For Your Love (TV series)

For Your Love is an American sitcom television series that premiered on March 17, 1998, on NBC. The series was created by Living Single creator, Yvette Lee Bowser. It starred Holly Robinson Peete, James Lesure, Tamala Jones, Edafe Blackmon, Dedee Pfeiffer, and D. W. Moffett. It was canceled by NBC after eight episodes but was picked up by The WB.[2][3] It ran for a total of five seasons, with its last episode airing on August 11, 2002.

For Your Love
GenreSitcom
Created byYvette Lee Bowser[1]
StarringHolly Robinson Peete
James Lesure
Tamala Jones
Edafe Blackmon
Dedee Pfeiffer
D. W. Moffett
Opening theme"For Your Love"
Performed by Chaka Khan &
Michael McDonald
ComposerBill Maxwell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes87 (8 unaired)
Production
Executive producersYvette Lee Bowser
Jamie Wooten
Christopher Vane (Season 5)
Production locationBurbank, California
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesSisterLee Productions
Warner Bros. Television
Release
Original networkNBC (1998)
The WB (1998–2002)
Original releaseMarch 17, 1998 (1998-03-17) –
August 11, 2002 (2002-08-11)

Synopsis

For Your Love focused on three couples who try to counsel each other on how to deal with the opposite sex. At the start of the series, Sheri & Dean were the relationship "veterans," having been together for 15 years, married for the last four. Malena (Sheri's best friend) & Mel were newlyweds, moving next door to Sheri & Dean in the pilot. Bobbi & Reggie (Mel's younger brother) were dating, two "commitment-phobes" who were more devoted to each other than either would readily admit.

The theme song (a cover version of the song of the same name originally performed by the Yardbirds) was performed by Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald.[4]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
111March 17, 1998 (1998-03-17)May 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)NBC
222September 17, 1998 (1998-09-17)May 20, 1999 (1999-05-20)The WB
322September 24, 1999 (1999-09-24)May 19, 2000 (2000-05-19)
413October 8, 2000 (2000-10-08)May 20, 2001 (2001-05-20)
519January 20, 2002 (2002-01-20)August 11, 2002 (2002-08-11)

Season 1 (1998)
No.
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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Barnet KellmanYvette Lee BowserMarch 17, 1998 (1998-03-17)12.44[5]
In the pilot, newlywed Malena (Holly Robinson Peete) confides to Sheri that she might be pregnant.
22"The Games People Play"Barnet KellmanKari LizerMarch 24, 1998 (1998-03-24)10.79[6]
Malena finds out that Mel dated supermodel Naomi Campbell
33"The Mother of All Visits"Barnet KellmanDavid HemingsonMarch 31, 1998 (1998-03-31)10.42[7]
The actions of Dean's overbearing mother send him over the edge.
44"The Donor"Ellen GittelsohnSteve Faber & Bob FisherApril 7, 1998 (1998-04-07)9.52[8]
Reggie is asked to be a sperm donor; Mel buys in bulk at a discount grocery store.
55"The Gift That Keeps on Giving"Barnet KellmanJamie WootenApril 14, 1998 (1998-04-14)10.60[9]
Dean tries to fulfill Sheri's secret birthday fantasy. Meanwhile, Reggie and Bobbi adopt a dog.
66"The Good Doctor"Barnet KellmanRoger S.H. SchulmanApril 21, 1998 (1998-04-21)8.50[10]
Malena and Mel attend a seminar given by a renowned couples therapist but Malena doesn't like what she hears.
77"The Vows"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Clayvon C. HarrisApril 28, 1998 (1998-04-28)8.95[11]
Sheri's expecting beautiful words from Dean when they renew their vows, but he's at a loss for them.
88"The Brother's Day"Ellen GittelsohnStory by : Steve Faber & Bob Fisher
Teleplay by : James Freedman & David Hemingson		May 5, 1998 (1998-05-05)8.18[12]
Mel and Reggie's spat threatens to turn Malena's Mother's Day brunch for their mom into a day of disaster.
99"The Cookie Monster"Barnet KellmanJames L. FreedmanUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Reggie insists that he and Bobbi (Tamala Jones) have an open relationship, so Bobbi responds by dating a guy who owns a cookie business.
1010"The Drought"Shelley JensenDavid M. MatthewsUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Mel and Malena are in a romantic slump; Dean insists that he and Sheri abstain during his softball-league playoffs.
1111"The Last One of the Season"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Kimberly Karp & Phil BremanUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Sheri (Dedee Pfeiffer) discovers that Dean has a long-scheduled rendezvous with an old flame.

