Episode guide
227: Season 5
24 episodes · first aired Sep 23, 1989
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- 1 Take My Diva . . . Please! Sep 23, 1989 · 30m Mary's organized a charity benefit featuring Diva Beverly Morris. Now she's a prima donna and Mary's worried that if she finds out that Sandra's dating her former boyfriend, Armand she'll…
- 2 Tenants, Anyone? Sep 30, 1989 · 30m Mary and the gang try to draw a bead on new landlord Julian Barlow, who's been ducking them, while Dylan hunts for a new roommate.
- 3 A Pampered Tale Oct 14, 1989 · 30m The women head to a spa to prepare for a beauty contest. Meanwhile, Travis & Dylan care for a baby left in Travis' limo. Later Lester & Julian help out until the baby's mother returns.
- 4 The Fight of the Century Oct 21, 1989 · 30m When Mary causes Lester to miss a prizefight, they have a bout that could deliver a knockout punch to their marriage. Lester stays with swinging bachelors after a fight with Mary.
- 5 How the West Was Fun (1) Oct 28, 1989 · 30m At a dude ranch, Mary lassos Rose and Sandra into a treasure hunt, and Dylan takes a likin' to a filly. Part 1 of two
- 6 How the West Was Fun (2) Nov 4, 1989 · 30m Conclusion. Lester puts together a posse to find the womenfolk when the water rustlers take them hostage.
- 7 Video Activity Nov 11, 1989 · 30m Bobby Brown shoots a video at Brenda's high school, while Brenda plagiarizes an old essay of Mary's to win a part as an extra. Brenda kept putting off writing it by going to pep rallies…
- 8 Flying Down to Leo's Nov 18, 1989 · 30m En route to Lester's birthday party, Mary and Sandra run into gang members who want them as their biker chicks. (TVguide.com)
- 9 Reunion Blues Nov 25, 1989 · 30m Dylan's mother moves in with him after leaving his father, and starts stepping out with Julian (Paul Winfield). (tvguide.com)
- 10 The Perfume Game Dec 2, 1989 · 30m Sandra comes up with a slogan for a new perfume, but she thinks it stinks when her ad-agency boss steals her idea. (tvguide.com)
- 11 War is Heck Dec 9, 1989 · 30m When Calvin wants to quit school and join the Army, Lester puts him through his paces at a mock boot camp.
- 12 Guess Who's Not Coming to Christmas Dec 16, 1989 · 30m Mary decides to invite her landlord Julian to her Christmas Eve bash in hopes of livening things up.
- 13 There Go the Clowns Dec 23, 1989 · 30m Mary dons clown garb to erase a nasty message she left on the answering machine of Lester's business contact, an eccentric novelties magnate.
- 14 Come the Revolution Dec 30, 1989 · 30m When Mary and Lester make Brenda return a revealing dress, she stages her own revolution.
- 15 Where Do We Go From Here? Jan 6, 1990 · 30m Lester falls asleep during church and dreams that he and Mary visit both Heaven and Hell. While in both places, they return to earth to see what has happened to their family and friends…
- 16 Play Christy for Me Jan 13, 1990 · 30m While working as a deejay, Lester gets suggestive requests from a caller who he thinks is Mary.
- 17 Knock It Off Jan 27, 1990 · 30m Travis finds $250,000 left in his limo, and is convinced by Mary & Lester to turn the money in. If the money isn't claimed within 30 days, Travis may keep it. The next day, a beautiful…
- 18 Do Not Pass Go (1) Feb 3, 1990 · 30m Everyone goes to Atlantic City for a Luther Vandross concert for Pearl's birthday. While there, Mary goes on a lucky streak at gambling. Lester decided to go into business with Julian in…
- 19 Do Not Pass Go (2) Feb 10, 1990 · 30m Mary's luck runs out in Atlantic City and she loses all of her winnings, including $3000 she promised Lester. Meanwhile, Warren and the mystery woman meet again and Rose spots them in a…
- 20 You Gotta Have Art Feb 17, 1990 · 30m While helping Eva straighten up the gallery, Mary inadvertently creates a pop-art sensation, and spends some of her 15 minutes of fame on ""The Joan Rivers Show.""
- 21 Gone Fishing Feb 24, 1990 · 30m Julian recruits Mary to help him keep 227 out of the hands of his soon-to-be ex-wife (Rosalind Cash). (tvguide.com)
- 22 Nightmare on 227 Apr 21, 1990 · 30m Mary gets the part of a slasher in a movie, but has an unscheduled rehearsal with an NYU dean.
- 23 The Class of '90 Apr 29, 1990 · 30m Just before Brenda gets ready to graduate high school, Mary is rushed to the hospital with appendicitis. Mary gets a lesson in plastic surgery from her roomie; and Lester gives low marks…
- 24 No Place Like Home May 6, 1990 · 30m Mary dreams that she's homeless after misinterpreting a plea for help from a street person (homeless advocate Theodore Hayes) as a threat to her safety.