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The everyday life and problems of the Josephs, a black family living in Chicago, Illinois.

10 Votes (7.6)

2000 HD 60min TV-14 United States English Ended
Drama
chicago illinois

Credits:

Vanessa Williams

Maxine Chadway

Nicole Ari Parker

Teri Joseph

Malinda Williams

Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams

Rockmond Dunbar

Kenny Chadway

Darrin Henson

Lem Van Adams

S1E1 - The More Things Change 2000-06-28

Bird gives birth to a baby boy. Tension still hangs in the air between Teri and her ex-husband, Miles. Damon Carter, a deliveryman who services Teris office, declares his affections for Teri, but she gives him the cold shoulder. Due to extensive water damage, Lem, Bird, the baby and Uncle Pete are forced to move in with Teri. Meanwhile, Ahmad runs into trouble at his new school. Bird and Lems baby becomes sick and has to stay at the hospital. Later, Teri finally decides to let her guards down and go out on a date with Damon. Also, Lems cousin, Franco, who had recently gotten out of jail, loans Lem money and tries to convince him to start hustling again.

S1E2 - The More Things Stay the Same 2000-07-05

The girls take their fathers business partner, Hardy Lester, to court. Lem takes dangerous measures to address his money problems and Teri blows it with Damon.

S1E3 - Heart of the Matter 2000-07-12

Teri struggles with her feelings about Damon and Miles, the girls meet Hardy Lester to avoid a trial and Lems cousin, Jack, saves him from jail.

S1E4 - What Women Want 2000-07-19

Lems cousin, Jack, finds a temporary job for Lem. And hiding his new agenda from Bird is a hard task. While Josephina is away, Teri represents the Joseph vs. Lester case. Bird returns to work at the salon, but all her customers were taken away by the other beauticians. Later, the girls win back half of their fathers store, much to Hardys dismay.

S1E5 - The Watermelon Theory 2000-07-26

Mama Joes house is finally fixed up, but the sisters receive a "welcome-home" present. Teris ethics are called into question when she takes on a client accused of racism. Jack asks Lem to hold a gun and a list of policemen names for him; which Lem doesnt want to be apart of. Ahmad accidentally sees his father masturbating in the shower. His friends tell him that his parents might be facing a break-up. Kenny and Maxine are having problems in the bedroom.

S1E6 - Claiming 2000-08-02

Lem helps Kenny face some aggressive competition for his tow truck business and Teri meets Damons family. Meanwhile, Maxine makes a new friend.

S1E7 - Truth Be Told 2000-08-09

The family finds out that Hardy Lewis has cancer and the news impacts everyone differently. Also, Teri and Damon are mugged by Teris old classmate.

S1E8 - Bad Luck 2000-08-16

Everyone comes up with ideas to celebrate Ahmads 12th birthday party. Maxine becomes upset because Ahmad all of a sudden wants to have his party at Teris house. Bird volunteers to bake Ahmads birthday cake, much to everyones dismay. Ahmad worries if K.C. and Reggie will accept his new friends at Lakeside Prep. Kenny searches hard to find the video game that his son wants more than anything, but when he takes Lems suggestion to go out and buy it "hot", it lands him in jail. While in jail, hes interrogated by a harsh detective. He also ends up being the cellmate of a psychopath. After almost getting killed by his cellmate, Kenny is finally released. Upset with both Jack and Lem, Kenny refuses to accept the gift that he originally was sent to get.

S1E9 - Anything You Can Do (a.k.a. Show Me the Money) 2000-08-23

Damon stops by Teris to hand her some flowers to show her his sympathy, but Teri wants to end their relationship so that they can just be "friends". Ahmad befriends Callie, a classmate from Lakeside Prep, but he soon believes that she only likes him because hes black. Maxine and Lem decide to pool their money to invest in a corporation, but are saddened when they lose everything theyve earned. Meanwhile, Bird wants to learn more of what Lem does while shes not around.

S1E10 - Samurai Secrets 2000-08-30

Musical guest: Gerald LevertJack causes more unwanted problems for Lem that are making Bird uneasy. After 15 years, Maxine finds out that Kenny took Teri to a Gerald Levert concert while they were still involved. But both Teri and Kenny remain to keep the secret that they both slept together after the concert.

S1E11 - Man Trouble 2000-09-06

While Ahmad is introduced to condoms, Maxine worries if her son is having sex. She advises Kenny to have "the talk" with him but it turns out that Kenny is the one whos being taught a lesson. Lem tries to notify Jack but he still remains missing. Smokey approaches Lem with a threat. While searching for Jack, the police have leads that Lem is involved with the disappearance of Jack. Meanwhile, Teri catches Brian having sex with a client at work which jeopardizes their relationship.

