4x1 - Earthquake

August 25, 1997

Marion, Tonia and Maxwell's partnership falls apart in the aftermath of an earthquake that leaves the sports clinic in ruins. Meanwhile, Tiffany reconsiders going to college.

4x2 - Men in the Black

September 1, 1997

Seeking an upgrade, Maxwell urges Marion to date the contractor who's fixing up the clinic. Meanwhile, Tonia dates L.A. Lakers basketball star Derek Fisher.

4x3 - Tito's in the House

September 8, 1997

Marion gives his pal Tito a job at the sports clinic, where he's a real piece of work for Max and Tonia. Meanwhile, Tonia and her boyfriend Derek face a complication in their romance.

4x5 - Cruise (1)

September 22, 1997

4x6 - Cruise (2)

September 29, 1997

Marion and Maxwell's on-shore escapade continues, while out-at-sea, Mercedes frets that Maxwell has ditched her.

4x7 - Pranks <i>(a.k.a. Flirting With the Darkside)</i>

October 13, 1997

Rivalry with a clinic across the street results in a series of pranks. Meanwhile, Tiffany, Carl and Raynelle are having trouble with trying to finish their psychology papers.

4x8 - Tonia's Big Break

October 27, 1997

musical guest: Suede Tonia's motivational speech to juvenile female inmates inspires a prison break. Meanwhile, Tito's determined to manage a singing group.

4x9 - The Stuff That Dreams are Made Of

November 3, 1997

Marion and the gang participate in a dream therapy session.

4x10 - When Marion Met Natalie

November 10, 1997

Marion provides living space for Natalie, a girl from the old neighborhood who's all grown up now.

4x11 - Tiffany's School Daze (1)

November 17, 1997

Tiffany is attracted to an older grad student.

4x12 - Tiffany's School Daze (2)

November 24, 1997

Marion advises Tiffany to steer clear of Graham. Meanwhile, Marion and Tonia scheme to reunite Maxwell and Mercedes.

4x13 - God is in the House

December 16, 1997

At Christmastime, Tonia's sister, Yolanda, voices to Marion her doubts that the ministry is her true calling.

4x14 - Say Anything

January 12, 1998

After a breakup, Marion is sued for damages over the ""little lies"" he uttered during the relationship.

4x15 - The Tennis Story

January 19, 1998

Marion and Natalie have overwhelming urges for each other during a charity tennis tournament.

4x16 - The Marion Rules

February 16, 1998

Marion and Natalie establish relationship rules; Mercedes proposes to Maxwell; Tiffany is the birthing coach for a woman with a grudge.

4x17 - Working Overtime (1)

February 23, 1998

To make clinic rent money, Marion rebuilds a youth center, where he confronts a bad guy from his past.

4x18 - Working Overtime (2)

March 2, 1998

Marion wants to get Blake out from under Eddie's bad influence.

4x19 - One House and a Baby

March 17, 1998

Tiffany helps out her single-mom friend Shara. Meanwhile, Marion's paternal feelings worry Natalie.

4x20 - All's Fair in Love and War

March 24, 1998

Marion denies having feelings for Natalie, as he and Tito throw a bachelor party for Maxwell.

4x21 - Mr. Hill Goes to New York

March 31, 1998

After seeing Gabrielle and Mark kissing passionately, Tiffany confronts the amorous couple about their betrayal. Marion visits his grandmother in Queens, and also sees Natalie. Meanwhile, Mercedes' wealthy ex boyfriend, Evan Burnett, returns.

4x22 - My Pest Friend's Wedding

April 7, 1998

Mercedes and Maxwell's marriage is jeopardized when their parents bicker on their wedding day. Meanwhile, Marion considers popping the question to Natalie.