The Best Episodes of The Steve Harvey Show Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(44 votes)

   #1 - Back to School

   S1:E18/25/1996

   A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Winifred Hervey

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Winifred Hervey
2. 

   7.5/10(30 votes)

   #2 - Dead Dog Walking

   S1:E29/15/1996

   Bullethead is at the end of his rope when his dog gets impounded and he doesn't have the cash to bail him out. Meanwhile, Cedric gets the boot from his mama's apartment and looks to Steve for a place to live.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Walter Allen Bennett Jr.

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
3. 

   7.3/10(30 votes)

   #3 - Mr. Hightower's Opus

   S1:E39/22/1996

   As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school band in fewer than five days.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Manny Basanese

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Manny Basanese
4. 

   7.0/10(29 votes)

   #4 - The Rock

   S1:E49/29/1996

   Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Principal Grier. Meanwhile, Cedric goes way overboard vying for Teacher of the Month honors.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Michael Rowe

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Michael Rowe
5. 

   7.1/10(24 votes)

   #5 - Brush with Greatness

   S1:E510/6/1996

   Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that was actually done by Sophia. Meanwhile, Cedric receives a platinum card and goes on a spending spree, until he gets his bill.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Lawrence T. Holmes

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Lawrence T. Holmes
6. 

   7.1/10(22 votes)

   #6 - Loose Lips Sink Friendships

   S1:E610/13/1996

   The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help with the homecoming dance. Cedric joins a video dating service.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:B. Mark Seabrooks

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:B. Mark Seabrooks
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7. 

   7.3/10(25 votes)

   #7 - Papa Don't Take No Mess

   S1:E710/27/1996

   Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedric try to catch a mouse running loose in their apartment.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writers:Winifred Hervey, Walter Allen Bennett Jr., Manny Basanese

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writers:Winifred Hervey, Walter Allen Bennett Jr., Manny Basanese
8. 

   7.2/10(22 votes)

   #8 - The Play's Not the Thing

   S1:E81/19/1997

   On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writers:Walter Allen Bennett Jr., Lawrence T. Holmes, Manny Basanese

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writers:Walter Allen Bennett Jr., Lawrence T. Holmes, Manny Basanese
9. 

   7.9/10(26 votes)

   #9 - Big Brothers

   S1:E911/10/1996

   Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.

   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Walter Allen Bennett Jr.

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   Director:Stan Lathan

   Writer:Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
10. 

    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #10 - High Top Reunion

    S1:E1011/17/1996

    Steve reunites with his old singing group to perform on an awards show. But when a band member gets sick, Cedric is the only available substitute.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Manny Basanese

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    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Manny Basanese
11. 

    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #11 - That's My Mama

    S1:E1111/24/1996

    Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:B. Mark Seabrooks

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    Director:Stan Lathan

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12. 

    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Pool Sharks Get Bit

    S1:E1212/15/1996

    Bullethead and Romeo hope to pocket some cash hustling pool, but the tables are turned on them and they wind up holding the short end of the stick.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Lawrence T. Holmes

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13. 

    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Coming to Chicago

    S1:E131/12/1997

    When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writers:B. Mark Seabrooks, Manny Basanese

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14. 

    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #14 - African-American Me

    S1:E142/2/1997

    On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:James Hannah

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    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:James Hannah
15. 

    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #15 - When the Funk Bites the Dust

    S1:E152/9/1997

    The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a compatibility test from a magazine, and the results show that her and Steve are not compatible.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil
16. 

    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Big Daddy's Baby Girl

    S1:E162/16/1997

    A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Lawrence T. Holmes

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    Writer:Lawrence T. Holmes
17. 

    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #17 - I Do, I Don't

    S1:E172/23/1997

    Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Puff Daddy visit the school to talk to Steve's class about the rumored rivalry between East and West Coast rappers.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:James Hannah

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    Writer:James Hannah
18. 

    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?

    S1:E184/27/1997

    Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writers:Walter Allen Bennett Jr., B. Mark Seabrooks

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    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writers:Walter Allen Bennett Jr., B. Mark Seabrooks
19. 

    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #19 - The Roof is on Fire

    S1:E195/4/1997

    Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Mike Costa

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    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Mike Costa
20. 

    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Love with Interest

    S1:E205/11/1997

    A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:B. Mark Seabrooks

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    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:B. Mark Seabrooks
21. 

    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Can't Buy Me Love

    S1:E215/18/1997

    Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer and believes it is from Steve.

    Director:Stan Lathan

    Writer:Walter Allen Bennett Jr.

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    Writer:Walter Allen Bennett Jr.