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The Best Episodes of Moesha

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The everyday life of Moesha Mitchell, a vivacious young woman juggling romance, school, ever-changing family dynamics, and friendships.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Moesha Season 6 Episode 19 - Mayhem at the Jam
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Mayhem at the Jam

    S6:E19

    Moesha organizes a campus concert, but when the main act is late, Dorian's group takes the stage to appease the crowd.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Moesha Season 5 Episode 3 - The Party's Over (Here)
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    #2 - The Party's Over (Here)

    S5:E3

    While trying to keep up with the social life of college as well as the academic life, Moesha and Niecy are invited to their first college party. After getting heavily drunk, Moesha's faced with having to call Frank to pick her up. But Dorian comes to the girls' rescue by secretly taking Frank's car. Meanwhile, Myles, influenced by Dorian to change his image, dyes his hair and wears baggy garment to impress his classmates during his first week of junior high.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Moesha Season 5 Episode 18 - Gimme a Break
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Gimme a Break

    S5:E18

    Musical guest: DMX Moesha and Niecy go on a trip to Santa Barbara for their first spring break, but Moesha and Niecy's awaited trip is interrupted by the presences of two college students named Alicia and Joy who both end up in the same hotel room as Mo and Niecy after the hotel accidentally over-booked them. After Alicia sees Moesha dancing with her ex-boyfriend Rodney, she spreads a rumor that Moesha slept around in Santa Barbara. Meanwhile, Dorian has trouble writing a history paper but plans to pass by using one of Mo's old papers.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Moesha Season 6 Episode 20 - Creepin'
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Creepin'

    S6:E20

    Frank is not thrilled to learn that Dorian is cutting school to go to the beach--with an older woman; Moesha realizes that Hakeem is truly her muse.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Moesha Season 5 Episode 10 - Thanksgiving
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Thanksgiving

    S5:E10

    With Dee sick in bed, Moesha finds herself in a fierce Thanksgiving cooking competition with Mrs. Campbell. Also, Dorian's mother visits, but Dorian believes that she likes adjusting to her new life without him.

    Director:Erma Elzy-Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Moesha Season 5 Episode 11 - To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #6 - To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

    S5:E11

    Moesha dreams that Hakeem kisses her when he comes over for breakfast in the morning. Moesha's feelings for Hakeem are tested when she, Niecy and Hakeem decide to share a cabin on a ski trip sponsored by the university. An angst-ridden Moesha confides in Niecy about the dream. Niecy, who's suspected all along that the two are secretly in love, tells her that dreams reveal one's true feelings. That night, Moesha dreams that Hakeem joins her in bed. This time, Moesha is so disturbed about the dream that she tells Niecy that she wants to cancel going to the mountains. Niecy forces her to talk to Hakeem because they won't be able to afford the trip if she backs out. Hakeem takes Moesha's dream lightly. Later that evening, Hakeem dreams that he goes to Moesha's house and passionately kisses her.

    Director:William Allen Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Moesha Season 4 Episode 4 - Psyche Your Mind
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Psyche Your Mind

    S4:E4

    Dee convinces the family to join Myles in a family therapy session, but Moesha decides to ditch the session to hang out with her friends. Frank reschedules the session so that everyone can attend and everyone begins to open up and express their feelings towards one another.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Moesha Season 6 Episode 4 - Living in Paradise?
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Living in Paradise?

