Episode 1
Pilot
20m10.0 / 10
An American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
Episode credits
Guest stars Raymond Ma, Kristin Eggers, Tangie Ambrose, Ivar Brogger
TV series
Bob Hearts Abishola
2019TV-PG5 seasons7.5 / 10
A love story made in America.
A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
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Checked Jul 23, 2026
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Synopsis
A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
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Episode 2
Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things
20m
While Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.
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Episode 3
A Bird May Love A Fish
20m
Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs while Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Vishesh Chachra
Episode 4
Square Hamburger, Round Buns
20m
After Abishola calls off things with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist, and Bob tries online dating.
Episode credits
Guest stars Missi Pyle, Scott Michael Morgan, Tony Tambi, Kimberly Scott, Vishesh Chachra
Episode 5
Whacking the Mole
20m
After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Mark Berry, Van Epperson
Episode 6
Ralph Lauren and Fish
20m
Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa
Episode 7
Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine
20m
Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Tiffany Yvonne Cox, Roman Arabia
Episode 8
Useless Potheads
20m
With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa
Episode 9
We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers
20m
After Abishola gives her previous suitor a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Tambi, Kimberly Scott, Conphidance
Episode 10
Ice Cream for Breakfast
20m
Bob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka. Also, Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely friend in Dottie in the aftermath of his fight with Auntie Olu.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Tony Tambi
Episode 11
Splitting the Hairs
20m
Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will; Abishola and Kemi's friendship is tested after Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.
Episode credits
Guest stars Travis Coles, Tony Tambi
Episode 12
There's My Nigerians
20m
While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.
Episode credits
Guest stars Wendie Malick, Marilu Henner, Ungela Brockman, Tony Tambi
Episode 13
The Canadians of Africa
20m
Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son".
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Tony Tambi, Kimberly Scott
Episode 14
Full-Frontal Dottie
20m
Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot, much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa
Episode 15
Black Ice
20m
On Valentine's Day, when it comes to showing affection, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa
Episode 16
Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?
20m
Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Also, Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their relationship.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Vishesh Chachra
Episode 17
A Big, White Thumb
20m
Abishola takes her relationship with Bob to the next level when she invites him into an intimate part of her life: church. Also, Kemi fights with Ogechi to be Chukwuemeka's favorite.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tony Tambi, Kimberly Scott, Conphidance
Episode 18
Sock Wife
20m
Bob's past and present collide when his ex-wife, Lorraine, is admitted to Abishola's hospital. Also, Christina recruits Kofo for a project to rename the sock colors.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Nicole Sullivan, Vishesh Chachra
Episode 19
Angry, Happy, Same Face
20m
Abishola must draw the line when Bob's ex-wife, Lorraine, tries to maneuver her way back into Bob's life. Also, Goodwin is concerned when Christina sets her romantic sights on Kofo.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, Nicole Sullivan
Episode 20
Randy's a Wrangler
20mfinale
Dottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor, Hank (John Ratzenberger), at physical therapy. Also, Bob and Douglas try to keep tabs on Christina while she's away at an emotional wellness spa.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bayo Akinfemi, Tony Okungbowa, John Ratzenberger
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Bob Hearts Abishola
Cast
Billy GardellBob Wheeler
Folake OlowofoyekuAbishola Adebambo
Gina YashereKemi
Christine EbersoleDottie Wheeler
Matt JonesDouglas Wheeler
Maribeth MonroeChristina Wheeler
Shola AdewusiAuntie Olu
Barry Shabaka HenleyUncle TundeCredits
- Created by
- Chuck Lorre, Gina Yashere, Eddie Gorodetsky, Alan J. Higgins
- Written by
- Marla DuMont, Nathan Chetty, Gloria Bigelow, Jamarcus Turner, Sam Elhindi, Gina Yashere, Matt Ross, Chuck Lorre
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 95
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Chuck Lorre ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
blended familybusbusiness ownerchurchcultural differenceheart attackimmigrantimmigrant family