Season 2 (1998–99)
No.
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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
121"The Art of War"Ellen GittelsohnSteve Faber & Bob FisherSeptember 17, 1998 (1998-09-17)2.95[13]
Malena (Holly Robinson Peete) discovers that Mel plans to move his bachelor-pad furniture into their undecorated den.
132"The Divorce-i-versary"Ellen GittlesohnYvette Lee BowserSeptember 24, 1998 (1998-09-24)2.91[14]
Bobbi is all set to celebrate the anniversary of her divorce---until she learns that she's still legally married.
143"The Hair Club for Men"Ellen GittlesohnRod J. EmelleOctober 1, 1998 (1998-10-01)3.91[15]
Mel introduces Dean to his barbershop, where Dean's NFL experience makes him more popular than Mel.
154"The Big Sleep"John BowabDavid HemingsonOctober 8, 1998 (1998-10-08)3.65[16]
Sheri and Dean cause sleep disorders in each other; Mel gets wild at an office party.
165"The Most Valuable Player"Barnet KellmanJim Pond and Bill FullerOctober 15, 1998 (1998-10-15)3.58[17]
Dean appears on a football talk show, where he's humiliated by a replay from his gridiron career.
176"The Sister Act"Barnet KellmanJamie WootenOctober 29, 1998 (1998-10-29)3.99[18]
Bobbi is suspicious when her sister shows no interest in Reggie; Sheri blames Mel for the ill fate of a migratory bird.
187"The Cuckoo's Nest"Barnet KellmanJanette Kotichas BurleighNovember 5, 1998 (1998-11-05)3.63[19]
Malena is given the ""Shining Star"" award by an association of psychiatrists, but Mel is worried that she's so busy she's going to burn out.
198"The Goodwill Games"Craig ZiskPhil Breman & Kimberly KarpNovember 12, 1998 (1998-11-12)3.49[20]
Mel invites Malena to the Bears game to score some ""goodwill"" points, throwing Reggie for a loss when she actually agrees to go. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean have a sexy tradition of their own, but this year they end up freezing in Mel and Malena's hot tub.
209"The House of Cards"Shelley JensenDavid M. MatthewsNovember 19, 1998 (1998-11-19)3.15[21]
Sheri introduces her long-time male friend to whom Dean tolerates because he thinks he's gay.
2110"The Runaround"Ellen GittelsohnSteve Faber and Bob FisherDecember 17, 1998 (1998-12-17)3.80[22]
Malena cheats to beat Sheri in a 10K race; Mel struggles to repair a runny sink.
2211"The Nightcap"Barnet KellmanClayvon C. HarrisJanuary 7, 1999 (1999-01-07)4.05[23]
Reggie and Bobbi disagree over the use of condoms; Mel and the mail carrier don't get along.
2312"The Brother from Another Planet"Ellen GittelsohnBill Fuller and Jim PondJanuary 14, 1999 (1999-01-14)4.45[24]
Mel invites Reggie to stay with him and Malena temporarily because the heat's out at his place.
2413"The Golf War"Jason BatemanKimberly Karp & Phil BremanJanuary 21, 1999 (1999-01-21)3.94[25]
A golf weekend with Dean is Mel's first time away from Malena; Bobbi tees off on Reggie after her purse is stolen.
2514"The Endangered Species"John BowabDavid HemingsonFebruary 4, 1999 (1999-02-04)3.42[26]
Sheri protests when Dean's design for an outlet mall requires the destruction of an old tree
2615"The Last Auction Hero"Ellen GittelsohnRod J. EmelleFebruary 11, 1999 (1999-02-11)4.07[27]
At a bachelor auction, a woman who's longed for Reggie since junior high outbids Bobbi for a date with him.
2716"The Paper Chase"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.David M. MatthewsFebruary 18, 1999 (1999-02-18)3.5[28]
To celebrate their anniversary, Malena insists that she and Mel go to the same Indiana restaurant where he proposed.
2817"The Height of Passion"Ellen GittelsohnAllen CroweFebruary 25, 1999 (1999-02-25)3.69[29]
Sheri demands that acrophobic Dean rewrite a high-school love message on a water tower.
2918"The Van for All Seasons"D.W. MoffettTeri Schaffer HicksApril 22, 1999 (1999-04-22)3.95[30]
Malena figures if she tells Mel that she wants him to buy a new minivan, then he won't...but he does
3019"The Mother Load"Craig ZiskDavid Hemingson & David M. MatthewsApril 29, 1999 (1999-04-29)4.20[31]
As Malena readies for a visit from her flashy mother, Mel retreats to Dean's garage to avoid the inevitable stand-off.
3120"The First Big Break-Up"Roger ChristiansenSean DwyerMay 6, 1999 (1999-05-06)3.65[32]
Bobbi's relationship with Reggie is on the ropes after she mistakenly believes he bought a gift for another woman.
3221"The Morning After"Maynard C. Virgil IKimberly Karp & Phil BremanMay 13, 1999 (1999-05-13)4.47[33]
Malena teaches Mel the art of avoiding a pick-up when she finds phone numbers in his pocket after his boys' night out
3322"The Baby Boom"Barnet KellmanSteve Faber & Bob FisherMay 20, 1999 (1999-05-20)3.57[34]
At a neighbor's baby shower, the still estranged Bobbi and Reggie play a game of dating one-upmanship.

