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The Parkers

The Parkers
★ 8.0/10•1999•30m•TV-PG•Comedy
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Spunky daughter Kim is mortified when her bigger-than-life mom, Nikki, decides to go back to school at the same junior college she attends.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 30, 1999

Episodes

Episode 1 - Grape NutsE130m

Grape Nuts

Nikki 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.

Aug 30, 1999

Episode 2 - Scammed StraightE230m

Scammed Straight

Looking 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.

Sep 6, 1999

Episode 3 - Daddy's GirlE330m

Daddy's Girl

When 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.

Sep 13, 1999

Episode 4 - Taking Tae-Bo with My BeauE430m

Taking Tae-Bo with My Beau

Desiree, 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.

Sep 20, 1999

Episode 5 - The Boomerang EffectE530m

The Boomerang Effect

In 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.

Sep 27, 1999

Episode 6 - There's a ShagE630m

There's a Shag

Kim'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.

Oct 4, 1999

Episode 7 - KimberlaleE730m

Kimberlale

After 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.

Oct 18, 1999

Episode 8 - QuarantineE830m

Quarantine

Nikki 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.

Nov 1, 1999

Episode 9 - And the Band Plays OnE930m

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.

Nov 8, 1999

Episode 10 - Betting on LoveE1030m

Betting on Love

Nikki's ex-fiancée walks back into her life with a promise to give up his gambling habit and a marriage proposal.

Nov 15, 1999

Episode 11 - It's a Family AffairE1130m

It's a Family Affair

Nikki's haughty sister and her daughter come for Thanksgiving dinner and she bosses Nikki around which Nikki uncharacteristically endures.

Nov 22, 1999

Episode 12 - Bad to the BoneE1230m

Bad to the Bone

Nikki 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.

Jan 3, 2000

Episode 13 - Big is BeautifulE1330m

Big is Beautiful

musical 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.

Jan 24, 2000

Episode 14 - Love is a Royal PainE1430m

Love is a Royal Pain

musical 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.

Feb 7, 2000

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Funny, Funny Valentine

musical 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.

Feb 14, 2000

Episode 16 - Trading PlacesE1630m

Trading Places

Professor 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.

Feb 21, 2000

Episode 17 - A Simple PlanE1730m

A Simple Plan

After 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.

Mar 20, 2000

Episode 18 - It's a Spring Bling ThingE1830m

It's a Spring Bling Thing

musical 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.

Apr 10, 2000

Episode 19 - Moving on OutE1930m

Moving on Out

Feeling 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.

May 1, 2000

Episode 20 - UnforgivenE2030m

Unforgiven

Nikki'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.

May 8, 2000

Episode 21 - Since I Lost My BabyE2130m

Since I Lost My Baby

Nikki 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.

May 15, 2000

Episode 22 - Get Me to the Church on TimeE2230m

Get Me to the Church on Time

Jerel receives a job offer in Paris. Kim questions their relationship and decides that they should get married. Jerel says he isn't ready to take the next step. Meanwhile, Veronica becomes very jealous when Nikki is always unexpectedly hanging around Professor Oglevee. Jerel shows up the next day and finally proposes to Kim. She accepts and they decide to elope in Las Vegas. Professor Oglevee reluctantly goes out on a date with Nikki, but it becomes interrupted by the news of Kim and Jerel getting married. They flee to Las Vegas to stop the wedding, but....

May 22, 2000

Actors

Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

Nikki Parker

Countess Vaughn

Countess Vaughn

Kim Parker

Jenna Von Oÿ

Jenna Von Oÿ

Stevie Van Lowe

Ken Lawson

Ken Lawson

Tyrell Radcliff

Yvette Wilson

Yvette Wilson

Andell Wilkerson

Dorien Wilson

Dorien Wilson

Professor Oglevee

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