Seth and Leslie take you on a journey south to explore their roots! They share family recipes including Seth’s family Gumbo and Leslie’s Mug Cake as an ode to her Grandma.

Leslie and Seth share the secret techniques of cooking the best Lemon Pepper and Parmesan chicken wings ever! They also turn Jackfruit into Buffalo Strips!

Leslie and Seth sip on a Sugar Mama cocktail and Bake Champagne Pound Cake and Sweet Potato Cheesecake. They learn that the vegan life is also “sweet” from The Plant Based Princess.

When average joe Reggie Brooks suddenly comes intoa massive fortune, he decides it's time to find a woman to settle down with before the media gets wind of his new-found wealth. Now, it's up to Reggie's friend Blake, and Blake's wife Piper, to find Reggie the girl of his dreams;…

Livingstone College alum and celebrity stylist Renaldo Nehemiah joins the show to discuss what it was like being a student athlete, styling some of the hottest celebrities, and his role at Overtime/OTE.

Hampton University alum Jeff Granger joins the show to discuss his time at Hampton University, playing basketball oversees professionally, and provides some financial gems.

G. Garvin will take everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turn them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes. Chef G will share recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Curried Chicken with Potatoes…

G. Garvin will take everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turn them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes. Chef G will share recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Salmon Philly Quesadillas, Elote…

Chef G. Garvin takes everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turns them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes, with recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Lobster Gnocchi; Orange Ginger Shrimp; Pan Seared…

Chef G. Garvin takes everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turns them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes, with recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Mango Salsa; Pan…

Chef G. Garvin takes everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turns them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes, with recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Bone-in Ribeye, Sauteed Cream Corn; Cheeseburger

Chef G. Garvin takes everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turns them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes, with recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Salmon Gouda Melt; T-Bone Steak; Smoke Salmon…

Lay out the banana leaves with Chef Kristol Bryant and fall in love with everything that’s plated at this bamboo Filipino home by James Beard Best Emerging Chefs.

Take a walk with Chef Kristol Bryant through the Peruvian countryside as she gets to experience boutique rotisserie chicken in food-loving Decatur.

There’s a seat, and a glass, with your name on it next to Chef Kristol Bryant at this Vietnamese and Japanese eatery with a luxury wine collection bigger than a box store.

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, trauma is met with triumph and the hope of a new day. Films within this episode (Things with Feathers, Cest Parfait)

Monique Kelly is an author and resident dating expert on several talk shows: MSNBC, E! Daily Pop, and Nightly Pop. She opens up about the struggles of the publishing business and some financial red flags to keep an eye out for when dating.

Momma Lena comes down to Earth as an angel to check on her three daughters; Fran, Christine and Tonia. She sits on the side of the stage, The Angels Corner and narrates the play in between the scenes. Fran and her husband Phillip are lawyers at top law firms; Christine…

With just two weeks until their dream wedding Faith and Norman think they have it all. But when an illness Faith has been keeping secret starts to flair up the couple will soon realize that love and sacrifice go hand-in-hand.

After receiving Jr.'s SATs score results (a perfect 1600), the Kyles believe they have a genius in the house and start treating him more respectfully. Unfortunately, the results weren't Jr.'s, and his true score turns out to be only 200. Still, he proves he's not so dumb and puts together…

When the kids tease him about getting old, Michael pretends to have hurt his back in a game of Twister so they will have to cater to his every whim.

Jay and Michael are grocery shopping when they run into Susan Green, former cheerleader from their high school. Susan is in great shape, which makes Jay feel ugly and inadequate like she did back in high school. Jay feels depressed and Claire talks her into getting a makeover to boost…

The Tylers and The Kyles go at it in a game of bowling. All this is going on during Star Trek night. Junior meanwhile develops a crush on The Tyler's daughter. Broadcast Date: 08-May-2002; Writer(s): Valencia Parker; Director: Sheldon Epps

Jay decides to attend an "Open Your Heart" seminar for struggling couples, even though she and Michael are happier than ever. Her excuse is "prevention", but Michael warns her not to try fixing something that isn't broken. At the seminar, they are teased against each other and stop talking to…

Michael (aka: Chief Bald Eagle) is recruited to camp out with Kady and her friends and teach them Native American lore. Meanwhile, Clare and "the new Tony" plan to stay out all night themselves: they're plotting to sneak out to a "rave."

