Season 3 (1996)

The Critic
8.0

September 8, 1996 • 30m

As film critic of the local cable show ""Brothers in the Balcony,"" Robert becomes unpopular when he gives a thumbs down to a prom...Read more

Our Gang
6.0

September 15, 1996 • 30m

Nicholas is being bullied and shaken down by ""a bunch of baggy-pants, bandana wearin' hoodlums"" and figures the only way to beat...Read more

Voice in the 'Hood
7.0

September 22, 1996 • 30m

Michael auditions female singers for his band, and the front-runner is Zaria's annoying friend Theresa.

Love, African-American Style
8.0

September 29, 1996 • 30m

Wendell has romantic designs on Karen, an interior decorator working at the Peterson house, so Robert decides to play Cupid. Meanw...Read more

Inspiration
8.0

October 6, 1996 • 30m

Michael thinks he might be able to clear up his songwriter's block by smoking some marijuana that he received from a jazz trumpete...Read more

Labor Daze
8.0

October 13, 1996 • 30m

Upset when her parents refuse to front her the cash for a pair of expensive running shoes, Zaria takes a second job at a clothing ...Read more

Clothes Call
8.0

October 20, 1996 • 30m

Against their better judgment, Robert and Jerri allow daughter Zaria to wear a revealing dress to a dance, where the teen finds th...Read more

Nick the Brick
8.0

November 3, 1996 • 30m

Nicholas has been having a ball playing on a losing basketball team. But when Robert takes over as coach, the fun is done even whe...Read more

Chimney Boy
8.0

November 10, 1996 • 30m

With Robert and Jerri bedridden with the flu, Wendell volunteers to baby-sit. But during his watch, Nicholas gets stuck in the chi...Read more

Goodfella
8.0

November 17, 1996 • 30m

Wendell is too terrified to go to the police after he witnesses a crime. Robert urges him to provide a good role model for Nichola...Read more

The Parade-y Bunch
8.0

November 24, 1996 • 30m

Robert and Jerri take the kids on a pilgrimage downtown to stake out a spot to view the Thanksgiving parade, but Robert and Wendel...Read more

Fight the Power
8.0

December 8, 1996 • 30m

Activists Zaria and Shakim disagree over how to organize a protest against a company that's polluting a river. Meanwhile, Nicholas...Read more

Baby Oprah
8.0

January 12, 1997 • 30m

The Petersons ""could be working for the next Oprah"" when Cece gets her own talk show sponsored by a toy company. But her talent ...Read more

Home Loan
8.0

January 19, 1997 • 30m

While the Petersons are out of town at a wedding, Wendell tries to make a good impression on Karen's parents by telling them the P...Read more

A Star is Torn
8.0

February 2, 1997 • 30m

Michael and Theresa impress record execs at a musicians' showcase, so much so that one of them is offered a contract -- Theresa. M...Read more

Nick the Player
8.0

February 9, 1997 • 30m

Nicholas works the playground and accidentally smooth talks himself into two dates -- for the same afternoon. Meanwhile, Wendell t...Read more

Double Date
8.0

February 16, 1997 • 30m

Wendell claims that he met Peabo Bryson while working as a part-time cabbie, and that he's been invited to Atlantic City to attend...Read more

Tango & Cash
7.0

February 23, 1997 • 30m

Shakim insists on driving old flame Alexis home from a party, and the resulting misunderstanding leads to a rift in his relationsh...Read more

When Robert Met Jerri
8.0

April 27, 1997 • 30m

With Zaria's senior prom approaching, Robert and Jerri are reminded how their school dance turned into a magical night -- even tho...Read more

The Peterson Redemption
7.0

May 4, 1997 • 30m

The last time Robert saw Parris, the elder Peterson brother was doing time in prison. Now he's out and visiting the family, but Ro...Read more

Mother and Law
8.0

May 11, 1997 • 30m

On the eve of Jerri's graduation from law school, her ""stay-at-home, full-service"" mother Elizabeth objects to her putting caree...Read more

Rappin' It Up
8.0

May 18, 1997 • 30m

Zaria is surprised to overhear Skye professing his love for her, just after learning that boyfriend Shakim is heading off to colle...Read more