The Parkers

1. S01E01Grape NutsAugust 30, 1999—Nikki decides to pledge Alpha, Alpha, Alpha- the same sorority as her daughter, Kim- during rush week, much to Kim's dismay. But before they
2. S01E02Scammed StraightSeptember 6, 1999 7.0Looking for extra income to help pay their college expenses, Kim and Nikki take jobs at a psychic hotline, and wind up being their star empl
3. S01E03Daddy's GirlSeptember 13, 1999 7.0When Nikki complains about Kim's father, Mel, allowing Kim to do what she wants, Kim decides to move out of the house and live with her dad.
4. S01E04Season's bestTaking Tae-Bo with My BeauSeptember 20, 1999 8.0Desiree, Nikki and Kim sign up for a Tae-Bo class instructed by Billy Blanks. Nikki accidentally punches Professor Oglevee out-cold and deci
5. S01E05The Boomerang EffectSeptember 27, 1999 8.0In order to make some extra money, Kim, Nikki, Stevie and Anthony try to put together a calendar of Santa Monica College ""hottest hunks.""
6. S01E06There's a ShagOctober 4, 1999 7.0Kim's old friend Hakeem Campbell asks Kim to an ""Austin Powers"" party, but she declines, saying her crush on him was just a high school th
7. S01E07KimberlaleOctober 18, 1999 8.0After Kim unveils her new designs at a sorority fashion show, her creations catch the eye of Professor Oglevee's mother, Camille, who owns a
8. S01E08QuarantineNovember 1, 1999 7.5Nikki and Kim's dream vacation in Mexico turns into a nightmare after they're kicked out of the country, and then exposed to a potentially d
9. S01E09And the Band Plays OnNovember 8, 1999—""T"", Kim and Stevie dream of stardom when they form a music group and then learn that the record-company exec at the career fair is an old
10. S01E10Betting on LoveNovember 15, 1999—Nikki's ex-fiancée walks back into her life with a promise to give up his gambling habit and a marriage proposal.
11. S01E11It's a Family AffairNovember 22, 1999 8.0Nikki's haughty sister and her daughter come for Thanksgiving dinner and she bosses Nikki around which Nikki uncharacteristically endures.
12. S01E12Bad to the BoneJanuary 3, 2000 7.0Nikki gets involved in Professor Oglevee's mentor program, acting as a big sister for a 12-year-old girl named Shaquilla who's a handful.
13. S01E13Big is BeautifulJanuary 24, 2000 7.0musical guest: So Plush Kim's new boyfriend, Garland, scores big laughs at a comedy laugh-off. When Garland starts using fat jokes as his m
14. S01E14Love is a Royal PainFebruary 7, 2000 7.0musical guest: Teena Marie At her high-school reunion, Nikki regretfully meets an old flame who cheated on her, and introduces him to Kim-
15. S01E15Funny, Funny ValentineFebruary 14, 2000—musical guest: Ideal Professor Oglevee plans to pop the question to Veronica on Valentine's Day, and questions hang in the air when Nikki a
16. S01E16Trading PlacesFebruary 21, 2000 8.0Professor Oglevee has his twin brother, Sylvester, take his place at a school charity auction, where Sly romances a very confused Nikki. Mea
17. S01E17A Simple PlanMarch 20, 2000—After Nikki and Kim fail to convince Frank to give them a large discount on a Saturn, they buy a car at a police auction. They later find $2
18. S01E18It's a Spring Bling ThingApril 10, 2000 6.0musical guests: Warren G. and Lil' Zane Kim's band, ""Freestyle Unity"", is booked for a spring-break concert in Palm Springs, but not with
19. S01E19Moving on OutMay 1, 2000—Feeling the need to be independent, Kim moves in an apartment with Stevie. But Nikki and Stevie's mom, Sophia Van Lowe, can't seem to let go
20. S01E20UnforgivenMay 8, 2000—Nikki's parents visit when they come to renew their wedding vows. But her dad renews old tensions regarding Nikki's pregnancy at a young age
21. S01E21Since I Lost My BabyMay 15, 2000—Nikki is thrilled to learn that Professor Oglevee and Veronica have finally ended their relationship. She throws a party to celebrate the ne
22. S01E22Get Me to the Church on TimeMay 22, 2000 6.0Jerel receives a job offer in Paris. Kim questions their relationship and decides that they should get married. Jerel says he isn't ready to

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Wedding Bell BluesSeptember 4, 2000—After receiving the news that Kim is getting married, Nikki, along with Professor Oglevee, race to Las Vegas to stop the wedding. When their
2. S02E02Breaking Up is Hard to DoSeptember 11, 2000 7.0While newlyweds Jerel and Kim prepare to leave for Paris, Jerel's mom, Clarise, shows up with a surprise that could threaten their marriage.
