Seasons & Episodes
The More Things Change
Bird gives birth to a baby boy. Tension still hangs in the air between Teri and her ex-husband, Miles. Damon Carter, a d
The More Things Stay the Same
The girls take their father's business partner, Hardy Lester, to court. Lem takes dangerous measures to address his mone
Heart of the Matter
Teri struggles with her feelings about Damon and Miles, the girls meet Hardy Lester to avoid a trial and Lem's cousin, J
What Women Want
Lem's cousin, Jack, finds a temporary job for Lem. And hiding his new agenda from Bird is a hard task. While Josephina i
The Watermelon Theory
Mama Joe's house is finally fixed up, but the sisters receive a "welcome-home" present. Teri's ethics are called into qu
Claiming
Lem helps Kenny face some aggressive competition for his tow truck business and Teri meets Damon's family. Meanwhile, Ma
Truth Be Told
The family finds out that Hardy Lewis has cancer and the news impacts everyone differently. Also, Teri and Damon are mug
Bad Luck
Everyone comes up with ideas to celebrate Ahmad's 12th birthday party. Maxine becomes upset because Ahmad all of a sudde
Anything You Can Do (a.k.a. Show Me the Money)
Damon stops by Teri's to hand her some flowers to show her his sympathy, but Teri wants to end their relationship so tha
Samurai Secrets
Musical guest: Gerald LevertJack causes more unwanted problems for Lem that are making Bird uneasy. After 15 years, Maxi
Man Trouble
While Ahmad is introduced to condoms, Maxine worries if her son is having sex. She advises Kenny to have "the talk" with
The Language of Life
Musical guest: Kelly Price Teri asks Damon to be a translator for one of her meetings. He agrees and is offered a job b
Ordinary Pain
The Joseph sisters are shocked to discover that they have a half sister that they didn't know about. Meanwhile, Ahmad pr
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Damon's younger brother, Anthony, visits. Hardy Lester has a confrontation with some unruly customers at the store which
Little Girl Blue
Musical guest: Molly Johnson Teri lands a big client for her law firm, but doesn't make partner. Kenny is worried about
This Crazy Life
A quarreling couple at the salon leads to Bird and Lem being held hostage. Meanwhile, Ahmad runs away from home and show
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose
Teri goes to court for Global Airlines, Bird and Lem take baby steps toward reconciliation and Kenny hires an assistant.
Everything Is Unfolding Perfectly
One of Ahmad's friends, Keisha, is suddenly hit by a speeding car. After being notified that Keisha is in good condition
A Clear and Present Stranger
Kenny's father announces that he's moving which also brings forth unresolved tension between the two. Lem's ex-con frien
Take Me to the Water
Ahmad takes baptism class and Teri tries to reconnect with her religion just as most of the family is involved in a cata
The Aftermath
Musical guest: Shirley Caesar After a devastating car accident, Kenny and Bird are hospitalized while Maxine is left wi
Welcome Home
Musical guest: Kina Kenny finally comes home from the hospital, but a little grumpy and frustrated. When Teri pitches i
Who Do You Know?
Bird and Maxine catch Lem and Kenny at a strip club when Lem takes Kenny along with him to relax. Upset, Bird decides to
God Bless the Child
Lem's mother, Lynette, attempts to re insert herself into her son's life. Teri tries group therapy. Tension begins to ri
Sex and Money
Damon loses Teri's trust when he tells her that he has slept with Christine and that he has a new job offer. Despite his
Come Back for the Comeback
Cousin Faith returns. Damon courts a college star basketball player as his first potential client. Despite a bitter rift
Games People Play
Teri's budding romance with a high profile lawyer is tested when she finds herself opposing him in a heated court case.
Life Lessons
Musical guest: Blu Cantrell In her determination to win a case over her former employer, Teri is duped by a devious cli
The Root
Lem's management style sets off a family inquisition. Teri and Damon come face-to-face at a company function. Ahmad worr
Never Can Say Goodbye
Musical guest: Wynton Marsalis Hardy Lester returns and sues the family to get his half of J & H Groceries back, Ahmad'
I'm Afraid of Americans
The Joseph family deals with the impact of a violent race-related riot in their community. Lem tries to help a young dru
Running As Fast As I Can
Maxine runs for Alderman on a platform of issues relating to children despite family opposition. Meanwhile, Ahmdad tries
Fly Away Home
Musical guest: Deborah Cox Lem's delinquent cousin, Jack, comes to town to make amends. Teri fails in her efforts to ke
If You Don't Know Me By Now...
