Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Overview
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper is a beloved sitcom that aired on ABC from 1992 to 1997, featuring Mark Curry and Holly Robinson. Set in Oakland, California, this charming series follows the life of a former basketball player who becomes a teacher and coach. Produced by Jeff Franklin Productions in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television, it later included Bickley-Warren Productions in its third season. Initially airing on Tuesdays after Full House, the show seamlessly integrated into the popular TGIF lineup from September 1993 to May 1996, before transitioning to Saturdays for its final season.
Episodes
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1
The Presentation
In the pilot episode, out-of-work Mark Cooper lands a position as a substitute teacher at his former high school. He lives with two attractive women: ...
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2
Hangin' with Michelle
As Mark steps in as a substitute teacher, he quickly finds himself facing quite a challenge. Among his students is the spirited Michelle Tanner, who, ...
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3
On the Rebound
Mark's ex-girlfriend, Paula, returns to town and expresses a desire to reconnect with him.
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4
Please Pass the Jock
Robin wants to attend a skiing camp but needs to raise some money first. To achieve this, she decides to offer music lessons to more students. Vanessa...
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5
Cheers
Vanessa’s car won’t start, and Mark, who sees himself as the “man of the house,” is unable to fix it either. Robin suggests it’s an engine i...
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6
Warriors (1)
Mark is on a mission to swat the pesky "super" fly buzzing around the house while Vanessa keeps an eye on a lucrative stock. Though she’s tempted to...
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7
Warriors (2)
The episode opens with Mark recalling his impressive dunks from practice in the previous installment, highlighting how he secured a spot on the Golden...
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8
Torn Between Two Teachers
Andre finds himself torn between his passion for music and his love for basketball. Robin encourages him to pursue his talent for playing the piano, w...
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9
My Dinner with Mark
Mark kicks off the show by announcing it's LIVE, though he’s struggling to remember his lines. Meanwhile, Vanessa has invited her boss over to discu...
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10
Miracle in Oaktown
In Oakland, the holiday season is in full swing! Vanessa learns she can't join her family for Christmas due to work commitments. To cheer her up, Robi...
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11
Unforgettable
Vanessa chats away in French with her fashion photographer boyfriend, while Mark attempts to decipher her words. After ending her relationship, Vaness...
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12
In Vanessa We Trust
When their landlord passes away, the roommates come together to make a bold decision: they will tap into Vanessa's trust fund to purchase the house th...
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13
Forbidden Fruit
Mark is set to go on a date with the new teaching assistant, who happens to be Coach Ricketts' daughter.
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14
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
At the start of the episode, Robin is rallying the teachers to join forces for a strike against the school district's unfair contract. After much cons...
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15
Valentine's Day Massacre
In this episode, Tyler slips into Vanessa's room while she’s changing, prompting Mark to suggest he should keep his eyes peeled if it happens again....
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16
Boyz in the Woodz
Robin and Mark are gearing up for a “Wilderness Training-Camping Trip” with their students. Mark hilariously dons his camping gear, even bringing ...
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17
Boys Don't Leave
Tyler arrives at Mark's place, feeling overwhelmed by his new baby sibling who seems to be stealing all the attention. He shows up with his bags, but ...
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18
The Unteachables
The episode kicks off with Mark addressing the audience and, with a snap of his fingers, making everyone vanish and then reappear. The scene shifts to...
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19
Piano Lesson
Tyler drops by looking for something to eat and notices Mark's fireworks stash, prompting Mark to quickly conceal them. Meanwhile, Robin's boyfriend, ...
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20
P.M.S.: Post Moving-in Syndrome
The episode opens with Mark repairing Tyler's bike. When Tyler invites him to dinner, Mark declines. However, Tyler turns to Vanessa and Robin, who ha...
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21
A Moving Experience
Mark, Robin, and their friends are enjoying a game of dominos when Vanessa and Tyler express their interest in joining. Meanwhile, Earvin needs to ask...
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22
Livin' a Large Lie
Tyler and Mark are in the bathroom, with Tyler shaving while Mark attempts to fix the bathroom tiles. Meanwhile, Robin and Vanessa are trying to persu...
