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Series · 1998 – 2021 · Comedy

For Your Love

★9.0 1998 – 2021 5 Seasons Yvette Lee Bowser TV-MA

From commitment phobics to blissful newlyweds to wedlock veterans, For Your Love depicts love in all of its romantic, challenging and chaotically hilarious stages. This sophisticated romantic comedy series was created and is executive produced by Yvette Lee Bowser. Set in the suburb of Oak Park, Ill, the series follows couples bound by friendship and family as they traverse the many phases of life and love in all their glorious complications. At the start of the series, Sheri & Dean were the relationship "veterans," having been together for 15 years, married for the last four. Malena (Sheri's best friend) & Mel were newlyweds, moving next door to Sheri & Dean. Bobbi & Reggie (Mel's younger brother) were dating, two "commitment-phobes" who were more devoted to each other than either would readily admit.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 87 episodes

Episode 01

Pilot

Mar 17, 1998

Newlyweds Mel and Malena Ellis cross the threshold of their new suburban love nest -- next door to their best friends, childhood sweethearts Dean and Sheri Winston -- and before the last box is unpacked, Malena confides news of her possible pregnancy to Sheri. While Malena ponders the perfect way to tell Mel, word spreads quickly, and he is the last to know. The whole notion of commitment and domesticity sends shivers down the spine of Mel's brother, Reggie, whose girlfriend, Bobbi, now holds the key to his apartment and his heart, but isn't so eager to settle down either.

Episode 02

The Games People Play

Mar 24, 1998

When the couples get together on game night, a few ""skeletons"" pop out of Mel and Dean's respective closets: Malena is dismayed to find that Naomi Campbell is Mel's ex-girlfriend -- and the supermodel is back in town. Sheri is miffed to learn of Dean's secret 20-year collection of ""Playboy"" magazines. Meanwhile, Reggie aims to strike a balance between maintaining his macho facade and keeping Bobbi satisfied.

Episode 03

The Mother of All Visits

Mar 31, 1998

Dean and Sheri brace themselves for his caustic, overbearing mother's annual visit, and as an aggravator Mary Winston knows no peer, but Dean finally throws his mom for a loop when he unleashes his true feelings about her behavior -- and he sets their relationship on a smoother course. Meanwhile, Bobbi tells Malena about Reggie's sexy moves, and the secret gets back to him.

Episode 04

The Donor

Apr 7, 1998

Bobbie's reverse psychology seems to backfire when she encourages Reggie to accept an astonishing invitation to be a sperm donor for an anonymous female acquaintance. Also, Dean introduces Mel to the joys of bulk shopping with disastrous results, after Malena insists the household duties be split evenly.

Episode 05

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Apr 14, 1998

Dean sets out to surprise Sheri with the birthday gift of her dreams, but he's flabbergasted when Malena reveals what Sheri really wants -- the fulfillment of a particular sexual fantasy. Meanwhile, Bobbi and Reggie shudder to think that their adorable adopted mutt, Chi-Chi/Thor, represents a degree of commitment.

Episode 06

The Good Doctor

Apr 21, 1998

When a famous pop psychologist comes to town, Malena coaxes a skeptical Mel into attending her couples seminar and the shrill shrink promptly causes a rift between the newlyweds by siding with Mel. Meanwhile, Bobby sees through tightwad Reggie's ""romantic"" dinners by candlelight -- which includes a shared shower for the two of them.

Episode 07

The Vows

Apr 28, 1998

Dean panics as he and Sheri prepare to renew marriage vows on their fifth anniversary, and he must pen promises as poetic as those he paid someone to write for the original ceremony. Panic grips Mel too, when he loses his wedding ring after telling Malena of his preference to go ringless. Meanwhile, Bobbi and Reggie seek a suitable mate for Thor/Chi-Chi, and a parade of canine hopefuls prance though the apartment.

Episode 08

The Brother's Day

May 5, 1998

A brotherly tiff between Mel and Reggie threatens to ruin Malena's first Mother's Day dinner for her mother-in-law -- a feast for which the clueless cook has enlisted Reggie and Sheri's culinary skills. When the guys argue about ownership of a prized Reggie Jackson baseball, Reggie bails on the dinner, leaving Malena to fend for herself. Meanwhile, anxiety also consumes Bobby, who is convinced that Mrs. Ellis disapproves of her, and Dean's special Mother's Day gift goes up in ashes with Sheri's flaming dessert.

Episode 09

The Cookie Monster

Dec 31, 2021 · 21 min

When Reggie demands the option to date other women, Bobbi teaches him a lesson. Dean's fib to a prospective employer creates problems. Originally unaired, became available due to streaming.

Episode 10

The Drought

Dec 31, 2021 · 21 min

The women want more time with their preoccupied men. Originally unaired, became available due to streaming.

Episode 11

The Last One of Season One

Dec 31, 2021 · 21 min

Dean's sexy former girlfriend wants to reunite. Bobbi has a secret admirer. Originally unaired, became available due to streaming.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

From commitment phobics to blissful newlyweds to wedlock veterans, For Your Love depicts love in all of its romantic, challenging and chaotically hilarious stages. This sophisticated romantic comedy series was created and is executive produced by Yvette Lee Bowser. Set in the suburb of Oak Park, Ill, the series follows couples bound by friendship and family as they traverse the many phases of life and love in all their glorious complications. At the start of the series, Sheri & Dean were the relationship "veterans," having been together for 15 years, married for the last four. Malena (Sheri's best friend) & Mel were newlyweds, moving next door to Sheri & Dean. Bobbi & Reggie (Mel's younger brother) were dating, two "commitment-phobes" who were more devoted to each other than either would readily admit.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Dedee Pfeiffer

Dedee Pfeiffer

Sheri Winston

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete

Malena Ellis

Tamala Jones

Tamala Jones

Bobbi Seawright

James Lesure

James Lesure

Mel Ellis

D.W. Moffett

D.W. Moffett

Dean Winston

Where to watch For Your Love

For Your Love is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Yvette Lee Bowser has 5 seasons and 87 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does For Your Love have?

For Your Love has 5 seasons with 87 episodes in total.

Is For Your Love still on the air?

For Your Love has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs For Your Love?

For Your Love airs on NBC, The WB.

When did For Your Love first air?

For Your Love first aired on March 17, 1998.

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