List of Sister, Sister episodes

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[edit] Season 1 - April 1994 - June 1994

Ep. # Episode Name Original airdate Prod. Code
1 Pilot April 1, 1994 101
2 First Dates April 8, 1994 102
Having found a date, Tamera sidesteps a pact with Tia in which they agreed to forego the school dance unless they both had dates.
3 Slumber Party April 15, 1994 108
Tia and Tamera throw a slumber party, and invited a few girls from school, but one Sarah isn't enjoying the slumber party because she isn't able to see her boyfriend that her parents forbidden her to see. Meanwhile, Lisa and Ray are at the video store, and Lisa catches her boyfriend in the act of cheating.
4 Cheater, Cheater April 22, 1994 103
When Tia makes the school's Honor Roll, Tamera overhears Ray telling Lisa that if Tamera made the honor roll he'd tell the world about it. Tamera goes on a study mission to try to ace a test, studying all night long, and getting so little sleep she can't even remember anything. Tamera asks Tia to take her place for the test, Tia agrees but is soon caught. Now in trouble Tia and Tamera try to make it home before Ray and Lisa to intercept the principal's phone call. Can the twins live with the guilt of cheating or will one of them sing like a canary?
5 Out Alone April 29, 1994 107
Tia and Tamera go to a movie and get lost on the bus ride home. Lisa convinces Ray to take "Little Ray" to the vet but Ray doesn't want to pay for the bill. Will Lisa be able to come up with the cash?
6 The Pimple May 6, 1994 105
When Tia's anxieties about a prominent pimple "come to a head," so to speak, she asks Tamera to go out on a date in her place.
7 Car Trouble May 20, 1994 109
Lisa finally gets a car, but its not the car everyone expects, with its worn down frame and now rusty paint job it takes up half of the garage. When Lisa and Ray leave in Lisa's new car, Tamera finds Ray's keys and decides to try out her driving skills. Tamera damages the car by hitting a trash can. Tamera traps Tia into promising not to tell. When Ray notices the scratch he blames Lisa; Meanwhile, Lisa persuades Ray to help her bake 80 loaves of cornbread for a fundraising event. Will one of the twins be overcome by their guilt?
8 The Birthday May 27, 1994 104
It's the twins' birthday and Lisa gets the twins a present they love until they see Ray's. His is a limo trip to Chicago! Excited, the twins forget about Lisa and get ready for Chicago. They bring along Sarah and make her feel left out. Taking advantage of room service and other hotel amenities, Ray goes crazy when he sees the bill. Will Sarah, Tia, and Tamera make up, or will a grudge start and never end?
9 Love Strikes June 3, 1994 106
While doing their family bowling, Ray meets a lady named Beverly who he really likes. After meeting Beverly, Tia and Tamera try to break them up. Not being successful, the twins keep at their evil plot. Will they let love blossom between the lovers?
10 Wedding Bells & Box Boys June 10, 1994 110
Tia is excited when asked out on a car date with a 16 year old boy, the problem is Tia having to persuade Lisa to allow her to go; Danielle's wedding is canceled when her and Ray are caught kissing in the kitchen, leaving Lisa without a check. Will Lisa allow Tia to go on her car date? Will Lisa be successful playing matchmaker to repair Danielle's marriage?
11 Mothers and Other Strangers June 17, 1994 111
Lisa's mother comes to visit. Not thinking at the time Lisa had told her mother that she was married to Ray. Lisa then persuades Ray to pretend to be her husband, and in return she won't talk for a week. Lisa's mother discourages her and constantly tries to tell Lisa what her life should be like. Meanwhile, the twins and Roger prepare for a talent show. Will Lisa and her mother develop a mother-daughter relationship? Will Tia get over her stage fright?
12 The Concert June 24, 1994 112
Appalled by a rap artist's lyrics, Lisa and Ray refuse to buy concert tickets for the twins, who scheme to meet their rock idol but are disappointed.