S1E12 - The Language of Life 2000-09-13

Musical guest: Kelly Price Teri asks Damon to be a translator for one of her meetings. He agrees and is offered a job being an International translator. But he backs out on the opportunity due to Teri only wanting him to take the job because he looks good in a suit. Bird learns that Lem hasnt been working at the docks as he made everyone believe. Hurt by the fact that Lem lied to her, she asks Lem to leave. He reluctantly leaves. After realizing that he wants to be with his wife and son, he returns to Bird. Still feeling the need to be alone, Bird demands that Lem leave and never return.

S1E13 - Ordinary Pain 2001-01-03

The Joseph sisters are shocked to discover that they have a half sister that they didnt know about. Meanwhile, Ahmad prepares for the P.S.A.T.

S1E14 - Nice Work If You Can Get It 2001-01-10

Damons younger brother, Anthony, visits. Hardy Lester has a confrontation with some unruly customers at the store which leads him immediately to the hospital. A handsome businessman named Drew shows an interest in Bird. Hardy asks Lem to take over his half of the store until he recovers from the hospital. Damon and Anthonys father visits and reveals that Anthony was kicked out of law school.

S1E15 - Little Girl Blue 2001-01-17

Musical guest: Molly Johnson Teri lands a big client for her law firm, but doesnt make partner. Kenny is worried about Ahmad being friends with a gay man. Damon may have been unfaithful to Teri.

S1E16 - This Crazy Life 2001-01-24

A quarreling couple at the salon leads to Bird and Lem being held hostage. Meanwhile, Ahmad runs away from home and shows up at Damons house.

S1E17 - Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose 2001-01-31

Teri goes to court for Global Airlines, Bird and Lem take baby steps toward reconciliation and Kenny hires an assistant.

S1E18 - Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly 2001-02-07

One of Ahmads friends, Keisha, is suddenly hit by a speeding car. After being notified that Keisha is in good condition, Maxine decides to protest in order to receive speed bumps for the streets in her community. Lem accidentally finds Birds "self-pleasure" catalog. Against his will, Ahmad pays Keisha a visit. Teri sees a psychiatrist about her career problems.

S1E19 - A Clear and Present Stranger 2001-02-14

Kennys father announces that hes moving which also brings forth unresolved tension between the two. Lems ex-con friend, Darnell, asks if Lem would give him a job working at the store. But Lem isnt too sure that he can trust Darnell. Damon tells Teri that she should resume her childhood dream of playing the piano, but she becomes so obsessed that her family cant seem to tell her that shes awful.

S1E20 - Take Me to the Water 2001-02-21

Ahmad takes baptism class and Teri tries to reconnect with her religion just as most of the family is involved in a catastrophic car crash.

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S2E1 - The Aftermath 2001-06-27

Musical guest: Shirley Caesar After a devastating car accident, Kenny and Bird are hospitalized while Maxine is left with a broken arm. Teri decides to take a leave of absence from the law firm to care for her siblings three children. One of Kennys friends who has been looking after his towing business suddenly quits and Maxine decides to take over until Kenny recovers. Brian, Teris colleague, informs her that the partners want to know when shell be returning to work. So she quickly decides to return to work only to resign after the partners refuse to make her partner. Damon still blames himself for the accident and Lem brings forth his anger towards him for nearly killing the family. Bird has a mild bladder problem. Meanwhile, Ahmad believes that he has a "baptism curse" and will not allow himself to get baptized unless he receives a sign.

S2E2 - Welcome Home 2001-07-04

Musical guest: Kina Kenny finally comes home from the hospital, but a little grumpy and frustrated. When Teri pitches in to look after the kids and Kenny, Kenny tells her that he doesnt need a babysitter. Maxine, covering for Kenny, believes that Lila, Kennys assistant, has everything under control. When Teri offers to hire a nanny to watch the kids, she and Maxine have a falling out. Birds bladder returns to normal, but she feels rejected by Lem. Ahmad shares his first kiss with his girlfriend Keisha and with his friend Callie. Damon continues to blame himself for the accident which jeopardizes his relationship with Teri.

S2E3 - Who Do You Know? 2001-07-11

Bird and Maxine catch Lem and Kenny at a strip club when Lem takes Kenny along with him to relax. Upset, Bird decides to even the score by stripping to make Lem mad. Teris ex-husband, Russell, pays her a surprise visit which makes Damon uneasy. Ahmad is paired up for a school report with a friend, but his so-called-friend wants him to do all the work while he plays around. Also, Josefina announces to Teri that shes getting married, but Teris advice for Josefina to get a prenup could jeopardize the nuptials.

