Season 5
(1991)
Cast
as Whitley Gilbert
as Dwayne Wayne
as Ron Johnson
as Freddie Brooks
as Kim Reese
as Vernon Gaines
as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor
as Colonel Brad Taylor
Episodes
We've Only Just Begun 0.0
September 19, 1991
Dwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve as director…
The Dwayne Mutiny 0.0
September 26, 1991
Dwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them anything …
Home Is Where the Fire Is 0.0
October 3, 1991
A student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief. Whitley tri…
Almost Working Girl 0.0
October 10, 1991
E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fil…
In the Eye of the Storm 0.0
October 17, 1991
A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.…
Rule Number One 0.0
October 24, 1991
Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual l…
Baby, I'm a Star 0.0
October 31, 1991
The club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne suggests that R…
Liza Who-Little 0.0
November 7, 1991
Whitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to look aft…
To Tell the Truth 0.0
November 14, 1991
Whitley panics about wedding preparations--particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents are to see …
Do You Take This Woman? 0.0
November 21, 1991
Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement part…
Mammy Dearest 0.0
December 5, 1991
Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing h…
Twelve Steps of Christmas 0.0
December 19, 1991
Col. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks Whitley …
Just Another Four-Letter Word 0.0
January 2, 1992
After graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his share of t…
Cats in the Cradle 6.0
January 16, 1992
Dwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping together. R…
Prisoner of Love 0.0
January 23, 1992
A handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been released from pris…
Bedroom at the Top 0.0
January 30, 1992
One of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner invitation, he su…
May the Best Man Win 0.0
February 13, 1992
Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off wi…
Kiss You Back 0.0
February 20, 1992
Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact tha…
Conflict of Interest 0.0
February 27, 1992
Whitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and admits tha…
Sellmates 0.0
March 12, 1992
Ron struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and they hatch …
Do the Write Thing 0.0
April 2, 1992
Lena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about her father f…
Love Taps 0.0
April 23, 1992
Gina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his promoter. …
Special Delivery 0.0
May 7, 1992
In the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses to res…
Save the Best for Last (1) 0.0
May 14, 1992
The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteer…
Save the Best for Last (2) 0.0
May 14, 1992
As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember…