Thea

Jerome Makes the Grade

Jerome is failing English because of his desperate attempts to make the school basketball team. When Thea forces him to finish his book report on ""To Kill a Mockingbird"", he doesn't make the team - but gets an A on his report. Meanwhile, Danesha attempts to submit a video to America's Funniest Home Videos.

Dirty Laundry

The kids are not pleased when the washing machine breaks down, which means endless trips to the laundromat. Meanwhile, Danesha's boyfriend is in hot water after he kisses another girl, and Thea puts him through the wringer before he can come clean with Danesha.

How I Got Over

Thea gets a chance to train for manager; but Jerome plans a boxing match party while Thea is at her night school class.

To Tell the Truth

Jarvis lets his younger brother drive and they get into an accident; but it's no accident that the boys don't tell their mom who was behind the wheel. To punish them, she cooks up a scheme with Lynette, who pretends to have lost her wedding ring in her trash, now at the bottom of a very fragrant dumpster.

Artie's Party

Conflict brews when Arthur plans his bachelor party and invites Jerome, whom Thea thinks is too young to attend.