3. S02E03Season's bestThe Oddest CoupleSeptember 18, 2000 8.0When Professor Oglevee hears of Veronica's engagement, he becomes so depressed that he doesn't notice Nikki's moved in to his apartment. Aft
4. S02E04ReunitedSeptember 25, 2000 6.0Nikki moves in with Kim and immediately throws her weight around, giving rise to tension between herself and Kim. Meanwhile, Professor Oglev
5. S02E05J.C. BowlOctober 2, 2000—Under the watchful eye of Professor Oglevee, Nikki, Stevie and T team up for an academic tournament. The lackluster squad gets a boost when
6. S02E06Whassup With Heyyy?October 9, 2000—musical guest: Mary Mary Inspired by the Whassup Guys at an Entrepreneur convention, Nikki, Kim, Stevie and T go into the shirt business, b
7. S02E07Scary KimOctober 30, 2000 8.0Kim plays several pranks on Nikki and her friends on Halloween as she gets ready to celebrate her birthday. Kim's best friend, Moesha Mitche
8. S02E08Election 2000November 6, 2000—After hearing that haughty Regina is running for student-body president, Kim decides to run. But after an interview for the school newspaper
9. S02E09Heir Today, Gone TomorrowNovember 13, 2000—As she struggles to come up with an idea to write about for her creative writing class, Kim fantasizes about a world of wealth, lies and dec
10. S02E10Turkey Day BluesNovember 20, 2000 7.0A clash between Nikki and Kim over the onions in the stuffing leaves Kim out on the street trying to find a meal on her own. She meets a hom
11. S02E11CheersDecember 11, 2000 7.0Nikki tries out for the cheerleading squad and is rejected by Regina and the other members because of her less-than-perfect figure. Kim quit
12. S02E12Mama, I Want to SingJanuary 15, 2001 8.0musical guest: Fred Hammond The new Reverend at Nikki's church appoints her the new choir director for an upcoming concert. Nikki also thin
13. S02E13Field of DreamsFebruary 5, 2001—For an African-American culture festival, Nikki decides to pay tribute to her great-uncle, a former Negro League baseball player, but she is
14. S02E14Blind Date MistakeFebruary 12, 2001 8.0Nikki and Kim go on a blind date with a father-son duo named Ernest and Dwayne Orange when they appear on an episode of the TV show ""Blind
15. S02E15Who's Your Mama?February 19, 2001 8.0A young woman named Samantha McGee claims that she and Kim were switched at birth, and that she is Nikki's real daughter. Meanwhile, Profess
16. S02E16Hands Off, GrandmaFebruary 26, 2001 8.0Nikki's grandmother, Evelyn Smith, comes to visit and causes friction with Nikki when she tries to seduce Professor Oglevee.
