Season 1 (1996)

Back to School
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August 25, 1996 • 30m

A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.

Dead Dog Walking
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September 15, 1996 • 30m

Bullethead is at the end of his rope when his dog gets impounded and he doesn't have the cash to bail him out. Meanwhile, Cedric g...Read more

Mr. Hightower's Opus
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September 22, 1996 • 30m

As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school band in fewer than five days.

The Rock
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September 29, 1996 • 30m

Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Principal Gr...Read more

Brush with Greatness
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October 6, 1996 • 30m

Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that was actual...Read more

Loose Lips Sink Friendships
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October 13, 1996 • 30m

The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help with the ho...Read more

Papa Don't Take No Mess
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October 27, 1996 • 30m

Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedric try to ...Read more

The Play's Not the Thing
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January 19, 1997 • 30m

On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

Big Brothers
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November 10, 1996 • 30m

Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.

High Top Reunion
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November 17, 1996 • 30m

Steve reunites with his old singing group to perform on an awards show. But when a band member gets sick, Cedric is the only available substitute.

That's My Mama
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November 24, 1996 • 30m

Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.

Pool Sharks Get Bit
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December 15, 1996 • 30m

Bullethead and Romeo hope to pocket some cash hustling pool, but the tables are turned on them and they wind up holding the short end of the stick.

Coming to Chicago
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January 12, 1997 • 30m

When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.

African-American Me
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February 2, 1997 • 30m

On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

When the Funk Bites the Dust
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February 9, 1997 • 30m

The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a compatibility...Read more

Big Daddy's Baby Girl
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February 16, 1997 • 30m

A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.

I Do, I Don't
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February 23, 1997 • 30m

Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Puff Dadd...Read more

Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
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April 27, 1997 • 30m

Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.

The Roof is on Fire
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May 4, 1997 • 30m

Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.

Love with Interest
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May 11, 1997 • 30m

A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.

Can't Buy Me Love
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May 18, 1997 • 30m

Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer and belie...Read more