Seasons & Episodes
Reconcilable Differences
During her first few days at Hillman College, Denise Huxtable finds herself at odds with her new roommate, Jaleesa, a 26
Pilot
Denise's financial irresponsibility might get her and Jaleesa thrown out of the dorm.
Porky de Bergerac
Questionable tactics abound when Denise plays dating games and Jaleesa is elected dorm monitor.
Those Who Can't... Tutor
Denise's calculus tutor Dwayne is caught sneaking out of Whitley's window after curfew.
War of the Words
Whitley's claim that women can't succeed at both career and family infuriates Lisa and Maggie.
Rudy and the Snow Queen
Rudy visits Hillman and becomes enchanted by Whitley, who tries to make her into the perfect little lady.
Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You
The girls plan Operation Yogi, a plot to steal the rival school's bear-head mascot, but a visit from Denise's grandfathe
If Chosen, I May Not Run
In the family tradition of "Combustible" Huxtable, Denise is chosen for Hillman's track team, but after a few practices
Romancing Mr. Stone
A geology professor has every woman in the class fighting for his attention.
The Gift of the Magi
Whitley's secret Santa surprises her with a visit from her newly separated daddy, who walks in with his youthful girlfri
Does He or Doesn't He?
Tired of being hit on by men, a grad student decides to turn the tables and seduce Dwayne.
Advise and Descent
During finals week, Denise's work suffers because she decides to be a peer counselor, and the girls' looks suffer under
The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic
Hillman alumna Lettie Bostic fills in as dorm monitor, but her strongly voiced opinions have the girls considering mutin
Wild Child
Lettie pulls some strings to help a student who has been attending classes without enrolling.
Dr. Cupid
Dwayne uses his radio persona "Dr. Cupid" to find a Valentine's Day date, and Denise uses Dr. Cupid to reconcile Lettie
The Show Must Go On
Denise and Whitley both think they're the apple of the leading man's eye in a play about the Garden of Eden.
Mr. Hillman
In the name of sexual equality, Denise convinces Dwayne to run in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant against Whitley.
Speech Therapy
Whitley hides an illegal humidifier; Jaleesa sweats over her fear of oral reports; Maggie steams over the debt Denise ow
Clair's Last Stand
Clair Huxtable visits Denise bearing motherly advice as well as news that conflicts with Denise's summer plans.
If Only for One Night
Whitley panics about spending the summer alone; Dwayne tries a new tack with Denise; and Maggie holds a yard sale.
Come Back, Little Eggby
A psychology experiment in parenting calls for egg-doption, but when Jaleesa loses Maggie's "eggby," she and Denise scra
My Dinner With Theo
Denise strains her brain trying to improve her grades, so she invites Theo up for a weekend of family inspiration.
Dr. War is Hell
As the school year begins, Dwayne faces the prospect of taking a calculus class from Col. Taylor, a tough professor nick
Two Gentlemen of Hillman
Dwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work, instead purcha
Some Enchanted Late Afternoon
Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees t
Dream Lover
During a party celebrating the end of midterms, Dwayne finds himself attracted to Whitley. She agrees to dance with him,
Three Girls Three
Whitley and Jaleesa team up for an audition to sing backup at an upcoming Gladys Knight concert on campus. They ask Ange
If You Like Pilgrim Coladas
Whitley and Kim stay at the dorm for Thanksgiving. Depressed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner at the Pit, they deci
A Stepping Stone
Whitley choreographs Gilbert Hall's step routine for a competition during homecoming festivities. She annoys everyone wi
Life With Father
Dwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the relationship when he le
All's Fair
Kim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be understanding, and se
Radio Free Hillman
Ron slips Dwayne a bootlegged copy of a new rap album, which he immediately puts on the air. The dean pulls the plug on
It Happened One Night
Kim refuses to take calls from Robert, and simply tells her friends that they had a fight. She confesses to Whitley that
I've Got the Muse in Me
Freddie grapples with writer's block as she works on a creative writing assignment. Kim encourages her to take a break a
Risky Business
Clair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage daughter Vane
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Dwayne gives Suzanne an expensive ring for Valentine's Day. She returns it to him and asks for some space, which drives
For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage
Whitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband.
