climbing. Meanwhile, Carl escorts Tiffany to her senior prom after a maj

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0422Episodes1997–98AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01EarthquakeAugust 25, 1997Marion, Tonia and Maxwell's partnership falls apart in the aftermath of an earthquake that leaves the sports clinic in ruins. Meanwhile, Tif
  2. S04E02Men in the BlackSeptember 1, 1997Seeking an upgrade, Maxwell urges Marion to date the contractor who's fixing up the clinic. Meanwhile, Tonia dates L.A. Lakers basketball st
  3. S04E03Tito's in the HouseSeptember 8, 1997Marion gives his pal Tito a job at the sports clinic, where he's a real piece of work for Max and Tonia. Meanwhile, Tonia and her boyfriend
  4. S04E04The Second Coming of Marion HillSeptember 15, 1997Marion makes a brief appearance during Tonia's meeting with an ad agency, and lands an underwear-modeling gig. Meanwhile, Tiffany decides to
  5. S04E05Cruise (1)September 22, 1997
  6. S04E06Cruise (2)September 29, 1997Marion and Maxwell's on-shore escapade continues, while out-at-sea, Mercedes frets that Maxwell has ditched her.
  7. S04E07PranksOctober 13, 1997Rivalry with a clinic across the street results in a series of pranks. Meanwhile, Tiffany, Carl and Raynelle are having trouble with trying
  8. S04E08Tonia's Big BreakOctober 27, 1997musical guest: Suede Tonia's motivational speech to juvenile female inmates inspires a prison break. Meanwhile, Tito's determined to manage
  9. S04E09The Stuff That Dreams are Made OfNovember 3, 1997Marion and the gang participate in a dream therapy session.
  10. S04E10When Marion Met NatalieNovember 10, 1997Marion provides living space for Natalie, a girl from the old neighborhood who's all grown up now.
  11. S04E11Tiffany's School Daze (1)November 17, 1997Tiffany is attracted to an older grad student.
  12. S04E12Tiffany's School Daze (2)November 24, 1997Marion advises Tiffany to steer clear of Graham. Meanwhile, Marion and Tonia scheme to reunite Maxwell and Mercedes.
  13. S04E13God is in the HouseDecember 16, 1997At Christmastime, Tonia's sister, Yolanda, voices to Marion her doubts that the ministry is her true calling.
  14. S04E14Say AnythingJanuary 12, 1998After a breakup, Marion is sued for damages over the ""little lies"" he uttered during the relationship.
  15. S04E15The Tennis StoryJanuary 19, 1998Marion and Natalie have overwhelming urges for each other during a charity tennis tournament.
  16. S04E16The Marion RulesFebruary 16, 1998Marion and Natalie establish relationship rules; Mercedes proposes to Maxwell; Tiffany is the birthing coach for a woman with a grudge.
  17. S04E17Working Overtime (1)February 23, 1998To make clinic rent money, Marion rebuilds a youth center, where he confronts a bad guy from his past.
  18. S04E18Working Overtime (2)March 2, 1998Marion wants to get Blake out from under Eddie's bad influence.
  19. S04E19One House and a BabyMarch 17, 1998Tiffany helps out her single-mom friend Shara. Meanwhile, Marion's paternal feelings worry Natalie.
  20. S04E20All's Fair in Love and WarMarch 24, 1998Marion denies having feelings for Natalie, as he and Tito throw a bachelor party for Maxwell.
  21. S04E21Mr. Hill Goes to New YorkMarch 31, 1998After seeing Gabrielle and Mark kissing passionately, Tiffany confronts the amorous couple about their betrayal. Marion visits his grandmoth
  22. S04E22My Pest Friend's WeddingApril 7, 1998Mercedes and Maxwell's marriage is jeopardized when their parents bicker on their wedding day. Meanwhile, Marion considers popping the quest

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season056Episodes1999AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Not as Good as It GetsAugust 3, 1999Marion's life hits a crossroads when he begins to fret over whether he and Maxwell should sell their clinic while Tonia gets offers from the
  2. S05E02There's Something About TiffanyAugust 4, 1999Tiffany and Graham's relationship heats up while Marion is introduced to Valerie's inquistive daughter Brianna. Also, Marion's nana pays him
  3. S05E03How Nana Got Her Groove BackAugust 5, 1999Marion's suspiciousness about Nana's fiancee Ted causes the relationship to collapse on the eve of their wedding. Also, a letter left from T
  4. S05E04Cornbread, Marion and MeAugust 6, 1999Marion accidentally kills Brianna's goldfish. Meanwhile, Maxwell tries to reconcile with Mercedes with the help of a counselor. Raynelle's n
  5. S05E05Guest DadAugust 10, 1999Maxwell and Mercedes struggle to conceive a child while Marion encounters Valerie's ex-husband Justin, who has plans for reconciliation.
  6. S05E06Out HouseAugust 11, 1999In the series finale, Marion awaits news on an NFL franchise. Carl and Raynelle try to decieve their parents. Maxwell and Mercedes continue

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

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