[edit] Season 2 -

|- | align="center"|14 | Get a Job | align="center"|January 18, 1995 | align="center"|201 |- | colspan="4"|Ray puts the twins to work at the limo service, but the girls look for a way out when a handsome manager offers them jobs at a local burger joint. They want to do both jobs so one twin goes to Rocket Burger and has to balance both twins and so does the other twin at Ray's Limo Service. Can they handle two jobs at once? |- | align="center"|15 | Joey's Choice | align="center"|February 1, 1995 | align="center"|203 |- | colspan="4"|Thinking they're the same person, a guy inadvertently asks both twins for dates; Lisa goes shopping for a handsome supermarket manager. What will happen when the twins figure out what's going on, and will Lisa find true love at long last? |- | align="center"|16 | A Tall Tale | align="center"|February 15, 1995 | align="center"|205 |- | colspan="4"|The twins find their dates for a big dance to be less than perfect gentlemen; Meanwhile, Roger arranges his own blind date. Tia and Tamera contemplate how to handle their immature dates, while Roger struggles with a tall dance partner. |- | align="center"|17 | It's a Love Thang | align="center"|February 22, 1995 | align="center"|209 |- | colspan="4"|Tia helps Tamera meet a cute guy that they see on the bus. But a little too late, Tamera finds out that the cute boy was only 12. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to tell Terrence she loves him. |- | align="center"|18 | Free Billy | align="center"|March 1, 1995 | align="center"|206 |- | colspan="4"|Ray wants to make a commercial for "Ray's Limo Service" but he can't get the lines right or anything! While Tia and Tamera are also in the commercial, they find a pig that is being abused. They take it to their house but have to hide it from their parents. When Ray and Lisa find out Billy, the pig, has to go. With a great amount out of Ray's pocket, will he let the old lady take Billy, or will he keep him, for the twins? Lisa has two "near-death" experiences. One being suffocating in soup and another with a ceiling fan. Lisa clears her tray and feels much better. |- | align="center"|19 | Operation: Deja View | align="center"|March 15, 1995 | align="center"|210 |- | colspan="4"|The twins' appendixes hurt and they are rushed to the hospital. Once there they go through surgery. Afterwards, they discover that they were born in that same hospital. When feeling better they sneak out and look for their birth records. While on their search they go into a room with lots of dead bodies. This freaks the twin out so they go back to their room. Ray sings to the eldery at the hospital and sings in his dreams. Later that night the twins decide that regardless of what a piece of paper says, they know who their true parents are. |- | align="center"|20 | Tattoo | align="center"|March 22, 1995 | align="center"|211 |- | colspan="4"|Tia's new tattoo, a symbol of her love for her boyfriend, vexes Lisa. |- | align="center"|21 | Two for the Road | align="center"|March 31, 1995 | align="center"|207 |- | colspan="4"|The twins have just received their learner's permit, so they're eager to get out on the road. Lisa teaches Tia how to drive while Ray teaches Tamera to drive, but when they all end up getting mad at each other, Ray suggests they go to an empty parking lot to practice their driving but things go wrong when they get into an accident. |- | align="center"|22 | It's a Party Thang | align="center"|April 7, 1995 | align="center"|212 |- | colspan="4"|In an effort to reassert themselves socially, the twins plan the party to end all parties; and, when their guests are late, Lisa, Ray, and Roger round up some replacement guests so the twins don't feel bad. |- | align="center"|23 | Field Trip | align="center"|April 14, 1995 | align="center"|213 |- | colspan="4"|On a school field trip, a cool teacher loses his temper with the twins and gives them detention; Roger's crush leads him to thievery--and soon infamy. When the museum's love statue ends up with Roger, women suddenly find him irresistible. Meanwhile, Lisa and Terrance begin fighting once she catches him flirting with the sexy clerk, Latina, at the mall and he catches her flirting with the mail man. |- | align="center"|24 | Put to the Test | align="center"|April 28, 1995 | align="center"|215 |- | colspan="4"|The twins take the S.A.T test, and later when the results come back the twins get surprising test scores; Meanwhile, Lisa tries to sell some of her clothing at a boutique store, but she is snubbed by the owner. |- | align="center"|25 | Kid In Play | align="center"|May 5, 1995 | align="center"|214 |- | colspan="4"|Tia's handed the lead in the school play--but only after Tamera forfeits the part by being late for a rehearsal. Will Tamera ever be able to forgive her sister? |- | align="center"|26 | Dream Lover | align="center"|May 12, 1995 | align="center"|204 |- | colspan="4"|Tia's grossed out by a bizarre dream in which she finds herself to be the object of her boss's affection; Lisa fixes Ray up with a blind date. |- | align="center"|27 | Scrambled Eggs | align="center"|May 19, 1995 | align="center"|217 |- | colspan="4"|Tia and Tamera's school project on parenting isn't what it's cracked up to be when Tamera is paired with Roger; Lisa tries to impress Terrence's religious parents; and Ray gives an E-mail dating system a try. |- | align="center"|28 | Smoking in the Girls' Room | align="center"|May 26, 1995 | align="center"|208 |- | colspan="4"|When Lisa uses the twins' new answering machine to monitor their activities, she discovers that they may have started smoking. |- | align="center"|29 | Playing Hooky | align="center"|June 2, 1995 | align="center"|218 |- | colspan="4"|The twins have a huge exam coming up, and they are very stressed, on the day of the exam Lisa picks the twins up from school, and take them out for a day of fun. When they get home, Ray and Lisa get into a huge argument. |- | align="center"|30 | Single White Teenager | align="center"|June 9, 1995 | align="center"|216 |- | colspan="4"|Tamera finds a new buddy named Denise while Tia's sick at home, but the twins are freaked out when Denise begins to act and dress like them in order to secure their friendship.But a trick falls and they both get arrested for life and must never see their family again. |- | align="center"|31 | I Do? | align="center"|June 16, 1995 | align="center"|219 |- | colspan="4"|After Terrence proposes, Lisa makes plans for her big day - until a bizarre dream makes her think twice about the nuptuals. |}

[edit] Season 3 - September 1995 - May 1996

Ep. # Episode Name Original airdate Prod. Code
32 The Natural September 5, 1995 302
On the first day of school, Tia sets her sights on the new boy at school and changes her entire schedule to be in his classes - including auto repair and wood shop - before discovering he already has a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Tamera joins the school's softball team, but unwanted coaching from an overzealous Ray makes her want to escape the pressure by quitting.
