A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

Kde se dívat na A Different World (1987) • Řada 2

22 dílů

  • Dr. War is Hell
    D1
    Dr. War is HellJaleesa and Whitley have new roommates; Dwayne tries to avoid a dreaded course. Dwayne takes calculus, where he meets Dr. War, Hillman's notoriously tough math professor. Meanwhile, Whitley can't stand her new roommate.
  • Two Gentlemen of Hillman
    D2
    Two Gentlemen of HillmanDwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work, instead purchasing a ten-year-old paper. Dwayne is furious, particularly because he turned down an offer from a good student in order to work with Ron. Jaleesa warns Dwayne that his comments about Ron may have been too harsh. In spite of his reservations, Dwayne decides to show his loyalty to Ron by using the old paper. Ron discovers that Whitley bought the same paper, and he and Dwayne are forced to work all weekend to finish the project. Ron later learns that Whitley never bought a paper; she helped Dwayne with a scam to trick Ron into actually working. Kim gets a job at campus hangout The Pit. Freddie is rejected by dozens of potential employers, but vows to keep trying.
  • Some Enchanted Late Afternoon
    D3
    Some Enchanted Late AfternoonWalter 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.
  • Dream Lover
    D4
    Dream LoverWhitley is upset by the romantic dreams she has been having about Dwayne. Dwayne and Whitley don't want to admit their sudden attraction to one another. In the meantime, Freddie becomes Dwayne's secret admirer.
  • Three Girls Three
    D5
    Three Girls ThreeJalessa and Whitley are given the chance to become back-up singers for guest star Gladys Knight. Whitley and Jaleesa hope that befriending an aspiring opera singer will help them win a competition to be a backup singer for Gladys Knight.
  • If You Like Pilgrim Coladas
    D6
    If You Like Pilgrim ColadasWhitley and Kim stay at Hillman over Thanksgiving but choose dancing over a big dinner. Whitley takes a homesick Kim to a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner. Walter, Dwayne and Freddie drive Jaleesa home for the holiday.
  • A Stepping Stone
    D7
    A Stepping StoneWhitley wants to be the team leader in an interdormitory step competition. Whitley's bossiness drives potential dancers away as she choreographs an upcoming step competition, and Dwane tutors a failing football star.
  • Life With Father
    D8
    Life With FatherDwayne 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.
  • All's Fair
    D9
    All's FairKim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be understanding, and sets up a system to allow the couple some privacy. However, she quickly grows tired of being locked out of her own room and quarrels with Kim. She notes that Robert's bed is vacant and decides to move into his room. Kim goes to the guys' dorm to retrieve Whitley, and they agree that they deserve each other. Freddie edits a poetry magazine, but her harsh critiques make her unpopular with classmates.
  • Radio Free Hillman
    D10
    Radio Free HillmanDwayne's radio show gets cancelled when he spins a new rap album without checking the lyrics first. Whitley is caught in the middle when Dwayne stages a sit-in at the dean's office. Whitley gets stuck in the ensuing student protest.
  • It Happened One Night
    D11
    It Happened One NightKim refuses to see Robert when she believes she's pregnant with his child, so he seeks Dwayne's help in sneaking into the dorm to talk with her. Whitley offers her support to Kim when she fears that she may be pregnant.
  • I've Got the Muse in Me
    D12
    I've Got the Muse in MeFreddie turns to alcohol when she lacks inspiration in her writing. Freddie drinks too much at a party and can't finish a creative writing assignment. Mr. Gaines and Lettie teach Walter to cook for a date.
  • Risky Business
    D13
    Risky BusinessClair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage daughter Vanessa and a friend in the hopes of convincing Vanessa to attend Hillman. (She and Dr. Huxtable would like to have a child actually graduate from their alma mater.) Dwayne has a disastrous interview with the Kinishewa electronics company. Clair agrees to lobby the company rep--a longtime friend who is attracted to her--on Dwayne's behalf. Vanessa and Kara ditch Whitley and Jaleesa so that they can cruise the campus alone. The girls lie about their age and identity and convince Dwayne and Ron to take them out. The foursome runs into Clair and Phillip at a restaurant. A fuming Clair drags the girls away, and Dwayne gets his internship.
  • Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    D14
    Breaking Up Is Hard to DoCouples at Hillman College experience broken hearts and discord as Valentine's Day approaches. Dwayne asks Whitley for advice when Suzanne turns down his marriage proposal. Meanwhile, Jaleesa's practical joke in Walter backfires.
  • For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage
    D15
    For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded CageWhitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband. She criticizes Whitley for paying more attention to academics and potential jobs than the hunt for a mate. Whitley is pleased to receive a phone call from a handsome childhood acquaintance, who is now enrolled in medical school. She soon learns that her mother got the guy's phone number and encouraged him to date Whitley. Whitley embarrasses Marion by storming out during an important function, and later calls her mother to task for her behavior. However, Marion doesn't understand what she has done wrong. Freddie goes all out to implement a new campus recycling program.
  • It's Greek to Me
    D16
    It's Greek to MeRon and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of having the ""brothers"" push him around. They convince Whitley to charm a member who has a crush on her and find out their chances of gaining entry to the house. Whitley informs Dwayne that they are a shoo-in, but he has decided to drop out. Whitley reminds him that Ron may leave him behind if he joins the fraternity alone. Dwayne shows Ron his support by helping him put on a show for underprivileged youth (which he must complete to ensure his membership). They decide that they can maintain their friendship despite their different interests.
  • The Thing About Women
    D17
    The Thing About WomenJaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but is secretly jealous. All of the girls fawn over the handsome and suave Lamar when he arrives to pick up Jaleesa (including Whitley, who had been ranting about what a dog he was). Walter shows up to meet his competition, and is hurt when Jaleesa calls him a ""friend."" Lamar claims to be a changed man and seeks a reconciliation. Jaleesa is extremely wary; she storms out after he reveals that he is living with a woman, whom he hopes to dump for Jaleesa. Although Walter responds sarcastically to Jaleesa's apology, they later work out their differences.
  • High Anxiety
    D18
    High AnxietyKim takes on too many responsibilities. Kim's crazy schedule makes it tough to maintain her grades. And Velma kicks Mr. Gaines out of the house when their son Darnell returns. Mr. Gaines moves in with Col. Taylor.
  • Take This Job and Love It
    D19
    Take This Job and Love ItWhitley does major damage to Mr. Gaines's car and takes a job at the Pit to pay for it. Kim gets Whitley a job at the Pit to help pay for the car she damaged. Meanwhile, a classmate gives Ron a bad haircut, which causes him to walk around with a head covering.
  • No Means No
    D20
    No Means NoFreddie plans a date with star baseball player Garth, ignoring Dwayne's warnings about Garth's alarming history with history. Dwayne fears that Freddie may face date rape when she goes out with an aggressive athlete.
  • Citizen Wayne
    D21
    Citizen WayneRon claims that Dwayne has Jesse Jackson's endorsement for student government president. Rev. Jesse Jackson gives Dwayne a boost of encouragement in his campaign for student council president, and Freddie turns 18.
  • There's No Place Like Home
    D22
    There's No Place Like HomeAs the semester comes to an end, students make plans for the summer. As the school year ends, Dwayne and Ron move into a run-down apartment, Whitley weighs works and fun, and Walter and Jaleesa agree to take a break.
  • Jasmine GuyWhitley Gilbert
  • Kadeem HardisonDwayne Wayne
  • Darryl M. BellRon Johnson
  • Cree SummerFreddie Brooks
  • Charnele BrownKim Reese
  • Dawnn LewisJaleesa Vinson-Taylor
  • Glynn TurmanColonel Brad Taylor
  • SinbadCoach Walter Oakes
  • Mary AliceLettie Bostic
  • Tom WernerProducent
  • Debbie AllenProducent

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