The Best Episodes Written By Yvette Lee Bowser

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - There's Got to Be a Morning After

   S2:E19/1/1994

   Kyle and Max must deal with the consequences of their drunken night together. Kyle manages to sneak Max out of the apartment without detection; but everyone becomes suspicious when they show up at the group's rooftop gathering singing the same song, and seem hesitant to insult one another. After Kyle returns to his apartment with Overton, he and Max each confess what has happened. Overton suggests that Kyle find out if what he and Max share is love or hate. Kyle asks Max to dinner, and she accepts. This horrifies Regine, as she fears that she would be left as the only target for all of Max's scorn and ridicule. She bets Khadijah, Synclaire, Overton and Scooter (who has found a job in New York) on the outcome of the date. Kyle asks Max why she is so reluctant to open up to anyone, and she admits that she needs to protect herself from getting hurt. She nixes a relationship with Kyle because she would miss their antagonism too much. They dance and have a nice evening, but Regine wins her

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
2. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Save the Best for Last (1)

   S5:E245/14/1992

   The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteers to return to campus and retrieve a special pair of earrings that Whitley had left behind. She pays Ron a visit, and frets over the realization that the wedding is probably going to take place. Ron suggests that she intervene, but Kim is hesitant. Ron surprises Kim by giving her a stethoscope, and they share a kiss. The girls enjoy a wild bachelorette party, while a depressed Dwayne walks out on Byron's bachelor party. Late that night, Kim suggests that Whitley may not be completely over Dwayne. Whitley angrily denies this. Dwayne shows up on Whitley's doorstep and asks for the chance to talk with her. They take a walk in the garden, and Dwayne apologizes for the mistakes he has made. She concedes that she placed too much pressure on him, but Dwayne insists that he simply wasn't strong enough for a commitment at the time. He recalls a time when he was a geeky freshman

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
3. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Save the Best for Last (2)

   S5:E255/14/1992

   As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember where she is or the name of her future husband. Her mother chastises her for talking about Dwayne and emphasizes that Byron will give her a much better life. Dwayne decides that he cannot bring himself to attend the wedding. Whitley becomes extremely nervous as she awaits the beginning of the ceremony. Kim starts to give her some advice, but thinks better of it. Dwayne shows up in the middle of the ceremony, and Ron tries to convince him to break up the wedding. During her wedding vows, Whitley freezes up as she sees Dwayne's face everywhere. When she refuses to respond for over a minute, Dwayne realizes that she is far from certain about marrying Byron. He suddenly jumps up and charges down the aisle, pleading with her to marry him. Whitley accepts Dwayne's proposal and runs into his arms. Byron and his family are disgusted, but leave peacefully. The minister marries

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
4. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Burglar in the House

   S1:E1411/28/1993

   Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
5. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - The Naked Truth

   S1:E1111/7/1993

   Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
6. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - What's Next?

   S1:E275/15/1994

   It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
7. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Come Back Little Diva

   S3:E18/31/1995

   Regine shows up at the laundromat, despite the fact that it is nowhere near her new apartment. She and Khadijah are less than civil, and Regine won't admit that her new place is a dump in a bad neighborhood. She invites everyone except Khadijah to a housewarming party, but Max declares that she and Kyle will boycott the affair. An annoyed Kyle goes without her. Max convinces Khadijah to crash the party. Kyle calls Max to task for her constant struggle for control within their relationship, but their passion is rekindled after he reveals that he saved her some shrimp and cocktail sauce. Everyone becomes a little disturbed by the fact that Regine's new neighbors hold personalities eerily similar to those of her old friends. Khadijah and Synclaire believe they have located the perfect roommate, but Regine interrupts their conversation on the fire escape. She reflects on her long friendship with Khadijah, and admits that she feels lost without her. They patch things up and return to the br

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
8. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Delusions of Daddyhood

   S3:E611/9/1989

   Ron takes a liking to his study partner, Elizabeth; and is surprised to learn that she has a 13-month-old son. He is unsure about getting involved, but quickly bonds with the child. Believing that the boy needs a positive male role model, Ron tries a little too hard to step in and become a father figure. Dwayne arranges a performance by his old friends Heavy D & the Boyz for a charity concert. Whitley, who had hoped to bring in an opera company, organizes an anti-rap protest. She makes a fool of herself by espousing her views to Heavy D, unaware of his identity. Heavy eventually wins Whitley over, and the gang joins him onstage to dance during the show.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
9. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Great Expectations