S2E4 - God Bless the Child 2001-07-18

Lems mother, Lynette, attempts to re insert herself into her sons life. Teri tries group therapy. Tension begins to rise between Kenny and Maxine causing Ahmad to confront Kenny about his abusive treatment of Maxine. Also, Ahmad tries to apologize to Keisha.

S2E5 - Sex and Money 2001-07-25

Damon loses Teris trust when he tells her that he has slept with Christine and that he has a new job offer. Despite his injured back, Kenny is desperate to resume a normal sex life. Lem blows up when Bird comes home with a new car. Ahmad resorts to selling "bootleg" copies of pornographic videos to raise money for a coveted concert ticket.

S2E6 - Come Back for the Comeback 2001-08-01

Cousin Faith returns. Damon courts a college star basketball player as his first potential client. Despite a bitter rift, Teri agrees to represent Faith in a lawsuit. With Kenny back at work, Maxine reluctantly returns to her role as homemaker.

S2E7 - Games People Play 2001-08-08

Teris budding romance with a high profile lawyer is tested when she finds herself opposing him in a heated court case. Kennys addiction to painkillers sends his life into a tailspin. Lila reveals that she is in love with Kenny.

S2E8 - Life Lessons 2001-08-15

Musical guest: Blu Cantrell In her determination to win a case over her former employer, Teri is duped by a devious client, Darrell Hart. Damon resists his fathers offer to invest in his sports management company. Ahmad resorts to bad grades in order to spend time with a beautiful young tutor.

S2E9 - The Root 2001-08-22

Lems management style sets off a family inquisition. Teri and Damon come face-to-face at a company function. Ahmad worries about Teris health. Bird suspects her male hair stylist, William, is sleeping with customers.

S2E10 - Never Can Say Goodbye 2001-08-29

Musical guest: Wynton Marsalis Hardy Lester returns and sues the family to get his half of J & H Groceries back, Ahmads basketball coach is fired when his good intentions are misconstrued. Teri and Damon have a final confrontation.

S2E11 - I'm Afraid of Americans 2001-09-05

The Joseph family deals with the impact of a violent race-related riot in their community. Lem tries to help a young drug dealer.

S2E12 - Running As Fast As I Can 2001-09-12

Maxine runs for Alderman on a platform of issues relating to children despite family opposition. Meanwhile, Ahmdad tries to avoid a class trip but gets caught in a lie.

S2E13 - Fly Away Home 2001-09-19

Musical guest: Deborah Cox Lems delinquent cousin, Jack, comes to town to make amends. Teri fails in her efforts to keep a distance between herself and Damon. Birds marriage is threatened when she gets a chance to go on tour with Deborah Cox and her band.

S2E14 - If You Don't Know Me By Now... 2001-09-26

Lem becomes the key suspect when J & H Groceries is burned down. Kenny is torn between business and family demands. Meanwhile, Ahmad is roped into a fight to defend Keishas honor.

S2E15 - From Dreams to Nightmares 2002-01-09

Damons first client is a morally bankrupt young hockey player. Teri nearly throws Lems arson case after undermining his attorney by going behind his back to seek a favor from an old friend in the DAs office. While Lem sits in jail, Ahmad learns a lesson about making the right choices in life.

S2E16 - A Taste of Justice 2002-01-16

Determined to clear his name, Lem hooks up with Philky to find the arsonist that torched his store. Teri wins back a client but undermines her firms good name. Kenny learns a lesson in sportsmanship. Damon lands an endorsement deal for his client.

S2E17 - Help 2002-01-23

A sensual body massage results in an embarrassing rash for Bird and Lem. Kenny pitches for a bank loan in anticipation of a pending City Contract that could put the company on the map. Teri suffers a severe panic attack following a dispute with Ray Moore over the firing of a long time company employee. Damons efforts to help Teri dont sit well with Christine.

S2E18 - Lovers and Other Strangers 2002-01-30

Musical guest: India.Arie Lem uses blackmail to rid his mother of her troublesome boyfriend. Kenny is rattled by his fathers relationship with Lila. Bird is troubled by Lems too-close relationship with his mother.

S2E19 - In Transition 2002-02-06

Teri takes control of her personal life, but her professional life is in shambles. Reggie orders up a stripper to help Ahmad get over his break up with Keisha. Kennys employees demand wage increases. Damon struggles to separate business from his distaste for his new client.

