Elas e Eu (2003)

1 - Pilot

Entertainment reporter Robert James raises his young son while balancing the demands of his ex-wife with those of his girlfriend. In the opener, he receives the divorce papers from his ex-wife and asks his son for permission to marry his girlfriend.

1 - Reunited and It Doesn't Feel That Good

Tia tries to explain why she needs some space, Robert successfully seduces her, thinking their problems are solved only to be disappointed the next morning when Tia tells him nothing has changed. But when Neesee attempts to get Robert and Tia back together, her plan backfires, not realizing that she is the reason for their separation. Later, when Jonelle decides to take Tia out to take her mind off of the separation, Robert shows up at the club and begs Tia to reconsider, only to find her being hit on by an annoying guy named Hale.

1 - Startling Over

Following his breakup with his former fiance Tia and losing his job a few months earlier, Robert tries to get his life back on track, until his ex-wife Neesee is forced to move in with him after her apartment burns down. Meanwhile, looking to get back into the game, Dirk talks Robert into going to a meeting to pitch a new talk show.

1 - The Hair Down There

Robert and Neesee struggle to deal with a letter that he wrote her four years earlier; Bobby discovers a hair.

2 - Return of the Mack

Coping with heartache means moping for Robert---until he sees his son copying his depressive behavior. A fireman takes an interest in Tia after a classroom visit.

2 - If You Cant Stand the Heat

When Neesee and Roberts living together becomes too much for him to take, he pushes her to take a chance on a new place when she receives some insurance money. Meanwhile, when Robert and Dirk shoot the new pilot for their talk show, Dirk gets a massive case of stage frigh

2 - Birthdaze

The competition heats up between Neesee and Tia, who try to out-do each other by planning separate birthday parties for Bobby Jr., so Robert attempts to increase the peace between the women and bring everyone together for one big birthday bash.

2 - Trojan Condo

Neesee finds a new condo to move into, but Robert finds out that its still under construction and wont be completed for a while. Roberts sister comes for a visit and asks to stay at the house.

3 - The Kiss Off

After learning that Robert has started dating again, Tia immediately asks flirty fireman Rick to join her on a double date with Dirk and Jonelle, but when Robert decides to keep tabs on Tia by calling Dirk in the middle of dinner, he gets more than an earful when Dirk accidentally blurts out that Tia kissed Rick. Later, thinking Tia has moved on, Robert goes in for a passionate good night kiss with his date Sheena, but pulls back at the last minute after his eye catches a photo of Tia.

3 - Kiss, Kiss, Pass

Jumping back into the dating scene, Robert meets a great woman, who is understanding of his current living arrangements, but is disappointed when he finds out she once dated Dirk. Meanwhile, Robert and Neesee teach Bobby, Jr. about the tooth fairy.

3 - Here Comes the Bride

When Robert invites Tia to move into his closet space, she gets jealous when she discovers his old wedding video showing a happy Robert with his now ex-wife Neesee. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding about which videotape Tia actually found gives Neesee leverage in a battle with Robert over who gets custody of Bobbys Jr.s old crib.

3 - Police...Open Up

Robert decides to take Bobby to the police station as a punishment for prank calling 911. However, he is the one that ends up behind bars after a secret about something he did in the past resurfaces.

4 - Love At First Type

To get out of the rut of their non-existent love lives, both Robert and Neesee venture into the online dating scene, but theyre surprised by the matchmaking results when it comes time to meet their Internet romances in person. Meanwhile, Dirk relies on advice from 6-year-old Bobby, Jr. to help with his current relationship problem

4 - In Through The Out Door

When Neesee nurses ailing Robert and Bobby Jr. back to health, Robert gets to see a more caring and nurturing side of his ex-wife, which brings back all of the old feelings he had when he first fell in love with her. Later, when Tia sees an ugly side to Rick, she realizes she is still in love with Robert and wants to reconcile, only to find out that Robert now needs space.

4 - Kindergarten Confidential

Tia finds that she cant escape Roberts ex-wife, Neesee, even in her own workplace, when Neesee volunteers to be the schools newest kindergarten room mom and forms an instant bond with Tias best friend, Jonelle. Meanwhile, R&B sensation and movie star Beyoncé Knowles turns the tables on Robert during an interview when she starts asking him personal questions.

4 - Love Do Cost A Thing

Neesee hosts a charity bachelor auction where she bids on a date with an eligible, handsome and rich doctor(Charles Malik Whitfield) but the date doesnt go as she planned. Robert pays Neesee to bid on him, so he can avoid going on a random date, but a mystery woman outbids her. Meanwhile, Bobby goes on a date with Dirk, when he is the only one to bid on him.

