Episode 1
The Ring
30m
After Vanessa accepts Mark's marriage proposal, Mark looks for a deal on a ring he can afford. But there's a misunderstanding about the price—after he gives it to Vanessa.
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Written by David Chambers
TV series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
19925 seasons6.7 / 10
Former NBA player Mark Cooper becomes a dedicated teacher and basketball coach in Oakland after his playing career ends. When he's not dealing with his students and players, Mark spends time with his gorgeous female roommate and other friends.
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Checked Jul 25, 2026
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Synopsis
Former NBA player Mark Cooper becomes a dedicated teacher and basketball coach in Oakland after his playing career ends. When he's not dealing with his students and players, Mark spends time with his gorgeous female roommate and other friends.
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Episode 2
Please Don't Go
30m
When Geneva feels she's in the way of the newlyweds-to-be and makes plans to move out, Mark enlists the help of Tyler's rambunctious young relatives to convince her to stay.
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Written by Dan Cross, David HogeGuest stars Camille Winbush
Episode 3
The In-Laws
30m
Mark meets Vanessa's extremely weathly parents for the first time, and hopes that they will pay for the wedding.
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Directed by Jim Drake
Episode 4
Security
30m
Vanessa's job working as an emergency medical technician is eliminated due to budget cuts, so she starts her own business selling African beauty supplies. Meanwhile, Mark takes an additional job at a security company.
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Directed by Glynn Turman
Episode 5
The Spa
30m
Vanessa is very tense from planning her wedding, so her friend Florence invites her to a spa for relaxation. Mark becomes jealous when he realizes that the spa is staffed by attractive men who are eager to please their customers.
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Directed by Joel Zwick
Episode 6
The Dance
30m6.0 / 10
Tyler makes a date with a girl for his first school dance, but Mark gives him bad advice on how to treat women.
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Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Ralph Greene
Episode 7
One on One
30m
When Mark argues with the high school's girls' basketball coach, they decide to settle their differences with a one-on-one basketball game.
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Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Eric Allan Kramer, Cheryl Miller, Kelly Perine
Episode 8
The Swami
30m
To help the school earn money for textbooks, Mark works at a carnival pretending to be a fortuneteller.
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Directed by Joel ZwickWritten by Dan Cross, David HogeGuest stars Mark Blankfield
Episode 9
The Argument
30m
Mark and Vanessa get into an argument, but they both have conflicting viewpoints as to what really happened.
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Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Rif Hutton, Cleo King
Episode 10
Lifesaver
30m
Vanessa pressures Geneva's longtime boyfriend, Ken, into asking Geneva to marry him. Geneva accepts, but Ken reconsiders after Mark inadvertently scares him about the seriousness of marriage.
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Directed by Jeffrey GanzWritten by Alison TaylorGuest stars Kevin Jackson
Episode 11
The Idol
30m
Mark promises that he will introduce Tyler to his favorite rap star who happens to be an old friend of Mark's.
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Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Ralph GreeneGuest stars Echo Allen, Donald Gibb, Lamont Johnson, Cali Lili Hauser
Episode 12
Party, Party
30m
While Vanessa's friends give her a pre-wedding party at a strip club where her old boyfriend works, Mark's buddies host a similar party for him.
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Directed by Jim DrakeGuest stars Neena Bidasha, Veena Bidasha, Eadie Del Rubio, Elena Del Rubio, Milly Del Rubio, Lisa Dinkins, Robert Gant, Dorian Gregory
Episode 13
Getting Personal
30mfinale
Vanessa wonders if Mark really understands her. She places an advertisement in a section of the personals and then tests Mark by telling him to determine which ad is hers.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by David ChambersGuest stars John Kassir, Josh Adell, Rhonda Claerbaut, Holly Kaplan, Marilyn Tokuda
Episode information updated Jul 26, 2026
More about Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Cast
Mark CurryMark Cooper
Dawnn LewisRobin DumarsSaundra QuartermanGeneva Lee
Holly Robinson PeeteVanessa Russell
Raven-SymonéNicole Lee
Nell CarterP.J. Moore
Omar GoodingEarvin Rodman
Marquise WilsonTyler FosterCredits
- Created by
- Jeff Franklin
- Written by
- David Hoge, Dan Cross, Barry O'Brien, David Chambers, Jeffrey Duteil, Clay Graham, Yvette Lee Bowser, Mike Sikowitz, Perry Rein, Gigi McCreery, Ralph Greene, Jeff Astrof, Kevin Abbott, Richard Dubin, Lore Kimbrough, Alison Taylor, Scott S. Gorden, Neil Lebowitz, Charlene Seeger, Alan Eisenstock
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 101
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Jeff Franklin ProductionsUnited States- Bickley-Warren ProductionsUnited States
Lorimar TelevisionUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
californiaoakland, californiaroommatessitcomteacher
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