A Different World - Season 2

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NBC (ended 1993)

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  • There's No Place Like Home
    5/4/89
    8.8
    Dwayne and Ron plan to rent a beautiful apartment for the next school year. They can no longer afford the place after Ron's father cuts back on his allowance because of his slipping grades. They are forced to rent a dump that is managed by Velma Gaines. Dwayne and Ron throw a housewarming party and decide that their new apartment will work out. Walter looks forward to a summer of freedom, until Jaleesa announces that she has received a promotion and can visit more often than expected. They agree to spend time apart to "sow wild oats." Whitley plans to work at a museum all summer, but feels guilty because she would rather join her mother on a cruise. Dwayne encourages her to have fun, as there will be plenty of time to work and act responsibly in the future. Dwayne and Whitley begin to show an interest in each other.moreless
  • Citizen Wayne
    Citizen Wayne
    Episode 21
    4/27/89
    8.6
    Rev. Jesse Jackson comes to Hillman for a lecture and encourages Dwayne in his campaign for student council president. Freddie is excited about her 18th birthday.
  • No Means No
    No Means No
    Episode 20
    3/30/89
    9.1
    Freddie is interested in a star baseball player Garth Parks, but when Dwayne finds out Garth's past indiscretions he warns Freddie who disregards his warnings thinking he is jealous.
  • Take This Job and Love It
    3/23/89
    7.9
    Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money because she fears that he will take her car away. Kim helps her get a job at the Pit to fund the repairs. Whitley initially annoys Mr. Gaines with her incompetence, but soon impresses him with a series of innovative suggestions that help boost profits. Kim feels insecure, as she is no longer Mr. Gaines' favorite employee. Ron endures campus-wide embarrassment after a classmate gives him a terrible haircut.moreless
  • High Anxiety
    High Anxiety
    Episode 18
    3/16/89
    7.8
    Kim tries to keep her grades up while juggling a hectic schedule. Col. Taylor takes in Mr. Gaines after Velma kicks him out because of a disagreement over their son.
  • The Thing About Women
    3/9/89
    8.5
    Jaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband which ignites Walter's jealousy.
  • It's Greek to Me
    It's Greek to Me
    Episode 16
    3/2/89
    9.2
    Dwayne and Ron try to join a fraternity and ask Whitley to find out what their chances are from a member that has a crush on her.
  • For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage
    Whitley's mother thinks she should focus on finding a man rather than academics. Freddie implements a recycling program on campus.
  • Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    2/9/89
    8.2
    Dwayne proposes to Suzanne and is turned down, so he turns to Whitley for advice. Jaleesa pulls a prank on Walter, which backfires.
  • Risky Business
    Risky Business
    Episode 13
    2/2/89
    7.7
    Clair Huxtable holds a seminar on business etiquette at the Hillman job fair and brings daughter Vanessa along hoping that she will want to attend Hillman. Clair speaks to a friend who works for Kinishewa on Dwayne's behalf.
  • I've Got the Muse in Me
    1/26/89
    8.1
    Kim convinces Freddie to attend a party that Dwayne and Ron have organized in order to give her a break from her creative writing assignment. Mr Gaines tries to teach Walter to cook for his date with Jaleesa.
  • It Happened One Night
    1/12/89
    8.1
    Kim confides in Whitley that she may be pregnant. When Kim refuses to see Robert, he enlists Dwayne to help him sneak into the dorm.
  • Radio Free Hillman
    Radio Free Hillman
    Episode 10
    1/5/89
    8.7
    Dwayne plays a new rap album without listening to the lyrics, which causes trouble with the dean.
  • All's Fair
    All's Fair
    Episode 9
    12/15/88
    8.5
    Whitley tries to be understanding of Kim's new boyfriend by allowing them privacy, but it backfires when she continues to be locked out of her own room. Freddie tries her hand at editing a poetry magazine.
  • Life With Father
    Life With Father
    Episode 8
    12/8/88
    8.7
    Dwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the relationship when he learns that her father is Col. Taylor. After seeing Dwayne with Suzanne, Freddie vows to change her "cute" image and make herself more alluring to men. She turns to Whitley for a complete makeover, but decides she would rather be herself.moreless
  • A Stepping Stone
    A Stepping Stone
    Episode 7
    12/1/88
    9.3
    Whitley's quest for perfection in a step competition drives her friends away. Dwayne tutors the football team's star lineman so he can play in the big game.
  • If You Like Pilgrim Coladas
    11/17/88
    8.9
    Whitley and Kim spend Thanksgiving at Hillman, but instead of having dinner at the Pit, they decide to go dancing. Walter drives Jalessa home for Thanksgiving joined by Dwayne and Freddie.
  • Three Girls Three
    Three Girls Three
    Episode 5
    11/10/88
    8.5
    Whitley and Jaleesa team up with an aspiring opera singer to audition for Gladys Knight. Freddie wants to ask Dwayne to a concert.
  • Dream Lover
    Dream Lover
    Episode 4
    11/3/88
    9.1
    Dwayne and Whitley are attracted to each other and find themselves trying to dismiss their feelings. Freddie is also attracted to Dwayne and becomes his secret admirer.
  • Some Enchanted Late Afternoon
    10/27/88
    9.2
    Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees to join him for dinner, with the stipulation that they are just friends. Jaleesa has a great time with Walter and even shares a slow dance with him. However, she still refuses to break up with her boyfriend. Dwayne and Ron start a wake-up service.moreless
  • Two Gentlemen of Hillman
    10/13/88
    8.7
    Dwayne teams with Ron on a philosophy paper and quickly regrets his decision when Ron doesn't put in the work. Kim and Freddie try to finds jobs on campus.
  • Dr. War is Hell
    Dr. War is Hell
    Episode 1
    10/6/88
    8.2
    Dwayne faces "Dr. War" the toughest math professor. Whitley tries to run off her new roommate, but she is not so easy to get rid of.
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