Flex sports a controversial new image on his TV show.

Spirit dates Arnazs musical rival.

Duane enlists the help of New Edition to pull Flex out of a deep funk.

Flexs inept agent gets him fired.

Flex faces his nemesis at a celebrity poker tournament.

A near-death experience prompts Flex to reconsider an old flame.

Joan’s new steady has everything she wants, and possibly something she doesn’t want: a wife.

Toni’s relationship with a white politician puts her in the spotlight, and Joan catches Maya’s husband in a compromising position.

When Joan takes over Maya’s wedding plans, their friendship could end unhappily ever after.

Fed up with William’s Halloween pranks, Joan masterminds the ultimate practical joke.

Joan’s attempts to impress a famous attorney could send her house up in smoke.

A positive pregnancy test sends Joan into a panic.

Delicious Records is bought out; and a new boss, respected music business veteran Kai Owens, takes over the company. She is bringing many of her own associates along, so she begins conducting interviews to see which employees will get to keep their jobs. Adam, exhilarated by all of the drama, giddily celebrates each new firing by banging a gong. Mona fears that she will be the next to go because she is terrible in interviews. Despite Dee Dee's advice, she blows the interview. However, Kai respects her work so much that she promotes her to a Vice President position. This makes her Spencer's boss, and he has trouble adjusting to the situation, ignoring her orders and talking back to her. Mona worries that they will not be able to maintain their friendship. Meanwhile, Dee Dee pleads with her mother to let her make a connection with her unborn brother in some way. Big Dee Dee offers to let her name the baby.

Camille returns from a vacation in London and behaves coldly toward Spencer. She finally admits that she is desperately homesick and has decided to move back to England.

Mona tries to find time alone with Nick, but her mother and Dee Dee can't seem to get the message. Dee Dee's longtime friend Aurora comes for a visit.

Dee Dee organizes a singles mixer at a local club. She bristles at Mona's claim that she only dates a certain type of man (well-groomed and upwardly mobile), and tries to prove her wrong by picking up a tough guy named Keno.

The Thornes' plans for a well-orchestrated C-section go by the wayside when Big Dee Dee goes into labor three weeks earlier than expected. A panicked Dee Dee turns to Mona for help.

Kai orders Mona to exercise some of her new power as a vice president by firing Adam.

The success of DivaStyle brings big bonus checks to the ladies, but also brings big problems for Shelly when she goes on a wild shopping spree. Janie learns her husband wants to quit his job. J.T. turns to Nick for a money loan to cover his medical school expenses.

J.T.'s new girlfriend Rochelle is threatened by his former relationship with Shelly and his friends, so she demands that J.T. choose between her and his friends. Janie decides to change her outlook and attitude when one of the waitresses mistakes her for Shelly's mother.

Shelley thinks she can be friends with her ex-boyfriend Grant, but her theory is tested when he announces he's engaged during a lunch date, and he wants her to meet his fiancée. Rita moves into her new loft. Nick and J.T. become buds with a youngster through a local Big Buddies program.

When J.T. fails an exam because of a stupid mistake, his overbearing mother tries to persuade the professor to give J.T. a retest; and Marty considers becoming a professional bowler. Shelly tries to help Rita set up her new apartment.

Shelly finds out that Janie's baby brother Paul still has a crush on her after all this time, but she doesn't know how to handle the situation now that Paul is an adult. Nick embarrasses the gang at Janie's church when he accidentally drops a $100 bill in the collection plate and then attempts to either get it back or at least, get his change

Nick finally finds a woman he wants to date exclusively, only to have her tell him she's married. Meanwhile, Shelly discovers that Rita thinks her apartment is haunted.

Nineteen years ago, Kim’s birth divided Nikki and her father; now, only Kim can mend their family feud.

While Kim, T and Stevie rock Palm Springs, Nikki goes on the “Road Trip from Hell” with Professor Oglevee.

Kim is getting married…over Nikki’s dead body.

Nikki and Veronica team up to break up Professor Oglevee’s new romance

Professor Oglevee and Nikki try to stop Kim from eloping.

While newlyweds Kim and Jerel make plans to move to Paris, Professor Oglevee schemes to make Veronica jealous.

Delicious Records is bought out; and a new boss, respected music business veteran Kai Owens, takes over the company. She is bringing many of her own associates along, so she begins conducting interviews to see which employees will get to keep their jobs. Adam, exhilarated by all of the drama, giddily celebrates each new firing by banging a gong. Mona fears that she will be the next to go because she is terrible in interviews. Despite Dee Dee's advice, she blows the interview. However, Kai respects her work so much that she promotes her to a Vice President position. This makes her Spencer's boss, and he has trouble adjusting to the situation, ignoring her orders and talking back to her. Mona worries that they will not be able to maintain their friendship. Meanwhile, Dee Dee pleads with her mother to let her make a connection with her unborn brother in some way. Big Dee Dee offers to let her name the baby.

Camille returns from a vacation in London and behaves coldly toward Spencer. She finally admits that she is desperately homesick and has decided to move back to England.

Mona tries to find time alone with Nick, but her mother and Dee Dee can't seem to get the message. Dee Dee's longtime friend Aurora comes for a visit.

Dee Dee organizes a singles mixer at a local club. She bristles at Mona's claim that she only dates a certain type of man (well-groomed and upwardly mobile), and tries to prove her wrong by picking up a tough guy named Keno.

The Thornes' plans for a well-orchestrated C-section go by the wayside when Big Dee Dee goes into labor three weeks earlier than expected. A panicked Dee Dee turns to Mona for help.

Kai orders Mona to exercise some of her new power as a vice president by firing Adam.

With Drew's christening approaching, Mona and Dee Dee vie for the right to be their brother's godmother. They grow increasingly competitive as they buy him gifts and try to impress Charles and Big Dee Dee.

Dee Dee vies with her law school rival, Stephanie Seymour, for a summer internship.

Dee Dee runs into Clay, her ex-boyfriend with the foot fetish. He tells her that he has gotten treatment for his problem, and asks to start seeing her again. Dee Dee is not interested, but Mona and Big Dee Dee convince her that he is a good guy who deserves another chance.

Big Dee Dee, Phyllis, Mona and Dee Dee make plans to spend Mother's Day together at a brunch/concert. Mona is surprised to learn that Dee Dee plans to get Phyllis a present. She scrambles to find something appropriate for Big Dee Dee.

If you love crab cakes then JJ’s Crab Cake BLT is for you. JJ invites over his good friend, celebrity handbag designer Sherone Barber, and lays out a crab cake sandwich that’s filling and flavorful. Then it’s a JJ style Moscow Mule.

No meat allowed in this episode, Chef JJ hangs out with the founder of HBCU week, Ashley Christopher gets JJ’s special vegan-ish meal. He cooks up curried rice and chickpeas with eggs served with seared cauliflower steaks.

Chef Jernard & Chef Ahki create the ultimate dinner party meal, vegan style. Chef Jernard puts together Creole White Beans over Rice and A Tomato and Cucumber Farro Salad while Chef Ahki puts a twist on the seafood classic crabcakes using jackfruit.

There’s nothing better than good food that makes you feel cozy and comfy! Chef Jernard lays out a Deep Fried Lobster Tail and creamy Sweet Potato Grits! Chef Essie brings her Ghanaian flavors to the table with a hearty Seafood Okra Soup.