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The Best Episodes of The Parkers

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The Best Episodes of The Parkers

Spunky daughter Kim is mortified when her bigger-than-life mom, Nikki, decides to go back to school at the same junior college she attends.

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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Taking Tae-Bo with My Beau

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    S1:E4

    Desiree, Nikki and Kim sign up for a Tae-Bo class instructed by Billy Blanks. Nikki accidentally punches Professor Oglevee out-cold and decides to take care of him. They share an unusual bond, but it becomes short-lived when Professor Oglevee's stuck-up girlfriend, Veronica Cooper, insists that she cares for her man.

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  2. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Boomerang Effect

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    S1:E5

    In order to make some extra money, Kim, Nikki, Stevie and Anthony try to put together a calendar of Santa Monica College ""hottest hunks."" While Anthony has a crush on Kim, she ignores him until Nikki gives him a makeover.

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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Kimberlale

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    S1:E7

    After Kim unveils her new designs at a sorority fashion show, her creations catch the eye of Professor Oglevee's mother, Camille, who owns a chain of boutiques. Kim is thrilled when Camille places a huge order for one of her designs, but delivering the goods in time might mean putting college on hold, and incurring the wrath of Nikki.

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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - It's a Family Affair

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    S1:E11

    Nikki's haughty sister and her daughter come for Thanksgiving dinner and she bosses Nikki around which Nikki uncharacteristically endures.

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    Director:Linda Day
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  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Trading Places

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    S1:E16

    Professor Oglevee has his twin brother, Sylvester, take his place at a school charity auction, where Sly romances a very confused Nikki. Meanwhile, Kim and Stevie try to ditch their dates from the charity auction.

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  6. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Oddest Couple

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    S2:E3

    When Professor Oglevee hears of Veronica's engagement, he becomes so depressed that he doesn't notice Nikki's moved in to his apartment. After realizing that he has to move on and that Nikki has moved in with him, Stanley tells Nikki to leave his apartment. Meanwhile, Kim searches for a new roommate after Stevie moves into her parent's home. She prefers her roommate to be a male and comes across Bradley who had just been kicked out of his parent's house. Kim has feelings for Bradley but is saddened to learn that he's gay and throws a wild party in Kim's apartment. After kicking Bradley out, Nikki shows up to let Kim know that she needs a roommate because she gave up the lease for her own apartment.

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  8. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Scary Kim

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    S2:E7

    Kim plays several pranks on Nikki and her friends on Halloween as she gets ready to celebrate her birthday. Kim's best friend, Moesha Mitchell, stops by to receive her Cinderella costume that Kim designed for her. But when a stranger appears at her door and leaves a threatening note, she assumes someone's out to kill her. Later, things get spooky and mysteriously when everyone starts disappearing. As Nikki, Kim and Professor Oglevee search for everyone's whereabouts, they surprise Kim by presenting her scare as a joke.

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  9. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Mama, I Want to Sing

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    S2:E12

    musical guest: Fred Hammond The new Reverend at Nikki's church appoints her the new choir director for an upcoming concert. Nikki also thinks that Kim should join the choir as a soloist. But when Kim backs out on an important rehearsal, Nikki kicks her out of the choir and decides that she'll take over as the new soloist. (But she can't sing.) Later, Reverend Wright has been spending a lot of time with Nikki, which leads Nikki to believe that the Reverend is interested in her. When he shows up the next day, he announces to Nikki (who believes he's about to propose to her) that he wants Kim to rejoin the choir for the concert. Relieved, Nikki lets Kim back in the choir.

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    Director:Chip Fields
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  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Blind Date Mistake

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    S2:E14

    Nikki and Kim go on a blind date with a father-son duo named Ernest and Dwayne Orange when they appear on an episode of the TV show ""Blind Date"" hosted by Roger Lodge himself. Kim's date, Dwayne, seems to be perfect for her, but Nikki's date, Ernest, is a little too pushy, which quickly irritates Nikki.

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  11. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Who's Your Mama?

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    S2:E15

    A young woman named Samantha McGee claims that she and Kim were switched at birth, and that she is Nikki's real daughter. Meanwhile, Professor Oglevee enlists the help of Stevie and T to clean up his messy apartment, but they accidentally dispose of the ashes in the urn which is the remains of Stanley's deceased uncle.

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  12. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Hands Off, Grandma

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    S2:E16

    Nikki's grandmother, Evelyn Smith, comes to visit and causes friction with Nikki when she tries to seduce Professor Oglevee.

