Episode 1
Aired Oct 8, 1988
The Whiz Kid
The Jenkins agree to take on a college student, who turns out to be 11 years old.
Details
Episode 2
Aired Oct 22, 1988
Hide the Star
Lester hides his famous houseguest's (Marvelous Marvin Hagler) identity to protect their business deal.
Details
Episode 3
Aired Oct 29, 1988
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Pageant
Brenda competes in the Miss Teen Washington Pageant.
Details
Episode 4
Aired Nov 5, 1988
Double Your Pleasure
Sandra's cousin flees a prearranged marriage.
Details
Episode 5
Aired Nov 12, 1988
Brother From a Sister City
Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith-Joyner shows Brenda that there is still honor in not finishing first.
Details
Episode 6
Aired Nov 19, 1988
And the Survey Says ...
Mary and Sandra head opposing teams on TV's "Family Feud" game show.
Details
Episode 7
Aired Nov 26, 1988
A Yen for Lester
Sandra's beau (Richard Lawson) buys a Japanese restaurant without knowing how to run it.
Details
Episode 8
Aired Dec 3, 1988
Looking Back
Old photographs trigger a retrospection of the show's first three seasons.
Details
Episode 9
Aired Dec 10, 1988
The Night They Arrested Santa Claus
A thief dressed as Santa robs the tenants of their Christmas gifts.
Details
Episode 10
Aired Jan 7, 1989
The Real Decoys
Rose and Mary set out to catch a purse snatcher after Pearl is mugged.
Details
Episode 11
Aired Jan 14, 1989
Play It Again, Stan
Mary dreams of appearing in the movie "Casablanca."
Details
Episode 12
Aired Jan 28, 1989
A Class Act
Mary feels Brenda's history teacher is too much of a comedian.
Details
Episode 13
Aired Feb 4, 1989
The Prince
A Swaziri prince (Morris Day) proposes to Brenda.
Details
Episode 14
Aired Feb 11, 1989
Babes in the Woods
Mary, Sandra, Alexandria and her Girl Scout troop get lost in the woods.
Details
Episode 15
Aired Feb 18, 1989
A Date to Remember
Sandra appears on "The Love Connection."
Details
Episode 16
Aired Feb 25, 1989
Mary's Cookies
Sandra takes on a baker (Flip Wilson) who steals Mary's family cookie recipe.
Details
Episode 17
Aired Mar 4, 1989
For Richer, For Poorer
Sandra considers marrying a wealthy older man (Cleavon Little).
Details
Episode 18
Aired Mar 18, 1989
The Class of '89
Mary persuades rap group Run-D.M.C. to perform at Brenda's high-school prom.
Details
Episode 19
Aired Apr 1, 1989
Trial and Error
Juror Mary casts the lone "not guilty" vote in a murder trial.
Details
Episode 20
Aired Apr 8, 1989
The Bet
Mary and Lester will win a trip to Jamaica if Sandra doesn't kiss Lester's friend (Michael Dorn).
Details
Episode 21
Aired Apr 15, 1989
No, My Darling Daughter
Mary hires an ex-convict to work for Lester's company.
Details
Episode 22
Aired May 6, 1989
House Number
Mary, Sandra, Rose and Pearl each recall moving into the apartment building.
Details
Episode 23
Aired May 11, 1989
Jackee
Sandra becomes assistant manager at a posh health club in New York City; pilot for a possible spinoff series.
Details
Episode 24
Aired May 13, 1989
For Sale
Rose sells the apartment building to a developer.
Details