5 - Pretty Woman

Robert comes to the aid of a stranger, Eva, when her purse is being stolen on the street and the pair end up hitting it off. After a series of dates, Dirk realizes that he knows her from a night club he frequents and confronts Robert with the news. Meanwhile, Neesee encourages Bobby to be friends with an unpopular girl in his class, resulting in a unique friendship between the two

5 - Let's Stay Together

It seems that Robert and Tias relationship are coming together again only to find out that Robert confesses to Tia that he almost shared a kiss with Neesee, which makes Tia very depressed about this situation.

5 - Say My Name, Say My Name

After Tia uses Neesees maiden name when forging her signature on one of Bobby Jr.s permission slips, Neesee reveals that she intends to keep Roberts last name even though theyre officially divorced.

5 - Divorce Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry

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6 - The Courtship of Robert's Father

Robert and his sister prepare for their fathers 60th birthday celebration; Neesee helps Courtney prepare for the school dance

6 - Uncle Marcus Comes to Dinner

When Neesee begins dating a handsome dentist, Robert becomes jealous, but claims his concern is for Bobby Jr.

6 - Why Do Fools Fall Back in Love?

When Robert and Neesee decide to have dinner to discuss the romantic spark between them, their initial flirtatious behavior turns catty as old habits begin to surface, reminding them why they got divorced in the first place.

6 - School Colors

After being sent to a prestigious all-white private school, Bobby Jr. returns home declaring he wants to be white, and Robert and Neesee must educate their 6-year- old son on why he should be proud to be black. Meanwhile, after members of a focus group for Robert and Dirks television show mention that Dirk is too skinny, he starts going to a personal trainer. Congresswoman Maxine Waters guest stars as herself.

7 - Like Father, Like Son, Like Hell

After Robert and his sister Carmen learn that the man who raised them isnt Roberts biological father, Dirk and Robert decide to track the real man down. After spending some time with his biological father, Robert discovers a shocking secret about him. Though Bobby tries to hide the fact that Courtney invited her boyfriend over to the house while Neesee was working, Neesee quickly discovers the two are hiding something

7 - Spatial Profiling

When the station does a profile on Roberts home life, he insists that both Tia and Neesee be included, but when Neesee is edited out of the version that airs, the kids at Bobbys Jr.s school joke that Neesee must be the nanny. Meanwhile, Neesee retaliates by filing a complaint that Tia and Roberts relationship is in violation of the rule against teachers dating students parents.

7 - Basket Cases

Robert, Tia and Neesee are outraged to find out that Bobby is lost in the basketball stadium after when Robert broke Bobbys promise about taking him to a basketball game and spending some time with him, which then causes Robert, Tia and Neesee to have a serious argument.

7 - The Spy Who Smoked Me

After firing the thieving babysitter, Amanda (guest star Mercedes of Americas Next Top Model), Robert installs a nannycam to watch the new sitter, but when he discovers Neesee has resumed her old smoking habit, his attempt to get her to quit only leads him to actually pick up the habit as well. Meanwhile, despite Roberts advice, Dirk dates Amanda and his belongings begin to slowly disappear.

8 - Tia Moves In

Tia moves into the house with Robert only to discover that Bobby Jr. doesnt want her there, so when Robert and Dirk fail at making Bobby Jr. feel more comfortable with the new living arrangements, its up to Neesee to try and help her son adjust. Meanwhile, Jonelle sublets Tias old apartment and becomes friends with the neighbors who did not like Tia.

8 - Parents Just Don't Understand

When Tias dad, Lucas joins the family for Thanksgiving dinner, he is immediately taken by Neesees mom (guest star Debbie Allen) and spends the entire meal flirting with her, while she wants nothing to do with him. Later, after Bobby ignores his parents orders twice, they decide they must punish him with his first spanking.

8 - Legal Affairs (1)

Robert is surprised to learn Neesee is dating her business lawyer, especially when he learns that Neesee knows that the lawyer is married.

8 - My Two Dads

Robert learns that his biological father is gay, and keeps it a secret from the rest of his family. Surprisigly his father and his partner drop in for Thanksgiving, making things very interesting.

9 - Jonny Comes Marching Home

When Jonny, a recently divorced college friend of Robert, Dirk and Neesees, comes to town, sparks fly after he and Neesee share a kiss, but Robert isnt happy to learn that Jonny and Neesee want to take things to the next level.

9 - Legal Affairs (2)

Despite warning Neesee about getting involved with a married man, Robert finds himself stuck in the middle of the affair when both her new beau and his wife pay him a visit.