Season 3 (1999–2000)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
341"The Thanks You Get"Shelley JensenJim Pond and Bill FullerSeptember 24, 1999 (1999-09-24)3.34[35]
Reggie learns that Bobbi still wants him when his phone's star-69 feature reveals that she tried to contact him. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean discover the advantages of being expectant parents when Sheri dons a fake pregnancy tummy; and Malena fumes when she finds out that Mel never mailed the thank-you notes from their wedding.
352"The Best Laid Plans"Shelley JensenKimberly Karp & Phil BremanOctober 1, 1999 (1999-10-01)4.09[36]
The arrival of Sheri's wayward teen sister, Amber lets Sheri and Dean practice their parenting skills. Meanwhile, things get heated when Reggie tries to talk Bobbi out of moving.
363"The Girl Most Likely to..."Barnet KellmanJamie WootenOctober 8, 1999 (1999-10-08)2.72[37]
Malena's professional neutrality crumbles as she prepares to top her former high-school rival at their class reunion. Meanwhile, Mel frets over measuring up to Malena's ex-boyfriend, astronaut Charles Pressman; and Bobbi and Reggie agree to house-sit while their friends are out to prevent Mel and Malena from becoming the next victims of a neighborhood burglar.
374"The Ex-Files"Barnet KellmanSteve Faber & Bob FisherOctober 15, 1999 (1999-10-15)3.44[38]
Dean fears his wife and his ex-girlfriend (Lisa Thornhill) will realize he was seeing both of them at the same time during his bachelor days. Meanwhile, Reggie tries to get Bobbi to rescind her celibacy rule by feigning a love for poetry, and Mel and Mr. Gerard declare war against the drivers who speed down their street.
385"The Trouble with Angels"Joe RegalbutoTeri Schaffer HicksOctober 22, 1999 (1999-10-22)2.86[39]
After hearing Malena rave about her sexy gynecologist, an insecure Mel tells the doctor his wife has another GYN. Meanwhile, Bobbi confronts her own insecurity when Reggie starts dating another woman, who has connections in high places.
396"The Leap of Faith"Joe RegalbutoDavid M. MatthewsNovember 5, 1999 (1999-11-05)2.39[40]
Dean flips when Sheri decides to take up mountain climbing to sow her oats before becoming a mom, and Reggie regrets hiring Bobbi as a hostess for his club when her diva-like attitude starts riling his customers.
407"The Sins of the Mother...and the Boyfriend"Henry ChanRod J. EmelleNovember 12, 1999 (1999-11-12)3.60[41]
Bobbi's long-lost mother Brenda returns and asks Reggie to help her reconcile with her daughter. Meanwhile, Sheri enters Dean in a contest to appear in an underwear ad and he makes the final round. But when the ad is published, Dean cringes when he sees he's exposed a lot more than he expected.
418"The Membership Drive"Roger ChristiansenKyle BoswerNovember 19, 1999 (1999-11-19)3.13[42]
Reggie and Dean smell tokenism when Mel gets into a country club Dean's been trying to join for three years. Meanwhile, Bobbi badgers Reggie into buying her a wide-screen TV, and Sheri and Malena can't face each other after unexpectedly having to bare all together during a ritzy spa mud bath.
429"The Couples Court"Henry ChanMaisha ClossonDecember 3, 1999 (1999-12-03)2.80[43]
The Ellis marriage hits a rock when Malena's expert testimony for Mel erodes his case. Meanwhile, Bobbi clashes with the principal, Mr. Sato when she wants her students to come in dressed as their heroes---regardless of gender. He declares boys must choose male role models and girls must choose females.
4310"The Burden of Truth"John BowabTeri Schaffer HicksJanuary 7, 2000 (2000-01-07)3.08[44]
Malena must choose between her friend or family member when she learns Bobbi has a new beau behind Reggie's back. Meanwhile, Sheri tapes over Dean's prized video of his favorite college football triumph and is forced to call his old friends, including Eric Dickerson, to get another copy before Dean finds out.
4411"The Father Fixture"Lee Shallat ChemelDavid M. MatthewsJanuary 14, 2000 (2000-01-14)2.90[45]
Mel blames Malena for his parents' possible split because his mother Jenifer Lewis followed Malena's advice to visit a therapist. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean go for fertility tests, which have Dean spinning with anxiety over his virility.
