A Different World

Whitley returns from summer break determined to solidify her relationship with Dwayne, but his new girlfriend Kinu dashes Whitley's hopes for romance. Freddie takes in a troubled runaway. Dwayne is forced to tutor. Matthew and Kim begin dating.

Whitley accepts a date request from Ron with the intention of making Dwayne jealous.

After meeting Freddie at one of Walter's outreach meetings, young foster kid Alex runs away to live with her.

Whitley's father puts her on a budget. Freddie tricks Kim into taking a break from studying for one night.

Hillman competes against defending champion Avery University in the college bowl with Dwayne and Whitely on one side and Dwayne's girlfriend Kinu on the other.

In a unique episode that spoofs "The Twilight Zone", the students at Hillman prepare for their midterms.

Dwayne finds himself caught in the middle of Kinu and Whitley's fight for his attention. Patti LaBelle guest stars.

Ron must confront his ignorance about homelessness. Dwayne and Whitley's relationship gets off to a rocky re-start.

Dwayne's love for Whitney causes his grades to suffer, but, inspired by Dwayne, Whitley is doing better than ever.

Colonel Taylor is offered membership at an exclusive all-white country club, but the motivations might not be as noble as he believes.

Dwayne invites Whitley to spend Christmas with his family, but Whitley's efforts to impress don't go as well as she planned. Patti LaBelle guest stars.

Dwayne's good friend Zelmer comes to visit Hillman and reveals to Dwayne that he's on route to military service in the Middle East. Blair Underwood guest stars.

Whitley's former fiance Julian returns for a visit, causing tension between Whitley and Dwayne.

Whitley must find alternative sources of income after she frivolously spends all her rent money. Terrence converts to Islam.

Freddie receives a Valentine from a secret admirer, Ron thinks he's found his true love, Kim finally kisses Matthew and Jaleesa spends the evening with Colonel Taylor.

Matthew sponsors a performance by the National Theater of the Deaf for Walter's Outreach program. Whitley bets Dwayne that she can keep silent for 24 hours.

A book bashing the males of Hillman as chauvinist pigs stirs up controversy on campus.

Dwayne must decide between a high-paying job and pursuing his PhD, to become a professor.

Whitley makes a bid for a painting at her first art auction...without her boss's permission.

The Hillman crew joins in to help Walter's Outreach Center by hosting a telethon.

When Kim pledges Whitley's sorority, Whitley lets the power get to her head.

Whitley convinces a shy artist to show his controversial painting at the student art exhibit.

When the public speaking class is tasked with preparing and delivering their own eulogies for an assignment, it gives the students of Hillman the rare chance to dispel some rumors about AIDS. Whoopi Goldberg guest stars.

Ron learns he won't graduate unless he can pass a last-minute history exam. A roast is held for Walter.

Whitley must decide if she will take a job offer in New York and leave Dwayne behind. Ron tries to fool his father into thinking he's graduating.