It's Greek to Me
Ron and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of having the ""broth
The Thing About Women
Jaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but is secret
High Anxiety
Kim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and extracurricular ac
Take This Job and Love It
Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money because she
No Means No
Freddie falls for Garth Parks, a handsome and intelligent baseball star. Teammate Dwayne backs out of a date to the danc
Citizen Wayne
Dwayne runs for student council president. Although he has good ideas about scholarships and ways to fund student activi
There's No Place Like Home
Dwayne and Ron plan to rent a beautiful apartment for the next school year. They can no longer afford the place after Ro
Strangers on a Plane
Dwayne and Whitley run into each other on a flight back to school. Whitley finds that Dwayne has changed over the summer
The Heat Is On
Whitley has yet to take a basic math course that is required for graduation. She reluctantly enrolls in Col. Taylor's cl
The Hat Makes the Man
Walter and Jaleesa celebrate the anniversary of their first date, but are distracted by conflicts over dorm discipline.
To Have and Have Not
Walter convinces many of the students to volunteer at a community center. Whitley teaches ballet to the children and bec
Forever Hold Your Peace
Dwayne drives Whitley to New York for her father's wedding. He drops in on the Huxtables, hoping to rekindle his relatio
Delusions of Daddyhood
Ron takes a liking to his study partner, Elizabeth; and is surprised to learn that she has a 13-month-old son. He is uns
Wedding Bells From Hell
Walter wins a free Hawaiian honeymoon from a car wash, so he asks Jaleesa to marry him. Although she is uncertain, she e
Great Expectations
Kim and Freddie plan to spend homecoming weekend at Freaknic, a music festival in Washington, D.C. Kim's policeman fathe
Answered Prayers
Kim learns that her father has been shot in the line of duty. Whitley drives her to Ohio to see him, with Dwayne and Fre
For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls
Whitley is in a foul mood during the holiday season, especially when her mother insists that they fly to the south of Fr
Under One Roof
Dean Hughes asks Whitley to spend the weekend at her house and co-host the annual freshman tea. Whitley considers this a
Here's to Old Friends
Dwayne's old friend Milt comes for a visit. He believes that Hillman is holding Dwayne back, and encourages him to trans
The Power of the Pen
Dwayne struggles with an assignment for poetry class, as the students must compose their own verses. William Shakespeare
Pride and Prejudice
Whitley goes to a jewelry store to buy a birthday present for her father. Freddie tags along because she enjoys watching
Success, Lies and Videotape
Clair Huxtable visits the Hillman campus to videotape the students discussing their goals for the future. Although the t
A World Alike
Whitley meets Julian, an attractive exchange student from Georgetown who is part of Hillman's anti-apartheid group. Kim
That's the Trouble With You All
Whitley plays matchmaker for Dwayne and a beautiful coed in the hopes of convincing him to move on. However, she becomes
A Campfire Story
A lovesick Dwayne convinces Walter to let him tag along on a recruiting trip to North Carolina, where he is trying to si
Hillman Isn't Through With You Yet
Whitley has trouble finding a job for after graduation, while Jaleesa mulls several offers. Ron's sister Rachel, who is
21 Candles
Whitley is distraught when everyone, including Julian, seems to have forgotten her 21st birthday. Kim has actually remem
Sweet Charity
Walter learns that Kim is working all night at a funeral parlor to cover her expenses. He enlists the help of Whitley an
Soldier Boy
Col. Taylor is the guest of honor at a campus roast. Frank Benning, a man from his first platoon in Vietnam, comes in to
Getaway (1)
Dwayne, Ron, Kim, Freddie and Ernest head to Devil's Island, South Carolina for spring break. Whitley joins them at the
Getaway (2)
Julian shows up to surprise Whitley, who wants nothing to do with him. Dwayne and Ron dress like women to get past the d
Perhaps Love
Dwayne is selected for Phi Beta Kappa, and his mother comes to town to watch his induction ceremony. Julian tells Whitle