4512"The Special Delivery"Lee Shallat ChemelKimberly Karp & Phil BremanJanuary 21, 2000 (2000-01-21)3.04[46]
Mrs. Gerard breaks up Dean's guys-only weekend when her water breaks and the men must rush her to the hospital. But a blizzard forces them to take the train, where they become trapped during a power outage. Meanwhile, Malena, Bobbi and Sheri's girls-only weekend also disintegrates as they spar over who was invited.
4613"The Egg Timer"Shelley JensenKimberly Karp & Phil BremanFebruary 4, 2000 (2000-02-04)2.69[47]
When baby-making efforts put Dean and Sheri's lovemaking on a strict schedule, a frustrated Dean withdraws from his wife, scaring Sheri into doubting the stability of their marriage. Meanwhile, Bobbi and Reggie impulsively decide to live together, leading Mel and Malena to give the couple some questionable advice.
4714"The Adulterer Who Came to Dinner"John BowabSteve Faber & Bob FisherFebruary 11, 2000 (2000-02-11)2.73[48]
To make partner, Mel agrees to host a dinner for his boss and his boss's mistress, but he lets Malena think the mistress is the Mrs. Meanwhile, Eunetta persuades Reggie to have a showing of her paintings at the restaurant by promising to paint his portrait. But when the painting is unveiled, he's the one who is exposed.
4815"The French Lesson"D.W. MoffettJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiFebruary 18, 2000 (2000-02-18)2.91[49]
Mel feels left out and fears his marriage may have met its Waterloo when Malena's French club consumes more of her time. Meanwhile, Dean and Sheri clash over how to handle Amber's wild ways when Dean catches Amber having a beer-soaked party after ditching school.
4916"The Date That Time Forgot"UnknownUnknownFebruary 25, 2000 (2000-02-25)2.63[50]
Bobbi learns she's living with Malena's leftovers when Sheri spills the beans and reveals that Malena and Reggie once dated.
5017"The Accidental Doctor"D.W. MoffettSharon Lee WatsonApril 7, 2000 (2000-04-07)2.53[51]
When he tells off Malena's patient Dexter for calling her at home, Mel unwittingly gets Malena fired and himself hired as Dexter's new therapist. In other storylines, Dean and Sheri unknowingly steal a gift meant for charity when they confiscate a recliner the Gerards left out on the curb; and Bobbi is upset when the groomer gives her dog a bad haircut.
5118"The Bread Winner"Roger ChristiansenDavid M. MatthewsApril 21, 2000 (2000-04-21)2.68[52]
Reggie feels crowded when he has to share the apartment with Bobbi's best friend, who has always hated him; Sheri fears Dean has lost the will to work after he is laid off and takes his time finding another job.
5219"The Pregnant Pause"Maynard C. Virgil IMaisha ClossonApril 28, 2000 (2000-04-28)3.71[53]
Malena's stomach flu turns out to be something else entirely; Bobbie and Reggie decide to do a little remodeling, but their relationship may suffer for it.
5320"The Prenuptial Disagreement"UnknownUnknownMay 5, 2000 (2000-05-05)2.32[54]
when Malena's assistant Lana (MC Lyte) decides she wants to get married. But the celebratory spirit deflates when Malena asks Mel to draw up a prenuptial agreement for the flighty Lana and learns he had secretly drawn one up before their marriage. Meanwhile, Reggie fears Bobbi wants a baby.
5421"The Shrink Gets Shrunk"Jason BatemanChristina RoysterMay 12, 2000 (2000-05-12)2.01[55]
Malena is rattled when a new psychiatrist conducting an annual evaluation has doubts about her performance because she believes Malena has a problem with rigidity. Meanwhile, Reggie becomes obsessed with Dean's motorcycle after Dean and Mel claim he's not very masculine because he's not good with tools.
5522"The Talented Mr. Rip-Off"Shelley JensenKimberly Karp & Phil BremanMay 19, 2000 (2000-05-19)2.62[56]
When Dean's brother claims he needs one of Dean's kidneys, Sheri smells a scam and tells Dean to refuse. Meanwhile, Malena is jealous when she learns Mel corresponds regularly with an old flame. When Mel refuses to understand her discomfort, Malena turns to Sheri's mom for advice.