9 - Crime and Maybe Some Punishment

Robert grounds Bobby from attending his field trip for being disrespectful to Dirk, but Neesee feels Robert may have gone too far and secretly takes Bobby on the trip. When Robert finds out that Neesee went behind his back, the two agree to stand together when disciplining Bobby in the future. Meanwhile, Courtney brings her new boyfriend home to meet Dirk

9 - The Return of Mars Blackmon

Robert coaches a game in which he is forced to deal with a boisterous heckling father, but he turns the other cheek in order to teach Bobby a lesson.

10 - Home For Christmas?

A snowstorm forces Robert off the road on his way to an interview in New York and jeopardizes his chances of spending Christmas with Bobby and Tia.

10 - Out of the Picture

Now that theyre living together, Robert and Tia worry that Bobby Jr. may have actually witnessed them having sex, and to make matters worse, they believe that Bobby Jr. has drawn a picture of what he saw and fear that he may show it to his Neesee.

10 - Everybody Loves Rain Man

Bobby is unappreciative of his Christmas presents; as a result, as punishment, his parents send Bobbys presents to a shelter where he befriends a homeless boy.

10 - Creeping With The Enemy

When Neesees college friend Gwen arrives for a visit, an open feud between Robert and Gwen blossoms into a secret romance. Meanwhile, Turtle shows up on the set of Robert and Dirks talk show and persuades them to act in his low budget western movie.

11 - Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas

Filled with the holiday spirit, Robert convinces Neesee, against her better judgment, to let her ex-con brother, Vonte (guest star Alex Thomas), spend Christmas Eve with them. Meanwhile, Robert tries to turn around Dirks negative thoughts about the Christmas holiday.

11 - I Saw Tia Kissing Santa Claus

Bobby Jr. catches his dad, whos decked out like St. Nick, in a kiss with Tia---and comes away believing his dad is the real Santa. Also, Tias relationship with her visiting dad becomes strained.

11 - Let's Go Bobby, Let's Go!

Robert and Neesee are happy that Bobby will be playing football - at least until he comes home with news that he has joined the cheerleading squad instead.

11 - Liar, Liar

When Bobby lies, Robert, Neesee and Tia all have different techniques on how to deal the situation. Also Neesee takes her therapists advice and tries to work out some issiues with her estranged father.

12 - The B-R-E-A-K-U-P

After attending the wedding of a friend who found true love with an overweight man, Neesee vows to go out on a date with the next man to ask her out. However, her plan takes a turn when she is asked out by Roberts very short co-worker.

12 - Neesee's Grave Plot

Robert asks Neesee to pretend that theyre still married for the benefit of his dying aunt, who he never told about their divorce, but when she comes face to face with the woman on her deathbed, an overwrought Neesee just cant keep up the faade. Meanwhile, after running into an old flame who doesnt remember him, Dirk decides it would be a good idea to date her again

12 - Catering

Neesee contemplates quitting her burgeoning catering career when Bobby Jr. begins to act out both at home and at the TV station. Meanwhile, Dirk is surprised when he falls not for a sexy superstar, but for her lawyer.

12 - Get Me To The Church on Time

Robert & Neesees old friend, Frankie comes back to town having found God and transformed to a hip & modern day minister. He inspires them to re-evaluate their lives and also to make some changes. Also after listening to Frankie preach, Bobby thinks he has sinned and will be sent to hell.

13 - Used ta Be My Girl

Larry, one of Tias closest friends from childhood, pays Tia a visit which unsettles Robert when Larry admits that he wishes he was marrying Tia. Things go from bad to worse when Larry explains why. Meanwhile, Neesee and Alex take over Roberts kitchen.

13 - Focus

Robert refuses to accept that Bobby has ADD and tries to cure him without therapy.

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Neesee and Robert are both excited to learn that her new condo is ready, but Bobby tells them he doesnt want to go back and forth between houses. Robert and Neesee decide that the only solution is for Bobby to continue living at Roberts home while he and Neesee take turns living in her condo. Dirk is sent into a frenzy when Courtney develops a crush on an older man from his offic

13 - Trying to Love Two (Ain't Easy to Do)

When Dirk falls hard for Roberts younger sister, Carmen, Robert and Neesee intervene after catching her in the arms of Nick, and the two force Carmen to tell Dirk the truth. Meanwhile, much to Neesees chagrin, Carmen brings Bobby a pet frog, but when it gets loose in the house, everyone scrambles to find it before Neesee does.

14 - Not So Wonderful News

Roberts romantic New York Valentines weekend with Tia goes awry when his big interview with Serena Williams keeps getting postponed by her wacky cousin/assistant Wanda. Meanwhile, Neesee caters a high-profile party for Alexs new boyfriend Eric, but when his demands become out of control, it causes tension between the two women.

