Dwayne faces "Dr. War" the toughest math professor. Whitley tries to run off her new roommate, but she is not so easy to get rid of.

Dwayne teams with Ron on a philosophy paper and quickly regrets his decision when Ron doesn't put in the work. Kim and Freddie try to finds jobs on campus.

While Clair is away at a seminar, an imaginative and exhausted Cliff dreams up ways to entertain the children, including that old standby - the bucking-horse ride. But only Grandpa Huxtable is able to tame the troops. When Rudy complains she has no one to play with, Cliff allows her to have a friend or two sleep over. But the modest gathering soon turns into a rollicking slumber party for eight.

Theo finds a battered young boy at the playground of the Keystone Community Center and takes him to the Center's director, Tony Castillo, played by guest star Tony Orlando. Cliff, Theo and Tony try to help the boy but get no response. Tony, however, senses there is something special about the child and remains patient and determined to win him over.

While Cliff snoops around trying to discover his special birthday surprise, a clever Clair has arranged for the Huxtable family to see legendary performer Lena Horne. Cliff is beside himself when Lena Home dedicates a song to him and invites the family to her dressing room after the show.

An ecstatic Cliff and Clair are the only happy Huxtables when summer vacation ends and school bells ring for the kids. High school senior Denise looks forward to a revitalized social life without her braces. Boys and make-up are the major concerns for Vanessa, who is anxiously awaiting her first day of junior high. Theo contemplates a year of agony when he gets the most difficult math teacher in the school. And Rudy doesn't want to return to school after she is teased by a bully in her first-grade class.

Synclaire begins spending most of her evenings at rehearsals, leaving Overton feeling neglected. After she blows off the romantic dinner he had prepared, he goes out to a gambling club with Russell and Tripp. When Overton loses the money the couple had set aside for a new bed, a furious Synclaire forces him to sleep on the couch. Khadijah forces her to realize that she had been too hard on Overton, so Synclaire apologizes and skips a rehearsal to spend time with her husband. Overton surprises Synclaire by having a new bed delivered. (He had sold his favorite leather jacket to pay for it.) Regine's new relationship is complicated by the man's devotion to his dog, which he won't even keep out of the bedroom. Regine finally breaks up with him when it becomes apparent that he prefers the dog's company to hers. Regine, unaware of the potential harm, feeds the dog a chocolate treat. The dog is hospitalized with chocolate poisoning, but ends up pulling through.

Max plans on making a play for her old law school professor and mentor, Clayton Simmons, who is in town to give a lecture. She organizes a law discussion party at the girls' apartment. Khadijah confesses to Synclaire that she once spent the night with Clayton, but can't bring herself to tell Max. At the party, Clayton acts as though he doesn't remember Khadijah. An offended Khadijah takes him into the kitchen. He explains that he does remember her, but didn't say anything in case she hadn't told Max. Max overhears their conversation through an open window, and is very upset. Clayton explains that he cannot date his students, but says that he is proud of her. Max is exasperated by Khadijah's tendency to keep secrets, but forgives her. Regine is outraged when Tripp lets the woman he is entertaining wear Regine's bathrobe and use her bubble bath. She also cuts his soap-on-a-rope because it is not appropriate for a "diva's bathroom." Tripp embarrasses catererer Regine by showing up for the party sweaty and reeking of garbage. They finally agree to a compromise.

Synclaire auditions for a role in a prominent comedy troupe, whose alumni include Whoopi Goldberg and a guy from Good Times. Although her audition is extremely impressive, she learns that all the spots for women have been filled. Synclaire disguises herself as a man and assumes the role of James "Jimmy" Overton. She wins the part and (thanks to coaching from Overton) consistently fools the cast and crew. However, Overton is distressed by the fact that the couple cannot show affection in public, particularly after hearing that Jimmy may have a long and prosperous career ahead of him. Unable to accept the strain her charade is putting on her marriage, Synclaire reveals her true identity during an improv sketch. After helping Tripp out of a jam, Khadijah begins to believe that she has what it takes to be a big-time jingle writer--much to Tripp's annoyance.

Regine interviews for a job coordinating a charity event for handsome entrepreneur Dexter Knight. She is stunned to find herself dropping all pretenses and being completely honest with Dexter. Regine believes that she may be hearing wedding bells soon, but comes down to earth when she realizes she can't make the budget for the party. She is forced to cut corners to pull off the event. Khadijah and Max go to the party, using passes from the public defender's office. Several old men hit on Khadijah because she reminds them of a young Pearl Bailey. She later leaves with New York Jets wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. When Max knocks a glass of wine off a tray, Regine dives in front of Dexter and absorbs the damage. She confesses her budget problems, and admits she is trying to impress him. He kisses her. When everyone gets on Max's case about not giving Overton and Synclaire a wedding gift, she presents them with a blank check. However, she lays a guilt trip on them by saying she will donate any extra money to the charity

When pre-med student LaCoy McQueen vanishes without a trace, investigators like her boyfriend, Chris Lawing, for a suspect. But evidence soon points in other directions and conclusive proof that she was murdered may forever elude detectives.