33 The Break-Up September 12, 1995 303
Love is a many-splintered thing: Lisa and Terrence are on the rocks, leaving Ray friendless and Lisa upset when he tries to hang out with Terrence. Meanwhile, Roger tries to use reverse psychology to win Tamera's heart, but winds up kindling interest in Tia and conflict between the sisters.
34 The Tutor September 19, 1995 301
Tamera's scheme to get a date has her trying to fill Tia's shoes as a tutor for the captain of the football team. Meanwhile, Ray plays chauffeur to help Lisa turn heads at her high-school reunion, where she looks forward to meeting her old flame David Johnson.
35 History A La Carte September 26, 1995 304
An unexpected inheritance from an aunt sends Lisa into a shopping frenzy that could be quite costly. Meanwhile, Ray agrees to be Tamera's extra-credit history project when the girls discover that he had been denied FBI clearance because he was arrested in the '60s - but doesn't tell them it was not for protesting but for streaking.
36 Grandpa Campbell October 3, 1995 305
A visit from shady Grandpa Campbell has Ray keeping an eye on his wallet and on Lisa: his father has a crush on her. Meanwhile, Tamera turns tycoon when the elder Campbell helps her turn a school project into an exercise in greed. Ray has never been a fan of his father, who he perceives as an opportunist. But when Grandpa Campbell shows up, Ray makes the best of his visit. For the first time, Grandpa Campbell seems attentive to Ray and his family. Ray begins to see a new side of his father, as Grandpa Campbell gets involved with Tia and Tamera's projects for their school's entrepreneur week. When Grandpa Campbell leaves, Ray feels better about his relationship with his Dad, despite Grandpa Campbell leaving with some of Ray's money.
37 Twins Get Fired October 10, 1995 306
Tia loses her new position as Rocket Burger's assistant manager when she decides to take the fall for one of Tamera's expensive mistakes. Meanwhile, Ray unwittingly throws a monkey wrench into Lisa's love life. When Tia gets a promotion to assistant manager at Rocket Burger, Tamera sees it as an opportunity to slack off. But she forgets to close the freezer door one night which causes all of its contents to spoil. This incident causes Tia to be fired. The manager, not knowing the truth, offers the now vacant assistant manager position to Tamera. Tamera turns into a diva in a uniform ordering everyone around, and doing little work herself. It catches up with her, and she gets fired too. The job then gets passed on to their friend Roger. Meanwhile, Lisa must explain to her date why Ray is in her house late at night in his bath robe.
38 Halloween October 25, 1995 307
The twins nab Ray's car on Halloween to search for a party, but end up at the Canadian border and on the late-night news.
39 Weird Science November 7, 1995 308
While at a Science Fair at school, Ray meets Paula, the twins' science teacher, and the two grow to like each other. Taking advantage of this, Tamera (and eventually Tia) begin to slack off on their schoolwork. Catching on to girls, Ray says he is going to break up with Paula so the girls' will do their reports. Will Tamera end the love, or will it be a "happily ever after" ending? Meanwhile, Lisa has second thoughts about her clothing business when her mall neighbors shun her. They end up stealing her cart as a joke and Lisa goes crazy. Will she find her cart?
40 Thanksgiving in Hawaii (Part 1) November 14, 1995 309
Lisa and Terrence were going to take Tia to a time share in Hawaii for Thanksgiving, but since their break up things are different. Lisa thinks Terrence won't go, and Terrence thinks Lisa won't go. Of course, they both do go. Lisa invites Ray and Tamera to join them for a family Thanksgiving while Terrence invites Tonya, Ray's ex-girlfriend. When they all show up at the condo, chaos ensues. A traditional Thanksgiving this is not. The twins decide to slip out and explore the island, only to find themselves on a sail boat drifting out to sea. John Ratzenberger guest stars as "Gus" the transplanted islander/handyman of the condo complex.
41 Thanksgiving in Hawaii (Part 2) November 21, 1995 310
The adults realize that the girls are missing and set out to find them. When Tia decides to swim to shore, they realize that they have drifted out from the shore, but the water is still only 2 feet (0.61 m) deep. They get back to shore, only to find that the adults have gone out to sea in search of them. The twins decide to head back and begin making Thanksgiving dinner, so their parents won't be so angry when they get home. When everyone is finally back at the condo, they begin to have that long awaited Thanksgiving dinner when a tsunami warning sounds, and they all duck for cover.
42 Private School November 29, 1995 311
Tia gets accepted to the boarding school she has always dreamed of attending. Lisa is anxious because she has spent the savings for tuition on other things. When Tia goes to the school for a weekend orientation, she realizes that her family is more important to her than this school. Tamera in the meantime has already rearranged their bedroom and boxed Tia's things up. Tia doesn't know how to tell Lisa she doesn't want to go to boarding school; and Lisa doesn't know how to tell Tia she doesn't have the money to send her.
43 Christmas December 12, 1995 313
Grandpa Campbell returns for the holidays, and he owes $1,000 to a loan shark, which Tia, Tamera and Lisa secretly repay with money they'd been saving to buy Christmas gifts.
44 Double Double Date January 9, 1996 312
Tia's originally dateless night turns into double trouble when she accepts two invitations to the same party - and then enlists Tamera's help in keeping her dates apart.
45 Reality Really Bites January 31, 1996 315
Tia's film project, which begins as a comedy, turns tragic when she manipulates her family - including a lovesick Tamera - to make her documentary more interesting. When it comes time to screen her film, it turns out she has scrapped all the manipulated footage and replaced it with an apology to her family.
46 The Volunteers February 7, 1996 318
When Tia and Tamera volunteer for community service at a retirement home, Tamera's charge Edgar (Milton Berle) proves to be more than she can handle. Meanwhile, Ray's shot as a teacher turns into a snooze-fest for his students.
47 Valentine's Day February 14, 1996 314
Tia is messing around with everybody's minds when she tries to apply techniques she learned in psychology class to Tamera, Ray and Lisa when she discovers that Ray and Lisa have exchanged valentines; Tamera goes to the Valentine's Day Dance with Roger after she is jilted by the boy she originally asked.
48 Paper or Plastic? February 21, 1996 317
Tamera gets a lesson in economics and employee relations when she and Tia take jobs from striking workers. Meanwhile, Lisa needs some quick basketball instruction. Lisa's boyfriend Terrence is the manager of a local grocery store. When several employees of the grocery store go on strike in hopes of getting higher wages, Terrence asks Tia and Tamera to come work for him. Tia, on the side of the striking workers, refuses to cross the picket line. However Tamera takes Terrence up on his offer. When Tia sees Tamera living it up on the wages from her new job, she abandons her principles and also begins working at the store. Tia and Tamera begin feeling exploited when they find out they are working for no benefits and half the money as the regular workers. They tell Terrence that they and the other replacement workers will go on strike unless they are better compensated. Their threat causes Terrence to reach an agreement with his regular workers, leaving Tia, Tamera and the rest of the replacement workers unemployed.
49 The Piano Lesson February 28, 1996 316
Ray tries to encourage Tamera by over-praising her piano playing, but the truth comes out at a recital - much to Tamera's embarrassment. Meanwhile, Lisa organizes a yard sale that turns into an expensive proposition for Ray.
50 Summer Bummer March 13, 1996 320
Everyone's fooled when the twins switch identities for the summer - so Tia can get close to a boy and Tamera can escape summer school - until their grandfather shows up and sends everyone into an uproar.
51 The Candidate May 1, 1996 322
Tamera enlists Tia's aid to compete with Rhonda for class president in the school election, but after she's elected she quickly forces Tia out of the limelight. Meanwhile, Ray gets some help catching a neighborhood burglar from a bumbling mall security officer.
52 Big Twin on Campus May 8, 1996 321
Tia lies about her age to her new college-boy beau Michael, making her popular with the cool coffeehouse set - and leaving Tamera out in the cold. Meanwhile, Lisa and Terrence seems to be on the way to a romantic reconciliation.
53 The Audition May 15, 1996 319
Casey Kasem, an alumnus of Roosevelt High, is scheduled to return to his alma mater to dedicate a performing arts center, and an audition is held to pick a student to perform at the festivities. Meanwhile, Ray bets Lisa that he can tighten his weekly budget to a measly twenty dollars, only to find out that the belt is a bit more snug than he anticipated.

[edit] Season 4 - September 1996 - May 1997

Ep. # Episode Name Original airdate Prod. Code
54 When a Man Loves Two Women September 4, 1996 402
Geeky Roger has transformed over the Summer and soon begins dating Tia & Tamera at the same time. When the girls finally find out that Roger's dating them both they get another surprise that Roger isn't dating just them but half of the other girls at school ! When the twins and the other girls realize their fighting over Roger they laugh, Roger then ends up with no one and the twins see him as regular old Roger again. Also he gets hosed off because the twins sprayed a hose at him. He is also known to have really fast running only in this episode.
55 You Are So Beautiful September 11, 1996 401
After an ugly encounter with last year's prom queen Rhonda, the twins start feeling insecure about their looks and question Ray and Lisa about their birth parents. Meanwhile, Ray tries to think of a birthday gift for Lisa.
56 Gimme a Break September 18, 1996 403
Ray & Lisa just purchased the twins a brand new convertible, and out past curfew the twins get lost and end up sinking their car in Lake Erie and choose not to tell Lisa and Ray; but Lisa and Ray watch the news and find out what happened to the twins' car, but instead of grounding them, they give them a lot of running around and chores to do that would be a lot easier with a car.
57 Daddy's Girl September 25, 1996 404
Tamera grows jealous when Tia begins spending more time with Ray. But when Ray invites Tia to a father-daughter dance, Tamera realizes that there's enough of her dad to go around.
58 Sis Boom Bah October 2, 1996 405
Ray helps the twins bounce back after they try out for the cheerleading team and make the C squad, a.k.a. "the odd squad." Meanwhile, Lisa's gimmick to attract new customers backfires.