Season 4 (2000–01)
No.
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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
561"The Things We Do for Love"Barnet KellmanKimberly Karp & Phil BremanOctober 8, 2000 (2000-10-08)3.20[57]
Mel is offered a partnership which he's hesitant to accept when his boss (Richard Gant) wants him to sign a 10-year contract that would forestall Mel's plans to ultimately start his own firm. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean are inspired to make an erotic film of themselves, and Bobbi takes Reggie mattress-shopping to banish the memory of his ex-girlfriends.
572"The Out-of-Towners"Barnet KellmanChristopher VaneOctober 15, 2000 (2000-10-15)2.75[58]
Malena is miffed when Mel goes partying with an old college friend, Brian (David Ramsey), whose wife lets him go to strip clubs. So Malena decides to teach Mel that two can play at that game. Meanwhile, Reggie learns Bobbi is still paying rent on her apartment even though she's living with him.
583"The Truth About Cats and Dogs"Ellen GittelsohnJamie WootenOctober 22, 2000 (2000-10-22)3.20[59]
When Bobbi rules her out as a Career Day speaker, Sheri decides she needs to do something with her life and starts college. Meanwhile, Malena's pride is wounded when the neighbors' son is scared of her. And Bobbi runs into trouble at school when the kids learn she and Reggie are living together.
594"The Craving"Ellen GittelsohnMaisha ClossonOctober 29, 2000 (2000-10-29)3.06[60]
Reggie is in a quandary when his ex-girlfriend (Daphnee Duplaix) turns up to tell him she wants him back and part of him wants to accept the offer. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize Bobbi knows the woman is in town. Meanwhile, Malena is annoyed when Mel has symptoms of sympathetic pregnancy
605"The Rules of Engagement"Shelley JensenJennifer GlickmanMarch 11, 2001 (2001-03-11)3.06[61]
Reggie tells Dean and Mel that he plans to propose to Bobbi after seeing her in an unflattering way that didn't repulse him. Meanwhile, Dean repaints the kitchen in a shade of pink and Sheri doesn't have the heart to tell him she hates it.
616"The Not-So-Hostile Takeover"Shelley JensenDavid M. MatthewsMarch 18, 2001 (2001-03-18)2.64[62]
Malena feels left out after Sheri spends her free time with another friend, which leads to an embarrassing public outburst. Meanwhile, Mel abuses Dean's generosity at work.
627"The Wedding"Joe RegalbutoRod J. EmelleApril 8, 2001 (2001-04-08)2.57[63]
Reggie and Bobbi squabble over their wedding plans, which leads to a heated argument that jeopardizes the ceremony. Meanwhile, Dean unwittingly annoys Sheri by not paying close enough attention to her.
638"The Second Big Breakup"Joe RegalbutoSean DwyerApril 15, 2001 (2001-04-15)2.28[64]
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are planned for Reggie and Bobbi, and everyone agrees not to hire any strippers. But both celebrations feature scantily clad dancers, one of whom suffers an injury.
649"The Model Client"Ellen GittelsohnCarla Banks WaddlesApril 22, 2001 (2001-04-22)2.09[65]
Mel sets out to land the NBA's Shaquille O'Neal (who appears as himself) as a client, but winds up signing a supermodel instead. However, the beautiful woman's demands may be more than the attorney realizes. Meanwhile, Bobbi pesters Sheri about her relationship with Dean.
6510"The Replacements"Jason BatemanDavid BabcockApril 29, 2001 (2001-04-29)2.28[66]
Mel promises Malena that he'll join her at a birthing class, but an important business meeting beforehand runs long and he may miss the session. Meanwhile, Sheri spends much of her free time with Bobbi, who finds their outings less than exciting.
6611"The Next Best Thing"D.W. MoffettJennifer GlickmanMay 6, 2001 (2001-05-06)2.63[67]
Sheri wants Malena to hire her as a nanny, but the mother-to-be would prefer to employ a professional caretaker instead. However, she does allow Sheri to sit in during the interviews, until her friend chases away a qualified candidate. Meanwhile, Mel employs Bobbi as a silent counselor when he takes on a large law firm during a divorce proceeding, and Dean pays Reggie to prepare meals for him.
6712"The Forbidden Dance"UnknownUnknownMay 13, 2001 (2001-05-13)2.69[68]
Sheri is invited to a night of salsa dancing with her friends, but she doesn't know that their husbands have asked Dean to join them. Meanwhile, Reggie throws out his back during his honeymoon trip to Hawaii.
6813"The Birth Day"UnknownUnknownMay 20, 2001 (2001-05-20)3.06[69]
The fourth season concludes as Dean takes Malena and Mel to the hospital when the mother-to-be goes into labor. Once there, Malena tells her husband to keep his video camera rolling, no matter what happens. Meanwhile, Sheri arrives at the hospital and aggravates Dean.