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1
Baby Love
Mark and Vanessa welcome new roommates into their home when his cousin and her daughter come for a visit—and end up staying permanently.
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2
Slumber Party
While Geneva and Vanessa go out shopping and fail to come back on schedule, Mark takes it upon himself to supervise Nicole's party alone.
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3
School's a Drag
Geneva starts her new position as a music teacher at the high school, with Mark guiding her around. There's buzz about a new principal who’s notorio...
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4
Limpin' Lizards
Nicole and Vanessa are eagerly watching "Lester the Lizard and the Crocodile Kids," a children's television program. Nicole is keen to audition for a ...
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5
Free at Last
After a colleague leaves her workplace, Vanessa anticipates a promotion, but when that doesn't happen, she demands a better position and ends up getti...
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6
Father Fairest
Halloween has arrived, and P.J. assigns Geneva and Mark to supervise the high school Halloween party. While teaching a science class, Mark learns that...
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7
The Goodbye Girl
Geneva is tightening the rules to ensure Nicole's safety now that they've moved to Oakland from Georgia. When Geneva discovers Nicole biking to the st...
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8
Seoul Shake
Mark has landed the position of head coach for the high school basketball team and is conducting tryouts. Sammy, a new student from South Korea, is ea...
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9
The Prince of Soul
Vanessa begins her new job at a soul food restaurant, where she unexpectedly meets a prince from an African nation, and they quickly fall for each oth...
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10
Air Cooper
Vannessa's new boyfriend has the idea to feature Mark in a commercial for a new brand of shoes, capitalizing on his history with the Warriors. Mark ag...
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11
Santa's Got a Brand New Bag
Mark works as Santa in a mall.
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12
Private School
P.J. assigns Mark to a private school to teach American history, but he quickly realizes it’s a far cry from his usual environment. The students are...
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13
For Whom the Heck the Bell Tolls
In this episode, Geneva faces challenges while shopping at the grocery store. Nicole wonders why men behave differently toward women compared to other...
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14
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
As Mark approaches his 30th birthday, Vanessa and Geneva plan a playful over-the-hill celebration. Meanwhile, Tyler notices an unusual lump on Mark an...
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15
The Courtship of Mark Cooper
Mark is in a relationship with an attorney named Denise (Lela Rochon). When he expresses his discomfort about her dropping by his house without notice...
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16
Wedding Bell Blues
PJ and Victor are gearing up for their wedding, which brings Mark immense joy since it would mean PJ relocating to Chicago. However, Mark stumbles upo...
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17
Truth or Consequences
Mark discovers Vanessa fibbing on the phone with Thaddeus. They end up making a wager, which leads to an unavoidable invitation to P.J.’s fundraiser...
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18
Trading Places
Vanessa is eager to land a position at a Christian conservative radio station but knows she can't reveal that she's living with a man. During a dinner...
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19
Pros and Convicts
Vanessa is eager to teach Geneva how to enjoy herself. However, when Geneva attempts to flirt with a man, she discovers he's actually a police officer...
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20
Double Cheeseburger, Hold the Diploma
While serving detention, Mark encourages the group to create job applications. Earvin lands a position at Clown Burger and decides to leave school. In...
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21
Groom and Doom
Geneva's chance at happiness is jeopardized by Mark when she gets a marriage proposal from a man eager to step into the role of a father for Nicole.
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22
Hangin' with Mrs. Cooper
Mark's mother pays him a visit, eager to find a job and leave the house, but Mark isn't on board with her plans. To intervene, he calls his father, ho...
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1
Call Me Irresponsible
Throughout the summer, P.J., the principal, has been trying to reach Mark, leaving him several messages. Geneva believes he should return the calls, b...
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My Bodyguard
Mark finds Nicole awake late at night, working on homework for another student named Scott Farcus. She insists she should just refuse to help him but ...
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3
Between Friends
Geneva surprises Nicole with a new desk, which Mark is tasked with assembling. However, Mark's college buddy, Steve, drops by for a visit. As a sports...