    S6:E4

    Moesha can't stand the nasty and rude habits of her suite mates Niecy, Alicia and Brenda. So she tries to organize a meeting to establish ""the rules,"" but a nearby appearance by the singing group Boyz II Men hurts attendance. Meanwhile, Dee returns home from Jamaica but has to break the news to the family that she's decided to stay in Jamaica full-time to work on her education-consulting job.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Moesha Season 6 Episode 9 - Definitely Not the Cosbys
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Definitely Not the Cosbys

    S6:E9

    Moesha is looking forward to Q's visit for Thanksgiving, until Niecy reminds her that she needs to tell her dad about her engagement. The next day, Moesha spots Hakeem at The Pendulum and tries to apologize for keeping her engagement a secret but he isn't ready to forgive her yet. Frank arrives for his lunch date with Moesha. She breaks the news that she and Q are engaged. Upset and furious, Frank storms out. At home, Dorian and his new girlfriend, Kristen, give Myles a pizza and sneak off to Frank's bedroom. Myles carelessly puts the boxed pizza in the oven to warm up. Frank later arrives home to find smoke pouring out of the oven. As the smoke alarm goes off, Kristen comes running into the kitchen wearing Frank's robe. Frank scolds Dorian for inviting a girl over to the house unannounced. Dee calls Frank from Jamaica when things calm down and as they talk, it's clear that he feels he's losing control. They wish each other happy anniversary and declare that their family is nothing com

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Moesha Season 2 Episode 15 - Mentor
    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #10 - Mentor

    S2:E15

    Moesha works off a punishment by helping an elderly woman, who wins her over with tales of the Harlem Renaissance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Moesha Season 4 Episode 6 - I Know What You Did in the 3rd Grade
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #11 - I Know What You Did in the 3rd Grade

    S4:E6

    Moesha, Kim and Hakeem think a bully named Devon Stamps, from their third grade class, is stalking them, due to a practical joke that turned ugly.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Moesha Season 5 Episode 16 - Family Affair
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Family Affair

    S5:E16

    Frank is the honoree at a 'Businessman of the Year' banquet, but the tribute loses its luster when he learns that Moesha and Dorian don't want to go. After receiving vital advice, Moesha comes to her senses and forgives her father.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Moesha Season 6 Episode 5 - You Say He's Just a Friend
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #13 - You Say He's Just a Friend

    S6:E5

    Hakeem and Niecy suspect that Moesha is creeping around with Jamal, her study partner. After going out on a date with Jamal, Moesha later stays the night with Jamal; leading to major suspicion between the two. Also, Moesha receives gifts from Q and a video-message from Khalib stating that he misses her and wants to keep in touch with her. Meanwhile, Dorian turns Frank's kitchen into a barbershop.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Moesha Season 6 Episode 13 - Run, Mo, Run
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Run, Mo, Run

    S6:E13

    Moesha fears for her life after openly criticizing a poet at ""Poetry Night at The Pendulum."" Meanwhile, Dorian starts a new job working at a recording studio, but Frank thinks that all of Dorian's long hours at work may affect his schoolwork. After an argument between Dorian and Frank, Dorian secretly tries to search for his birth mother. He asks for Moesha's help. After she reluctantly decides over night, Moesha agrees to help Dorian. By helping him, she retrieves Dorian's birth certificate stating his mother's maiden name: Barbara Dolores Lee.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Moesha Season 6 Episode 14 - Mom
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Mom

    S6:E14

    Moesha continues to help Dorian search for his birth mother. Hakeem thinks that Moesha shouldn't go digging up the past or she'll be faced with the possibility of a painful past. She assures Hakeem that she realizes the consequences but wants to continue the search for Dorian's sake. They notify a couple of women by the name of Barbara Lee. After tracking her down and learning that her actual name is Barbara Kennedy, Dorian becomes face-to-face with the woman who abandoned him. He learns that his mother also has a daughter, Reecy, and a son named Ray-Ray. When they all sit down and have a conversation, Barbara reveals some shocking news involving Moesha's mother, which Moesha can't accept. Angry and upset, Moesha leaves the apartment. Meanwhile, Frank is challenged to a race against Myles's friend's uncle. After winning the race, Frank's celebration is ruined when he learns that Moesha has been searching for Dorian's mother.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Moesha Season 6 Episode 21 - Graduation Day
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Graduation Day

    S6:E21

    Dorian causes a stir by leaving his graduation party early to attend a performance by his rap group.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Moesha Season 1 Episode 10 - Reunion
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #17 - Reunion

    S1:E10

    A long-lost childhood friend of Moesha's turns up at a party, rekindling a romantic spark.