S2E20 - This Must Be Love 2002-02-13

Musical guest: Jon B. For their anniversary, Maxine hopes to surprise Kenny with tickets to a concert by Jon B., and a weekend getaway to San Francisco-until she finds a letter from Lila to Kenny that suggests the two had an affair. Birds female customer makes a pass at her. Damon goes to Teri for help after Christine reveals shes pregnant and later commits suicide when he dumps her.

S3E1 - Tonight at Noon 2002-06-26

Musical guest: Ludacris Teri returns to her old law firm after being offered a position as managing partner by Katherine Burke, the head of a big New York City law firm. Damon is haunted by the ghost of Christine. Meanwhile, Maxine and Kenny, who are struggling with their separation, receive a Best Teamwork Award from Ahmads school. Also, Lem and Bird try to reunite Maxine and Kenny.

S3E2 - Ultimate Power 2002-07-03

An intruder in the Chadway home frightens Maxine into considering getting a gun which doesnt sit well with Kenny. A powerful media mogul becomes one of Teris clients. Damon says good-bye to Christine. Meanwhile, Ahmad accuses his teacher of violating his rights and he initiates a student revolt.

S3E3 - Past Imperfect 2002-07-10

Musical guest: Musiq Bird comes to terms with a secret past relationship she once had with her former high school teacher when he suddenly reappears in her life. Maxine and Kenny go on their first date since being separated. Teri admits to Damon that she doesnt want him to move out. Kennys employees begin to gossip about his relationship with Lila.

S3E4 - Out With the Old... 2002-07-17

An old friend of Lems wants to go legit and asks Lem to help him do it. Bird enters the Chicago Hair Show and Ahmad shoots a documentary of the event for his Film Study course. Maxine discovers that Damons client is a philanderer. As Teri tries to keep Brian at the firm, Brian hints of his true feelings for her.

S3E5 - Empty Spaces 2002-07-24

Kenny and Lem lock horns over a new business venture. Teri and Damon have problems defining their relationship. Ahmad is enjoying seeing his parents getting along as Kenny and Maxine continue to date. Meanwhile, Maxine gets a job at Transition House.

S3E6 - Stranger Than Fiction 2002-07-31

Musical guest: Eisa Davis Maxine asks Kenny to move back home. Bird shines in her makeover segment on "Chicago Update." Teri struggles with loyalty and morality in a suit against Peter Redmond Enterprises.

S3E7 - Child Safety 2002-08-07

Ahmad witnesses a drug-related shooting, and the family fears for his life. Lem turns to Baron Marks to help protect Ahmad. Damons client, Kevin, meets a woman like no other.

S3E8 - Let's Do It Again 2002-08-14

After seeing a marriage counselor, Kenny asks Maxine to renew their wedding vows. Bird makes presumptions about her new neighbors. Teri and Damon continue to have problems living together.

S3E9 - Big Dreams in Small Spaces 2002-08-21

Bird wants to renovate Mama Joes house but her plans dont sit too well with Teri and Maxine. Meanwhile, Ahmad and Reggie want to sign up for high school football but they have a hard time trying to persuade their parents. Damon, Lem and Kenny share a discussion about the Joseph sisters.

S3E10 - Emotional Collateral 2002-08-28

Maxine works a little too closely with a troubled client at the shelter. Damon merges with a shady big deal agency and brings things with Teri to a head.

S3E11 - Season 3, Episode 11

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S3E12 - Season 3, Episode 12

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S3E13 - Season 3, Episode 13

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S3E14 - Season 3, Episode 14

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S3E15 - Season 3, Episode 15

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S3E19 - Season 3, Episode 19

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S4E1 - All Together Alone 2003-04-09

Damon is arrested on drunken driving charges, and Teri tries to convince him to get help. Meanwhile, Lem discovers that Birds former high school teacher, Michael King, is stalking Bird. Also, Ahmad catches his parents at an embarrassing time.

S4E2 - Life 101 2003-04-16

Bird is surprised to learn that shes pregnant. Meanwhile, Teri has a problem with living up to her reputation as "Superchick". Also, Ahmad rekindles his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Keisha.

S4E3 - The New Math 2003-04-23

Bennys ex-girlfriend threatens to sue him for child support. Meanwhile, Teri tries to help a student. Also, Maxine and Kenny try to deal with Kellys poor test scores.

S4E4 - Truth's Consequences 2003-04-30

A visit from Aunt Ruthie wreaks havoc in the girls lives. Meanwhile, Damon seeks help for his drinking problem. Ahmad falls for Reggies girl.

