Seasons & episodes
6 seasons · 122 episodes
Episode 01
Back to School
A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
Episode 02
Dead Dog Walking
Bullethead 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.
Episode 03
Mr. Hightower's Opus
As 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.
Episode 04
The Rock
Rumors 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.
Episode 05
Brush with Greatness
Romeo 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.
Episode 06
Loose Lips Sink Friendships
The 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.
Episode 07
Papa Don't Take No Mess
Romeo'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.
Episode 08
The Play's Not the Thing
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
Episode 09
Big Brothers
Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.
Episode 10
High Top Reunion
Steve 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.
Episode 11
That's My Mama
Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.
Episode 12
Pool Sharks Get Bit
Bullethead 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.
Episode 13
Coming to Chicago
When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.
Episode 14
African-American Me
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
Episode 15
When the Funk Bites the Dust
The 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.
Episode 16
Big Daddy's Baby Girl
A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
Episode 17
I Do, I Don't
Regina'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.
Episode 18
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.
Episode 19
The Roof is on Fire
Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.
Episode 20
Love with Interest
A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.
Episode 21
Can't Buy Me Love
Steve 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.
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