Everything Must Change
Whitley thrills her friends by announcing that she has finally decided that Dwayne is the right man for her. Although sh
How Bittersweet It Is
Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of answering m
Blues for Nobody's Child
Freddie befriends Alex, an eight-year-old foster child who attends the community center. She is horrified after visiting
Whitley's Last Supper
Whitley's father comes to town and takes her to dinner. He announces that he is fed up with her exorbitant spending habi
The Goodwill Games
Whitley decides to try out for the academic decathlon, as the winning team will receive $1500. Although Dwayne and Ron m
Tales From the Exam Zone
Walter narrates a Twilight Zone-style look at the students' struggles during midterms. Whitley must complete a report fo
Good Help Is Hard to Fire
Dwayne falls apart in the aftermath of his kiss with Whitley. He cannot sleep due to recurring nightmares, and lets the
Love Thy Neighbor
Dwayne helps Whitley with her marketing project, but turns her down when she offers to take him to dinner. Ron tells Dwa
Time Keeps on Slippin'
Whitley thrives academically after she begins dating Dwayne, while he gets the first C of his life because he spends all
The Apple Doesn't Fall
Ron's father sends him a car to officially welcome him into the family car dealership. Ron cannot stand the business and
I'm Dreaming of a Wayne Christmas
Dwayne takes Whitley and Ron to his parents' house for Christmas. Whitley is desperate to impress Dwayne's mother. She s
War and Peace
Dwayne's good friend Zelmer comes to visit and stuns him by announcing that his Army Reserve unit has been called to the
Ex-Communication
Whitley receives a phone call from Julian and agrees to have dinner with him. She is shocked to discover that he is enga
Risk Around the Dollar
Whitley has to cut into the tuition check from her father to cover her share of the rent. She looks for a job, but turns
Love, Hillman-Style
As her marketing project, Whitley organizes a ""Men of Hillman"" calendar. Dwayne is offended when she doesn't ask him t
A Word in Edgewise
Matthew arranges for some friends from the National Theatre of the Deaf to perform for the children from the community c
Ms. Understanding
Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist behavior of men a
The Cash Isn't Always Greener
Dwayne receives an incredible job offer from Kinishewa. Although Whitley and Ron insist that he should jump at the offer
How Great Thou Art
Whitley gets a job as an assistant art buyer for E.H. Wright Industries. She attends an auction in Washington, D.C. as a
It's Showtime at Hillman
The community outreach program loses funding after a corporate buyout, so Walter organizes a three-hour telethon to rais
Sister to Sister, Sister
Whitley is placed in charge of pledges for her sorority. She lets the power go to her head, and is especially hard on Ki
Monet Is the Root of All Evil
Whitley organizes an exhibit to display the artwork of Hillman students. Mr. Gaines shows her some sketches drawn by Nov
If I Should Die Before I Wake
Whitley plans to sleep with Dwayne for the first time on his birthday. The public speaking professor assigns the student
Never Can Say Goodbye
Walter announces that he is leaving Hillman to take a job at a community center in Philadelphia. A roast is organized to
To Be Continued
Ron tries to keep his father from discovering that he did not graduate. He dons a cap and gown and takes part in the cer
We've Only Just Begun
Dwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve as director
The Dwayne Mutiny
Dwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them anything y
Home Is Where the Fire Is
A student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief. Whitley trie
Almost Working Girl
E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fill
In the Eye of the Storm
A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.C
Rule Number One
Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual lo
Baby, I'm a Star
The club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne suggests that Ro
Liza Who-Little
Whitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to look afte
To Tell the Truth
Whitley panics about wedding preparations--particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents are to see e
Do You Take This Woman?
Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement party
Mammy Dearest
Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing he
Twelve Steps of Christmas
Col. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks Whitley t
Just Another Four-Letter Word
After graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his share of th
Cats in the Cradle
Dwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping together. Ro
Prisoner of Love
A handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been released from priso
Bedroom at the Top
One of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner invitation, he sug
May the Best Man Win
Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off wit
Kiss You Back
Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact that
Conflict of Interest
Whitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and admits that
Sellmates
Ron struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and they hatch a
Do the Write Thing
Lena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about her father fo
Love Taps
Gina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his promoter. F
Special Delivery
In the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses to resp
Save the Best for Last (1)
The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteers
Save the Best for Last (2)
As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember
Honeymoon in L.A. (1)
Whitley and Dwayne recall their fateful honeymoon in L.A.
Honeymoon in L.A. (2)
Conclusion. Whitley and Dwayne are separated by the '92 L.A. riots, which they recall for everyone back home.
Interior Desecration
Whitley and Dwayne argue about which furniture should be kept for their new house. Freddie and Ron admit that they canno
Somebody Say Ho!
Charmaine annoys the other students with her pushy attitude in Dwayne's statistics class. Someone tapes a sign to her b
Really Gross Anatomy
Ron becomes jealous when Freddie leaves for a weekend camping trip with Shazza. He decides to prepare a candlelight dinn
Don't Count Your Chickens Before They're Axed
Charmaine observes Whitley in the office as a sociology project. Whitley is dismayed to learn that her company has put a
The Little Mister
During their Halloween party, a drunken Dwayne responds sarcastically when Whitley and friends discuss women's rights an
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Whitley catches Ron sneaking Freddie out of his apartment at six o'clock in the morning. Dwayne and Whitley cannot find
Faith, Hope and Charity (1)
Whitley's mother surprises Whitley and Dwayne by coming to visit for Thanksgiving. Whitley is too ashamed to admit that
Faith, Hope and Charity (2)
Marion and Adele clash over preparations for Thanksgiving dinner and throw food all over the kitchen. Marion takes Malik
Original Teacher
Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a
Occupational Hazards
While Dwayne is out of town, Whitley buys a $700 business suit for a job interview. She fails to get the job, and accide
White Christmas
Freddie's free-spirited mother visits, and annoys her daughter by spending all of her time counseling Freddie's friends.
To Whit, With Love
Whitley takes a job substitute teaching for an unruly remedial class at a run-down junior high school. The students are
Happy Birthday to Moi
Dwayne discovers that Whitley has goaded Kim into letting her assist in the planning of her own surprise birthday party.
Mind Your Own Business
Members of En Vogue play dowdy choristers whom Ron and Charmaine must make over into a nightclub act for the Blue Dog.
When One Door Closes... (1)
Whitley discovers she's pregnant; Dwayne's computer-baseball game is a hit with Kinishewa Corp., which wants him to move
When One Door Closes... (2)
Marion and Adele's interference causes tension between Dwayne and Whitley; Ron considers suing Dwayne.
Lean on Me
Dwayne yens for a summer job, but he might get burned when his old flame conducts the interview.
Dancing Machines
Whitley tries to remake a tomboy; Ron helps Freddie put on a benefit dance for a worthy cause.
Cabin in the Sky
Mr. Gaines leaves his son in charge of the Pit when he and Velma join Whitley and Dwayne for a weekend getaway.
Homie, Don't Ya Know Me?
Lena's friends from the old neighborhood and her ex-boyfriend Piccolo visit Hillman.
College Kid
Lena, Dorian, Gina, Charmaine and Terrell move into an old farmhouse with a grumpy landlord.
A Rock, a River, a Lena
Lena Horne travels to Hillman to dedicate a scholarship in her grandmother's memory.
Great X-Pectations
Dean Davenport expels Terrell for packing a gun; Spencer aims to marry Kim, but she keeps shooting him down.