59 Kid-Napped October 9, 1996 406
After the twins' rival steals their friends by hosting a party where the NBA's Kobe Bryant (who has a cameo) is a guest, they kidnap a star rapper (Christopher Reid) and have their own party. Meanwhile, Lisa dates a doctor.
60 Boy from the Hood October 23, 1996 407
Tia's surprised when her childhood friend Darnell moves back to Detroit, and while staying with the family, he soon sets his sight on Tamera. With Tamera at his heels, Tia tries warning Tamera that Darnell is not the same as he used to be, but Tamera ignores Tia's warnings. Darnell then escorts Tamera to a wild party in a dangerous neighborhood. Will Tamera realize that Darnell isn't what he seems to be? Meanwhile Lisa hangs out with one of her old pals, Patrice.
  • Roger makes a reference to Will Smith by calling Darnell the Fresh Prince of Detroit
61 I'll Be There November 6, 1996 408
Happy days arrive for Tia when she gets a job at a '50s-themed diner. But her time for "groovin' all through the week" without her twin ends when her boss (Darrow Igus) also hires Tamera. Meanwhile, Ray becomes Lisa's not-so-silent business partner.
62 Ch-Ch-Changes November 13, 1996 409
Tia and Tamera come up with an excellent plan to get Ray and Lisa together for a romantic evening. Everything is going planned until Lisa's friend Patrice visits and everything comes to a screeching halt.
63 Double Exposure November 20, 1996 410
It's time again for the yearbook photo to be taken. Last year's photo was a mess and this year Tamera plans to make it her best yearbook photo ever. But things take a huge turn when Tamera tries an overnight moisturizer, and when morning comes Tamera's face is red and blotchy. Tamera begs Tia to take her photo for her so that last year's incident won't happen all over again. This time Tamera's photo came out great thanks to Tia, but on the other hand Tia's own photo didn't present her best side. Tamera is now nominated for beauty queen, and is asked to the school dance by the hottest guy, Pico, an ego maniac, but Tia goes with Eliiot, a school nerd. Will Tamera confess that her so called photo is really Tia?
64 Some Like It Hockey November 27, 1996 411
After learning that girls are restricted from hockey-team tryouts, the twins sneak in with male disguises and cross-check some extremely chauvinistic guys. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes addicted to home shopping.
65 Bring on Debate January 8, 1997 412
Ray feels threatened by Tamera's devotion to her new substitute music teacher Bill. Meanwhile, Lisa peddles her fashions on the street, but the local ladies misunderstand what's for sale.
66 Little Man Date January 15, 1997 413
Tamera experiences public humiliation of the high-school kind when Tia sets her up with her newest beau's brother - unaware that he's a pretentious 9-year-old. Meanwhile, Lisa receives a phone call from Calvin Klein after he sees her billboard, or so she thinks.
67 The Ski Squad January 29, 1997 414
When a ski trip is scheduled Tia and Tamera are going. Tamera, who is afraid, tries to get out of it. While at the cabin an avalanche happens and they get stuck inside. To everyone's surprise, Tia goes crazy. They realize that they need to get out so Tamera, Tia, and Roger shovel their way out and get to the top of the mountain. Will they get help?
68 Cafeteria Lady February 5, 1997 416
Lisa gets a second job as a cafeteria worker at the twins' school and adds zest to the lunchline; everyone seems to be sweet on her efforts except for Tia, who is embarrassed.
69 Three the Heart Way February 12, 1997 415
On Valentine's Day, Tia and Roger are mysteriously struck by Cupid's arrow, which leaves Tamera feeling alone and brokenhearted. Meanwhile, Ray participates in a charity bachelor auction, where his plans to earn the most money backfire.
70 Model Tia February 19, 1997 418
When Tia and Tamera go to meet an online friend of Tia's in person, the twins too late discover that people online aren't always who they claim to be. Tia is chatting with some guy called Verique on-line. Tamera then sends Tia's picture to him and he replys saying he likes it and that he is a photographer. Tamera is totally excited then because she thinks that if Tia makes it big then she can too! They both then ask the parents if they could go to Verique's place for a photo session and they both forbid them. Tamera then pretends to be Tia and goes anyway! Roger comes around looking for Tamera to see a movie, but when he and Tia find the girls' room a total mess and Tamera nowhere to be found, they see the email that Tamera sent to Verique saying that their plans are back on. Tia goes looking for Tamera while Roger stays at home. Lisa and Ray come home to see Roger and ask where the girls are and he tells them what's going on. Meanwhile Verique asks Tamera to put a bikini on for their photo session and Tamera reluctantly agrees. Tia then comes in and Verique realizes they are twins when Tamera suddenly protests the outfit she's been asked to wear and locks the door. While Tia's fighting off Verique, Tamera unlocks the door. Lisa and Ray then barge in and Ray punches him out. When they get home the girls get a lecture on dealing with strangers and then proceed to head upstairs, but not before telling off a visitor at the door who turns out to be Montell Jordan.
71 My Guy February 26, 1997 417
In exchange for tickets for a sold-out Boyz II Men concert - which Roger failed to get - Tamera promises Elliot, the school nerd, to get Tia to date him. During his make-over, Tamera herself starts to see Elliot as the perfect guy. Lisa goes different ways when she expands to dog fashion which soon leads her to the top.
