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Half & Half S1E5 — The Big Dose of Reality Episode

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Half & Half•Season 1•Episode 5

The Big Dose of Reality Episode

6.9/10 · 32 votesOct 21, 200230 min

Ranked #19 of 23 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

In an attempt to win Mona's respect and stop living off her father's largesse, Dee Dee takes a job as a waitress. Meanwhile, Phyllis persuades Mona to give a video-dating service a try.

Directed byEllen Gittelsohn

Written byCarla Banks Waddles

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Rachel True

Rachel True

Mona Rose Thorne

Essence Atkins

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Dee Dee Thorne

Chico Benymon

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Andre Spencer Williams

Valarie Pettiford

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Big Dee Dee Thorne

Telma Hopkins

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Phyllis Thorne

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Carla Banks Waddles

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Ellen Gittelsohn

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Episode Summary

"The Big Dose of Reality Episode" is episode 5 of Half & Half season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 32 votes, ranking #19 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Ellen Gittelsohn and written by Carla Banks Waddles, it aired on October 21, 2002.

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