Seasons & Episodes
Back to School
A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago
Dead Dog Walking
Bullethead is at the end of his rope when his dog gets impounded and he doesn't have the cash to bail him out. Meanwhile
Mr. Hightower's Opus
As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school ban
The Rock
Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Pr
Brush with Greatness
Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that
Loose Lips Sink Friendships
The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help w
Papa Don't Take No Mess
Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedr
The Play's Not the Thing
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
Big Brothers
Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.
High Top Reunion
Steve reunites with his old singing group to perform on an awards show. But when a band member gets sick, Cedric is the
That's My Mama
Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.
Pool Sharks Get Bit
Bullethead and Romeo hope to pocket some cash hustling pool, but the tables are turned on them and they wind up holding
Coming to Chicago
When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.
African-American Me
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
When the Funk Bites the Dust
The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a com
Big Daddy's Baby Girl
A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
I Do, I Don't
Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.
The Roof is on Fire
Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.
Love with Interest
A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mas
Can't Buy Me Love
Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer
Whatever You Want
Cedric falls in love with Regina's new secretary Lovita Alizay Jenkins. As Steve's insensitivity upsets Regina, Romeo a
Somebody's Sleepin' in My Bed
Steve and Cedric argue over Lovita making herself too much at home in the apartment, so Cedric storms out and spends the
Bully Call
School tough Coretta Cox takes a liking to Romeo and scares off his regular honeys.
Don't Quit Your Day Job
Steve convinces Romeo to join the predominantly female choir and discovers that the teen can't sing a note.
Fool and the Gang
For a fundraiser, Steve tries to reunite the Hi-Tops, but learns they've formed a new band without him. So he decides to
Let's Talk About Sax
Steve's audition with Teddy Riley hits a sour note when his saxophone is pawned by Romeo, who uses the money to buy a su
When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips
Steve puts together a band and auditions at a local club, where the competition is his former group.
Steve's Gotta Have It
Steve blows off a banquet with the teenager he's mentoring so that he can prepare a romantic meal for Regina. Also, Rome
I'm Not a Chauvinist, Piggy
Steve thinks his manhood is in question after Regina beats the stuffing out of a too-fresh chicken mascot at a basketbal
Big Daddy Meets the Man of Steele
Steve has competition for Regina's affections when her college beau comes back to town.
Shut Up and Kiss Me
With Regina dating a new guy, Steve tries to get something cooking with a caterer who's working his party.
You're Driving Me Crazy
Warrington buys Regina a luxury car for their one-month anniversary and then gets upset when she doesn't drive it.
Dancing Fools
Regina drives her partner Cedric hard, in her quest to win the school's dance contest.
Breakfast with Tiffany
Steve agrees to date Regina's recently dumped, vulnerable friend. Lovita helps Ced with his taxes, and discovers receipt
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Steve's father shows up with his young fiancée, and Steve thinks she's trying to kill the old man for a half-million do
Just My Imagination
Steve and Romeo both make a play for an attractive playwright whose latest work is being staged at the school.
Maid to Order
Steve and Cedric think their housekeeping prayers are answered when they hire an elderly cleaning lady from Lovita's chu
Ice Station Piggy
On their way to a conference, Steve and Regina get stuck in a snowstorm while traveling the back roads. Meanwhile, Lovit
White Men Can Funk
Steve and two of his former singing partners must find a fourth voice before their group performs at an oldies show. Mea
The He-Man, Player-Hater's Club
Steve and Cedric are up for membership in a men's club, where they'll be rubbing elbows with Chicago's business elite.
That's a Bunch of Bull, Ced
Lovita is upset when Cedric wins a pair of tickets to a Chicago Bulls playoff game and decides to take Steve. Regina is
Ring Around the Piggy
Rumors of a big announcement from Warrington has everyone thinking he's going to propose to Regina. Romeo and Bullethead
Das Bootie
On a sea cruise, Steve hopes to define his unconsummated relationship with Regina. While they're gone, Steve entrusts hi
Baby You Can Drive My Car
Bullethead and Romeo get the OK to take driver's ed, now being taught by Steve.
Educating Piggy
Cedric, Steve and Regina attend a mandatory computer course being taught by Lovita.
Welcome to Bernie's
Steve tries to convince Regina that her former university professor is trying to hit on her.
And Injustice for All
When the TV Steve sold Lovita goes on the fritz, she sues him and they go before a judge he once courted.
What You Won't Cue for Love
Lovita and Regina take on Steve and Cedric in a pool tournament.
Everybody Loves Regina
Junior and Vincent return, and Junior asks Regina to go out with his brother.