72 Double Dutch April 2, 1997 420
Tia and Tamera enter a double-Dutch contest for a family street fair and Tia overworks Tamera, not letting her see her 'guy' or even telling Tamera the reason why she is so driven. It turns out that after meeting an old childhood bully, Tia became obsessed with finally beating her at something. And later when the truth comes out the double dutch gang splits up, but on the day of the contest, Tia realizes she doesn't have to prove anything to a bully and finally stands up for herself. She then goes and jumps rope with her sister just for fun. Meanwhile Lisa convinces Ray to be Roger's substitute dad for the baking contest at the fair, but when they have trouble baking Roger buys a cake from a store that gets him and Ray disqualified.
73 Inherit the Twin April 30, 1997 419
Tia gets some new smart friends making Tamera feel left out. Then when copies of Tia's personal journal are passed around to the other students, she accuses Tamera of stealing it ending them in Student Court, their lawyers being two "smooth talking" new kids. (Kel Mitchell)
74 Slime Party May 7, 1997 421
Tamera learns that life isn't a bowl of cherries when she and Tia are pitted against twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on a TV quiz show where she is transformed into a human sundae.
75 Guardian Angel May 14, 1997 422
Tamera discovers her new friend is a shoplifter. Ray lets go of his old wife, and learns to accept Lisa.

[edit] Season 5 - September 1997 - May 1998

Ep. # Episode Name Original airdate Prod. Code
76 Designer Genes September 10, 1997 502
Lisa learns of a benefit fashion show and tries to persuade one of the designers to look at her portfolio. When she fails, Tia and Tamera strike a pose and sneak backstage - as models. Supermodel Beverly Peele appears as herself.
77 A Separate Peace September 17, 1997 501
The girls move into separate bedrooms after they insist that they're growing apart.
78 Working Girls September 24, 1997 503
Tamera and Ray have a fall-out over his new girlfriend Vivica who, she says, has turned him into a "gallivanting, promise-breaking Romeo". Meanwhile, Tia lands a job at a mall bookstore and becomes enamored with a mysterious customer.
79 Show Me The Money October 1, 1997 504
Tamera learns that even the best plans can go wrong when she decides to fight Tia's battle with her boss, who's paying a male employee more money; her decision to pose as Tia and demand equal pay gets her sister fired. So now Tamera has to get Tia's job back before she gets there. Will Tia lose her job, or will Tamera become "hero of the day" and get Tia her job back?
80 It's My Party October 8, 1997 505
The twins heed an uncle's birthday advice to "seize the day" by skipping school and flying to Chicago for a hip-hop concert instead of celebrating with their parents, but a series of misfortunes turns their dream day into a nightmare - especially when Lisa and Ray uncover the truth.
81 Child's Play October 15, 1997 506
When it is SAT time at school Tia starts freaking out, but Tamera is taking it easy. When the twins ask Ray and Lisa for a tutor, Ray decides to do it. Not happy by this, the twins say they need a real tutor. After finding a tutor, (Tahj Mowry) they get to work. They work all morning and Tia still doesn't feel prepared. So TJ goes to plan B, making them relax. TJ says he missed out on all the fun 'kid' stuff like riding a bike. This tempts Tia, Tamera, and Diavian to help him out. They then take him to "the place to have fun" and Tia finally chills out.
82 A Friend Indeed October 29, 1997 507
Tamera entangles Tia and her friends in a sticky web of deceit after she lies about being able to get a celebrity to appear at a school fund-raiser. Music group Immature performs.
83 Popular Mechanic November 5, 1997 508
Tia's mysterious new friend Tyreke asks her out on a date which, of course, she accepts. When he arrives at the house, everyone learns that he is Ray's new mechanic whom he's mentoring. When Ray forbids Tia from seeing him, he discloses that Tyreke once was a former juvenile delinquent.
84 Best Policy November 12, 1997 509
Tamera accepts Tia's wager that she can't tell the truth for one week, but she faces a dilemma when she spies Ray's girlfriend Vivica cheating on him. Meanwhile, a prominent client asks Lisa's opinion about the fit of a gown, forcing her to decide if honesty is really the best policy.
85 Two's Company November 19, 1997 510
After Tia and Tyreke tire of Tamera tagging along on their dates, Tia decides to find her a boyfriend. Tamera has a fight with Jordan, the school newspaper editor and she has to do one of her articles over. Who will Tamera find as a boyfriend? Meanwhile, Lisa is asked to eulogize a woman she disliked.
86 Mo' Credit, Mo' Problems December 10, 1997 511
The twins' car breaks down in a bad area and they must get help. Using a payphone they get hold of Ray. Meanwhile, Ray and Lisa go to an opera and Ray disturbs the other people around his seat.
87 In Sickness and in Health January 7, 1998 512
The twins try to reunite Lisa with her younger sister Darcy, whom she hasn't spoken to in years. Lisa refuses, until Darcy announces that she's in need of surgery.
88 The Laws January 21, 1998 513
After the twins and Diavian are engaged in a battle of the sexes with their beaus, Lisa introduces the girls to "The Laws." The R&B teen trio 702 performs.