Lem becomes the key suspect when J & H Groceries is burned down. Kenny is torn between business and family demands. Mean
From Dreams to Nightmares
Damon's first client is a morally bankrupt young hockey player. Teri nearly throws Lem's arson case after undermining hi
A Taste of Justice
Determined to clear his name, Lem hooks up with Philky to find the arsonist that torched his store. Teri wins back a cli
Help
A sensual body massage results in an embarrassing rash for Bird and Lem. Kenny pitches for a bank loan in anticipation o
Lovers and Other Strangers
Musical guest: India.Arie Lem uses blackmail to rid his mother of her troublesome boyfriend. Kenny is rattled by his fa
In Transition
Teri takes control of her personal life, but her professional life is in shambles. Reggie orders up a stripper to help A
This Must Be Love
Musical guest: Jon B. For their anniversary, Maxine hopes to surprise Kenny with tickets to a concert by Jon B., and a
Tonight at Noon
Musical guest: Ludacris Teri returns to her old law firm after being offered a position as managing partner by Katherine
Ultimate Power
An intruder in the Chadway home frightens Maxine into considering getting a gun which doesn't sit well with Kenny. A pow
Past Imperfect
Musical guest: Musiq Bird comes to terms with a secret past relationship she once had with her former high school teache
Out With the Old...
An old friend of Lem's wants to go legit and asks Lem to help him do it. Bird enters the Chicago Hair Show and Ahmad sho
Empty Spaces
Kenny and Lem lock horns over a new business venture. Teri and Damon have problems defining their relationship. Ahmad is
Stranger Than Fiction
Musical guest: Eisa Davis Maxine asks Kenny to move back home. Bird shines in her makeover segment on "Chicago Update."
Child Safety
Ahmad witnesses a drug-related shooting, and the family fears for his life. Lem turns to Baron Marks to help protect Ahm
Let's Do It Again
After seeing a marriage counselor, Kenny asks Maxine to renew their wedding vows. Bird makes presumptions about her new
Big Dreams in Small Spaces
Bird wants to renovate Mama Joe's house but her plans don't sit too well with Teri and Maxine. Meanwhile, Ahmad and Regg
Emotional Collateral
Maxine works a little too closely with a troubled client at the shelter. Damon merges with a shady big deal agency and b
All Together Alone
Damon is arrested on drunken driving charges, and Teri tries to convince him to get help. Meanwhile, Lem discovers that
Life 101
Bird is surprised to learn that she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Teri has a problem with living up to her reputation as "Super
The New Math
Benny's ex-girlfriend threatens to sue him for child support. Meanwhile, Teri tries to help a student. Also, Maxine and
Truth's Consequences
A visit from Aunt Ruthie wreaks havoc in the girls' lives. Meanwhile, Damon seeks help for his drinking problem. Ahmad f
Shades of Grey
Kenny takes on a mentally challenged employee at the shop. Meanwhile, Bird's deepening friendship with Eva raises eyebro
My Brother's Keeper
Damon gets Teri's engagement ring which no one likes in the least. Meanwhile, Lionel stays with the Chadways, while Ahma
Attracting Opposites
Lem clashes with Baron Marks' son. Meanwhile, Bird takes a surprising step with Eva when Teri catches Eva and Bird shari
Sacrifice Fly
Damon finds himself at the center of a horrible and controversial sport tragedy. Kenny struggles with a damaged friendsh
Nobody's Child
The Joseph sisters do their best to help Mandel when his mother leaves him at Maxine's. When Cameron turns to Lem for he
Falling From Grace
When Estella returns, wanting Mandel back, Teri begins to investigate her rights. Tobias is released from the hospital.
Pagan Poetry
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 po
Two to Tango
Teri takes control of her obsession with Damon; Bird insults a local politician; Maxine pursues a celebrity educator to
The Son Also Rises
Kenny's brother visits with a request that reopens old family wounds; Willie White increases the pressure on Lem to roll
We Plan
Teri is surprised and not at all pleased when Damon's mother arrives to take back her engagement ring; Maxine is offered
Decisions and Choices
Brian comes to Teri's rescue in more ways than one; Chadway Towing becomes the location for an adult movie; Ahmad questi
A Rock Hard Place
Willie White continues pressuring Lem to hand over the goods on Baron; Teri makes a decision about her relationship with
Survival Techniques
Bird is kidnapped and Lem has 48 hours to save her - without anyone's help; Maxine questions Amina's influence on Ahmad;
Angelitos Negros
Teri agrees to spend the weekend at Charles' cabin; Bird has an intimate encounter with Malik; Kenny's brother reveals t
Successful Failure
The sisters have an explosive argument on Mama Joe's birthday; as Bird and Lem drift further apart, they each find refug
Love Me or Leave Me
Lem is stunned to find Bird with Malik; Teri and Charles struggle with the demands of her career on their relationship;
Take It to the Limit
Musical guest: Talib Kweli Bird's sexual tryst with Malik is revealed to the entire family; Teri is uncomfortable with C
In the Garden
Musical guest: Yolanda Adams When Uncle Pete dies, Aunt Ruthie decides to move in with Teri; Bird is forced to tell her
Fear Eats the Soul (1)
Musical guest: Common Damon returns to Chicago to face Teri; Alliance makes Kenny an offer he can't refuse; Lem collapse
Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2)
In the series finale, Damon makes one final effort to win the love of Teri, who makes a surprising career choice by acce
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