The Parent 'Hood
Overview
The Parent 'Hood, an American sitcom that ran from January 18, 1995, to July 25, 1999, showcased the comedic trials of parenting through the lens of Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas. Initially intended to be called Father Knows Nothing, it was one of the flagship shows that debuted during The WB's inaugural Wednesday night two-hour lineup. The series cleverly blended humor with relatable family dynamics, making it a memorable addition to the 90s television landscape.
Episodes
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1
Ring Around the Nosey
Michael and Zaria decide to employ reverse psychology to convince their parents to let them have their grandmother's car. They feign interest in tatto...
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2
The Rake, the Fake and the Gopher Snake
Robert feels uneasy when Zaria decides to go out with Troy, one of Michael's superficial friends. To intervene, he hires a woman from Derek's acting c...
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3
Pizza Man
To instill a solid work ethic in Michael, Robert wagers that he can handle a shift alongside him at the pizza parlor. What Robert doesn't realize is t...
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4
Crappy Anniversary
Robert feigns forgetfulness about his anniversary, secretly organizing a romantic surprise for Jerri. However, when the big night comes, he’s obliga...
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5
Like Father, Like Hell
Robert, who has often voiced his disapproval of Michael's ex-girlfriends, promises to behave when college sophomore Patrice joins them for dinner. How...
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6
The Paw That Rocks the Cradle
Robert believes that adopting a stray dog could help Nicholas move on from his imaginary friend, but they need to keep the pup a secret from the dog-h...
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7
IQ, UQ, We All Q
Title: IQ, UQ, We All Q Plot: When Robert invites over a former classmate who has become a smug Princeton professor, tensions arise as he asserts tha...
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8
Byte Me
In an attempt to steer clear of a risqué conversation, Robert connects Michael to a health program online. However, the teen ends up using it to conn...
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9
Trial by Jerri
Robert accuses Michael and Zaria of being too careless to host a party, leading the family to stage a mock trial. In this playful courtroom drama, Jer...
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10
Don't Be Alarmed
After a string of break-ins and the theft of Nicholas's bike, Robert and Jerri decide to invest in an alarm system for their home. Reluctant to spend ...
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11
Nice Guys Finish Lust
Robert is thrilled about Zaria's new boyfriend, Daryl Cooper, even imagining him as a future son-in-law. However, Zaria feels differently and confides...
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12
The Bully Pulpit
Title: The Bully Pulpit Plot: After Nicholas becomes the target of a bully, Robert is reminded of his own childhood tormentor. Determined to confront...
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13
Trust a Move
Fifteen-year-old Michael seeks permission to go to a basketball game, and Robert agrees without hesitation. However, when 14-year-old Zaria asks if sh...
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Robert in the 'Hood
When Robert expresses his disapproval of a rap song created by Michael and his crew, he’s labeled as out of touch. To prove he hasn’t lost his con...
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2
A Kiss is Just a Kiss
Nicholas finds himself in hot water after sharing a kiss with a classmate, leading his teacher to inform his parents that he’s been sexually harassi...
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3
Don't Take My Wife, Please
Jerri's new study partner is charming, intelligent, attractive—and a male dancer. This makes Robert increasingly envious, especially when Jerri, pre...
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4
Track Dreams
Title: Racing Ambitions Plot: Zaria faces a dilemma when her parents find out about the favoritism she's been receiving from her track coach, which h...
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5
Wendell and Muriel's Wedding
Title: Wendell and Muriel's Wedding Plot: Robert and Jerri are caught off guard when Wendell decides to propose to a woman he just met at Cece's four...
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6
The Taxi Man
Nicholas is convinced that Halloween will be more of a trick than a treat when he learns about a ghost who drives a cab. At the same time, Michael is ...
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7
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Title: Papa Was a Rolling Stone Plot: Robert is taken aback when his children surprise him with a birthday party, leading him to leave in distress. J...
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8
Welcome Back, Robert
Wendell is on the lookout for a positive influence to address his group of at-risk teens, so he turns to Robert, who struggles to earn their respect. ...
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9
Not With My Daughter
Robert reaches out to assist Ricky, a former gang member trying to turn his life around. However, when Zaria develops feelings for Ricky, her father b...
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10
Just Say Yes, No or Maybe
Robert catches wind of Michael and his girlfriend discussing their future together, prompting him to advise his son on the importance of sexual respon...
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11
The Man Who Canceled Christmas
Frustrated by his children's selfishness, Robert chooses to forgo the Christmas festivities this year. However, on Christmas Eve, each child experienc...
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12
One Man and a Baby
Title: A Guy and His Little One Plot: Michael believes he has discovered the ideal partner in Chantel, who possesses beauty, wit, and a playful spiri...
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13
Little Bitty Pretty One
Title: Little Bitty Pretty One Plot: Cece clinches victory in a local children's beauty pageant, leading her to become unbearably self-centered. In r...
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14
Substitute's Pet
Wendell fills in for Nicholas' class and quickly favors him, turning him into the teacher's pet. This special treatment sparks jealousy among Nicholas...
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15
The Lost Weekend
Title: The Lost Weekend Plot: Wendell’s invitation for Robert and Jerri to enjoy a "complimentary" Valentine's retreat at a charming Pocono Mountai...
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16
I'm O'Tay, You're O-Tay
Title: I'm O'Tay, You're O-Tay Plot: To celebrate Black History Month, Nicholas is tasked with selecting a notable African-American figure for a scho...
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17
Torn Between Two Brothers
Robert reunites with his fraternity brother Greg in New York, where Greg is in town to manage an art auction. Excited to reconnect after a decade, Rob...
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18
An American Class President
Zaria decides to run for class president, facing off against the well-liked senior, Bradley. However, he resorts to underhanded tactics, spreading lie...
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19
We Don't Need Another Hero
Zaria is thrilled when she’s selected to star in a music video alongside her friends for her idol, Sashay. However, Robert disapproves, claiming the...
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20
I Never Danced for My Mother
Title: I Never Danced for My Mother Plot: Nicholas aims to impress his peers by participating in the school talent show with a dance performance. He ...
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21
Ode to Billy Stankbreath
After the passing of an old friend, Robert finds himself reflecting on life’s value. He decides to organize a family picnic, but when the weather ta...
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22
Reconcilable Differences
Nicholas accidentally catches his parents in a disagreement and jumps to the conclusion that they are splitting up because of him. In a bid to prevent...
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1
The Critic
On the local cable program "Brothers in the Balcony," Robert faces backlash after he criticizes a well-known black filmmaker's latest film, citing its...
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2
Our Gang
Nicholas is facing harassment and extortion from a group of troublemakers in baggy pants and bandanas. He starts to think that the only way to overcom...
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3
Voice in the 'Hood
Title: Sound of the Street Plot: Michael holds auditions for female vocalists to join his band, and to his surprise, the leading candidate turns out ...
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4
Love, African-American Style
Wendell is smitten with Karen, the interior decorator at the Peterson house, prompting Robert to step in as a matchmaker. At the same time, Cece reach...
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Inspiration
Michael believes that smoking some marijuana given to him by a jazz trumpeter could help him overcome his songwriter's block. Meanwhile, Nicholas feel...
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6
Labor Daze
Title: Labor Daze Plot: Frustrated by her parents' denial to finance a pricey pair of running shoes, Zaria decides to take on a second job at a local...
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7
Clothes Call
Title: Fashion Dilemma Plot: Despite their reservations, Robert and Jerri permit their daughter Zaria to don a provocative dress for a dance, only fo...
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8
Nick the Brick
Nicholas has been enjoying his time on a struggling basketball team, but everything changes when Robert steps in as the new coach. The fun quickly fad...
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9
Chimney Boy
As Robert and Jerri are laid up with the flu, Wendell steps in to watch over things. However, chaos ensues when Nicholas finds himself wedged in the c...
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10
Goodfella
Title: Goodfella Plot: Wendell is paralyzed with fear and reluctant to contact the authorities after observing a criminal act. Robert encourages him ...
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11
The Parade-y Bunch
Robert and Jerri decide to take the kids on an adventure downtown to find the perfect spot for watching the Thanksgiving parade. However, things take ...
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12
Fight the Power
Zaria and Shakim clash over their approach to planning a protest against a company that's contaminating a river. At the same time, Nicholas is eager t...
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13
Baby Oprah
The Petersons find themselves on the brink of a major opportunity when Cece lands her own talk show backed by a toy company. However, her knack for be...
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14
Home Loan
While the Petersons are away attending a wedding, Wendell seizes the opportunity to impress Karen's parents by claiming the Petersons' house as his ow...
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15
A Star is Torn
At a musicians' showcase, Michael and Theresa capture the attention of record executives, leading to an exciting opportunity for Theresa, who receives...
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16
Nick the Player
Nicholas, while on duty at the playground, inadvertently charms his way into securing two dates for the same day. At the same time, Wendell believes h...
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17
Double Date
Wendell insists he crossed paths with Peabo Bryson during his stint as a part-time cab driver and shares that he’s been invited to Bryson’s concer...
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18
Tango & Cash
Title: Tango & Cash Plot: After a party, Shakim is determined to give his former girlfriend Alexis a ride home, but this sparks a misunderstanding th...
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19
When Robert Met Jerri
As Zaria's senior prom draws near, Robert and Jerri reflect on their own memorable school dance, which turned out to be a night full of magic, despite...
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20
The Peterson Redemption
Title: The Peterson Redemption Plot: When Robert last encountered Parris, the older Peterson sibling was behind bars. Now that he's released and reco...
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21
Mother and Law
Title: Mother and Law Plot: As Jerri prepares to graduate from law school, her mother Elizabeth, a devoted homemaker, expresses her disapproval of Je...
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22
Rappin' It Up
Zaria is taken aback when she hears Skye openly declare his feelings for her, especially right after finding out that her boyfriend, Shakim, is leavin...
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House Arrest
Sixteen-year-old TK attempts to rob the Petersons, but Jerri steps in to prevent him from facing the legal consequences. She takes him in and brings h...
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2
Curfew-sion
Title: Curfew-sion Plot: T.K.'s presence is having a detrimental influence on the younger children; he's encouraging Nicholas and Cece to engage in...
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3
No Soul on Ice
Nicholas confronts a prejudiced hockey coach who insists that hockey isn't meant for "black people." At the same time, Zaria strives to win over the a...
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4
Beauty Call
Zaria is eager to join an exclusive all-girls social club at school, but the initiation requirement weighs heavily on her morals: she has to date a ge...
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5
Wendell and I Spy
Title: Wendell and I Spy Plot: When Robert hesitates to confront T.K. about wanting a personal pager, he accidentally catches him arranging for a pac...
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6
Father Wendell
Robert and Jerri become suspicious when Wendell's ex arrives, asserting that he is the father of her 10-year-old boy. At the same time, T.K. tries to ...
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7
Zaria Peterson's Day Off
Zaria enlists T.K.'s help to secretly observe her father, as she believes he may be cheating. At the same time, Cece discovers that weddings bring an ...
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8
The Play's the Thang
Nicholas is busy crafting a play for the school arts festival, but he encounters difficulties with his lead actor, Wendell, who insists on amplifying ...
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9
Don't Go There
After Nicholas’ close friend Drew goes missing from school, Nicholas becomes too scared to leave his home, worried he could be taken next. At the sa...
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10
Fast Cash
T.K. lands a job at a local pizzeria, catching the attention of two former friends from the streets who see an opportunity for a robbery. They pressur...
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11
Bad Rap
Title: Bad Rap Plot: Zaria's infatuated friend Jasmine is enjoying a harmonious relationship with her talented rapper boyfriend, but things take a tu...
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12
Me and Ms. Robinson
Nick is infatuated with Jamie, a friend of Zaria's, while T.K. has developed a crush on Jerri's new intern. Both are navigating the excitement and cha...
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13
Money Shot
Title: High Stakes Plot: Sony, a shrewd racketeer, approaches T.K. with a tempting offer to deliberately lose the upcoming basketball match for a hef...
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14
Stand by Boo
T.K.'s friend Boo, whom he considers "the smartest high-school dropout he knows," is gearing up to earn her general equivalency diploma with Robert’...
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15
A Sister Scorned
Jerri's stunning sister, Celeste, who works as a fashion photographer, hatches a scheme to take revenge on Wendell, the relentless bully from her high...
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16
Flaked Out
On her much-anticipated 17th birthday, Zaria's celebration takes an unexpected turn when a blizzard sweeps in, leaving her and her friends trapped at ...
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17
Color Him Father
TK feels reluctant to join the basketball team's Father & Son banquet since his dad has been incarcerated for the last decade. At the same time, Zaria...
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18
I Want My Z-TV
Title: I Want My Z-TV Plot: Zaria rises to fame as the host of a New York talk show tailored for high school students, earning the title of "the voic...
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19
An Affair to Forget
During a live awards ceremony, a well-known singer praises Robert for showing her “everything about love and passion.” At the same time, the charm...
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20
Hurricane Linda
Title: Stormy Arrival Plot: The atmosphere becomes charged when Jerri’s closest friend, Linda, unexpectedly arrives, stirring up chaos within the P...
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21
Here Comes Z Bride
Zariah and her boyfriend make the exciting decision to tie the knot. At the same time, Nicholas decides to take up boxing and explore this new passion...
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22
'Hood Sweet 'Hood (1)
After being attacked in front of Nicholas, TK grapples with thoughts of vengeance. He acquires a gun and confronts Stone, threatening to pull the trig...
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'Hood Sweet 'Hood (2)
In an attempt to prevent T.K. from seeking vengeance on the thugs who attacked him, Robert gets shot in a rather unfortunate area, resulting in a head...
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2
Front Window
Title: Front Window Plot: While observing from her window, Kelly notices Robert's neighbor removing unusual bags from his home, leading her to susp...
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3
Talkin' Trash
After Zaria's deejay gig is taken over by T.K., whose more upbeat and popular approach overshadows her, Robert decides to step in. At the same time, J...
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4
Poco-No-No
Zaria persuades her parents to allow her to spend a weekend in the Poconos without supervision. However, what was supposed to be a carefree girls' get...
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5
Mommy Dearest
After eight years apart, T.K.'s mother, L'Tonya, returns and expresses her desire to take him back with her. However, Jerri is skeptical about whether...
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6
Deserving Honors
Title: Worthy Recognition Plot: Zaria reaches out to support her friend Simone, a young single mother devastated after losing her award and scholar...
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7
Integrity to Block
Kelly earns newfound admiration after performing impressively on the quiz show "Deep Knowledge." However, Robert soon discovers that Kelly may not hav...
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8
Old Men Can't Jump
Title: Old Men Can't Jump Plot: In a bid to avoid impending defeat in their upcoming basketball game, Robert and Kelly decide to bring in a secret ...
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To Kiss or Not to Kiss
Title: The Dilemma of the Kiss Plot: Zaria and T.K. find themselves in a tricky situation when they are required to perform an awkwardly intense kiss...
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10
Something About Queenie
T.K. and Kelly land in hot water after an unforeseen twist derails their efforts to deal with Aunt Josephine's nasty pet, Queenie. At the same time, Z...
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Wedding Bell Blues
Title: Wedding Bell Blues Plot: When Jerri's sister Celeste comes to town, her over-the-top ideas for Jerri and Robert's 20th anniversary celebrati...