When Dr. Margo Prade is found shot to death in her office parking lot, the entire city of Akron, Ohio is rocked. As the days and weeks pass, police look at everyone close to the popular physician, hoping to find the one person with the motive and opportunity to commit murder

After struggling with addiction, Shakina Feazell finds love in rehab. When passion fades, Shakina falls into old habits and a crime that leaves Chicago reeling. And in Lakewood, when Tonie Marie Williams-Irby’s new love wants to steal more than her heart, she does whatever it takes to please him.

After a tumultuous childhood, Erica Pugh longs to break free from her parent’s strict rules. But when she meets the man she thinks will be her savior, he shepherds her down the wrong path. And in Boston, Yamiley Mathurin’s dreams of success come to a halt when her lover derails her promising future.

In sunny Sacramento, Alexis Granger’s future is as bright as the California sky, until her passion for a charismatic pimp lands her in the Bible Belt on the fast track of sin. And in Savannah, Desirae Blanchard struggles to find her place in the world until true love sweeps her off her feet.

Dwayne faces "Dr. War" the toughest math professor. Whitley tries to run off her new roommate, but she is not so easy to get rid of.

Dwayne teams with Ron on a philosophy paper and quickly regrets his decision when Ron doesn't put in the work. Kim and Freddie try to finds jobs on campus.

Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees to join him for dinner, with the stipulation that they are just friends. Jaleesa has a great time with Walter and even shares a slow dance with him. However, she still refuses to break up with her boyfriend. Dwayne and Ron start a wake-up service.

Dwayne and Whitley are attracted to each other and find themselves trying to dismiss their feelings. Freddie is also attracted to Dwayne and becomes his secret admirer.

While Clair is away at a seminar, an imaginative and exhausted Cliff dreams up ways to entertain the children, including that old standby - the bucking-horse ride. But only Grandpa Huxtable is able to tame the troops. When Rudy complains she has no one to play with, Cliff allows her to have a friend or two sleep over. But the modest gathering soon turns into a rollicking slumber party for eight.

Theo finds a battered young boy at the playground of the Keystone Community Center and takes him to the Center's director, Tony Castillo, played by guest star Tony Orlando. Cliff, Theo and Tony try to help the boy but get no response. Tony, however, senses there is something special about the child and remains patient and determined to win him over.

While Cliff snoops around trying to discover his special birthday surprise, a clever Clair has arranged for the Huxtable family to see legendary performer Lena Horne. Cliff is beside himself when Lena Home dedicates a song to him and invites the family to her dressing room after the show.

An ecstatic Cliff and Clair are the only happy Huxtables when summer vacation ends and school bells ring for the kids. High school senior Denise looks forward to a revitalized social life without her braces. Boys and make-up are the major concerns for Vanessa, who is anxiously awaiting her first day of junior high. Theo contemplates a year of agony when he gets the most difficult math teacher in the school. And Rudy doesn't want to return to school after she is teased by a bully in her first-grade class.

When a man is fatally stabbed in his home, police think they have a slam-dunk case when his live-in girlfriend identifies the man she saw fleeing the scene with a bloody knife. The problem is, detectives can’t find physical evidence to confirm her story. Could she be in danger herself, or is there a web of lies about to unravel?

When an Atlanta rapper on the verge of stardom is shot dead, evidence on the scene seems to point to a straightforward case of self-defense. But is everything as it seems? Soon detectives will find the rapper’s final recording, which reveals the shocking truth behind the horrific events leading to his death.

After a brilliant, beautiful college student goes missing, the case takes one shocking turn after another. Soon detectives are investigating a scandalous alleged affair with a pastor, but will it be the affair itself or the jealousy it caused that will lead detectives to her killer

When 34-year-old Julii Johnson is gunned down in front of her boyfriend’s home, police are baffled by the lack of a motive – until they find half a million dollars hidden in her boyfriend’s condo. Was the murder payback by a rival drug dealer? Or did this “It Girl” finally make the wrong woman jealous?

It seemed nothing could tear these three best friends apart. But behind closed doors trouble was brewing, and things would boil over in the most horrifying way. Now it’s up to detectives to determine what triggered the bloodshed? And who’s to blame?

A young woman disappears without a trace and evidence suggests she may not be coming back. To find her, investigators will have to root out a dark secret and hope that their killer is finally out of luck.

When a woman is shot during a fight between her current and former beaus, police assume it’s an open-shut case. But when they find threats against one of the men on her social media, their open-shut case starts to look like a case of self-defense.

A reality show, “Real Estate Boss” is doing a segment on Delroy and Del Jones Realty. The show ends up capturing much more than the business side, including: Delroy’s niece Jasmine moving to Los Angeles and getting a job at Del Jones Realty and Latrell showing up with a groupie he seems to have knocked-up—who immediately goes into labor.

Jasmine insist on running an errand in a sketchy neighborhood for Delroy and winds up getting mugged in the process. Turns out Imunique orchestrated the whole thing to teach Jasmine a lesson.

Latrell pretends to be a successful businessman at his ten-year high school reunion to impress his first love. Unfortunately for him, Imunique and Fabian decide to pull a major prank on him. Meanwhile, Delroy pulls his back as he gets ready for a hot date.