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. Houston's Calling
Aired 15 March 2014 • 60 min
Robbie mediates a fight between Jan and Michelle at West Florissant in the third-season premiere. Meanwhile, Tim and Charles check out a potential new restaurant location in Houston; and Jenae thinks about how a move would affect her family's future.
2. Shifting Priorities
Aired 22 March 2014 • 60 min
Tim takes over at Upper Crust while Robbie helps her brother George prepare for open-heart surgery. Elsewhere, Charles gets a surprise that affects his career.
3. Negotiating a Dream
Aired 29 March 2014 • 60 min
Tim returns to Houston to work on plans for a new Sweetie Pie's location. Elsewhere, Monique prepares for an adult conversation with Nya; and Lynda finds her dream home.
4. What Happens in Houston...
Aired 5 April 2014 • 60 min
Robbie joins Tim in Houston to scout new locations; Jenae comes up with a new business idea; and Charles attempts to sneak back into work.
5. Houston, We Have a Problem
Aired 12 April 2014 • 60 min
Tim and Charles consider a new restaurant location as Jenae contemplates a move.
6. Can't We All Just Get Along?
Aired 19 April 2014 • 60 min
Tim thinks a kickball game will loosen up the Upper Crust staff, and meanwhile, he moves ahead with the sweet-tea line without Miss Robbie's knowledge.
7. Somethin's a Brewin'
Aired 26 April 2014 • 60 min
Tim deals with his relationship with Jenae and later hires an assistant who doesn't get along with Miss Robbie.
8. The Perfect Storm
Aired 3 May 2014 • 60 min
Jenae learns about TJ's assistant, pushing tensions to a breaking point.
9. Hello, Memphis!
Aired 12 July 2014 • 60 min
Miss Robbie and Tim head to Memphis to check out Beale Street; back in St. Louis, the staff has a hard time following new rules.
10. The Devil's in the Details
Aired 19 July 2014 • 60 min
Tim wants the school staff to run the kitchen.
11. Disconnection Notice
Aired 26 July 2014 • 60 min
The team travel to Philly.
12. Good Cop, Bad Cop
Aired 2 August 2014 • 60 min
Miss Robbie goes to the career fair.
13. Running Out of Time
Aired 9 August 2014 • 60 min
Ma'ri gets in trouble when payroll gets delayed.