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Martin S4E26 — Why Can't We Be Friends? Part 1
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Martin•Season 4•Episode 26

Why Can't We Be Friends? Part 1

7.4/10 · 52 votesMay 2, 199622 min

Ranked #14 of 27 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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On their anniversary night, Martin & Gina are preparing to celebrate a night of quiet romance, when they are interrupted by Tommy and the gang. An argument breaks out over a suitcase that was loaned to Martin, and results in Tommy and Martin not speaking

Directed byGerren Keith
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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

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Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

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Episode Summary

"Why Can't We Be Friends? Part 1" is episode 26 of Martin season 4. It scored 7.4/10 from 52 votes, ranking #14 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on May 2, 1996.

Next: E27 · Why Can't We Be Friends? Part 2Best of Season 4