14 - Artificial Intelligence

Bobby cheats on his aptitude test and suddenly find himself in the gifted students program. Robert and Neesee are thrilled with Bobbys book smarts and encourage him to participate in the schools annual academic competition. Meanwhile, Neesees new friend and neighbor, Michelle, sets her up on a date with a guy who turns out to have a weird fetish

14 - Robert and Neesee Get Real

Robert and Neesee realized they still love each over. Bobby goes on his first overnight camping trip

14 - Boxing

Neesee is furious when she finds out that Robert has taught their son to box. Meanwhile, Alex tries a few moves on her trainer, and Tia learns that Jonelle hasnt been paying her rent.

15 - Don't It Make My Brownies Blue

When Neesee borrows Roberts new assistant without his permission, it triggers an escalating feud between the former spouses over how they take each other for granted as roommates. Meanwhile, after Robert encourages him to spice up his social studies report by turning it into a rap, Bobby is inspired to become a rapper and begins to call himself Lil B.

15 - Handle Your Business

After an argument, Jonelle throws him out, Dirk crashes on Robert and Tias couch causing them to get sucked into their best friends break-up. Also, Neesee co-chairs a school fundraiser with another very competitive mother, who unexpectedly winds up being the perfect business partner for her.

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Bobby tries to steal a pair of sneakers in order to try to fit in with the cool kids at school, but is caught by the store manager. Meanwhile, Neesee reluctantly agrees to help care for her neighbor, Michelles newborn niece, but soon finds she enjoys being around an infant.

15 - Jonny Come Lately (1)

Roberts college buddy Jonny returns to visit Neesee. Tia later asks Robert how he feels about Jonny and Neesees relationship. He doesnt mind and offers to take the newly couple out to dinner. After a fun-filled evening, Jonny decides to take everyone out on a road trip to Las Vegas.

16 - Pass the Peas

Robert and Dirk run into an important food critic at the gym and get him to come to the restaurant. All he wants is to enjoy his meal but Neesee and Robert become so wrapped up in trying to impress him that they not only ruin his evening, they almost ruin their chance for a good review.

16 - He's Got Game

During his 15th college reunion weekend, Robert finds himself attracted to Deborah Calhoun, a professor he had a crush on back in his college days. Hoping to meet an eligible bachelor at the reunion, Neesee reconnects with Fitz Escoffrey, a national television sports reporter. Robert believes Fitz stole his successful career when he tripped Robert during a college basketball game and made the game-winning basket. Wanting to settle the feud, Robert challenges Fitz to a one-on-one basketball game, but injures himself before the game while trying to romance Professor Calhoun

16 - So I Creep

Robert lands a job as a weekend correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and insists Dirk be his producer, but when he criticizes the stories they are assigning Robert, Dirk ends up quitting. Meanwhile, when Rusty, the brother of her new business partner, comes over to help Neesee build some shelves in her apartment, she unexpectedly finds herself attracted to him, but when they start dating, Rusty doesnt want to tell his sister.

16 - Jonny Come Lately (2)

The gang decides to go on a road trip with Dirk and Jonelle in tow. Jonelle assists that Turtle look after Bobby while theyre gone. Later, Neesee proposes to Jonny but the newly engaged couple is too scared to tell Robert whom isnt okay with it at all.

17 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Dirks estranged brother reveals he has had a sex-change operation. Meanwhile, Roberts mother collapses during a visit.

17 - Domo Arigato, Mr. Roberto

When Robert starts dating Bobbys new karate teacher, Kammy, the bond between father and son is tested as Bobby, who also has a crush on her, decides to make his own move to win her over. Meanwhile, in an effort to impress a new lady love, Clarinetta, Dirk turns to Neesee for help in the kitchen with some last-minute cooking lessons

17 - It Was Fun While It Lasted

Neesee realizes she wants to have another baby and visits a fertility clinic to research potential sperm donors. When she finds the donor she prefers, she decides to meet the guy face-to-face. Meanwhile, Robert and Dirk spend an evening hitting on women, and Dirk finds success when he meets Jill. Tensions between Robert and Dirk escalate when Dirk is continuously late to work.

17 - Movin' On Up

When Robert finds himself unable to handle working on two shows at once, he is forced to choose between ``Mr. L.A. and ``Entertainment Tonight.

18 - Passing The Test

While celebrating Neesees birthday at her apartment, Robert and Tia find a pregnancy test and believe Neesee is pregnant.

18 - The Boy Is Mine

Robert and Dirk arent on speaking terms so Robert becomes friendly with Neesees new partner which definitely doesnt like!