17. S02E17Single Black FemaleMarch 5, 2001 7.0A new friend named Elaine in Nikki's life threatens the bond between her and Andell, who has a feeling that something is amiss with Nikki's
18. S02E18Kim Who?March 12, 2001 6.0When Kim rides T's scooter without a helmet, she becomes injured and loses her memory. Everyone, including her dad, Mel, tries to help Kim r
19. S02E19In Sickness and in HealthMarch 19, 2001 7.0Kim, Stevie and T make a music video for their music band, Freestyle Unity, for MTV to air it on their weekly music series. But due to the v
20. S02E20Et Tu Andell?April 30, 2001 6.0The gang hits a local salsa club to help Nikki relieve some stress, but the outing winds up having the opposite effect when she sees Profess
21. S02E21Love and HissesMay 7, 2001 6.0Professor Oglevee believes that Nikki ruined his date with Toni. He tries to patch things up with Toni by asking her out to dinner again. Ke
22. S02E22Love the One You're WithMay 14, 2001—After meeting Michael's daughter Alisa, Kim agrees to help Michael care for her by looking after Alisa. Over Professor Oglevee, Nikki decide

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Baby GirlSeptember 10, 2001—With Michael missing in the aftermath of the oil-rig fire, it falls to Kim to care for his infant daughter Alisa, a job she's more than eag
2. S03E02Crazy LoveSeptember 17, 2001 5.5musical guest: Brian McKnight Professor Oglevee enlists the help- and vocal stylings- of R&B superstar Brian McKnight in his attempt to woo
3. S03E03Not So Super, SupersSeptember 24, 2001—When the apartment building tenants vote to fire the nosy superintendent Aldo, mechanically challenged Nikki and Kim elect themselves superi
4. S03E04Nobody's FoolOctober 1, 2001 7.0Nikki discovers an unsavoury side of Lady Egyptian that leads her to quit her job. While attempting to create her own beauty line, she winds
5. S03E05Season's bestA Knockout Times TwoOctober 8, 2001 8.0All bets are off as Nikki steps into the ring and goes toe-to-toe in a battle for Professor Oglevee. Meanwhile, Kim finds her soulmate and i
6. S03E06Baby, You've Got to GoOctober 15, 2001 7.0Kim and her new boyfriend, Aaron, reconcile and agree to a living arrangement that forces Nikki to move in with Andell.
7. S03E07Mummy's the WordOctober 29, 2001 7.0Halloween approaches and Kim's excited because her birthday is right around the corner. Believing that her friends are throwing her a surpri
8. S03E08Take the Cookies and RunNovember 5, 2001 7.0Stuck with 6,000 cookies, Nikki taps the girls from her Big Sister program to sell the sweets in exchange for Lil' Bow Wow tickets.
9. S03E09The AltosNovember 12, 2001 8.0Nikki lands an internship at a waste-removal facility and becomes convinced that her new boss is a mobster. Meanwhile, Kim pretends to have
10. S03E10Family Ties and LiesNovember 19, 2001—Nikki is stunned by a revelation about her Aunt Rita when the entire family appears on a game show that exploits family secrets.
11. S03E11Secret SantaDecember 17, 2001 6.0Nikki gets into the Yuletide spirit and prepares her annual Christmas tree-trimming party, but everyone turns her invitations down flat. To
12. S03E12The RevolutionJanuary 21, 2002—Professor Oglevee recalls the 1972 incident that led Santa Monica College to institute a Black Studies program.
13. S03E13My Two DadsFebruary 4, 2002—Nikki's biological father visits, sparking a fierce rivalry with her adoptive dad, George, for her affections. Also, Kim competes with Regin
14. S03E14To Love or Not to LoveFebruary 11, 2002 7.0musical guest: Kenny Lattimore After Nikki's crush on Professor Oglevee gets out of hand on Valentine's Day, Kim persuades her to join a su
15. S03E15Don't Believe the HypeFebruary 25, 2002—musical guest: Lil' Zane After reuniting with his childhood pal, Lil' Zane, T decides to leave Freestyle Unity, the band he, Kim and Stevie
16. S03E16Make a Joyful NoiseMarch 4, 2002 7.0Nikki's in heaven when her choir is chosen to compete in a gospel festival---until Kim's defection to a rival group returns her to Earth. Do
17. S03E17A Beautiful LieMarch 18, 2002—Kim, Stevie and T take an I.Q. test as part of a contest to win a car, but after a mixup with the scores, Kim is convinced she is a genius w
18. S03E18The CrushMarch 25, 2002—Professor Oglevee's nephew develops a crush on Nikki. Meanwhile, Kim feels left out of her cousin's friendship with Stevie.