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4
He Said, She Said
Vanessa feels hurt when she discovers that Mark is interested in dating her coworker. Each time he pursues a romantic connection with one of her frien...
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5
Matinee
Mark brings Nicole and some of her friends to the matinee, but he quickly realizes the challenges of taking young children to the cinema.
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6
Mo' Money
Mark makes the decision to delve into the vending machine industry.
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7
Instant Replay
Mark learns that his old basketball rival, Reggie, now an NBA star, will be returning for the upcoming alumni game at their high school. Anxious about...
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8
House Guest
Geneva extends an invitation to P.J. to come and stay at their home, but Mark is caught off guard by P.J.'s arrival, especially since she brings along...
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9
My Achy Breaky Back
Mark secures an interview with the head coach at San Francisco State, but just before it takes place, he injures his back.
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10
True Romance
While Mark steps in for a friend as a sports columnist, he faces constant interruptions from people seeking his guidance on their romantic dilemmas.
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11
Clothes Make the Man
Mark visits a men's clothing store with the intention of picking out a new tie for an upcoming banquet. However, he quickly finds himself outsmarted b...
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12
Christmas Show
It's Christmas time, and Mark inadvertently leaves a window ajar. Upon their return, they discover that their home has been burglarized.
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13
Coach
Mark achieves his long-held ambition when he is appointed as the head basketball coach of the school, following Coach Corley’s departure to take a p...
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14
One Is the Loneliest Number
Steve persuades Mark that his relationship with Denise has become dull. Believing Denise is the issue, Mark decides to break up with her. However, bef...
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15
True Lies
Mark goes back on his word to Nicole about taking her to the circus, choosing instead to deceive her so he can enjoy a night out with his girlfriend, ...
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16
The Ringer
Geneva persuades Mark to take on the role of coach for Nicole's all-girls basketball team, which has faced a tough season without a single win. Eager ...
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17
Down in the Dumps
Mark and Vanessa are hell-bent on hitting the jackpot, so they turn to Geneva for assistance in acquiring her aunt's foolproof winning formula.
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18
Hero
As Mark stands in line at the ATM, he unexpectedly witnesses a robbery gone wrong. Just as the thief is about to make his move, a woman intervenes and...
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19
Here Comes the Groom
Mark suggests to Earvin that he should take his time with his new relationship with Lisa. Despite Mark’s well-meaning advice, things take an unexpec...
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20
The Matchmaker
When Mark and Geneva's eccentric Aunt Eunetta pays a visit, she uses her unusual method of touching people's heads to declare that Mark and Vanessa ar...
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21
Guys' Night Out
After much nagging from Geneva, Mark hesitantly agrees to assist her boyfriend, Ken, in integrating into Mark's circle of male friends.
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22
High Hopes
It seems that roommates Mark, Geneva, and Vanessa are all considering moving away from Oakland.
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1
Together Again
Everyone’s intentions to escape from Oakland, California fall apart, leading them all to return home.
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2
It's a Matter of Principal
After being reinstated as the basketball coach, Mark capitalizes on Geneva’s role as principal to further his own agenda.
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3
R.O.T.C.
Geneva brings in a new instructor for the Reserve Officer Training Corps: her ex-boyfriend, Master Sergeant Ken.
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4
E.R.
After Mark takes a tumble and suffers a concussion, Vanessa steps in to save him.
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5
Halloween
While watching a horror film, Tyler gets spooked, prompting Nicole and her friend Sandy (SHEKINAH WILLIAMS) to poke fun at him and challenge him to sp...
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6
Ghost in the Machine
Nicole accidentally shatters Mark's beloved mug and lets Vanessa take the fall for it. Later, as she immerses herself in a fantasy video game, Nicole ...
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7
Waterworld
When the old plumbing in the house fails, Vanessa and Geneva decide to bring in a plumber. However, Mark intervenes, sending the plumber away and decl...
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8
I Remember Grandpa
Mark reluctantly heads to the mountain cabin owned by Grandpa Cooper to clean it out.
