About this season
Robert James, an entertainment reporter for a local Los Angeles television station, is handsome, smart and thoroughly modern in his thinking. Recently divorced from the somewhat self-absorbed Neesee, the mother of their endearing 6-year-old son, Robert refuses to buy into the old stereotype that being divorced means you can't get along with the ex.
Episodes (22)
1. Reunited and It Doesn't Feel That Good
Aired 21 September 2004 • 23 min
Tia tries to explain why she needs some space, Robert successfully seduces her, thinking their problems are solved only to be disappointed the next morning when Tia tells him nothing has changed. But when Neesee attempts to get Robert and Tia back together, her plan backfires, not realizing that she is the reason for their separation. Later, when Jonelle decides to take Tia out to take her mind off of the separation, Robert shows up at the club and begs Tia to reconsider, only to find her being hit on by an annoying guy named Hale.
2. Return of the Mack
Aired 28 September 2004 • 23 min
Coping with heartache means moping for Robert---until he sees his son copying his depressive behavior. A fireman takes an interest in Tia after a classroom visit.
3. The Kiss Off
Aired 5 October 2004 • 23 min
After learning that Robert has started dating again, Tia immediately asks flirty fireman Rick to join her on a double date with Dirk and Jonelle, but when Robert decides to keep tabs on Tia by calling Dirk in the middle of dinner, he gets more than an earful when Dirk accidentally blurts out that Tia kissed Rick. Later, thinking Tia has moved on, Robert goes in for a passionate good night kiss with his date Sheena, but pulls back at the last minute after his eye catches a photo of Tia.
4. In Through The Out Door
Aired 12 October 2004 • 23 min
When Neesee nurses ailing Robert and Bobby Jr. back to health, Robert gets to see a more caring and nurturing side of his ex-wife, which brings back all of the old feelings he had when he first fell in love with her. Later, when Tia sees an ugly side to Rick, she realizes she is still in love with Robert and wants to reconcile, only to find out that Robert now needs space.
5. Let's Stay Together
Aired 19 October 2004 • 23 min
It seems that Robert and Tia's relationship are coming together again only to find out that Robert confesses to Tia that he almost shared a kiss with Neesee, which makes Tia very depressed about this situation.
6. Why Do Fools Fall Back in Love?
Aired 26 October 2004 • 23 min
When Robert and Neesee decide to have dinner to discuss the romantic spark between them, their initial flirtatious behavior turns catty as old habits begin to surface, reminding them why they got divorced in the first place.
7. Basket Cases
Aired 9 November 2004 • 23 min
Robert, Tia and Neesee are outraged to find out that Bobby is lost in the basketball stadium after when Robert broke Bobby's promise about taking him to a basketball game and spending some time with him, which then causes Robert, Tia and Neesee to have a serious argument.
8. Parents Just Don't Understand
Aired 23 November 2004 • 23 min
When Tia's dad, Lucas joins the family for Thanksgiving dinner, he is immediately taken by Neesee's mom (guest star Debbie Allen) and spends the entire meal flirting with her, while she wants nothing to do with him. Later, after Bobby ignores his parents' orders twice, they decide they must punish him with his first spanking.
9. The Return of Mars Blackmon
Aired 30 November 2004 • 23 min
Robert coaches a game in which he is forced to deal with a boisterous heckling father, but he turns the other cheek in order to teach Bobby a lesson.
10. Home For Christmas?
10.0Aired 14 December 2004 • 23 min
A snowstorm forces Robert off the road on his way to an interview in New York and jeopardizes his chances of spending Christmas with Bobby and Tia.
11. Liar, Liar
Aired 4 January 2005 • 23 min
When Bobby lies, Robert, Neesee and Tia all have different techniques on how to deal the situation. Also Neesee takes her therapist's advice and tries to work out some issiues with her estranged father.
12. Get Me To The Church on Time
Aired 11 January 2005 • 23 min
Robert & Neesee's old friend, Frankie comes back to town having found God and transformed to a hip & modern day minister. He inspires them to re-evaluate their lives and also to make some changes. Also after listening to Frankie preach, Bobby thinks he has sinned and will be sent to hell.
13. Focus
Aired 8 February 2005 • 23 min
Robert refuses to accept that Bobby has ADD and tries to cure him without therapy.
14. Not So Wonderful News
Aired 15 February 2005 • 23 min
Robert's romantic New York Valentine's weekend with Tia goes awry when his big interview with Serena Williams keeps getting postponed by her wacky cousin/assistant Wanda. Meanwhile, Neesee caters a high-profile party for Alex's new boyfriend Eric, but when his demands become out of control, it causes tension between the two women.
15. Handle Your Business
Aired 22 February 2005 • 23 min
After an argument, Jonelle throws him out, Dirk crashes on Robert and Tia's couch causing them to get sucked into their best friends' break-up. Also, Neesee co-chairs a school fundraiser with another very competitive mother, who unexpectedly winds up being the perfect business partner for her.
16. So I Creep
Aired 1 March 2005 • 23 min
Robert lands a job as a weekend correspondent for ""Entertainment Tonight"" and insists Dirk be his producer, but when he criticizes the stories they are assigning Robert, Dirk ends up quitting. Meanwhile, when Rusty, the brother of her new business partner, comes over to help Neesee build some shelves in her apartment, she unexpectedly finds herself attracted to him, but when they start dating, Rusty doesn't want to tell his sister.
17. Movin' On Up
Aired 29 March 2005 • 23 min
When Robert finds himself unable to handle working on two shows at once, he is forced to choose between ``Mr. L.A.'' and ``Entertainment Tonight.''
18. Passing The Test
Aired 19 April 2005 • 23 min
While celebrating Neesee's birthday at her apartment, Robert and Tia find a pregnancy test and believe Neesee is pregnant.
19. Baby Got (Flash) Back
Aired 26 April 2005 • 23 min
When Dirk gives his opinion on how marriage changes everything, Robert, Tia, Neesee and Bobby each fantasize how their lives will be affected by Robert and Tia's marriage
20. Hollywood Swinging
Aired 3 May 2005 • 23 min
It's obvious to believe that Robert is spending too much time with other celebrities while Tia is desperate in wanting him to be in her poetry show for him to support her. Meanwhile; Neccess is trying to make a move on her new boyfriend
21. Sail On
Aired 10 May 2005 • 23 min
When Robert accepts an offer from his bosses at ""Entertainment Tonight"" to pay for his wedding for the right to televise it on their show, Tia regrets his decision when the advertising and promotions become more important than the bride and groom. Later, Robert feels bad when he learns that ""Mr. LA"" is in jeopardy of being cancelled and contemplates leaving ""Entertainment Tonight"" to help his old show.
22. He-Male Trouble
Aired 24 May 2005 • 23 min
Robert is faced with making a major career decision, while Tia learns some big life changing news. Meanwhile, Neesee is unsure she wants to take her relationship with Rusty to the next level. Damon Dash guest stars as himself.