Michael wants some time alone in the house and makes a deal with Jay for her and the kids to get out of the house. But of course it doesn't come as easy as he hoped. He has to pay for Claire to agree on going to the mall and…

Jay nominates Michael for the "Small Businessman of the Year" award and he assumes he's going to win it (especially after a golfing buddy on the organization's board tells him: "If my vote were the only one that counted, you'd be a shoo-in"). Meanwhile, Claire helps herself to items from…

Yo-Yo welcomes viewers into her kitchen and lays out a seafood menu that she prepares on any given Sunday. It's all about seafood Sundays and she makes her famous lobster pasta and then it's fresh salmon cake served over mixed greens

Every family has its go to comfort food and in this episode Yo-Yo shows viewers that coconut braise oxtails in a delicious savory sauce served with red beans and rice makes her family love pulling up a seat to the table.

For Yo-Yo, bigger is better in this episode, so bring your appetite for a Big Turkey burger that is a favorite for all her family and friends. It's a burger topped with Turkey bacon Turkey sausage, pepper Jack cheese, honey mustard jalapeno Peppers, and a ton of other fixings. It’s…

When you are cooking meals that are family favorites you are definitely cooking with love, and in this episode of downright delicious Yo-Yo and her Mama Mia lay out smothered pork chops with white rice served with braised cabbage and cornbread. It's a meal that not only a family will…

After three sisters bury their father, family secrets are revealed that will alter their lives forever. Things get really complicated after the funeral when the will is read and the sisters learn that things are not as black and white as they thought them to be.

When average joe Reggie Brooks suddenly comes intoa massive fortune, he decides it's time to find a woman to settle down with before the media gets wind of his new-found wealth. Now, it's up to Reggie's friend Blake, and Blake's wife Piper, to find Reggie the girl of his dreams;…

When Jr. finally gets his driver's license, he buys his first car — a dilapidated, gear-grinding, backfiring clunker — instead of the sensible car that Michael picked out for him. And, right before school picture day, Claire's vanity takes a hit when her face becomes swollen from a tooth abscess.

Michael and Janet's 15th anniversary is approaching. Jay's girlfriend Wanda brings her Brian McKnight's tickets (a concert Jay was really looking forward to see), but unfortunately she has to turn it down because it's on the same night as their anniversary. Wanda says Michael will forget about it, but Jay…

The anniversary day finally comes and Michael goes out to play golf, leaving Jay devastated at home. Later, she goes out for drinks with her girlfriend Wanda, who insists Jay should confront Michael. When she gets home, she starts to punch him with the Ali signed boxing gloves she bought…

Tired of the same dinner-and-a-movie routine, Jay convinces Michael to take dancing lessons to spice up their relationship. At first reluctant, Jay's argument that wins Michael over is that he better go to those lessons or else she'll shut down "pantyville". When they get there, only more problems waits for…

As Cedric waits for the end of the world courtesy of Y2K, Steve, Regina and Steve find their plans for New Year's Eve falling apart.

Bernie forces Jordan to become friends with a nerd at school... only to discover, to his horror, that the nerd’s boring father wants to be Bernie’s friend.

The kids “unionize” — and then go on strike — after Bernie refuses to meet their demands for higher pay when they’re forced to complete tasks that go beyond normal chores.

