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. Das Bootie
Aired 18 September 1998 • 30 min
On a sea cruise, Steve hopes to define his unconsummated relationship with Regina. While they're gone, Steve entrusts his apartment to a responsible student.
2. Baby You Can Drive My Car
Aired 25 September 1998 • 30 min
Bullethead and Romeo get the OK to take driver's ed, now being taught by Steve.
3. Educating Piggy
Aired 1 October 1998 • 30 min
Cedric, Steve and Regina attend a mandatory computer course being taught by Lovita.
4. Welcome to Bernie's
Aired 8 October 1998 • 30 min
Steve tries to convince Regina that her former university professor is trying to hit on her.
5. And Injustice for All
Aired 15 October 1998 • 30 min
When the TV Steve sold Lovita goes on the fritz, she sues him and they go before a judge he once courted.
6. What You Won't Cue for Love
Aired 29 October 1998 • 30 min
Lovita and Regina take on Steve and Cedric in a pool tournament.
7. Everybody Loves Regina
Aired 5 November 1998 • 30 min
Junior and Vincent return, and Junior asks Regina to go out with his brother.
8. Rent
Aired 12 November 1998 • 30 min
Steve's girlfriend, who works for the IRS, learns that Cedric is committing tax fraud.
9. Every Boy Needs a Teacher
Aired 19 November 1998 • 30 min
Regina agrees to date the man-boy who services the office water cooler.
10. Uncle Steve
Aired 3 December 1998 • 30 min
Lovita and Regina give a makeover to Steve's wallflower of a niece, who blossoms into a looker who gets a second look from Romeo.
11. The Snow Job
Aired 17 December 1998 • 30 min
A snowstorm strands Lovita at Steve's, while Cedric waits out the blizzard at Regina's.
12. Strapped Tease
Aired 7 January 1999 • 30 min
Steve and Cedric get quite a shock from the strippers they hire for a bachelor party.
13. Lovita Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Aired 14 January 1999 • 30 min
After a fight with her mama, Lovita moves in with Cedric. But when Regina sympathizes, Lovita moves in with her.
14. Working Homegirl
Aired 21 January 1999 • 30 min
To impress her visiting great-aunt, Lovita tells a few lies. Among the lies she tells: she and Cedric are married; she's the principal; and Steve runs errands for the newlyweds.
15. Nightmare on Steve's Street
Aired 4 February 1999 • 30 min
Cedric believes there's a spirit haunting the apartment, so he talks Steve into having a seance.
16. All That Jazz
Aired 11 February 1999 • 30 min
Steve has trouble composing a song for a Black History Month assembly, until some unknown musical genius finishes it for him.
17. Big Mouth on Campus
Aired 18 February 1999 • 30 min
Cedric lets being named Teacher of the Year go to his head, angering fellow teachers, students and his girlfriend.
18. Liar, Liar, Your Versace's on Fire
Aired 25 February 1999 • 30 min
Cedric and Steve test out a lie buster, but the device backfires for Cedric when Lovita catches him in a string of white lies. Meanwhile, Lydia gets her own TV show; and Regina gets competitive with her new beau.
19. Almost Dirty Dancing
Aired 29 April 1999 • 30 min
Regina helps Steve's friend with the one thing that keeps coming between him and his wife: dancing.
20. Steve Don't Get Nun
Aired 6 May 1999 • 30 min
Steve wants to rekindle an old flame, but his former girlfriend has some news that might change his mind.
21. A Star Is Born
Aired 13 May 1999 • 30 min
Regina becomes obsessed with defeating an old high-school rival in a choir competition.
22. My Left Gator
Aired 20 May 1999 • 30 min
A breakup leaves Steve broken, as does an injury he received while helping Regina move furniture. Meanwhile, Cedric tries to stamp out Lovita's petty jealousies.