Season 5 (2002)
No.
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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
691"The "What Have I Done?" Show"UnknownUnknownJanuary 20, 2002 (2002-01-20)2.4[70]
Malena and Mel bring their newborn baby home from the hospital and struggle to calm the constantly crying infant. Meanwhile, Dean thinks his wife is coming back to him, but Sheri has other ideas.
702"The Great Escape"Barnet KellmanDavid M. MatthewsJanuary 27, 2002 (2002-01-27)2.4[71]
Reggie decides to move to the Caribbean Islands to run a restaurant without discussing it with Bobbi first. Meanwhile, Malena is reluctant to let an injured Mel look after the baby, despite Malena's obvious need for some free time away from the house.
713"The Friend in Need"UnknownUnknownFebruary 10, 2002 (2002-02-10)2.1[72]
Sheri volunteers to help Malena lose the weight she gained during her pregnancy, but Sheri's efforts are hindered by Malena's attitude. Meanwhile, Dean accepts a dinner invitation from a female co-worker.
724"The Boy from Uncle"UnknownUnknownFebruary 17, 2002 (2002-02-17)1.5[73]
Mel's uncle is hired to run the restaurant, but the new boss clashes with Bobbi, who filled in as manager after Reggie left. Meanwhile, Dean finds a dog in a supermarket parking lot and he's reluctant to give the pooch back to its rightful owner.
735"The Reunion"UnknownUnknownFebruary 24, 2002 (2002-02-24)2.21[74]
Malena tries to juggle her responsibilities as a mother and her job as a therapist, but her struggles may cost her a longtime client. Meanwhile, Dean wonders what he should get Sheri for her birthday.
746"The Picture Perfect Family"UnknownUnknownMarch 3, 2002 (2002-03-03)2.75[75]
Mel and Malena's baby is chosen to appear in a calendar, but the two argue over allowing the infant to be photographed. Meanwhile, Omar throws a party in Bobbi's apartment, which leads to her eviction.
757"The Sexual Evolution"UnknownUnknownMarch 10, 2002 (2002-03-10)1.8[76]
Malena and Mel want some privacy, so they kick Bobbi and Omar out of the house. But their intimate time together is disappointing for both of them. Meanwhile, Sheri brings home a rabbit that wreaks havoc on Dean's allergies.
768"The Green-Eyed Monster"Maynard C. VirgilCarla Banks WaddlesMarch 17, 2002 (2002-03-17)2.65[77]
Mel is jealous of the attention that Malena is giving their son; Sheri is concerned about Dean's attractive co-worker; Bobbi receives divorce papers from Reggie and misinterprets advice from Omar.
779"The Affairs of the Heart"Ellen GittelsohnDavid M. MatthewsMarch 31, 2002 (2002-03-31)1.68[78]
Malena worries that she and Mel are starting to take each other for granted, so she decides to spice things up during a night out at a club. Meanwhile, Sheri is shocked when her mother displays a very carefree attitude regarding her latest divorce.
7810"The Helpless Hand"D.W. MoffettSean DwyerMarch 31, 2002 (2002-03-31)1.98[78]
Mel hires a new assistant hoping to prove Malena wrong when his wife says that he is terrible at picking personnel. Meanwhile, Sheri worries that Dean might not need her anymore when he begins performing most of the household tasks
7911"The Blast from the Past"Ellen GittelsohnJennifer GlickmanJuly 28, 2002 (2002-07-28)1.59[79]
The Ellises hire Mel's childhood babysitter to help care for Evan, but the bossy woman treats Mel like a child and undermines Malena's maternal authority. Meanwhile, Sheri learns that a Web site dedicated to Dean's NFL career is really meant to mock the former player.
