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 (22)
1. Whatever You Want
Aired 10 September 1997 • 30 min
Cedric falls in love with Regina's new secretary Lovita Alizay Jenkins. As Steve's insensitivity upsets Regina, Romeo and Bullethead square off over a beautiful classmate.
2. Somebody's Sleepin' in My Bed
Aired 17 September 1997 • 30 min
Steve and Cedric argue over Lovita making herself too much at home in the apartment, so Cedric storms out and spends the night at Regina's.
3. Bully Call
Aired 24 September 1997 • 30 min
School tough Coretta Cox takes a liking to Romeo and scares off his regular honeys.
4. Don't Quit Your Day Job
Aired 1 October 1997 • 30 min
Steve convinces Romeo to join the predominantly female choir and discovers that the teen can't sing a note.
5. Fool and the Gang
Aired 8 October 1997 • 30 min
For a fundraiser, Steve tries to reunite the Hi-Tops, but learns they've formed a new band without him. So he decides to make some beautiful new music with Regina. Meanwhile, Bullethead decides to quit school to work full time at his new job in the mall.
6. Let's Talk About Sax
Aired 15 October 1997 • 30 min
Steve's audition with Teddy Riley hits a sour note when his saxophone is pawned by Romeo, who uses the money to buy a suit.
7. When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips
Aired 29 October 1997 • 30 min
Steve puts together a band and auditions at a local club, where the competition is his former group.
8. Steve's Gotta Have It
Aired 5 November 1997 • 30 min
Steve blows off a banquet with the teenager he's mentoring so that he can prepare a romantic meal for Regina. Also, Romeo gets a hand from his classmates after injuring his arm in a skateboard accident.
9. I'm Not a Chauvinist, Piggy
Aired 12 November 1997 • 30 min
Steve thinks his manhood is in question after Regina beats the stuffing out of a too-fresh chicken mascot at a basketball game. Also, Romeo and Bullethead enroll in a dance class.
10. Big Daddy Meets the Man of Steele
Aired 19 November 1997 • 30 min
Steve has competition for Regina's affections when her college beau comes back to town.
11. Shut Up and Kiss Me
Aired 10 December 1997 • 30 min
With Regina dating a new guy, Steve tries to get something cooking with a caterer who's working his party.
12. You're Driving Me Crazy
Aired 7 January 1998 • 30 min
Warrington buys Regina a luxury car for their one-month anniversary and then gets upset when she doesn't drive it.
13. Dancing Fools
Aired 22 January 1998 • 30 min
Regina drives her partner Cedric hard, in her quest to win the school's dance contest.
14. Breakfast with Tiffany
Aired 28 January 1998 • 30 min
Steve agrees to date Regina's recently dumped, vulnerable friend. Lovita helps Ced with his taxes, and discovers receipts that show he has gone out with other women. And Romeo teaches his ""Mack-a-nomics"" class to teach the guys about how to get over on women.
15. Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Aired 5 February 1998 • 30 min
Steve's father shows up with his young fiancée, and Steve thinks she's trying to kill the old man for a half-million dollar insurance policy.
16. Just My Imagination
Aired 11 February 1998 • 30 min
Steve and Romeo both make a play for an attractive playwright whose latest work is being staged at the school.
17. Maid to Order
Aired 18 February 1998 • 30 min
Steve and Cedric think their housekeeping prayers are answered when they hire an elderly cleaning lady from Lovita's church.
18. Ice Station Piggy
Aired 25 February 1998 • 30 min
On their way to a conference, Steve and Regina get stuck in a snowstorm while traveling the back roads. Meanwhile, Lovita's country cousin puts the moves on Cedric.
19. White Men Can Funk
Aired 4 March 1998 • 30 min
Steve and two of his former singing partners must find a fourth voice before their group performs at an oldies show. Meanwhile, the students get a lesson in parenting.
20. The He-Man, Player-Hater's Club
Aired 29 April 1998 • 30 min
Steve and Cedric are up for membership in a men's club, where they'll be rubbing elbows with Chicago's business elite. Romeo and Bullethead use a new camera to meet girls.
21. That's a Bunch of Bull, Ced
Aired 6 May 1998 • 30 min
Lovita is upset when Cedric wins a pair of tickets to a Chicago Bulls playoff game and decides to take Steve. Regina is upset when a shipment of cafeteria food is not delivered.
22. Ring Around the Piggy
Aired 13 May 1998 • 30 min
Rumors of a big announcement from Warrington has everyone thinking he's going to propose to Regina. Romeo and Bullethead send a strict teacher anonymous love letters hoping to help their grades.