89 Rosebud January 28, 1998 514
Tamera feels she has something to prove when she pledges an elite sorority, but the club president has other plans for her new plebe. Meanwhile, Ray's old girlfriend Vivica "borrows" his business practices for her own use.
90 Ladies in Waiting February 5, 1998 515
Tamera decides to leave her family, drop out of school, and marry a hobo.
91 Ladies' Choice February 11, 1998 517
After Tia impresses the WNBA's Lisa Leslie (appearing as herself) at a book signing, she's offered a dream job with the organization's media department. But accepting the job means giving up her other dream - college.
92 Young at Heart February 18, 1998 516
The twins sneak into an over-21 dance club to see hip-hop artist W.C. (appearing as himself). Meanwhile, Lisa sneaks out of the house to go on a date with Aaron, a just-over-21-year-old.
93 I Had a Dream February 25, 1998 520
Tamera is reluctant to go on in life and finish high school. One night she dreams she encounters historical figures who paved the road before her, only they carry the same reluctant attitude towards what they must do, and Tamera must convince them to carry on with their dreams.
94 You Had To Be There March 4, 1998 518
The girls haven't left for college yet, and they're already missing Roger. But when he tags along to the mall with their boyfriends, they're sorry they ever met him. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to avoid having her picture taken by Ray and confessing her fear of cameras.
95 Prom Night April 26, 1998 519
Lisa makes dresses for the twins prom, but they have already bought their own. At the prom, they realize everyone has the same dress so they go back to the limo and get the dresses Lisa made. Will they have a perfect prom, or will it be a disaster?
96 Shoeless May 3, 1998 522
In a parody of "Cinderella," Tamera's left at home to clean the house while Tia and the gang attend Jordan's party - until her grandfather plays fairy godfather to make the impossible possible.
97 Graduation May 17, 1998 521
Tia, Tamera and their friends prepare for graduation. Lisa searches to find the girls a guest commencement speaker for the ceremony while Tamera and Jordan decide on a farewell song. Tyreke feels left out in the celebration since he never got the chance to receive his diploma. He tells Ray that he wants to get his GED after receiving a promotion as full-mechanic and that he will need time off to study. After failing his exam, Tyreke gives up and decides to take Ray up on his promotion. When Tyreke visits Tia, they get into an argument and face a breakup. Once the girls learn of Tyreke's dilemma, he takes the GED exam again and succeeds. Commencement for the class of 1998 begins with Super Bowl XXXIIMVP Terrell Davis giving a touching speech and ending with Roger performing a song for his friends.

[edit] Season 6 - September 1998 - May 1999

Ep. # Episode Name Original airdate Prod. Code
98 Home Sweet Dorm September 13, 1998 603
It's a brand new school year and Tia and Tamera are entering college at the University of Michigan with high expectations. They meet up with Diavian, Jordan and Tyreke (who also attend) and learn that their new dorm room is an athletic dorm in which they must share a private bathroom with two college jocks. Wanting to find an available dorm room in the same building as their friends, they go to campus housing and find out that there aren't any vacant rooms. Diavian meets her new roommate, Simone Flosser, a bossy senior whose first impression turns sour. Meanwhile, Ray tries to turn Tamera's bedroom into his personal den room much to the chagrin of Lisa.
99 Stop In The Name of Fun September 20, 1998 602
A college talent contest turns to a battle of wills between the twins when Tia the perfectionist agrees to direct Tamera, Diavian and Simone's girl-group routine. Meanwhile, Tyreke and Lisa attend a time-share seminar in search of free gifts.
100 Home Court Advantage September 27, 1998 601
Lisa hires Todd Banks, her handsome new assistant, to help her run errands and schedule arrangements. When Todd forgets to hire a model for Lisa's latest designs, she uses Todd instead. After realizing that Todd isn't reliable, she fires him and later is sued by Todd for sexual harassment. Meanwhile, the twins and their friends all sign up for a self-defense class and Tyreke's male ego is thrown for a loop when he is subdued by a mugger who falls afoul to Tia's self-defense skills.
101 We Are Family October 4, 1998 604
Ray decides to run for office and puts Tia, Tamera and Lisa in the public eye. But when Tamera decides not to be supportive after being publicly embarrassed, Ray may be forced to reconsider. Also, Ray's ex-girlfriend Vivica returns.
102 The Grass is Always Finer October 11, 1998 605
Tia starts to feel that her relationship with Tyreke isn't serious when he becomes overly affectionate. But when she meets Keith Brooks, her new calculus professor, she becomes enchanted and soon Tia and Tyreke break up. After learning that Keith has a girlfriend, she tries to reconcile with Tyreke but to no avail. Special guest star Brian McKnight.
103 Bum Rap October 18, 1998 606
Ray supports a bill banning big concerts on campus and is surprised to meet his opponent. Goodie Mob (who appear as themselves) are to perform at the college, and Ray's opposition to the appearance annoys Tamera, who thinks he's giving them a bum rap. Meanwhile, Tia uses Tyreke and Jordan as guinea pigs as she conducts a survey on human behavior. One must go without sleep and the other without food.