   S3:E811/30/1989

   Kim and Freddie plan to spend homecoming weekend at Freaknic, a music festival in Washington, D.C. Kim's policeman father calls and forbids her to go to the concert. Kim decides to go anyway, and Whitley has to distract her father when he arrives unexpectedly. When Kim returns, Mr. Reese yells at her and threatens to make her transfer to a hometown school. She insists that she is a responsible 19-year-old who should be allowed to make her own decisions, but her father restricts her to the house for the rest of her vacations. Whitley tries to convince Kim that she is lucky to have someone who cares enough to yell at her, as Whitley seldom received attention from her parents as a child. Ron and Dwayne face a dilemma when each brings a girl back to the apartment.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
10. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Hillman Isn't Through With You Yet

    S3:E193/8/1990

    Whitley has trouble finding a job for after graduation, while Jaleesa mulls several offers. Ron's sister Rachel, who is staying with Whitley and Kim during a campus visit, suggests the career of art buyer. Whitley becomes very excited about this idea and uses her mother's connections to set up an interview. She fails to get the job because she lacks financial experience. Whitley decides to stay at Hillman another year and take some business courses. Rachel grows tired of Ron's overprotective behavior. Dwayne hosts an incoming freshman, a lecherous math enthusiast who reminds everyone of a younger Dwayne.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
11. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - How Bittersweet It Is

    S4:E29/27/1990

    Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of answering machine messages in which she repeats the time and location of the date, believing that Dwayne will show up. Ron ignores Dwayne's warning and insists that Whitley really likes him. After they have a good time at a club, Whitley feels guilty and admits that she was trying to get to Dwayne. Ron accepts her apology and says that he is happy to help, as he cannot stand Kinu. Ron pleads for a kiss at the end of the evening, and Whitley pecks him on the cheek. When Dwayne comes out of his apartment, she pulls Ron into a long liplock. Freddie hopes to get into a class taught by Professor Randolph, a respected authority on African American history. Professor Randolph asks students to write an essay explaining why they would like to enroll, but Freddie impresses him with a performance art piece. Freddie's cousin Matthew, who is white, comes over from Avery College to take the c

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
12. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Love Thy Neighbor

    S4:E811/15/1990

    Dwayne helps Whitley with her marketing project, but turns her down when she offers to take him to dinner. Ron tells Dwayne that he is being stupid and warns that he will lose Whitley unless he lets go of the past. Dwayne surprises Whitley by showing up at her apartment with dinner (while she is cleaning the oven in sweats and a jheri curl cap). Dwayne asks her to explain some of her actions, such as refusing to answer his letters during the summer and kissing Ron right in front of him. He is still unsure about whether he should trust her. Whitley concedes that she was wrong to play games; she says that she has come to appreciate everything Dwayne has done for her, and just wants the chance to be with him. She admits that she is in love with him. They are beset by a constant series of interruptions, and must finally seek refuge on the fire escape. Dwayne tells Whitley that he loves her, and they celebrate their new relationship with a kiss. During history class, Ron derides the homeles

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
13. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Ms. Understanding

    S4:E172/28/1991

    Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist behavior of men at Hillman. The women take his words to heart; they get really worked up and decide to boycott all men. The men respond with a boycott of their own. Everyone gets upset with Dwayne and Whitley for refusing to take part, and Whitley's friends try to convince her that Dwayne is fooling around with the female students he tutors. After a food fight breaks out at the campus movie theater, Dean Hughes calls a summit to get the two sides to work out their differences. The students turn against Shazza, who insists that he is trying to promote harmony. He singles out Kim as someone who has turned against her race by dating a white man. She tells him off and storms out. Ron, who had earlier expressed a similar sentiment, apologizes to Kim and admits that he was jealous.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
14. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - In the Eye of the Storm