As a very impressed Michael sees it, his son's girlfriend, Vanessa is an absolute prize: "She's beautiful, smart, personable and polite... you guys have nothing in common," he tells Jr. But there's something about her that rubs Jay the wrong way. Elsewhere in the courtship department, Kady's similarly smart and…

After walking in on Jr. and his girlfriend having sex on his bed, Michael decides that he and Junior can no longer live under the same roof and throws his son out. Feeling sympathetic for her baby, Jay opposes to Michael's attitude, but at the same time agrees the boy…

Michael and Jay are asked to serve jury duty together. Michael's elected foreman and wants to move on the trial quickly so he can get home to watch the "Godfather" marathon on TV. But Jay won't vote in guilty because she thinks there has to be a debate first. Thanks…

When Jr and Claire find a lost wallet containing $500, it's time for a session of "family court" to decide who gets the money. Meanwhile, Claire's boyfriend Tony induces her to become a vegetarian.

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, a word or gesture or look can make the difference in how important a person feels. Films within this episode (Jealous, Alone Together, Izzy's Demons, In the Name of Love)

History, Detroit’s heartbeat and the music that defined a generation are all preserved at the Motown Museum along with clutter not so hidden in a small but very busy office. Pro organizer Michaele Tocco is tickled to tackle the turmoil in the office of the Museum’s General Manager.

A diverse, somewhat divided community comes together to save a once popular suburban school in danger of closing while an ambitious, newly-appointed principal and a handful of committed teachers -- none of whom see eye to eye -- try to maintain a sense of normalcy in the midst of the…

“For Richer or Poorer” tells the timely and compelling story of Kya and Aubrey Wilson —a blissfully married couple whose four years of wedlock have been remarkably conflict-free. But the couple’s union is profoundly tested when Aubrey suddenly loses his six-figure job after a company audit reveals his boss was…

The Kyles are leaving for their family vacation on Hawaii, but instead of taking only one flight straight to the island, Michael thought it would be a good idea to make a quick tour around the country, so they make stops at New York, Chicago, Denver and other cities before…

Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner, leaving their kids all alone. Claire and Jr. fight over who'll have to stay in the room babysitting for Kady, but Claire lets her brother get out of the duty, after all it's not often he gets a date.…

A mad scramble ensues when Michael finds out that the family's flight home from Hawaii leaves much earlier than he thought, but matters are complicated when a love-smitten Jr. insists on staying with his new love, Leilani. Meanwhile Kady refuses to leave without her beloved doll, Little Pippy, and Claire…

While making Claire's bed, Jay finds her diary hidden under the mattress. She can't resist the temptation of reading it and is quite shocked to learn that her daughter is thinking about taking the next step with Tony. She has a heart-to-heart talk with Claire, about the consequences of pursuing…

Steve unwittingly inspires Romeo and Bullethead to protest the school's new uniform policy; after promising Lovita that he'll never to take it off, Cedric loses his wedding ring.

When Jordan declares that he’s Jesus Christ, Bernie hopes to set him straight by forcing him to memorize the bible. Jordan gets revenge by convincing Bryana that Bernie’s “sin cup” is full, prompting Bryana to destroy some of Bernie’s cherished possessions.

Bernie grows concerned when Jordan’s obsession for magic tricks shifts to an obsession for Vanessa’s friend; Bernie grows nostalgic for his first love.

When Bernie realizes that other parents play more than a small role in helping their kids with school projects, he decides to complete Jordan’s latest assignment without Jordan’s input; with some help from Bernie, Vanessa is elected class treasurer.

Claire has taken her driving permit, but Michael won't lend her the car because he doesn't think she can drive very well. Nevertheless, Claire steals the car keys thinking if she goes out really quickly while her parents are gone they will never notice. Unfortunately, she drives by them on…

Jay gets mad at Michael after finding a photo of an attractive former girlfriend among his things. Franklin has trouble admitting that his little sister Aretha is an outstanding singer.

Jay decides to spend more quality time with Michael - by watching him play golf. Meanwhile, Jr., who only wants to go to college because Vanessa's going, asks Franklin for help with the application essay.