18 - He's Gotta Have It

Believing that his relationship with Andrea is not exclusive, Robert accepts a date with attractive segment producer Michele, but when Andrea tells him she wants to get serious, Robert has trouble breaking it off with a clingy Michele. Meanwhile, fearing that Bobby isnt her baby anymore, Neesee decides to get involved with some of the boy things he likes to do and ends up on a fishing trip with Bobby and Dirk

18 - A Family Affair

When Robert turns down his sister Carmens latest get-rich-quick scheme, she pleads her case to Tia, who decides to help her, but accidentally gives Carmen money that was intended for Bobby Jr., so when Neesees child support check bounces, a furious Neesee lets everyone know about it. Meanwhile, Dirk and Jonelle try to start a romance.

19 - Everything Happens for a Reason

After Robert lets Dirk go he feels it was the wrong decision so he sues him. Neesee comes clean that she hadnt met Ben by chance and that she wanted to meet her sperm donor.

19 - Wedding Dance

Although Tia wants to have their wedding on the beach or on a mountaintop, Robert is convinced that she really wants an expensive shindig. So, to make extra money to pay for it, he appears in a TV commercial for a car dealership. Meanwhile, Bobby gives a girl he likes Neesees old engagement ring.

19 - The N Word

Little Bobby blurts out a racist word in the middle of his birthday party, causing debate among the adults.

19 - Baby Got (Flash) Back

When Dirk gives his opinion on how marriage changes everything, Robert, Tia, Neesee and Bobby each fantasize how their lives will be affected by Robert and Tias marriage

20 - Thirty Candles

Robert doesnt realize he has completely forgotten Tias birthday until Neesee and Bobby arrive with a present, so he enlists Neesees help to cater and pull together a party thats a surprise for everyone involved. Sure that Robert hasnt forgotten her birthday, Tia anticipates his surprise, but certainly doesnt expect getting stuck in the car while Robert reports on a stuntman-union strike.

20 - Sins of the Father

Robert begins to become attached to an single parent and her child which makes Bobby feel left out. Neesee is called upon for advice after Dirk cant look after Courtney.

20 - Surprise, Surprise (1)

After a disturbing visit to the doctors office that makes him feel old, Robert tries to rediscover his youth by getting a motorcycle and dating a young college girl. Meanwhile, Dirks fender bender with his old flame, Beverly, is double the trouble when a shocking secret is revealed.

20 - Hollywood Swinging

Its obvious to believe that Robert is spending too much time with other celebrities while Tia is desperate in wanting him to be in her poetry show for him to support her. Meanwhile; Neccess is trying to make a move on her new boyfriend

21 - She Blinded Me with Science

Robert learns of Neesees plan to visit a sperm bank to have a baby. His relationship becomes strained after his former partner comes to stay.

21 - Playdate

When Robert and Neesee learn that Bobby doesnt socialize with the other kids in his school, they immediately book a playdate for Bobby with the most popular kid in class, Sammy, but things get awkward when Sammys mom Traci comes on strong to Robert right in his own house. Meanwhile, after discovering that Bobbys shyness stems from a fight with Alexs son, Neesee and Alex attempt to reconcile the boys friendship, but end up arguing over whose son should apologize first.

21 - Sail On

When Robert accepts an offer from his bosses at Entertainment Tonight to pay for his wedding for the right to televise it on their show, Tia regrets his decision when the advertising and promotions become more important than the bride and groom. Later, Robert feels bad when he learns that Mr. LA is in jeopardy of being cancelled and contemplates leaving Entertainment Tonight to help his old show.

21 - Surprise, Surprise (2)

After being encouraged by his old flame, Beverly, Dirk tries to develop a relationship with his newly discovered daughter, Courtney. Meanwhile, Robert dates a 19-year-old.

22 - It Takes Three to Tango

Close to the wedding date, Robert and Tia start having vivid nightmares involving Neesee, making Tia realize that spending the rest of her life with Robert also means spending the rest of her life with Neesee, causing her to re-examine her relationship with Robert. Tensions at home affect the tired couple, putting them out of sync at the gangs tango lessons, taught by Antonio.

22 - He-Male Trouble

Robert is faced with making a major career decision, while Tia learns some big life changing news. Meanwhile, Neesee is unsure she wants to take her relationship with Rusty to the next level. Damon Dash guest stars as himself.

22 - Carmen's Karma

Roberts sister, Carmen, feels guilty about Robert and Neesees divorce, so she arranges for them to makeup by putting them in romantic settings.

22 - The Wedding Singers

Neesee and Robert make a decision about a second child. Also Neesee wants Robert to come with her to her mothers wedding.