    S5:E510/17/1991

    A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.C. Several dozen people seek refuge in the Pit after the storm washes out the roads and prevents them from being shipped to a shelter. Jaleesa begins to panic and winds up getting drunk. Kim grows tired of everyone asking her questions and expecting her to take charge of the situation. Col. Taylor continually refuses Terrence's offer to help with preparations. He later comes to realize that he has underestimated his son. Ron shows up at the radio station and tries to get Freddie to play his band's demo tape. They start sniping at each other, and argue for so long that they get trapped inside the studio. They eventually call a truce and try to comfort each other. Freddie apparently loses her virginity to Ron during the storm. They promise to keep this a secret, but everyone hears them talking about it on the radio.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
15. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Kiss You Back

    S5:E182/20/1992

    Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact that Dwayne does not seem jealous of her relationship with Byron. Kim suggests that Whitley clear the air with Dwayne so that she can move on. He turns down an invitation to come over and talk. He later shows up anyway, and they argue about the way their relationship ended. They eventually soften after Dwayne admits that he'll always think of Whitley as his girl. Whitley tries to return all gifts and mementos that remind her of Dwayne, as she cannot handle the pain. Dwayne kisses her passionately and spends the night. As Dwayne eats breakfast in Whitley's robe the next morning, Byron knocks on the door. Kim agrees to a date with Ron. He can only afford to take her to a small diner, where they encounter three of his ex-girlfriends in ten minutes. Kim declares that Ron cannot give up his womanizing ways overnight, and walks out.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
16. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Crappy Birthday

    S1:E1211/14/1993

    The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
17. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Quittin' Time

    S1:E1010/24/1993

    Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
18. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Fatal Distraction

    S1:E161/9/1994

    Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
19. 

    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - I'll Take Your Man

    S1:E28/29/1993

    Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
20. 

    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Judging by the Cover

    S1:E18/29/1993

    Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
21. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Goodwill Games

    S4:E510/18/1990

    Whitley decides to try out for the academic decathlon, as the winning team will receive $1500. Although Dwayne and Ron make fun of her, Whitley proves to be quite knowledgable and makes the team. She and Dwayne are disgusted to learn that they must be partners. During a late-night practice, they start wrestling and fooling around and end up kissing passionately. Whitley overhears Dwayne assuring a jealous Kinu that he has no interest in Whitley. Whitley files her nails during the game, leaving Dwayne to carry the team singlehandedly. Dwayne apologizes and convinces her to play, but they barely lose to Kinu's team. After Dwayne and Kinu leave to celebrate, Whitley declares, ""You may have won the prize, but I will get the man."" Kim turns down a date from Matthew, telling Freddie that he is strange and she isn't strong enough to deal with an interracial relationship. Freddie argues that Kim doesn't want a social life because it might interfere with her routine. Kim asks Matthew out for co

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
22. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Cash Isn't Always Greener

    S4:E183/7/1991

    Dwayne receives an incredible job offer from Kinishewa. Although Whitley and Ron insist that he should jump at the offer, Dwayne is torn between the job and grad school. He finally accepts, only to change his mind after his words of wisdom dissuade Terrence from dropping out of school. He decides to attend grad school and keep teaching, as he believes the job will always be available if he needs it. Jaleesa's visiting sister, a homemaker who is bored with her life, marvels at her independence. She wishes to emulate her, and Jaleesa must convince her that she can go back to school without leaving her husband.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
23. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Rule Number One

    S5:E610/24/1991

    Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual love of basketball and become friends. Whitley insists that Lena has a crush on Dwayne. Dwayne refuses to believe this until Lena leaves an answering machine message in which she raps about her romantic interest in him. Dwayne pushes her away, but fears that he acted insensitively. Whitley shows a surprising level of tolerance for Lena's behavior. She realizes that Lena is homesick and lonely, and offers to serve as her confidante. Ron enlists Kim's help in marketing a line of beauty products (supposedly) designed for African American women.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
24. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Take This Job and Love It

    S2:E193/23/1989

    Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money because she fears that he will take her car away. Kim helps her get a job at the Pit to fund the repairs. Whitley initally annoys Mr. Gaines with her incompetence, but soon impresses him with a series of innovative suggestions that help boost profits. Kim feels insecure, as she is no longer Mr. Gaines' favorite employee. Ron endures campus-wide embarrassment after a classmate gives him a terrible haircut.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser
25. 

    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Chapter VII

    S2:E75/4/2018

    After bombing at a stand-up comedy set, Troy sets out on a shroom-fueled quest to find his true voice, connecting with friends and exes along the way.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser