The Parkers

Season 1

TV-PG
Mother and daughter Nikki and Kim Parker both attend Santa Monica College. Nikki dropped out of school when she got pregnant with Kim, but now, as Kim prepares to head to college, Nikki decides that it's her turn to finish getting her education.

22 Episodes

  • Grape Nuts
    E1
    Grape NutsNikki decides to pledge Alpha, Alpha, Alpha- the same sorority as her daughter, Kim- during rush week, much to Kim's dismay. But before they become ""Triple A's"", they'll have to settle for being ""grapes"", lowly pledges who won't be allowed in until they can prove their worthy.
  • Scammed Straight
    E2
    Scammed StraightLooking for extra income to help pay their college expenses, Kim and Nikki take jobs at a psychic hotline, and wind up being their star employees. But the thrill of making fast cash quickly fades, however, when they meet one of their regular callers and see what the hotline has really done for her. Meanwhile, Nikki tries to score points with Professor Oglevee by dog sitting, unaware of his dog's bizarre condition.
  • Daddy's Girl
    E3
    Daddy's GirlWhen Nikki complains about Kim's father, Mel, allowing Kim to do what she wants, Kim decides to move out of the house and live with her dad.
  • Taking Tae-Bo with My Beau
    E4
    Taking Tae-Bo with My BeauDesiree, Nikki and Kim sign up for a Tae-Bo class instructed by Billy Blanks. Nikki accidentally punches Professor Oglevee out-cold and decides to take care of him. They share an unusual bond, but it becomes short-lived when Professor Oglevee's stuck-up girlfriend, Veronica Cooper, insists that she cares for her man.
  • The Boomerang Effect
    E5
    The Boomerang EffectIn order to make some extra money, Kim, Nikki, Stevie and Anthony try to put together a calendar of Santa Monica College ""hottest hunks."" While Anthony has a crush on Kim, she ignores him until Nikki gives him a makeover.
  • There's a Shag
    E6
    There's a ShagKim's old friend Hakeem Campbell asks Kim to an ""Austin Powers"" party, but she declines, saying her crush on him was just a high school thing. However, she gets upset when he decides to go with Stevie instead. Meanwhile, Nikki is romanced by a 21-year-old student.
  • Kimberlale
    E7
    KimberlaleAfter Kim unveils her new designs at a sorority fashion show, her creations catch the eye of Professor Oglevee's mother, Camille, who owns a chain of boutiques. Kim is thrilled when Camille places a huge order for one of her designs, but delivering the goods in time might mean putting college on hold, and incurring the wrath of Nikki.
  • Quarantine
    E8
    QuarantineNikki and Kim's dream vacation in Mexico turns into a nightmare after they're kicked out of the country, and then exposed to a potentially deadly virus on the plane ride home and quarantined. Kim and Nikki go crazy under house arrest, as does Professor Oglevee when he unwittingly exposes himself to the virus by entering their house.
  • And the Band Plays On
    E9
    And the Band Plays On""T"", Kim and Stevie dream of stardom when they form a music group and then learn that the record-company exec at the career fair is an old friend of Nikki's.
  • Betting on Love
    E10
    Betting on LoveNikki's ex-fiancée walks back into her life with a promise to give up his gambling habit and a marriage proposal.
  • It's a Family Affair
    E11
    It's a Family AffairNikki's haughty sister and her daughter come for Thanksgiving dinner and she bosses Nikki around which Nikki uncharacteristically endures.
  • Bad to the Bone
    E12
    Bad to the BoneNikki gets involved in Professor Oglevee's mentor program, acting as a big sister for a 12-year-old girl named Shaquilla who's a handful.
  • Big is Beautiful
    E13
    Big is Beautifulmusical guest: So Plush Kim's new boyfriend, Garland, scores big laughs at a comedy laugh-off. When Garland starts using fat jokes as his main act, Nikki and others get offended. But Nikki makes a comeback by offending Garland with skinny jokes.
  • Love is a Royal Pain
    E14
    Love is a Royal Painmusical guest: Teena Marie At her high-school reunion, Nikki regretfully meets an old flame who cheated on her, and introduces him to Kim- whom he starts dating.
  • Funny, Funny Valentine
    E15
    Funny, Funny Valentinemusical guest: Ideal Professor Oglevee plans to pop the question to Veronica on Valentine's Day, and questions hang in the air when Nikki and her ex start seeing each other again. Meanwhile, Kim, Stevie and the other members of ""Triple A"" try to get dates for Valentine's Day with the singing group Ideal, but they must first cancel their dates with T and his frat brothers.
  • Trading Places
    E16
    Trading PlacesProfessor Oglevee has his twin brother, Sylvester, take his place at a school charity auction, where Sly romances a very confused Nikki. Meanwhile, Kim and Stevie try to ditch their dates from the charity auction.
  • A Simple Plan
    E17
    A Simple PlanAfter Nikki and Kim fail to convince Frank to give them a large discount on a Saturn, they buy a car at a police auction. They later find $250,000 in its tire, but Nikki's joy turns to fear when a mysterious man comes looking for the car.
  • It's a Spring Bling Thing
    E18
    It's a Spring Bling Thingmusical guests: Warren G. and Lil' Zane Kim's band, ""Freestyle Unity"", is booked for a spring-break concert in Palm Springs, but not without complications. Meanwhile, Nikki's dream of being alone with Professor Oglevee turns into a nightmare for him after he and Veronica have a fight and she leaves with Andell to go to Palm Springs.
  • Moving on Out
    E19
    Moving on OutFeeling the need to be independent, Kim moves in an apartment with Stevie. But Nikki and Stevie's mom, Sophia Van Lowe, can't seem to let go. Kim and Stevie have a housewarming party and Nikki and Sophia decide to crash the party, after they find out that they weren't invited. Meanwhile, T. falls for the girls' apartment manager, Rachel, but he later learns that she once was a man.
  • Unforgiven
    E20
    UnforgivenNikki's parents visit when they come to renew their wedding vows. But her dad renews old tensions regarding Nikki's pregnancy at a young age.
  • Since I Lost My Baby
    E21
    Since I Lost My BabyNikki is thrilled to learn that Professor Oglevee and Veronica have finally ended their relationship. She throws a party to celebrate the news. When Professor Oglevee shows up at the party with his new girlfriend, Angela, Nikki and Veronica team up to ruin Stanley's relationship. But when they learn that Angela used to be involved with another woman, they try to reunite Angela with her ex-lover.
  • Get Me to the Church on Time
    E22
    Get Me to the Church on TimeWhen Kim and Jerel plan to get married, Nikki and Professor Oglevee drive to Las Vegas to stop them.

Cast of Season 1

  • Mo'NiqueNikki Parker
  • Countess VaughnKim Parker
  • Jenna von OyStevie Van Lowe
  • Ken LawsonTyrell Radcliff
  • Yvette WilsonAndell Wilkerson
  • Dorien WilsonProfessor Oglevee

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