Rent
Steve's girlfriend, who works for the IRS, learns that Cedric is committing tax fraud.
Every Boy Needs a Teacher
Regina agrees to date the man-boy who services the office water cooler.
Uncle Steve
Lovita and Regina give a makeover to Steve's wallflower of a niece, who blossoms into a looker who gets a second look fr
The Snow Job
A snowstorm strands Lovita at Steve's, while Cedric waits out the blizzard at Regina's.
Strapped Tease
Steve and Cedric get quite a shock from the strippers they hire for a bachelor party.
Lovita Doesn't Live Here Anymore
After a fight with her mama, Lovita moves in with Cedric. But when Regina sympathizes, Lovita moves in with her.
Working Homegirl
To impress her visiting great-aunt, Lovita tells a few lies. Among the lies she tells: she and Cedric are married; she's
Nightmare on Steve's Street
Cedric believes there's a spirit haunting the apartment, so he talks Steve into having a seance.
All That Jazz
Steve has trouble composing a song for a Black History Month assembly, until some unknown musical genius finishes it for
Big Mouth on Campus
Cedric lets being named Teacher of the Year go to his head, angering fellow teachers, students and his girlfriend.
Liar, Liar, Your Versace's on Fire
Cedric and Steve test out a lie buster, but the device backfires for Cedric when Lovita catches him in a string of white
Almost Dirty Dancing
Regina helps Steve's friend with the one thing that keeps coming between him and his wife: dancing.
Steve Don't Get Nun
Steve wants to rekindle an old flame, but his former girlfriend has some news that might change his mind.
A Star Is Born
Regina becomes obsessed with defeating an old high-school rival in a choir competition.
My Left Gator
A breakup leaves Steve broken, as does an injury he received while helping Regina move furniture. Meanwhile, Cedric trie
Detention Peddler
Steve applies for the vice-principal position at the school, much to the chagrin of Regina. Meanwhile, Cedric comes up w
Party of Five
Cedric and Lovita decide to live together before they get married. Regina ignores Steve's school proposal to counsel at-
He's Gotta Have It
Steve and Regina clash while sharing the principal's office, and Romeo and Tessa travel to St Louis to elope. Meanwhile,
Little Stevie Blunder
Steve pretends to be blind to impress a woman, and Bullethead enters the Miss Booker T beauty pageant in the hopes of wi
Roomies
Regina stays at Steve's apartment while her place is being fumigated. Meanwhile, Lydia prepares for her belated bat mitz
Boomerang
Regina warns Steve about getting involved with a woman who stole her university boyfriend and then dumped him. Meanwhile
My Whole Left Side
While Cedric is away at a coaches conference, his grandmother stays at Steve's apartment and torments Lovita. Meanwhile,
My Two Big Daddies
Steve pretends to be a single parent to impress an attractive member of a support group and pays Romeo to portray his so
Y2K
New Year's Eve plans go awry for both Steve and Regina, while Cedric frets over the new millennium hoopla. Meanwhile, Ro
All About Steve
Regina attends a symposium on education and leaves Steve in charge. He later realizes that supervising the entire school
Going, Going, Gone
Regina recruits Steve and Cedric to participate in a charity bachelor auction where another woman outbids Lovita for her
Boy Trouble
Regina wants her new school program approved by the visiting district supervisor, who instead takes a shine to Steve's i
Guess Who's Not Coming to Counseling
Steve poses as Lovita's fiancé when Cedric is unable to attend premarital counseling, and a bond forms between them tha
Black Streak
Regina offers to throw Lovita's bridal shower, but her plans cause friction with Lovita's friends, who envision a much l
Wedlocked
Retrieving a top hat for his wedding gets Cedric locked in a storage room with Steve--just as the ceremony is about to b
The Honeymooners
Cedric and Lovita spend their honeymoon in Orlando with Steve, Regina and some of the students after the school wins a f
If Cooks Could Kill
Steve and Cedric enter a cooking contest in hopes of winning a new television, but they face tough competition from Regi
Moonlighting
To earn money to pay off their wedding bills, Lovita and cedric set up a salon in Steve's apartment, which may get them
Don't Stand Too Close to Me
Romeo's girlfriend develops a crush on Steve after the music teacher speaks to the feminist group the teen belongs to. M
African-American Gigolo
Regina sets Steve up with his dream date, while Steve finds a man for Regina who's not what he appears to be. Meanwhile,
I Believe I Can Lie
Steve arranges for a celebrity to speak at the school's Entrepreneur Day, and when he learns that the guest can't make i
Dressed to Chill