8012"The Enemy Next Door"Victor GonzalezKimberly Karp and Phil BremanAugust 4, 2002 (2002-08-04)1.62[80]
A silly quarrel between Malena and Sheri escalates when Mel and Dean exchange insults while trying to get their wives to reconcile. Meanwhile, Bobbie reluctantly dates a bartender with a self-esteem problem.
8113"The Odd Couples"Roger ChristiansenBill Fuller and Jim PondAugust 11, 2002 (2002-08-11)1.43[81]
Dean tries to set his boss up with Mel's assistant in hopes of landing an important architectural assignment, but his own enthusiasm jeopardizes the plan. Meanwhile, Bobbi joins a dating service, yet her first partner is not the type of man she expected.
8214"The Reel Deal"Roger ChristiansenChuck TathamAugust 11, 2002 (2002-08-11)1.49[81]
Bobbi asks Omar to pretend to be her boyfriend so they can try out for a TV reality series that chronicles the exploits of four couples. Meanwhile, Dean, Sheri, Mel and Malena also audition for the show.
8315"The Lifelong Dream"Maynard C. VirgilAllen CroweUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Dean promises to take Sheri on a dream vacation, but he picks a destination that leaves her cold. Meanwhile, Mel and Malena argue over having a second child.
8416"The Professionals"D.W. MoffettDavid BabcockUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Mel and Malena argue over who should stay home and watch Evan on a night when they both have professional obligations and their overworked baby-sitter is unable to keep an eye on the child. Meanwhile, Sheri announces that she is pregnant and Dean tries to prepare for fatherhood
8517"The Missing Link"Victor GonzalezCarla Banks WaddlesUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Dean uses the Internet to locate Sheri's estranged father and invites the man to their home; Bobbi's prudish cousin visits and winds up in a comprising position with Omar.
8618"The Blaze of Glory"D.W. MoffettChristopher Vane and Jamie WootenUnaired (Unaired)N/A
The Winstons' garage burns down during this installment, which includes clips from previous episodes.
8719"The Married Little Christmas"Ellen GittelsohnKimberly Karp and Phil BremanUnaired (Unaired)N/A
Malena and Mel plan a trip to New York at Christmastime, but they cannot find an available hotel room anywhere in the City. Meanwhile, Sheri asks Dean to pretend that their marriage is still intact for the sake of her visiting mother Ronnie. Dean attempts to do so but finally admits the truth, to Ronnie's disappointment. And Bobbi and Reggie buy a live Christmas tree, even though it violates the policy of their building's management.

Broadcast

In July 2006, TV One began airing the series in syndicated reruns. In March 2023, TV One returned airing the series in syndicated reruns.

The show is currently airing on Cleo TV at 6AM and 6:30AM, Monday - Friday.

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result
1999 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Holly Robinson Peete Nominated
2000 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Comedy Series For Your Love Nominated
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Holly Robinson Peete Nominated
2001 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Comedy Series For Your Love Nominated
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Holly Robinson Peete Nominated
2002 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Holly Robinson Peete Nominated

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