19. S03E19The Dates From HellApril 29, 2002—After her break-up with Aaron, Kim agrees to join Stevie in trying a speed-dating service. Meanwhile, Nikki works at Andell's club and catch
20. S03E20Mother's Day BluesMay 6, 2002 7.0A Mother's Day get-together at Stevie's is disrupted when the IRS evicts the Van Lowes from their home. Sophia: Shannon Tweed. Olivia: Sommo
21. S03E21It's ShowtimeMay 13, 2002 7.0After Nikki's friend, Bernetta Campbell, wins the lottery, she quits her job working for Magic Johnson at the Magic Johnson Theatres and rec
22. S03E22Teach Me TonightMay 20, 2002—Kim is on academic probation and hires a tutor for help with her studies. When she learns that her tutor is her former speed-dating partner

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Mourning AfterSeptember 23, 2002—Following an evening of drowning his sorrows after losing his job, Professor Oglevee awakes from a drunken slumber mortified due to his one-
2. S04E02She's HystericalSeptember 30, 2002 6.0An old flame (Paulette Braxton) sparks temptation in Oglevee (Dorien Wilson) on the eve of his wedding to Nikki; Allen and Kim squabble at t
3. S04E03High Heels and VideotapesOctober 7, 2002 6.0Nikki starts a campaign to get her beloved Prof. Oglevee reinstated to the university faculty; Kim invites Allen's parents to dinner. Dean W
4. S04E04Meter Maids Need Love, TooOctober 14, 2002—Nikki has a running battle with a traffic warden who's dating Andell. While three ex-cons pledge Kim and Stevie's sorority, a hapless pledge
5. S04E05Food FiascoOctober 21, 2002—Nikki takes over as the cook at Andell's bistro, when her regular chef goes into labor, and wows a critic with her dishes. Meanwhile, Profes
6. S04E06And the Winner Is...October 28, 2002—Kim, T and Stevie each audition for a national talent show without telling each other. Meanwhile, Nikki wins a big-screen TV with Professor
7. S04E07Season's bestKim's 21st BirthdayNovember 4, 2002 8.0musical guest: Tweet When Kim lets it be known that her birthday wish is to see R&B vocalist Tweet, Nikki and Andell do whatever it takes t
8. S04E08It's Gary ColemanNovember 11, 2002 6.0Gary Coleman moves into Nikki and Kim's apartment building, inspiring Nikki to move into a career as his manager. Meanwhile, Stevie and T st
9. S04E09Road TripNovember 18, 2002—Kim, Stevie and T go on a road trip to Las Vegas with their friend Hakeem, but when Hakeem's car breaks down in the middle of the desert, th
10. S04E10Sign of the ShaqNovember 25, 2002 8.0Nikki and Andell infiltrate the L.A. Lakers locker room to get an autographed jersey from Shaquille O'Neal after the one belonging to Profes
11. S04E11Lights, Camera, ActionDecember 16, 2002—Nikki's catering job on a popular soap opera turns into an acting role when the soap's director witnesses her confront the soap's star hitti
12. S04E12The Parent TrapJanuary 6, 2003—Nikki and Andell get excited about the possibility of becoming sisters when Nikki's biological father and Andell's mother start dating, but
13. S04E13Dead Clown WalkingJanuary 20, 2003—Already depressed about her birthday, Andell and Kim try to cheer up Nikki by tracking down Nikki's favorite clown, who used to entertain at
14. S04E14The Hold UpFebruary 3, 2003—Nikki's efforts to get a loan are sidetracked when she and Professor Oglevee are taken hostage during a bank heist staged by a little person
15. S04E15Love Potion No. 83February 10, 2003—Nikki tries to find an antidote after her daughter and friends unwittingly ingest a Jamaican fortune teller's potent love potion.
16. S04E16Somebody's Watching YouFebruary 17, 2003—When Nikki is holed up in Professor Oglevee's apartment with a broken leg, she starts spying on the neighbors and, after she thinks she witn
17. S04E17A Sterling RelationshipFebruary 24, 2003—Professor Oglevee is visited by his pompous, successful older brother, Sterling. Meanwhile, Kim writes a gossip column for the school paper,
18. S04E18That's What Friends Are ForMarch 24, 2003—When Nikki's wildly spontaneous friend from high school returns to town to participate in the annual AIDS WALK, she drags Nikki to a rave pa
19. S04E19Amazing GraceApril 7, 2003—When Nikki overextends herself, a guardian angel appears to her in the form of Grace, who helps Nikki get through some stressful times while
20. S04E20Join the ClubApril 14, 2003—Kim tries to be a friend to Regina so Nikki can stir up catering business at a book club, while Professor Oglevee enlists T's help for a chi
