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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
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Episode 1
Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone.
Directed by Dennis SteinmetzWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Debbi Morgan, Helen Martin, James A. Watson, Jr, Lila Perry, Teddy Wilson, Tracee Lyles
Episode 2
Raj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in hot water with store security.
Directed by Bud YorkinWritten by Bernie Orenstein, Saul TurteltaubGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Debbi Morgan, Helen Martin, Joe Morton, Eric Laneuville
Episode 3
After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Marion C. Freeman, Dawn AldredgeGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Thalmus Rasulala
Episode 4
Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jim MulliganGuest stars Stu Gilliam, Bobby Griffin, Don Sherman, Danny Wells, Wolfman Jack, Jack Knight
Episode 5
Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Taurean Blacque, Rani DuBois, Rosanne Katon
Episode 6
Rerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better suited despite the fact that she can't stand the taste of them. An even bigger problem arises when Mama's permission is needed, but she's in Phoenix.
Directed by Dick HarwoodWritten by Bernie Orenstein, Saul TurteltaubGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Dick Van Patten, David White, Robbie Rist, Allison McKay
Episode 7
Dwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj falls for Nancy. Raj is left with guilt and one angry friend.
Directed by Hal AlexanderWritten by Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. FoxGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Debbi Morgan, Ronalda Douglas
Episode 8
Raj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she doesn't want to show up without a date. This leads Raj and Rerun to take steps to get her a date.
Directed by Tony CsikiWritten by Bob Illes, James R. SteinGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Bryan O'Dell, Ralph Wilcox, Cinque Attucks, Rani DuBois, Janet MacLachlan
Episode 9
With Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of working at the last minute and soon discovers that the kids have plans and finds herself facing a lonesome Christmas.
Directed by Hal AlexanderWritten by Bernie Orenstein, Saul TurteltaubGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Thalmus Rasulala, Rosalind Cash
Episode 10
Raj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, however, when Dee overhears a conversation between Raj, Dwayne and Rerun which leads her to believe Raj has gotten a girl pregnant.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Bill Richmond, Gene PerretGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Thalmus Rasulala, Ta-Tanisha
Episode 11
Mama is fired from her job as a maid for the Turner household after she's accused of stealing Mrs. Turner's diamond ring. Raj sets out to clear Mama and quickly discovers Mr. Turner may be a far likelier suspect.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Marty FarrellGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Frank Aletter, Alice Ghostley, Teddy Wilson, Jay Gerber, Paul Lichtman
Episode 12
Raj writes a story for a new TV show, Central Avenue, and can't wait to find out if the producers will buy it. However, he's in for a shock on the night the show premieres.
Directed by Dick HarwoodWritten by Mort ScharfmanGuest stars Warren Berlinger, Sheila Rogers, Allen Williams, Catherine von Furstenberg
Episode 13
Raj lands in the hospital and is afraid to face impending surgery. Meanwhile, his roommate is a grouchy ex-baseball player whom Dee befriends and learns that he has kept up a bitter feud between himself and his daughter all because she married a white man.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Hope Clarke, Mel Stewart, Judy Pace
Episode 14
Raj delights in playing practical jokes on his teacher, Miss Collins. But, when he goes overboard, he finds himself suspended and to avoid getting Mama involved, he turns to his father, who quickly discovers the joys of parenting.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Bob Illes, James R. SteinGuest stars Thalmus Rasulala, Fritzi Burr, Rosalind Cash
Episode 15
When the bank manager arrives at Rob's Place to discuss a loan application, Shirley insults him, which causes Rob to fire her. This leads Raj, Dwayne and Rerun to help Shirley find a new job even though she has very few skills.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Rick MittlemanGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Earl Billings, Bryan O'Dell, David Downing, Fred Pinkard, Lark Hackshaw
Episode 16
Needing extra money, Mama takes on a boarder who will stay in Dee's room while she reluctantly agrees to share a room with Mama. Everyone's in for a surprise when Bill asks to take the room and even more surprising, Mama agrees to let him move in!
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Alan Eisenstock, Larry MintzGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Thalmus Rasulala, Bryan O'Dell, Raymond Vitte, James Wheaton
Episode 17
Raj has been dying for a date with a girl but soon finds that in order to go out with her, he needs to find a date for her cousin. Dwayne agrees but soon finds himself to be a corner in a love triangle, when the cousin's pushy ex threatens his well-being if he continues to see her.
Directed by Dick HarwoodWritten by Jerry RossGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Bryan O'Dell, Ren Woods, Bob Harcum
Episode 18
Mama has two tickets to Stevie Wonder and she gives them to Raj. But now, Raj has one tough decision to make, to take Dwayne or Rerun.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Richard BaerGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Raymond Vitte, B.J. Jordan, Danny Wells
Episode 19
After a school lecture about hypertension, Raj begins spending more time down at the free clinic. This leads Dee to sneak a peek at his diary to see if she can find a clue to 'what's wrong with Raj?'
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Gene FarmerGuest stars Thalmus Rasulala, Raymond Vitte, Tanya Boyd
Episode 20
Dee receives a call from her prison pen pal, Judy Crane, who is getting out and needs a place to stay. Dee talks Mama into allowing Judy to stay with them, unknown to all of them that Judy is really on the run.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Carol GaryGuest stars Vernee Watson, Harold Sylvester
Episode 21
Shirley's excited when she gets a call from her sister, Norma, who's coming to visit. However, Shirley is in for a big surprise when she discovers Norma is six months pregnant and Norma is in for an even bigger surprise when she gets a phone call from her fiancee telling her it's over.
Directed by Mark WarrenWritten by Rick MittlemanGuest stars Shirley Hemphill, Bobby Ellerbee, Chip Fields
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Ernest Lee ThomasRoger 'Raj' Thomas
Haywood NelsonDwayne Clemens Nelson
Fred BerryFrederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs
Danielle SpencerDee Thomas
Mabel KingMabel Thomas
Shirley HemphillShirley Wilson
ABCUnited States
Sony Pictures Television InternationalUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
