About this season
Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at an inner-city Chicago school. Showing who's in charge with his unorthodox approach, Steve discovers a new groove at Washington High School.
Episodes (21)
1. Back to School
Aired 25 August 1996 • 30 min
A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
2. Dead Dog Walking
Aired 15 September 1996 • 30 min
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 gets the boot from his mama's apartment and looks to Steve for a place to live.
3. Mr. Hightower's Opus
Aired 22 September 1996 • 30 min
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.
4. The Rock
Aired 29 September 1996 • 30 min
Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Principal Grier. Meanwhile, Cedric goes way overboard vying for Teacher of the Month honors.
5. Brush with Greatness
Aired 6 October 1996 • 30 min
Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that was actually done by Sophia. Meanwhile, Cedric receives a platinum card and goes on a spending spree, until he gets his bill.
6. Loose Lips Sink Friendships
Aired 13 October 1996 • 30 min
The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help with the homecoming dance. Cedric joins a video dating service.
7. Papa Don't Take No Mess
Aired 27 October 1996 • 30 min
Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedric try to catch a mouse running loose in their apartment.
8. The Play's Not the Thing
Aired 19 January 1997 • 30 min
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
9. Big Brothers
Aired 10 November 1996 • 30 min
Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.
10. High Top Reunion
Aired 17 November 1996 • 30 min
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.
11. That's My Mama
Aired 24 November 1996 • 30 min
Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.
12. Pool Sharks Get Bit
Aired 15 December 1996 • 30 min
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.
13. Coming to Chicago
Aired 12 January 1997 • 30 min
When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.
14. African-American Me
Aired 2 February 1997 • 30 min
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
15. When the Funk Bites the Dust
Aired 9 February 1997 • 30 min
The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a compatibility test from a magazine, and the results show that her and Steve are not compatible.
16. Big Daddy's Baby Girl
Aired 16 February 1997 • 30 min
A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
17. I Do, I Don't
Aired 23 February 1997 • 30 min
Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Puff Daddy visit the school to talk to Steve's class about the rumored rivalry between East and West Coast rappers.
18. Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
Aired 27 April 1997 • 30 min
Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.
19. The Roof is on Fire
Aired 4 May 1997 • 30 min
Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.
20. Love with Interest
Aired 11 May 1997 • 30 min
A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.
21. Can't Buy Me Love
Aired 18 May 1997 • 30 min
Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer and believes it is from Steve.