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NBC

Series

1985

TVG

Sitcom

The everyday lives of a close-knit group of black residents in a Washington, D.C., frequently told while sitting outside an apartment building on a large set of stone stairs.

Where to Stream

1985–1990 Series 5 Seasons116 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Tuesday, December 16

Looking Back

Season 4 • Episode 8

Old photographs trigger a retrospection of the show's first three seasons.

Tuesday, December 16

The Night They Arrested Santa Claus

Season 4 • Episode 9

A thief dressed as Santa robs the tenants of their Christmas gifts.

Wednesday, December 17

The Real Decoys

Season 4 • Episode 10

Rose and Mary set out to catch a purse snatcher after Pearl is mugged.

Wednesday, December 17

Play It Again, Stan

Season 4 • Episode 11

Mary dreams of appearing in the movie "Casablanca."

Thursday, December 18

A Class Act

Season 4 • Episode 12

Mary feels Brenda's history teacher is too much of a comedian.

Thursday, December 18

The Prince

Season 4 • Episode 13

A Swaziri prince (Morris Day) proposes to Brenda.

Friday, December 19

Babes in the Woods

Season 4 • Episode 14

Mary, Sandra, Alexandria and her Girl Scout troop get lost in the woods.

Friday, December 19

A Date to Remember

Season 4 • Episode 15

Sandra appears on "The Love Connection."

Saturday, December 20

The Night They Arrested Santa Claus

Season 4 • Episode 9

A thief dressed as Santa robs the tenants of their Christmas gifts.

Saturday, December 20

Mary's Christmas

Season 1 • Episode 13

Mary and her friends have no place to worship on Christmas Day.

Monday, December 22

For Richer, For Poorer

Season 4 • Episode 17

Sandra considers marrying a wealthy older man (Cleavon Little).

Tuesday, December 23

The Class of '89

Season 4 • Episode 18

Mary persuades rap group Run-D.M.C. to perform at Brenda's high-school prom.

Tuesday, December 23

Trial and Error

Season 4 • Episode 19

Juror Mary casts the lone "not guilty" vote in a murder trial.

Wednesday, December 24

Mary's Christmas

Season 1 • Episode 13

Mary and her friends have no place to worship on Christmas Day.

Wednesday, December 24

The Night They Arrested Santa Claus

Season 4 • Episode 9

A thief dressed as Santa robs the tenants of their Christmas gifts.

Friday, December 26

Guess Who's Not Coming to Christmas

Season 5 • Episode 12

Julian snubs Mary's invitation to a Christmas party.

Friday, December 26

The Bet

Season 4 • Episode 20

Mary and Lester will win a trip to Jamaica if Sandra doesn't kiss Lester's friend (Michael Dorn).

Saturday, December 27

Flying Down to Leo's

Season 5 • Episode 8

Mary takes Lester's birthday party to his construction site.

Saturday, December 27

The Perfume Game

Season 5 • Episode 10

Sandra comes up with a slogan for a new perfume but gets upset when her boss steals her idea.

Monday, December 29

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Monday, December 29

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, December 30

Jackee

Season 4 • Episode 23

Sandra becomes assistant manager at a posh health club in New York City.

Tuesday, December 30

For Sale

Season 4 • Episode 24

Rose sells the apartment building to a developer.

Wednesday, December 31

Take My Diva ... Please!

Season 5 • Episode 1

The diva (Nell Carter) for the benefit opera loses her voice.

Wednesday, December 31

Tenants, Anyone?

Season 5 • Episode 2

The tenants try to reach their landlord only to find he's living in a penthouse.

Thursday, January 1

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Thursday, January 1

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Friday, January 2

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Friday, January 2

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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