The Steve Harvey Show (1996)
Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at an inner-city Chicago school. Showing who's in charge with his unorthodox approach, Steve discovers a new groove at Washington High School.
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Episode 1 - Back to School
Release Date: 1996-08-25A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
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Episode 2 - Dead Dog Walking
Release Date: 1996-09-15Bullethead is at the end of his rope when his dog gets impounded and he doesn't have the cash to bail him out. Meanwhile, Cedric gets the boot from his mama's apartment and looks to Steve for a place to live.
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Episode 3 - Mr. Hightower's Opus
Release Date: 1996-09-22As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school band in fewer than five days.
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Episode 4 - The Rock
Release Date: 1996-09-29Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Principal Grier. Meanwhile, Cedric goes way overboard vying for Teacher of the Month honors.
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Episode 5 - Brush with Greatness
Release Date: 1996-10-06Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that was actually done by Sophia. Meanwhile, Cedric receives a platinum card and goes on a spending spree, until he gets his bill.
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Episode 6 - Loose Lips Sink Friendships
Release Date: 1996-10-13The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help with the homecoming dance. Cedric joins a video dating service.
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Episode 7 - Papa Don't Take No Mess
Release Date: 1996-10-27Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedric try to catch a mouse running loose in their apartment.
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Episode 8 - The Play's Not the Thing
Release Date: 1997-01-19On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
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Episode 9 - Big Brothers
Release Date: 1996-11-10Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.
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Episode 10 - High Top Reunion
Release Date: 1996-11-17Steve reunites with his old singing group to perform on an awards show. But when a band member gets sick, Cedric is the only available substitute.
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Episode 11 - That's My Mama
Release Date: 1996-11-24Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.
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Episode 12 - Pool Sharks Get Bit
Release Date: 1996-12-15Bullethead and Romeo hope to pocket some cash hustling pool, but the tables are turned on them and they wind up holding the short end of the stick.
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Episode 13 - Coming to Chicago
Release Date: 1997-01-12When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.
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Episode 14 - African-American Me
Release Date: 1997-02-02On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
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Episode 15 - When the Funk Bites the Dust
Release Date: 1997-02-09The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a compatibility test from a magazine, and the results show that her and Steve are not compatible.
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Episode 16 - Big Daddy's Baby Girl
Release Date: 1997-02-16A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
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Episode 17 - I Do, I Don't
Release Date: 1997-02-23Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Puff Daddy visit the school to talk to Steve's class about the rumored rivalry between East and West Coast rappers.
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Episode 18 - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
Release Date: 1997-04-27Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.
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Episode 19 - The Roof is on Fire
Release Date: 1997-05-04Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.
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Episode 20 - Love with Interest
Release Date: 1997-05-11A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.
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Episode 21 - Can't Buy Me Love
Release Date: 1997-05-18Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer and believes it is from Steve.