S4E5 - Shades of Grey 2003-05-07

Kenny takes on a mentally challenged employee at the shop. Meanwhile, Birds deepening friendship with Eva raises eyebrows. Also, Ahmad has to report on Jewish culture for school.

S4E6 - My Brother's Keeper 2003-05-14

Damon gets Teris engagement ring which no one likes in the least. Meanwhile, Lionel stays with the Chadways, while Ahmad publishes an underground newspaper at his school.

S4E7 - Attracting Opposites 2003-05-21

Lem clashes with Baron Marks son. Meanwhile, Bird takes a surprising step with Eva when Teri catches Eva and Bird sharing a kiss. Also, Ahmad is having unwelcome dreams about Bird.

S4E8 - Sacrifice Fly 2003-05-28

Damon finds himself at the center of a horrible and controversial sport tragedy. Kenny struggles with a damaged friendship, and Teri possesses one of Bird and Lems videotapes.

S4E9 - Nobody's Child 2003-06-04

The Joseph sisters do their best to help Mandel when his mother leaves him at Maxines. When Cameron turns to Lem for help, Lem realizes Baron isnt perfect. The size of Ahmads family jewels is a topic of discussion when two teenage girls think theyve caught a glimpse on the soccer field.

S4E10 - Falling From Grace 2003-06-11

When Estella returns, wanting Mandel back, Teri begins to investigate her rights. Tobias is released from the hospital.

S5E1 - Pagan Poetry 2004-02-25

An FBI agent talks to Lem in an attempt to catch up with Baron. Ahmad is a suspect for a purse snatching and is under police custody. Also, After Teri sleeps with a client her sisters find out.

S5E2 - Two to Tango 2004-03-03

Teri takes control of her obsession with Damon; Bird insults a local politician; Maxine pursues a celebrity educator to help her daughter learn to read.

S5E3 - The Son Also Rises 2004-03-10

Kennys brother visits with a request that reopens old family wounds; Willie White increases the pressure on Lem to roll over on Baron; Ahmad seeks refuge in a neighborhood school after a classmate takes his false arrest seriously.

S5E4 - We Plan 2004-03-17

Teri is surprised and not at all pleased when Damons mother arrives to take back her engagement ring; Maxine is offered a full-time position at work - but her handsome new boss and new career put a strain on her relationship with Kenny.

S5E5 - Decisions and Choices 2004-03-24

Brian comes to Teris rescue in more ways than one; Chadway Towing becomes the location for an adult movie; Ahmad questions whether or not hes "color struck."

S5E6 - A Rock Hard Place 2004-03-31

Willie White continues pressuring Lem to hand over the goods on Baron; Teri makes a decision about her relationship with Brian; Malik tests Maxines fidelity.

S5E7 - Survival Techniques 2004-04-07

Bird is kidnapped and Lem has 48 hours to save her - without anyones help; Maxine questions Aminas influence on Ahmad; Teri mistakes Charless daughter for his girlfriend, leading to a number of embarrassing moments.

S5E8 - Angelitos Negros 2004-04-14

Teri agrees to spend the weekend at Charles cabin; Bird has an intimate encounter with Malik; Kennys brother reveals that he is HIV positive.

S5E9 - Successful Failure 2004-04-21

The sisters have an explosive argument on Mama Joes birthday; as Bird and Lem drift further apart, they each find refuge in other partners.

S5E10 - Love Me or Leave Me 2004-04-28

Lem is stunned to find Bird with Malik; Teri and Charles struggle with the demands of her career on their relationship; Kenny realizes the dangers of being a repo man.

S5E11 - Take It to the Limit 2004-05-05

Musical guest: Talib Kweli Birds sexual tryst with Malik is revealed to the entire family; Teri is uncomfortable with Charles relationship with his ex-wife; Bird and Lem make an effort to work on their marriage.

S5E12 - In the Garden 2004-05-12

Musical guest: Yolanda Adams When Uncle Pete dies, Aunt Ruthie decides to move in with Teri; Bird is forced to tell her sisters and aunt about the kidnapping; Ahmad and Aminas relationship is strained when her mom comes home from prison.

S5E13 - Fear Eats the Soul (1) 2004-05-19

Musical guest: Common Damon returns to Chicago to face Teri; Alliance makes Kenny an offer he cant refuse; Lem collapses and is hospitalized.

S5E14 - Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2) 2004-05-26

In the series finale, Damon makes one final effort to win the love of Teri, who makes a surprising career choice by accepting a job in Atlanta. After his store has been vandalized, a recovering Lem finds some respect and reconciles with Bird; Maxine enjoys a windfall while at a casino with Kenny.