The Best Episodes Written By Carla Banks Waddles

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #1 - A Fish Called Raven

   S1:E51/24/2003

   Raven's psychic ability is threatend to be exposed in a newspaper by Serena,an Editor who's jealous because Raven had a vision of Eddie making the winning shot and she already printed it. Meanwhile,Tanya and Victor try to fix up Cory's project.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #2 - If I Only Had a Job

   S1:E189/12/2003

   Raven has a vision that her father Victor, will be fired from his job.

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   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Grandma Loves Grisham

   S4:E64/18/2021

   The women take matters into their own hands. Beth meets Rio's boss, who is not what she expected. Annie secretly retakes the GED. Ruby encourages Stan to step up. Dean works through his trust issues.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - The Big Dose of Reality Episode

   S1:E510/21/2002

   In an attempt to win Mona's respect and stop living off her father's largesse, Dee Dee takes a job as a waitress. Meanwhile, Phyllis persuades Mona to give a video-dating service a try.

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   6.8/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Everything Must Go

   S2:E53/31/2019

   Beth must turn to Dean for help as Turner gets closer to the truth about their crimes, but she unwittingly uncovers a troubling secret about Dean when a familiar face from the past returns.

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   6.7/10(14 votes)

   #6 - A Fresh Start

   S2:E12/23/2023

   Will works on being fully independent from the Banks family after a fallout with his father, Lou as Ashley celebrates her 13th birthday.

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   6.7/10(9 votes)

   #7 - One Last Time

   S2:E94/28/2019

   Stan faces the consequences for his role in Ruby's criminal dealings; Dean gives Beth an ultimatum. Greg clashes with Annie's new boyfriend.

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   6.2/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Not Just Cards

   S3:E22/23/2020

   Beth makes a choice that surprises those around her just as an old foe from the past returns. Meanwhile, Annie finds a helpful outlet on her road to self-improvement.

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   5.5/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Opportunity

   S3:E104/26/2020

   Beth begins to make moves towards the future just as a new member of law enforcement enters the women's orbit. A guilty Ruby goes too far trying to be a good person while Annie experiences self-doubt over her GED test.

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    4.1/10(8 votes)

    #10 - True Colors

    S3:E38/15/2024

    Will and Carlton go to a downtown car event to promote "Blackccess"; Phil scopes out a new client.

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    3.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Save the Best for Last

    S3:E109/5/2024

    The Bankses and family support Hilary during her wedding day in Martha's Vineyard; Will and Carlton work with Drew on "Blackccess."

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