The Steve Harvey Show

When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips

Season 2    Episode 7
October 29, 1997    30m    TV-PG
Steve puts together a band and auditions at a local club, where the competition is his former group, the Hi-Tops. - - -

Having broken off completely with his old band, Steve teams up with Cedric to form a new group, Soul Teachers. The students watch as they practice a few moves for their audition as the house band at Club Mystique.

Aisha and Romeo stand guard as Bullethead, using the schools public address system, makes a plea for his girlfriend to take him back. Regina understands his pain and offers encouragement, helping to boost his self-confidence.

Steve is surprised to find a pair of his old Hi-Tops bandmates at Club Mystique: T-Bone and Clyde, now touring as the Rib Tips, who are planning to audition as well. After some trash-talking, each is convinced they will earn the job. But when the Rib Tips see Steve and Cedric practicing, they realize they can't win and hatch a plan to prevent Soul Teachers from auditioning.

Meanwhile, Regina's effort to boost Bullethead's self esteem
Directed By
Stan Lathan
Written By
Manny Basanese

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Cast of When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips
  • Steve HarveySteve Hightower
  • Cedric the EntertainerCedric Robinson
  • William Lee ScottStanley "Bullethead" Kuznocki
  • Merlin SantanaRomeo Santana
  • Wendy Raquel RobinsonRegina Greer
  • Terri J. VaughnLovita Jenkins
  • Ariyan A. JohnsonAisha
  • T.K. CarterT-Bone
  • Ronald IsleyPretty Tony

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