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Martin S5E23 — California, Here We Come: Part 1
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Martin•Season 5•Episode 23

California, Here We Come: Part 1

7.3/10 · 56 votesMay 1, 199722 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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Martin's talk show is picked up by the network, and is slated to air to a nation-wide audience. The only problem is that if Martin wants the show, he must move to L.A. where the show will be taped. Gina, who also has news

Directed byGerren Keith
Written byMichael Carrington
Previous episodeE22 · One Flew over the Hoochie's NestNext episodeE24 · California, Here We Come: Part 2
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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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Michael Carrington

Michael Carrington

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Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

Director

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Episode Summary

"California, Here We Come: Part 1" is episode 23 of Martin season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 56 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Gerren Keith and written by Michael Carrington, it aired on May 1, 1997.

Next: E24 · California, Here We Come: Part 2Best of Season 5