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9
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Frustrated by being treated like a servant by everyone in the house, Geneva decides to leave and moves in with Nicole. Meanwhile, Mark brings in his t...
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10
The Great Pretender
Mark lets medical student Vanessa practice her bandaging skills on him. While he’s sporting a shoulder brace, he encounters his stunning new neighbo...
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11
Christmas '95
Frustrated by the commercialization of Christmas, Mark convinces his friends to join him on a trip to a quaint Christmas tree farm for a dose of nosta...
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12
Increase the Peace
At school, Earvin finds himself targeted by a gang member who bullies him relentlessly and even brandishes a gun as a threat.
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13
Robo Golf
Mark decides to back a colleague's innovative project, a robotic suit specifically created to enhance the user's golfing abilities.
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14
Coach Counselor
Mark takes on the role of a student guidance counselor, where he finds himself working with a self-centered football player. As he navigates the chall...
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15
Talent Show
Geneva puts Mark in charge of organizing the Winter Carnival at school, but it's clear to everyone that he has his heart set on being a performer in t...
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16
Globetrotters
Mark feels frustrated after missing out on yet another performance by the Harlem Globetrotters, the renowned basketball pranksters. This marks the fif...
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17
Rivals
Mark seeks to put an end to the ongoing competition with a coach from a rival high school basketball team.
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18
The Curse
Mark stirs up a whirlwind of misfortune for himself and everyone nearby after he purchases a stunning car, only to find out that the former owner insi...
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19
Grumpy Old Man
Knuckleball Smith, a resident at the retirement home and one of Vanessa's patients, plans to part ways with his beloved classic car in a bid to appeas...
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20
True Confessions
When Geneva introduces Vanessa to a charming and accomplished man, Mark goes to great lengths to undermine their budding romance.
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21
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Mark and Vanessa share the news that they're in a relationship. However, following their first disagreement, they come to the conclusion that it's bes...
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22
Will She or Won't She?
Vanessa, who has dreams of marrying Mark, shares a casual lunch with her ex-boyfriend. When Mark learns about this meeting, he rushes to propose to he...
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The Ring
Once Vanessa agrees to Mark's proposal, he sets out to find an affordable engagement ring. However, a mix-up occurs regarding the ring's cost after he...
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Please Don't Go
Feeling like she's a burden to the soon-to-be newlyweds, Geneva decides to pack up and leave. In an effort to change her mind, Mark recruits Tyler's l...
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The In-Laws
Mark is introduced to Vanessa’s incredibly affluent parents for the first time, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. He secretly hopes that they ...
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4
Security
After budget cuts lead to the loss of her position as an emergency medical technician, Vanessa decides to launch her own venture focused on selling Af...
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5
The Spa
Feeling the pressure of wedding planning, Vanessa is on edge, prompting her friend Florence to suggest a spa day for some much-needed relaxation. Howe...
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The Dance
Tyler secures a date with a girl for his first school dance, but Mark offers him misguided tips on how to interact with women.
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One on One
After a heated disagreement, Mark finds himself at odds with the girls' basketball coach at the high school. To resolve their conflict, they agree to ...
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The Swami
In an effort to raise funds for textbooks, Mark takes a job at a carnival where he plays the role of a fortuneteller.
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The Argument
Mark and Vanessa find themselves in a heated disagreement, each holding a distinct perspective on the situation that led to their clash.
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10
Lifesaver
Vanessa urges Ken, Geneva's longtime boyfriend, to propose to her. After some hesitation, Ken finally pops the question, and Geneva happily agrees. Ho...
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11
The Idol
Mark assures Tyler that he will set up a meeting with his favorite rap artist, who coincidentally is an old friend of his.
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12
Party, Party
As Vanessa's friends throw her a pre-wedding bash at a strip club where her ex-boyfriend is employed, Mark's pals organize a comparable celebration fo...
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13
Getting Personal
Vanessa begins to question whether Mark truly gets her. To find out, she decides to place an ad in the personals and challenges Mark to figure out whi...