    Director:Stan Lathan
    Writer:Felicia D. Henderson

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  18. Moesha Season 4 Episode 13 - Ohmigod, Fanatic
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Ohmigod, Fanatic

    S4:E13

    Musical guest: LeAnn Rimes Moesha and Kim have a fight over Kim's unprepared college plans. Later, MTV's ""FANatic"" picks Moesha to escort Kim to meet country singer LeAnn Rimes. LeAnn Rimes gives Kim and Moesha some good advice on how to remain good friends. Meanwhile, Hakeem accidentally sees Dee naked.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Mara Brock Akil

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  19. Moesha Season 4 Episode 16 - Home is Where the Car Is
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #19 - Home is Where the Car Is

    S4:E16

    Moesha is envious of a gifted, yet reclusive, classmate who is named valedictorian but she also learns that he's homeless and cleans tables in the school's cafeteria. Meanwhile, Frank thinks Myles is ready for the ""talk.""

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Moesha Season 5 Episode 6 - Just Above My Head
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Just Above My Head

    S5:E6

    Moesha and Nicey are taking history from Professor Ward, but they don't appreciate his racial disparaging jokes.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Moesha Season 5 Episode 19 - Something About Moesha
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Something About Moesha

    S5:E19

    While working at a fast-food restaurant, Dorian comes across a stranger by the name of Patience who offers him a job where he can earn ""fast money"". Meanwhile, Hakeem announces to Moesha and Niecy that he's moving in with girlfriend Tiffany, pushing to the surface some suppressed feelings between them.

    Director:Erma Elzy-Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Moesha Season 6 Episode 6 - Just the Two of Us
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #22 - Just the Two of Us

    S6:E6

    When Frank and Dorian leave on a road trip to Las Vegas, Myles is sent to stay in Moesha's dorm where he develops a crush on Alicia. But Alicia lets Myles believe that she likes him and uses Myles to run errands for her. Meanwhile, Frank and Dorian, on their way to Las Vegas, try to resolve their conflicting issues toward each other.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Moesha Season 5 Episode 8 - Isn't She Lovely?
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Isn't She Lovely?

    S5:E8

    Moesha prepares for the homecoming dance but ""friends"" Moesha and Hakeem soon start to realize that the depth of their friendship may be reaching a new and unexpected level. Meanwhile, Myles disappoints Frank after selling the comic books that Frank handed down to him for his birthday.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Moesha Season 5 Episode 21 - Arriving Right on Q
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Arriving Right on Q

    S5:E21

    Moesha and Hakeem hit the first bump in their romance when Hakeem spends more time away from Moesha. But a surprise visit from old boyfriend Q makes Hakeem realize that he could lose her. Meanwhile, Frank gives Dorian the opportunity to work with him at his job, but later he gets arrested by the police for stealing a car from the Saturn lot and also with carrying $5,000.

    Director:Ted Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Moesha Season 5 Episode 22 - D-Money Loses His Patience
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #25 - D-Money Loses His Patience

    S5:E22

    Moesha is faced with the dilemma of going on tour with Q or staying at home with her family and boyfriend Hakeem. But Moesha and Hakeem have an argument over the fact that Hakeem only wants Mo to stay home so that she won't have to go on tour with Q. Hurt over the fact that her boyfriend Gabe broke up with her, Niecy finds comfort from Hakeem. But they get caught up in the moment and share a kiss, just as Moesha enters the room. Stunned and hurt, Moesha takes Q up on his offer and leaves with him for New York. Meanwhile, Dorian's involvement with Patience gets him in over his head, forcing Frank to make a tough decision by enrolling him into a boot camp.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mayhem at the Jam" is the best rated episode of "Moesha". It scored 9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Henry Chan and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2001. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Party's Over (Here)".