227

Mary flies out to California to go on the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune," but is shocked to discover a smug Sandra as her opponent--much to the dismay of hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White.

Lester turns into a real pain for Mary when he comes home from work complaining of a stomachache. When she goes out for a pedicure, Lester gets appendicitis--leaving Sandra to care for him.

Sandra's efforts to win the attention of a famous congressman become muddled when Brenda's art teacher catches his eye, yet in her pursuit she falls for another famous person: Billy Dee Williams.

Sandra is worried about her biological clock and sets out to find a perfect husband to father her child. When she strikes out with the available men, she decides to have a baby anyway.

When Mary accepts the "glamorous" title of Chairwoman of the Church benefit variety show, she soon realizes it's really a dirty job and prays for a group like the "Temptations" to save the show.

When Mary reluctantly agrees to partner with Sandra in the pillow-making business, she finds herself doing all the work--with Sandra reaping all the "benefits."

Brenda attempts to win a boy's affection by inviting him to her Saturday night party, but following Sandra's suggestion, she tells him the party's on Friday. The plan backfires and she is alone.

A surprise visit by his Air Force dad prompts Calvin to bid farewell to the family in exchange for a new life abroad with his father.

Sandra writes a steamy romance novel based on characters that are suspiciously similar to her friends at 227.

Trying to find Rose a man, Mary and Sandra use a video dating service that turns her into a Tina Turner look-a-like. This leads to an embarrassing and hilarious outcome when she meets her match.

Mary, Rose and Pearl may be in trouble after defending 227 against a graffiti artist, who then sues them for assault. Things seem even bleaker when the key to their defense is Sandra's testimony.

Lester wins a major contracting bid, which enables the Jenkins' to begin looking for their dream home. He discovers that the backers of the construction job are involved in South African investments.

Anxious to become an adult, Brenda (Regina King) takes on part-time work, but soon discovers learning how to juggle all her responsibilities is a full-time job.

When Sandra cleans up her act and takes on a whole new identity for her visiting mother, she must split her personality to make another out-of-town guest, her "hunk du jour," happy as well.

Guest star Pee Wee Herman, Mary, Lester and Sandra are held captive in a toy store and must resort to more than pop guns and bows and arrows to set themselves free.

Guest stars Red Buttons and Ron Glass appear in this unique episode of 227, which was videotaped only 24 hours prior to airing, enabling the characters to discuss late-breaking news items.

Sandra alerts the police that she suspects her current love interest Justin has stolen more than her heart. The detectives set up surveillance headquarters in the home of Mary and Lester.

Plans made by Mary (Marla Gibbs) and Lester (Hal Williams) to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary result in disharmony when quarrelling in-laws come to town on.

Mary and Rose help Pearl face the loneliness of old age by escorting her to a single's bar where she meets the man of her dreams--and promptly gets engaged.

Mary takes a stand against the deadly drug, crack, when she discovers that a wealthy and generous new friend of Calvin and Brenda is selling the drug.

Mary's new job with a travel agency takes her out-of-town on business with her boss, leaving a jealous Lester at home. Special guest appearance by Garrett Morris.

When Pearl is refused her social security check because the computer lists her as deceased, Mary, Rose and Sandra join in the battle against bureaucracy, only to land themselves in jail.