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  13. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Kim's 21st Birthday

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    S4:E7

    musical guest: Tweet When Kim lets it be known that her birthday wish is to see R&B vocalist Tweet, Nikki and Andell do whatever it takes to make it happen. Meanwhile, Stevie doesn't understand why T is acting jealous of her new boyfriend until T makes a romantic move on her.

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  14. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Sign of the Shaq

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    S4:E10

    Nikki and Andell infiltrate the L.A. Lakers locker room to get an autographed jersey from Shaquille O'Neal after the one belonging to Professor Oglevee is ruined. Meanwhile, Kim takes in a stray dog.

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  15. 7.8/10(25 votes)

    #14 - A Knockout Times Two

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    S3:E5

    All bets are off as Nikki steps into the ring and goes toe-to-toe in a battle for Professor Oglevee. Meanwhile, Kim finds her soulmate and intellectual equal at ringside.

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  16. 7.8/10(24 votes)

    #15 - The Altos

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    S3:E9

    Nikki lands an internship at a waste-removal facility and becomes convinced that her new boss is a mobster. Meanwhile, Kim pretends to have multiple personalities in order to appear on MTV's ""True Life"".

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  17. 7.6/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Family Ties and Lies

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    S3:E10

    Nikki is stunned by a revelation about her Aunt Rita when the entire family appears on a game show that exploits family secrets.

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  18. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Quarantine

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    S1:E8

    Nikki and Kim's dream vacation in Mexico turns into a nightmare after they're kicked out of the country, and then exposed to a potentially deadly virus on the plane ride home and quarantined. Kim and Nikki go crazy under house arrest, as does Professor Oglevee when he unwittingly exposes himself to the virus by entering their house.

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  19. 7.5/10(29 votes)

    #18 - Mother's Day Blues

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    S3:E20

    A Mother's Day get-together at Stevie's is disrupted when the IRS evicts the Van Lowes from their home. Sophia: Shannon Tweed. Olivia: Sommore. Sheriff: Geno Kirkland. Stevie: Jenna Von Oy. T: Ken L. Nikki: Mo'Nique.

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  20. 7.4/10(22 votes)

    #19 - My Two Dads

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    S3:E13

    Nikki's biological father visits, sparking a fierce rivalry with her adoptive dad, George, for her affections. Also, Kim competes with Regina over the planning of a luncheon in Nikki's honor.

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    Director:Chip Fields
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  21. 7.2/10(26 votes)

    #20 - Make a Joyful Noise

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    S3:E16

    Nikki's in heaven when her choir is chosen to compete in a gospel festival---until Kim's defection to a rival group returns her to Earth. Donnie: Donnie McClurkin (who also performs). Curtis: Christopher B. Duncan. Rufus: Eddie Satterfield. Patrice: Nicole C. Mullen. Gertie: Kym E. Whitley. Kim: Countess Vaughn. Stevie: Jenna von Oy. Nikki: Mo'Nique. Prof. Oglevee: Dorien Wilson.

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  22. 7.1/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Don't Believe the Hype

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    S3:E15

    musical guest: Lil' Zane After reuniting with his childhood pal, Lil' Zane, T decides to leave Freestyle Unity, the band he, Kim and Stevie created, on the eve of their scheduled performance at the Spring Jam open mic night.

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  23. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Scammed Straight

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    S1:E2

    Looking for extra income to help pay their college expenses, Kim and Nikki take jobs at a psychic hotline, and wind up being their star employees. But the thrill of making fast cash quickly fades, however, when they meet one of their regular callers and see what the hotline has really done for her. Meanwhile, Nikki tries to score points with Professor Oglevee by dog sitting, unaware of his dog's bizarre condition.

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    Director:Jeff Melman
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  24. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Daddy's Girl

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    S1:E3

    When Nikki complains about Kim's father, Mel, allowing Kim to do what she wants, Kim decides to move out of the house and live with her dad.

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  25. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - There's a Shag

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    S1:E6

    Kim's old friend Hakeem Campbell asks Kim to an ""Austin Powers"" party, but she declines, saying her crush on him was just a high school thing. However, she gets upset when he decides to go with Stevie instead. Meanwhile, Nikki is romanced by a 21-year-old student.

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  26. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Bad to the Bone

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    S1:E12

    Nikki gets involved in Professor Oglevee's mentor program, acting as a big sister for a 12-year-old girl named Shaquilla who's a handful.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Taking Tae-Bo with My Beau" is the best rated episode of "The Parkers". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Matthew Diamond and written by N/A, it aired on 9/20/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Boomerang Effect".