1x2 - Homework Bound

September 25, 1991

Thanks to, or in spite of, Al's history tutelage (at the bowling alley), Curtis scores an A on a test, but not without having something up his sleeve.

1x3 - Me and My Stuff

October 2, 1991

1x4 - Talkin' Baseball

October 9, 1991

Her knuckleball success against Curtis and a friend inspires Kim to try out for varsity baseball, starting a rhubarb with Al about a woman's place in a man's game.

1x5 - A Mid-Summer Night's Barbeque

October 30, 1991

1x6 - What's Love Got to Do with It?

November 13, 1991

The budding relationship between Elizabeth and a doctor trills Al, but Victoria notices there's something missing, and something missing between her and Al as well.

1x7 - Educating Al

November 20, 1991

Victoria turns the house into a preschool, but the flu makes her hand over the reins to Al for ""a day of fun and accomplishment.""

1x8 - New Beginnings

November 27, 1991

The passing of Al Royal is marked by warm goodbyes from friends and family, including sister-in-law Ruth, whose arrival at a time of need may be as much for her own need as for Victoria's.

1x9 - The Sneakin' Deacon

April 8, 1992

Victoria sees a match with Elizabeth and the new church deacon, but the deacon makes a play for Ruth, who doesn't like his game plan.

1x10 - Status, Bro

April 15, 1992

Ruth regrets being cool towards Willis, while Curtis is anything but cool after being gifted with a discount version of an expensive jacket.

1x11 - Hello, I Must Be Going

April 22, 1992

Ruth takes off after Victoria takes her to task for being a poor influence on Kim and Curtis.

1x12 - The Frame Game

May 6, 1992

Curtis gets a swelled head after being chosen to appear with Dr. Dre and Ed Lover of Yo! MTV raps.

1x13 - Mo' Money

May 13, 1992

Curtis finds his part-time job taxing timewise when he has to work extra hours to cover the taxman's share, previously earmarked for other expenses.

1x14 - Cocoa in Charge

1x15 - The Big Stink