About this season
When Miss Robbie Montgomery, a 1960s backup singer and former “Ikette,” suffered a collapsed lung and had to stop singing, she decided to pour her talents into another creative venture—a soul food restaurant called Sweetie Pie's. This docuseries follows the loud, loving and often singing Montgomery family as they work to expand their empire, one soulful dish at a time.
Episodes (13)
1. End of an Era
Aired 27 July 2013 • 60 min
Robbie considers whether to close down her first restaurant; Tim and Jenae deal with emotions regarding their separation; Tim begins to regret letting Charles move in.
2. Baby-Proofed
Aired 3 August 2013 • 60 min
Tim trains Andre in the family business while he prepares for his first weekend alone with his son. Meanwhile, Charles has a pregnancy scare.
3. Vote for Me, I'll Set You Free
Aired 10 August 2013 • 60 min
Tim and Robbie take turns looking after Ike; Andre picks Charles to be his driving teacher; Tim creates a contest to boost business.
4. You Gonna Learn Today!
Aired 17 August 2013 • 60 min
Tim starts a delivery business without consulting his mother; Robbie becomes exasperated with Charles.
5. Sweetie Pie's On-the-Go
Aired 24 August 2013 • 60 min
Charles decides to help Tim start a delivery service; Jenae and Monique try to set Robbie up on a date.
6. Give & Take
Aired 7 September 2013 • 60 min
Jenae takes steps to prevent Tim from seeing his son; Tyrone prepares for an audition; and Robbie pressures Andre to graduate on time.
7. Scheming and Dreaming
Aired 14 September 2013 • 60 min
Robbie wants to reopen West Florissant, but Tim's isn't sure it's worth the cost to repair it; Charles secretly works to expand the delivery service; and Jenae goes on a surprise adventure with her friends.
8. While Robbie's Away...
Aired 21 September 2013 • 60 min
Tim and Robbie meet with a literary agent in New York to discuss a possible cookbook deal. Meanwhile, the staff at the Upper Crust enjoy their freedom; and Charles delivers his puppies in an inopportune place.
9. Surprise?
Aired 28 September 2013 • 60 min
Tim plans a surprise for Robbie's birthday; Charles encounters trouble.
10. Do the Sweetie Pie!
Aired 5 October 2013 • 60 min
Jenae plans TJ's birthday party; Tim tries to turn his mom into a music-video star; Charles helps Robbie improve her computer skills.
11. First Time for Everything
Aired 12 October 2013 • 60 min
Tim and Robbie face deadline pressure as construction on West Florissant begins. Elsewhere, Charles takes an acting class; and Jenae learns to let go as TJ starts day care.
12. Managing Expectations
Aired 19 October 2013 • 60 min
Robbie asks her niece and her sister to comanage construction on Florissant, but the two don't get along. Elsewhere, Charles' rehearsal time is interrupted by a broken-down delivery car.
13. Fools Rush In
Aired 26 October 2013 • 60 min
Robbie deals with a difficult decision as the deadline to reopen West Florissant approaches. Elsewhere, Charles frets about his acting debut; and Jenae wonders what will happen to her son once Tim moves to Houston.