The Parent 'Hood

Robert becomes a film critic for a local cable show, "Brothers In The Balcony," but loses his audience when he criticizes a black filmmaker's new movie for its negative portrayl of African-Americans.

Nicholas considers joing a gang just to end their constant harassment.

Theresa is the best singer to audition for Michael's band.

Wendell falls for an interior decorator named Karen; Cece asks Nicholas to defeat a bully.

Michael tries marijuana to treat his songwriter's block. Nicholas is taunted for his lack of athletic prowess.

Zaria discovers the world of credit when she takes a job at a clothing store.

Zaria discovers her sexy dress is attracting the wrong guy at a dance. Wendell tries to show Karen what a good father he'd be by taking the younger Peterson children with them to a fancy restaurant.

Nicholas loses his enthusiasm for basketball with Robert takes over as coach. Michael and Theresa struggle to understand their relationship.

Wendell babysits the kids when flu hits Robert and Jerri, but disaster strikes on his watch when Nicholas becomes wedged inside the chimney.

Wendell witnesses a crime and is afraid to tell the police.

The family goes downtown for the Thanksgiving parade, but the men are distracted by carsharks.

Nicholas tries to convince his parents he can handle the responsibility of a dog by "caring" for a load of bread. Zaria and Shakim disagree on the best way to protest a company's polluting of a river.

Cece gets her own talk show, sponsored by a toy company. Theresa has to choose between best friend and boyfriend when she wins two concert tickets.

In an effort to impress Karen's parents, Wendell pretends to be the owner of the Peterson's house. Then they arrive home early from their vacation.

There and Michael wow record execs, but only Therea is offered a contract.

Nicholas' playground talk lands him two dates for one afternoon while Wendell blissfully spends the fortune he thinks he's inherited.

Wendell talks the Petersons into going to Atlantic City with him, claiming he has free tickets to a Peabo Bryson concert.

Zaria's angry when Shakim insists on driving his ex girlfriend home from a party. Nicholas and Cece find counterfeit cash.

Robert and Jerri recall how they enjoyed their prom even though they didn't go together. Wnedell and the kids give them a second chance.

Robert's ex-con brother visits, but Robert suspects Parris is up to no good.

Jerri's on the verge of graduating from law school when her disapproving mother announces her plans to move in to take care of the house.

Zaria overhears Skye saying he loves her, and Robert fantasizes creating the perfect boyfriend for his daughters.