Michael and Jay panic when Claire reveals that she and Tony have decided to have sex. Her parents try by all means to change their minds and stop them, unsuccessfully. When the day and time comes, their find out Claire has sneaked out of the house and panic. Claire and…

Regina hires a new assistant to fill in while Lovita is on maternity leave, but after Regina gives the homely girl a killer makeover, she thinks Steve may be making a play for her. Meanwhile Romeo tries to decide whether to go to college or go to work with his…

Vintners Andrea and Robin McBride stop by the kitchen where they pair some of their fabulous wines with a delicious meal prepared by Seth and Leslie.

Seth and Leslie show us how to prepare meals that are lower in calories and carbs without sacrificing flavor. Seth shares his personal stories about his struggle with weight.

O.G. Chef, G. Garvin, stops by the kitchen to show Seth and Leslie how to prepare some of this favorite "old school" dishes including fried catfish and seafood bouillabaisse.

Leslie and Seth are joined by Derek Watkins aka Fonzworth Bentley as they share super quick dishes including Lobster Rolls and Flatbread Pizza.

9:00am

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Set in the 1950's, the relationship between two black brothers, one is a police captain, the other an attorney, is torn apart when the captain's son is wrongly accused of the murder of a white man, and he is unable to fully defend himself.

Aneesa's baby sister, Serena, is getting married, and she wants to give her the best wedding present possible. Yet, when they discover they have two other sisters, Serena decides she wants to find them and have them participate. Can Aneesa and Serena find the two women? If she does, can…

After Michael admits liking Claire's boyfriend, Tony, she dumps him. The poor kid is devastated, and since Michael likes him so much he decides he's going to help Tony win Claire back – specially after seeing her new boyfriend, Jason (or "1040 EZ" as he likes to call himself). The…

Jay volunteered to be the; Director for Kady's kindergarten class play, but due to illness she is forced to step away from the production, leaving it all on the hands of Michael – for the children's salvation, because Jay was way too competitive, even arguing with their teacher over the…

Sick and tired of listening to their kids’ fights, Michael and Janet act like they are fighting themselves so Jr. and Claire can see how annoying it is and quit it. But the three Kyle children get the wrong idea and think their parents are splitting up, and try their…

Michael's sister Kelly is coming over for the weekend, which freaks Jay out because every time Kelly comes over she overstays her welcome and always gets on Jay's nerves. This time is no different, with Kelly constantly throwing on Jay's face that she is fatter than her, a worse cook…

Bernie’s long-held grudge against joke thief Chris Rock boils to the surface when Bernie’s agent gets the pair a spot on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; Jordan takes measures to infect himself with pink eye when he discovers that Bryana gets to stay home from school.

Jay Craddick from Twisted Dish grills it up against Amanda Kinsey-Joplin of Amanda’s BarBeeQue. Backyard barbecue staples are on the menu today: burgers and potatoes. Will Amanda’s brisket burger take down Jay’s southern smash burger?

Jay Craddick from Twisted Dish grills it up against Amanda Kinsey-Joplin of Amanda’s BarBeeQue. Backyard barbecue staples are on the menu today: burgers and potatoes. Will Amanda’s brisket burger take down Jay’s southern smash burger?

Pineapple Chicken & Cauliflower Fried Rice & Ginger Salad Follow Chef Jay as he twists up the classic American fried rice staple subbing cauliflower and tossing in tropical flavors like pineapple and fresh vegetables and spices. Ginger salad is the perfect compliment to this remix on Pineapple Fried Rice.

Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes and Maple Bacon topped French Toast Follow along as Chef Jay twists your average bacon, eggs and potatoes into twice baked breakfast potatoes. Average French toast is amplified with Chef Jay’s Bacon Maple syrup! Your brunch will never be the same.

Claire comes home with the exciting news that she was invited to senior prom. Jay is excited about it and volunteers to chaperone at the dance, in order to keep Claire safe from her date, a senior quarterback. But Jay's exaggerated excitement makes Claire feel uncomfortable, especially when her parents…

After hearing the shocking news that their son Junior is going to become a father, Michael and Jay freak out. They try to talk with him and help him realize he can't support a family living in their garage and having no job, so Michael offers him a job at…

Jay Craddick from Twisted Dish grills it up against Amanda Kinsey-Joplin of Amanda’s BarBeeQue. Backyard barbecue staples are on the menu today: burgers and potatoes. Will Amanda’s brisket burger take down Jay’s southern smash burger?

