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Martin S2E11 — Hollywood Swinging: Part 1
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Martin•Season 2•Episode 11

Hollywood Swinging: Part 1

8.1/10 · 93 votesNov 7, 199323 min

Ranked #10 of 27 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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After Gina and Pam get promotions, Martin realizes his job is going nowhere. Especially after he meets Varnel Hill -- the successful TV talk-show host. So Martin decides to chase his dream of having a successful career by quitting his job, and heading to

Directed byGerren Keith
Written bySandy Frank
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Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Martin Payne

Tichina Arnold

Tichina Arnold

Pamela James

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Gina Waters-Payne

Carl Anthony Payne II

Carl Anthony Payne II

Cole Brown

Thomas Mikal Ford

Thomas Mikal Ford

Tommy Strawn

Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Stan Winters

Jon Gries

Jon Gries

Shawn McDermott

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Sandy Frank

Writer

Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

Director

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Episode Summary

"Hollywood Swinging: Part 1" is episode 11 of Martin season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 93 votes, ranking #10 of 27 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Gerren Keith and written by Sandy Frank, it aired on November 7, 1993.

Next: E12 · Hollywood Swinging: Part 2Best of Season 2