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Martin: Season 2

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27 episodes · first aired Aug 22, 1993

Martin Payne continues to juggle career ambitions, his relationship with Gina and his own brazen impulses as a popular radio host in Detroit.

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  1. 1 Do You Remember the Time? Aug 22, 1993 · 23m Martin struggles with coming up with a new topic for his talk show. In desperation, he finally accepts some ideas from the gang. Finally, Gina suggests that he use as a topic, the…
  2. 2 Really, Gina's Not My Lover Aug 29, 1993 · 23m After a painful toothache, Gina has a bad experience at the dentist's office. She has had novacaine, her face is swollen and bruised all over, she's drooling uncontrollably, and her speech…
  3. 3 Got to Be There Sep 5, 1993 · 23m When Martin finds out that Gina has to go out of town on business, he, Tommy & Cole decide they will go out and have some fun while she is away. Meanwhile, Gina & Pam are having fun of…
  4. 4 Beat It Sep 12, 1993 · 23m Martin invites a crowd of friends over to watch boxing on TV, but can never get to watch it, because he is constantly interrupted by his guests. Cole's new girlfriend Tasha, takes a liking…
  5. 5 Baby, It's You Sep 19, 1993 · 23m Martin agrees to help host a baby shower for some of Gina's expecting girlfriends at his apartment. But he doesn't expect one of the expectant mothers to go into labor. With the help of…
  6. 6 Workin' Day & Night Sep 26, 1993 · 23m Martin decides to become more macho after Stan, as well as Tommy and Cole, convince him that Gina has been controlling his life, and that he is 'whipped'. So to prove it, he decides to…
  7. 7 Control Oct 3, 1993 · 23m Gina accidentally throws away Martin's tickets to a very important professional basketball game. She tries to get them out of the trash chute and replace them before Martin finds out, but…
  8. 8 You've Got a Friend Oct 10, 1993 · 23m Gina starts to hang around with a new male friend. They go shopping together alot. Martin gets suspicious. So he threatens the guy and drives him away. But after getting rid of him, Martin…
  9. 9 To Kill a Talking Bird Oct 17, 1993 · 23m Mama Payne leaves her beloved talking parrot at Martin's apartment for the weekend. The talking bird constantly insults Gina, which infuriates her. Gina tries to keep her cool, and cares…
  10. 10 Fat Like Dat Oct 24, 1993 · 23m Gina convinces Martin that he's putting on weight. So he, Tommy and Cole go on a diet and attend Gina's aerobics class where they meet a tough physical trainer. Martin then decides that he…
  11. 11 Hollywood Swinging: Part 1 Nov 7, 1993 · 23m After Gina and Pam get promotions, Martin realizes his job is going nowhere. Especially after he meets Varnel Hill -- the successful TV talk-show host. So Martin decides to chase his dream…
  12. 12 Hollywood Swinging: Part 2 Nov 14, 1993 · 23m In Los Angeles, Martin takes steps to ensure that he gets on Varnel Hill's talk show. During a performance by Jodeci, Martin crashes the stage and tries to join the group in singing. Then…
  13. 13 Thanks for Nothing Nov 21, 1993 · 23m Martin's crazy relatives and Gina's parents arrive at Martin's house for Thanksgiving dinner. When Mama Payne hears the news, she panics trying to get away fast, and jumps out of the…
  14. 14 Whoomp! There It Ain't Dec 12, 1993 · 23m After Pam catches Martin and Gina sneaking out of her party to have quickie sex, Pam challenges them to see if they can abstain from having sex for two weeks. Martin and Gina decide to…
  15. 15 Holiday Blues Dec 19, 1993 · 23m It's Christmas time and Martin is ready to spend the holidays with Gina, but Gina isn't happy. She wants to be with her family in Philadelphia. Pam convinces Martin to take Gina home. But…
  16. 16 No Justice, No Peace Jan 9, 1994 · 23m Martin gets a simple traffic ticket for running a stop sign. But he turns it into a Federal case when he decides to fight it in court and accuses the officer of civil rights violations…
  17. 17 Suspicious Minds Jan 16, 1994 · 23m Martin's new CD Walkman disappears. Stan convinces him that one of his friends must have taken it since they all have keys to his apartment. Martin goes around to each of his good friends…
  18. 18 Love Is in Your Face: Part 1 Feb 6, 1994 · 22m Gina is offered a job in New York and Martin, taking advice from Stan, tells her to take it. Meanwhile Gina, taking advice from Pam and Sheneneh, decides to leave on the assumption that…
  19. 19 Love Is in Your Face: Part 2 Feb 13, 1994 · 23m With Gina out of his life, Martin reconsiders his decision to let her go to New York to move on with her life, and he sets out to win her back. (Part 2 of 2)
  20. 20 Arms Are for Hugging Feb 20, 1994 · 22m Martin and Gina admit that they are fighting and arguing too much. So they seek the help of a church Minister for counselling to help them resolve their issues. They end up being invited…
  21. 21 Guard Your Grill Feb 27, 1994 · 23m After winning a charity boxing match, Martin thinks he is as good a fighter as anyone. And after Tommy Hearns makes advances towards Gina, Martin challenges the boxer to a 10-round grudge…
  22. 22 Yours, Mine and Ours Mar 13, 1994 · 23m When the small screen TV in the apartment needs replacing, Martin is enticed into buying a big-screen TV, and uses the money from Martin & Gina's combined checking account to purchase it…
  23. 23 I Don't Have the Heart Mar 27, 1994 · 23m Pam starts dating an older, wealthy man who eventually asks her to marry him. Initially, the gang was concerned about he and Pam, because of the age difference. But as time went by, they…
  24. 24 Crunchy Drawers Apr 17, 1994 · 23m While sleeping in bed with Gina, Martin repeatedly finds himself at the center of his worst nightmare: a night of passion with Pam.
  25. 25 No Love Lost May 1, 1994 · 23m Pam throws Martin and Gina an engagement party attended by Snoop Dogg, but the couple's childish argument threatens to make them miss it.
  26. 26 The Hoedown in Motown May 8, 1994 · 23m Stan is getting busted by the IRS for 20 years worth of back taxes, so he must sell the radio station. The new owner takes over and turns it into a country & western station. Martin tries…
  27. 27 Martin's on the Move May 15, 1994 · 23m Martin has quit his job at the new country radio station. He tries his had at working odd jobs to make money to make ends meet, but nothing seems to work out. Sad and depressed, he leaves…