Booker T High School is chosen to pilot a school-uniform program, which aggravates most of the student body. Elsewhere,
When The Funk Hits The Big 4-0
As Steve is about to celebrate his fortieth birthday, he makes his students list their life goals. Steve finds a similar
Player, Interrupted
Regina recruits Steve and Cedric to perform at a charity function to impress the snooty wives of her boyfriend's teammat
My Best Piggy's Wedding
Steve, depressed and feeling jilted over Regina's impending nuptials, kicks his effort to get her back into high gear wh
Love, Death and Basketball
Steve takes over as principal when Regina leaves town for her wedding, but she returns early from her honeymoon with tra
Touched by a Pig
Steve tries to be a good friend and lets Regina stay with him in her time of need. Cedric's visiting Grandma Puddin' mak
African-American Pie
Steve handles the arrangements for the school's annual Teachers Appreciation Day assembly, angering Cedric, who usually
A Star Is Born Again
Steve manages an all-girl singing group called Jail-Bait, and books a gig for them that he hopes will revive his own sho
This Little Piggy Went Home
Regina and Steve get very chummy during a game of Pictionary that also starts a fight between Cedric and Lovita. Lydia t
Analyze Dis
Steve has a hard time relinquishing his duties as acting principal when Regina returns to school, creating tension betwe
Tiger Hoods
Steve conspires with his friends and students to attend a celebrity golf tournament and appear to be in school at the sa
Big Daddy Daddy
When Romeo's family departs for New York City, he moves in with Steve to finish the school year. A misunderstanding caus
Me, Me and Miss Jones
Steve and Romeo become rivals for the affections of a twenty-five-year old swimsuit model.
No Free Samples
Steve and his former Hi-Tops bandmates learn that Lil' Bow Wow wants them to appear in his latest music video.
House Party
When their apartment is flooded, Cedric and Lovita need a new venue for their planned house party.
Mother and Child Reunion
Romeo's mother visits from New York City. When Regina keeps hinting about her tenth anniversary as principal, everyone p
Not the Best Man
With her best friend’s wedding coming up, Regina is stunned to discover she won’t be the maid of honor. Steve tells
After the Fall
Steve's friend Byron, a television producer, decides to make Steve the subject of a documentary identifying a celebrity
The Negotiator
The annual faculty-student talent show brings out the worst in Steve, Regina and Cedric.
Here Comes the Judge
When Judge Greg Mathis comes to the school's Career Day, Steve makes the mistake of having the television judge's car to
Addicted to Love and Whatnot
Regina agrees to go on a date with Steve's friend Clyde, but only if Steve joins them and a friend of hers.
Last Dance
Still depressed over her own disappointment years earlier, Regina delegates the planning of the Senior Prom to Cedric an
Love is in the Air
Worried Steve and Regina will end up spending the rest of their lives alone, Lovita asks Cedric to help arrange a blind
Secret Lovers
Regina tells her staff to act professionally when they interact with their significant others at school. But her advice
Do Not Duplicate
Lovita advises Steve to give Regina a duplicate key to his apartment to show how serious he is about their relationship.
E-Male Problems
Steve's parents are coming to town to visit, but to avoid the pressures of marriage he excludes Regina from their dinner
Knit Picking
Steve is confused by Regina's mixed signals when first she wants to keep their relationship casual, but then pulls out a
Principal's Pet
In response to staff rumors of favoritism, Regina makes Steve proctor a test during the annual faculty luncheon. Meanwhi
Dual Intentions
Regina goes on a singles outing that she booked prior to dating Steve, and when she calls him, another woman answers. Me
Dissin' Cousins
Regina's newly separated cousin Chloe moves in with her, but Chloe's arrogance quickly annoys Regina’s friends. Meanwh
Stuck On You
Steve plans an elegant dinner party with friends in celebration of his relationship with Regina. Meanwhile, Cedric is he
Hate Thy Neighbor
Steve and Lovita square off against each other in sleazy campaign tactics when they run for one open slot on the apartme
The Shower Planner
In the midst of planning Lovita's baby shower, Regina has to suddenly leave town and rely on Steve. Meanwhile, Romeo and
My Fair Homegirl
Regina hires a new assistant to fill in while Lovita is on maternity leave, but after Regina gives the homely girl a kil
The Graduates
Steve is a little too enthusiastic in his glee over Romeo, Bullethead, and Lydia's impending graduation. Meanwhile, Stev
California or Bust-Up
Regina is offered a job at a California school, and Steve must decide whether to accompany her or stay in Chicago with h