21. S04E21InternshipApril 21, 2003—Kim and her fashion school nemesis Freddy Fabulous both get internships at a high profile design house, but the competition heats up when th
22. S04E22She's a Bad Mamma JammaApril 28, 2003—musical guest: Nivea When the young son of a widowed friend of Professor Oglevee decides that he wants Nikki to be his new mother, he attem
23. S04E23The Good, the Bad and the FunnyMay 5, 2003—After seeing a picture of an Old West bandit who resembles Prof. Oglevee, Nikki imagines herself the no-nonsense sheriff of a frontier town
24. S04E24Jury DutyMay 12, 2003—Professor Oglevee is thrilled by the prospect of jury duty---until he realizes he'll be serving with Nikki. Meanwhile, Kim captivates a subs
25. S04E25An Ivy League of Her OwnMay 19, 2003—When Professor Oglevee inherits his uncle's $10 million fortune, Nikki fears his attraction to Paris---a sexy widow with a string of rich, d

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Til Death Do Us Part---And Make It SoonSeptember 15, 2003—When Nikki discovers Professor Oglevee's secret honeymoon whereabouts, she sneaks aboard their yacht to try to win him back only to discover
2. S05E02Squatter's RightsSeptember 22, 2003—Professor Oglevee goes broke after his inheritance is swallowed by his uncle's back taxes, forcing him to move in with an elated Nikki, who
3. S05E03A Plot with a ViewSeptember 29, 2003—Nikki buys a burial plot for herself and Professor Oglevee from a shady undertaker. Meanwhile, Stevie and T hire a new singer for the band i
4. S05E04Mama, I'm Baaack!October 6, 2003—Kim surprises everyone when she returns home from Harvard, but since Nikki has rented out her room, she and Andell come up with a scheme to
5. S05E05The Accidental TherapistOctober 13, 2003—Nikki blackmails Professor Oglevee into attending therapy sessions when her testimony is required to prove a car accident wasn't his fault.
6. S05E06The Mack Is Like Wo!October 20, 2003—Professor Oglevee goes on a dating game show where America will choose one of four fine--yet somewhat freaky--women he'll go on a date with.
7. S05E07Kimmie Has Two MomsNovember 3, 2003—When Kim and Nikki win a guest appearance on their favorite daytime talk show, ""Zorah,"" Andell must sub in as Kim's mom when Nikki gets si
8. S05E08I Never Rapped for My FatherNovember 10, 2003—T's dad Thad, a former member of a one-hit wonder group, comes for a rare visit hoping to start a new band with his son, and T is forced to
9. S05E09Foul BallNovember 17, 2003—Determined not to lose another annual softball game to the boys, Kim, Stevie and Nikki recruit Olympic softball player Jennie Finch as a ""r
10. S05E10Cheaters Never ProsperNovember 24, 2003—When Nikki becomes Professor Oglevee's teaching assistant, she butts heads with the pretty young student who flirts with him for special tre
11. S05E11Out with the Old, In with the NewDecember 15, 2003—When Stevie's mom brings home her new and much younger boyfriend, Stevie accepts an awkward invitation to join him for a more private meetin
12. S05E12School of Hard KnocksJanuary 12, 2004—When local DJ's Shag and Tone pick Kim as their new ""on-air hottie with a body,"" a bitter rivalry erupts between the two radio jocks as th
13. S05E13Can Two Wrongs Make a Right?February 9, 2004—Nikki is up for a need-based scholarship to a university, but it is put in jeopardy when the school's representative shows up early to inter
14. S05E14She's PositiveFebruary 16, 2004—When Kim and Stevie take T to a Murphy Lee show to celebrate his birthday, T meets and falls head over heels for Kai the girl of his dreams,
15. S05E15Judge Not a Book...February 23, 2004—After Nikki tells an author tales of her ""love life"" with Professor Oglevee, the author convinces Nikki to write her own book about it all
16. S05E16Practice What You PreachMarch 1, 2004—An old friend from Nikki's wild days visits who is now the new Rev. at Nikki's church. Her promiscuous past causes turmoil in the church, wh
17. S05E17Could It Be You? (1)April 26, 2004—With Nikki always around, Andell is desperate for some alone time with her new boyfriend Lester, so she secretly arranges a blind date with
18. S05E18A Little Change Never Hurt Anybody (2)May 3, 2004—When Nikki and Johnnie's relationship starts to get serious, Johnnie gets offered a job in New York, but instead of leaving Nikki behind, he
19. S05E19At Last (3)May 10, 2004—While the plans are underway for Nikki's wedding to Johnnie, Professor Oglevee finally realizes he is in love with Nikki and is determined t

Season 5 ranked & reviewed