104 The Domino Effect November 1, 1998 607
While the twins are away, Tyreke and Jordan put themselves in an awkward situation by agreeing to escort two homesick freshmen, CeeCee and Ginger, to the Homecoming dance. Meanwhile, Ray's game night with the boys is interrupted by Lisa's friends.
105 Greek to Me November 8, 1998 610
Tamera's plans are interrupted when Jordan goes under cover for the newspaper to expose hazing and, in a rush to get the scoop on fraternity hazing, forgets about his anniversary dinner with Tamera. Meanwhile, Lisa and Ray try to persuade Tia into joining their favorite sororities.
106 My Father's House November 15, 1998 608
Jordan suffers Tamera's wrath when he refuses to go to church; and Lisa turns Ray's living room into a "holy sweat shop" after she offers to sew new choir robes.
107 For the People November 22, 1998 609
Ray calls in a veteran campaign consultant, Clifton McNair, to kick his candidacy into gear; but the unscrupulous campaign manager soon teaches the family that the way to the state senate is an arduous road with no rest stops on the way. Guest star Phil Lewis.
108 Twins or Consequences December 13, 1998 611
A chemistry mid-term is coming up and instead of studying, Tamera decides to go out and party, but when morning approaches Tamera is to worn out and can't remember anything that she studied because of her partying. Tamera begs Tia to take her mid-term for her, but if caught Tia and Tamera could both face expulsion from college. Will Tia risk getting expelled or do the right thing?
109 Mixed Doubles January 10, 1999 613
Tyreke wins four tickets to "Ragtime"; Lisa is attracted to Ray's frat buddy.
110 Two Girls, a Guy and a Calendar January 17, 1999 612
Michigan is hosting a photo calendar contest for the guys so whoever wins will be published in the calendar. With Tia pushing Tyreke, and Tamera pushing Jordan, will things get out of control? Will this contest end valuable friendships?
111 Sweet Talk January 24, 1999 614
While looking for a job, Diavian gives Tamera a chance she can't say no to: being the host of the campus radio talk show on relationships. At the interview, Diavian doesn't do to well, but Tamera does perfect! Once getting the job, Diavian is mad because Tamera got her job. The show becomes such a hit with "Lady-T" that she needs to work on Saturday and miss a concert with Jordan. Will she find a way around this, or are Jordan and Tamera coming to an end?
112 Father's Day February 7, 1999 616
The twins think a photojournalist visiting campus may be their biological father.
113 I Know What You Did in Drama Class February 14, 1999 615
Tia has Diavian partner with Tyreke for a drama class assignment, and Tia herself is stuck with the teacher. One day after class while Diavian and Tyreke are rehearsing their scene, they wind up kissing. When Tia inadvertantly walks in on this, she becomes furious with Diavian, but Diavian tells her that the real cause of her anger is from still having feelings for Tyreke but won't admit it to herself. Meanwhile, Tamera and Jordan attempt to hook up cable in Tia and Tamera's room to watch a big Fight on tv, but clearly don't know what they're doing, and Lisa helps them out with the job. Lisa herself has a date that a friend of hers set her up with, but she ends up chasing him away.
114 Double Talk February 21, 1999 617
Tamera gets sick and can't do her radio show one night, so she asks Tia to cover for her but she ends up choking. Jordan saves the day but insults the callers on the radio station. Tamera can't stand this so she goes down to the station and she Jordan have it out. The on-air arguments attract a lot of callers so Tamera and Jordan start to do the show together but can't agree on one thing. Will Tamera and Jordan make up or will Pillow Chat be history?
115 FreakNik February 28, 1999 618
Tia, Tamera, and Diavian fly to Atlanta to see FreakNik. When they get there and stay at the 4 star motel, but the hotel isn't exactly up to their standards. Tamera, enjoying her new-found freedom, gives herself 5 names, one for each guy she meets because she doesn't want to be tied down to anyone (except Jordan but not for the time being). Meanwhile Jordan and Tyreke drive to Atlanta and get lost. At FreakNik Mya & Blackstreet perform together. Also Tia and Tyreke try to rekindle a relationship lost.

Will it be rekindled or just lost?
116 Before There Was Hip Hop... May 2, 1999 619
A music history lesson prompts Old Clarence to talk about a 1940s nightclub where Tia, Tamera, Ray, Lisa and the gang are the people there. The nightclub is going out of business so Ray (owner of the club) has to come up with some serious money. Will he do it?
117 Let Them Eat Cupcakes May 9, 1999 620
Victor (Richard Lawson) tries to give Lisa a romantic engagement she will never forget. Tia and Tamera bake a batch of cupcakes that Jordan and Tyreke sell at the college. But one of the cupcakes has Lisa's engagement ring in it.
118 The Road Less Traveled May 16, 1999 621
Tia considers taking a summer internship with the WNBA in New York. Meanwhile, Lisa worries about her upcoming wedding.
119 Fly Away Home May 23, 1999 622
It's Lisa's wedding day and she is really nervous. So nervous in fact that she runs out of the church and goes to a bar and meets up with her past friend Foxy Jones. Ray later finds her at the bar and talks her into marrying Victor.