The best episode written by Mara Brock Akil is "Fits & Starts", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood". "Fits & Starts" aired on 9/19/2005 and is rated 3.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Stop Dragging My Heart Around".
Maya remarries, Toni demands a divorce, Lynn gets engaged and Joan freaks out. After a passionate reunion, Maya asks Darnell, "Now what?" The pillow talk is even more delicate at Joan's place. Having wound up in bed with William, Joan is unable to relax and consummate their On-again, off-again romance. William fears her reticence is "physical proof we don't belong together."
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
After her breakup with Jeff, Jules turns to Bobby for some cheering up. But when a bottle of wine leads to a passionate kiss, will they agree it was only a casual meaningless kiss? Meanwhile, Laurie discovers a thing that both Jules and Grayson have in common, while Travis plans with Kylie don't go as planned.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. Now he must decide between schools in California or one just 20 minutes from home. As Jules struggles with the thought of Travis moving away, Grayson is there for her. Meanwhile, Laurie considers her feelings for Smith when he returns from law school, and Andy longs for the freedom to do whatever he wants around the house, free of Ellie's rules.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Mara Brock Akil