Jay Craddick from Twisted Dish grills it up against Amanda Kinsey-Joplin of Amanda’s BarBeeQue. Backyard barbecue staples are on the menu today: burgers and potatoes. Will Amanda’s brisket burger take down Jay’s southern smash burger?

Pineapple Chicken & Cauliflower Fried Rice & Ginger Salad Follow Chef Jay as he twists up the classic American fried rice staple subbing cauliflower and tossing in tropical flavors like pineapple and fresh vegetables and spices. Ginger salad is the perfect compliment to this remix on Pineapple Fried Rice.

Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes and Maple Bacon topped French Toast Follow along as Chef Jay twists your average bacon, eggs and potatoes into twice baked breakfast potatoes. Average French toast is amplified with Chef Jay’s Bacon Maple syrup! Your brunch will never be the same.

Steve is a little too enthusiastic in his glee over Romeo, Bullethead, and Lydia's impending graduation, especially when Lydia wins the class-valedictorian race and Romeo is voted the senior speaker for commencement. Meanwhile, Steve and Regina compete with each other over who can book the coolest celebrity to speak at…

Roasted Pork Chop with Whiskey Apple & Peach Chutney with Crispy Arugula with Fingerling Potatoes Stick with Chef Jay and your typical family dinner will never be the same! Let Chef Jay’s chutney remix tender chops into a 5 star dish made in your own home.

Jambalaya Shrimp & Grits Yeah, we said it. Chef Jay is taking your on a culinary foodie tour as he mixes the two cuisines to make the most memorable shrimp and grits you’ve ever had.

Cauliflower has been the ‘new chicken” for sometime now and Chef Jay shows you how to make your favorite take out dishes at home using the wildly popular cauliflower battered, fried and tossed in General Tso’s sauce that sits atop rice.

Garlic Honey Soy Glazed Porkchops with Quinoa and Broccolini Traditional oven baked porkchops get a sweet and savory makeover with Chef Jay! Then quinoa and broccolini combine to make a hearty restaurant style meal that you’ll want again and again.

Parker, a successful advice columnist, and her best friend Aaron have been inseparable since childhood. She knows everything about him, including the fact that he doesn't love his fiancé. Desperate for help, Parker pens an anonymous letter to her own column asking for advice. Unexpectedly, she learns about her own…

A second-time-around love story that proves that, even though you've been married once, you don't automatically get it right the second time.

Michael decides to help Junior on his women approach techniques, seeing that his son has absolutely no clue on how to behave around women. His advice consists on primarily having women say "really?", which is the key for a successful approach. When Jr. tests Michael’s advice on one of Claire…

Feeling that she has no space and time of her own due to home duties, Jay decides to paint. The result is a portrait of Michael based on Michelangelo's David, which makes Michael feel a little bit "diminished". They start an argument over it, which ends on Michael finally agreeing…

Michael's old friend Tommy is coming over and Michael is very excited because he and Tommy used to compete for everything. But his excitement soon turns into awkwardness when Tommy shows in on a wheelchair and Michael doesn't know how to act with the situation. Tommy decides to take advantage…

Jay decides to attend an "Open Your Heart" seminar for struggling couples, even though she and Michael are happier than ever. Her excuse is "prevention", but Michael warns her not to try fixing something that isn't broken. At the seminar, they are teased against each other and stop talking to…

Bernie decides to employ the same strategy used in chess to control the kids, but when Jordan masters the game, he lays a trap and makes his uncle a target in a paint ball tournament.

Bernie decides to save money by shopping at a grocery store that sells food in bulk. When he’s unable to restrain his buying impulses, Wanda locks all the food in a shed, forcing Bernie to find a way in.

Bernie’s new maid finds herself at the mercy of the kids, until Bernie gets wind of the situation and encourages her to launch a counterattack.

