Season 5
(1996)
Overview
Through the ups and downs of their marriage, Martin and Gina grapple with career demands, new beginnings and their band of quirky friends.
Cast
as Martin Payne
as Pamela "Pam" James
as Gina Waters-Payne
as Cole Brown
as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn
Episodes
Is You Is or Is You Ain't 0.0
September 5, 1996
Gina thinks she might be pregnant and warns Martin to keep quiet. Within an hour, the whole city knows. Pam drops by, a…
Back in Trouble Again 0.0
September 12, 1996
When Gina learns she is nominated for an advertising award, she asks Martin to attend the awards dinner with her and ad…
Sophomore Jinx 0.0
September 19, 1996
After some misadventures with marriage counselors, bad advice from friends fouls things up even more for the constantly…
Working Girls 0.0
September 26, 1996
Gina is all ready for an underwear ad presentation until Cole accidentally erases her computer. She goes to Pam for hel…
Boo's in the House 0.0
October 31, 1996
The prospect of owning a home gets scarier when Martin and Gina buy their ""dream house"" on Halloween, but soon find t…
Bangin' Hard in the School Yard 0.0
November 7, 1996
When Martin announces on his talk show that any man can beat any woman at anything, especially in sports, Gina and Pam …
The Life You Save...Might Make You Rich 0.0
November 14, 1996
While attending a dinner party at an exclusive restaurant, Martin saves the life of an African prince. The prince rewar…
Snow White 0.0
November 21, 1996
When Tommy invites the gang for a ski vacation, they are all in for the ride of their lives. Cole's date Shanise is one…
Come on over to My Place 0.0
December 5, 1996
Cole attempts to entertain a girl at his Mom's house. But Mom shows up and ruins everything. Cole gets his own apartmen…
Scrooge 0.0
December 19, 1996
Lessons about the holiday spirit come knocking for Martin through ghosts of the past, present and future. Meanwhile, Ja…
Waiting, Debating and Ovulating 0.0
January 9, 1997
Martin and Gina are planning to have a baby. They plan to have a lunch-time rendezvous to get things going. But a trip…
You Play Too Much 0.0
January 23, 1997
Martin helps a burglar rob his apartment, because he thinks its part of a scheme Pam put together, to get back at him f…
Ain't That About a Ditch 0.0
January 30, 1997
Even though Gina's out of town on business, her mom comes to town for a weekend visit, and wants to spend all her time …
Goin' Overboard: Part 1 0.0
February 13, 1997
Martin and the gang go on a cruise, which Gina accidentally misses. He later meets a beautiful woman named Ellen who he…
Goin' Overboard: Part 2 0.0
February 13, 1997
Martin and the gang are on a cruise ship with The Love Boat characters. Martin is doomed to finish the trip without Gi…
Power to the People's Court 0.0
February 20, 1997
Tommy must defend himself in court after his minor dent in Sheneneh's car leads to a lawsuit involving an exorbitant su…
I Martin, Take Thee...Pam?! 0.0
March 6, 1997
Martin takes Pam back to Jamaica where he married Gina when he learns that his marriage to Gina is invalid and that he'…
Auction 0.0
March 20, 1997
Martin gives his cuckoo clock to Pam, who finds that it makes too much noise, and donates it to a charity auction. Late…
Daddy Dearest 0.0
April 3, 1997
Tommy's ex-marine father, Sgt. Strawn, shows up and tries to make his son a man by showing him up in front of his frien…
Stake-Out 0.0
April 10, 1997
The police want to use Pam's apartment for a stake-out, to keep surveillance on a suspect named Dynamite Willie. Martin…
Goin' for Mine 0.0
April 17, 1997
Pam becomes upset over the fact that she has been recently fired from her former job. Tommy, Cole and Martin stop by Pa…
One Flew over the Hoochie's Nest 1.0
April 24, 1997
Pam's twin cousin Tammy escapes from a mental ward and comes to stay at Pam's house, but everyone mistakes her for Pam.
California, Here We Come: Part 1 0.0
May 1, 1997
Martin's talk show is picked up by the network, and is slated to air to a nation-wide audience. The only problem is th…
California, Here We Come: Part 2 0.0
May 1, 1997
Martin and Gina must say good-bye to Detroit and all their friends including Tommy, Pam and Cole. New job offers in Los…