When Bernie becomes disgusted with the kids and the way they waste their Saturdays, he makes Bryana sign up for soccer and Jordan join the Scouts... unaware of all the work.

Syleena Johnson stars in this musical drama about a man and his wife seeking counseling after losing their child.

11:00pm

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A teenager from the streets of Harlem aims to get into Yale and pursue her dreams, but must push against the world holding her back.

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: Magnolia Bloom: In 1950s Las Vegas, a black singer is denied her first headlining performance when the venue refuses to admit black patrons. Black Dispatch: A Confederate engineer’s house slave risks everything by stealing military…

Philander Smith University alumna Tamara Bates sits down to discuss her experience in undergrad, why politics have been important, her upcoming book, and so much more.

North Carolina A&T State University alum Rodney Rikai joins the show to discuss his time as an Aggie, hosting on 106 & Park, hosting for the Washington Wizards, television production, fatherhood, and more.

Multimedia personality Rashan Ali joins the show to talk FAMU, her time in both radio and television, along with her keys to her successful marriage.

Real estate developer Dr. Carlton Curry II joins the show to discuss the importance of mentorship, financial freedom, investing in million-dollar homes, and his time at Tuskegee University.

Best friends, Tao and Bren, have dreamed of having a double wedding since they were young girls. Now their dreams are about to come true as they plan their wedding ceremony with the men of their dreams. However during the blissful planning, both couples learn important information about their partners…

A couple is joyously expecting their first child, but a secret from the husband's past threatens to destroy their happiness. Tracey, soon to be a new mother, is overjoyed at finally being able to have a child and prepares for a visit from her family for a big celebration. Her…

Regina's parents arrive in Chicago to celebrate their wedding anniversary; Steve's music is at the center of a dispute between rappers Snoop Doggy Dogg and Sean "Puffy" Combs.

Bernie sentences Jordan and Bryana to a prison-like punishment after they misbehave, and then begins a CSI-style investigation for clues linking Vanessa to wrongdoing.

Seth and Leslie’s spouses drop by for brunch! They dish on life at home and cook delicious recipes including Potato Pancakes and Watermelon, Mint, Feta Salad.

Seth and Leslie are joined by Jake and Jazz Smollett as they prepare their family's Fried Lobster Pasta recipe. They make cooking this dish and so much more look easy!

Seth and Leslie hang with director and actor James Bland while representing their HBCUs and preparing for the ultimate tailgate with Short Rib Chili and Mambo shrimp.

James Mink, a black man with a successful livery business, has a white wife and a beautiful daughter, Mary. A marital match is arranged for Mary but the man sells her into slavery instead. James and his wife go to rescue their daughter.

Michael Kyle never thought his life could get so complicated. His younger daughter Kady keeps yammering at him in Spanish (thanks to the nanny, who, he's convinced, can't stand him), his older daughter is having her teen crisis and his son is entering puberty. To make things even better, Janet,…

Janet and Michael find a tattoo parlor card in Junior's pants. They ask him if he got one, and he denies. Michael can't figure out who spilled soda on his stereo and he calls a family meeting, where everybody can tell the truth without repercussions. Janet confesses that she's the…

When Michael and Jay realize that Jr. has been smoking marijuana, they provide him with an unforgettable night filled with fun and creative mind games. Meanwhile, Kady is disappointed that her big sister, Claire, won't spend time with her; and, to prevent their out-of-style clothes from being given away, Michael…

Claire's trying to attract boys in school so she goes bra shopping. At the store, she hides her father from her friends and buys a padded bra so the boys will notice her. Meanwhile, Jr. beats Michael at basketball and Michael punishes him for that. They set a bet and…

While Jay is away taking care of her mother who broke a leg, Michael is left in charge of the house and the kids. They all miss their mother, and nothing Michael does seems to be as good how Jay did. Jr. wants to join the basketball team. Michael doubts…

The pregnancy test was Charmaine's, who is thinking about running away from home. Thanks to Michael's advice on teen parenting (something he had to go through himself); Charmaine decides to talk to her parents about it. Meanwhile, Michael tries to prove to Jr. that his friends are not as friendly…

Michael's trying to run the house, but the kids don't want to obey his rules. They rebel against him and Michael decides to let them live rule-free. But no rules also means Michael won't help them at all. They'll have to cook their own meals and set their own alarm…

The kids complain that Michael is being too strict since Jay left the house to take care of their grandma, so they call for a family meeting where they all discuss the way they think the family should be, with no repercussions. Jr. thinks having a rapper for a dad…

Janet returns home from taking care of her mom's injury, and she's put on a few pounds after eating mom's home cooking. Michael doesn't know how to "diplomatically" tell his wife that she's packing a little bit extra. The episode builds to a dream sequence, in which Janet imagines that…

The Kyles are leaving for their family vacation on Hawaii, but instead of taking only one flight straight to the island, Michael thought it would be a good idea to make a quick tour around the country, so they make stops at New York, Chicago, Denver and other cities before…

Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner, leaving their kids all alone. Claire and Jr. fight over who'll have to stay in the room babysitting for Kady, but Claire lets her brother get out of the duty, after all it's not often he gets a date.…

A mad scramble ensues when Michael finds out that the family's flight home from Hawaii leaves much earlier than he thought, but matters are complicated when a love-smitten Jr. insists on staying with his new love, Leilani. Meanwhile Kady refuses to leave without her beloved doll, Little Pippy, and Claire…

Tired of the same dinner-and-a-movie routine, Jay convinces Michael to take dancing lessons to spice up their relationship. At first reluctant, Jay's argument that wins Michael over is that he better go to those lessons or else she'll shut down "pantyville". When they get there, only more problems waits for…

While making Claire's bed, Jay finds her diary hidden under the mattress. She can't resist the temptation of reading it and is quite shocked to learn that her daughter is thinking about taking the next step with Tony. She has a heart-to-heart talk with Claire, about the consequences of pursuing…

After Michael admits liking Claire's boyfriend, Tony, she dumps him. The poor kid is devastated, and since Michael likes him so much he decides he's going to help Tony win Claire back – specially after seeing her new boyfriend, Jason (or "1040 EZ" as he likes to call himself). The…

Claire comes home with the exciting news that she was invited to senior prom. Jay is excited about it and volunteers to chaperone at the dance, in order to keep Claire safe from her date, a senior quarterback. But Jay's exaggerated excitement makes Claire feel uncomfortable, especially when her parents…

Jr.'s graduation is coming up, and he breaks the news to his family that he wants to go to college. At first shocked, Michael decides to help him make a good interview, but his anxiety and lack of good sense makes him look like a complete moron. He even tries…

Junior finally graduates, and his parents give him a trip to Japan as a gift – and as a way to separate Junior and Vanessa, who are planning on moving in together and getting married as soon as they start college. Both Kady and Clare admit their sadness on Junior…

After hearing the shocking news that their son Junior is going to become a father, Michael and Jay freak out. They try to talk with him and help him realize he can't support a family living in their garage and having no job, so Michael offers him a job at…

Michael meets his friend Jimmy at the golf club and is impressed with how much hair he's grown with the help of some "miracle" pills called "Come Hair Now". As he starts to take them in overdose, weird stripes of hair rise from his chronically bald head. He's jealous of…

Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business by starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. to do menial jobs around Kyle Trucking. Jr., however, decides to use the fact that he's the boss' son to his advantage and convinces other employees to do his work for him. Meanwhile,…

Jay decides to go to college and get her psychology degree, which Michael fully reprehends her for. He doesn't want her to put the household in second because it would jeopardize the entire family and eventually could ruin their marriage. After going to a real psychologist, Michael and Jay come…

At first, Michael is skeptical that Jay can be successful at opening her own soul food restaurant. But his competitive and supportive sides emerge when the Hoos, the owners of the Chinese restaurant across the street, use sneaky tactics to put "Jay's Soooooouuuul Kitchen" out of business.