MOESHA
Of course none of us can forget Ray J's role as Charles on MOesha (if u have, shame on u)! But now, Ray J is very well known as Dorian, Moesha's cousin/brother. He has been the focus of the shows this past season. (Seems there should have been a spin-off...but hey, thats just my opinion.)
We all remember his first show, when he'd run away from home to the Mitchell's. Since he's a handful for his mother, Frank and Dee decide to help get him under control. And of course, as time goes by, Dorian struggles with everything from fitting into the Mitchell's household, to having sex with girl not yet ready to have that experience. But, all of Dorian's "hard work?" is side tracked when he discovers that Uncle Frank is really no uncle at all. Frank Mitchell, the loving father, goes from uncle to daddy...What's up with that? Ok Ok, now D-money resents Frank for being a bad father, instead of the good uncle he'd believed him to be in the past. Dorain of course rebels and begins working for Patience (Master P), who is not exactly the best influence. Hangin' with Patience is definitely not a good thing. D-Money ends up covering for Patience when he steals from Mo's dorm. (As you might have guessed, Mo and her nose have a bad feeling about everything.) Then, Dorain even steals one of Frank's Saturns, to deliever $5,000 for Patience. On his way to deliver the money, D-Money is stopped by the police for speeding. (Always gotta stop a brotha in L.A. hehe) After Frank convinces the police that the car was given to D-Money, Frank blows up at Dorian. Even through his anger, however, Frank agrees to pay the $5,000 to Patience for Dorian. Dorian is convinced that he will always get his way with Frank...But he is wrong, when Frank arranges for Dorian to go to boot camp. Dorain storms out heatedly, leaving us to wonder what will happen next. But as we all know, we have to wait until NEXT SEASON...
Ok, new season is here, and Dorian has apparently made a change for the better. However, he is acting "soft" according to Nice. But anyway, Frank basically ruins D-Money's new attitude when he suggests that he sign a contract stating that if he doesn't act right, he will have to leave. And how should that make Dorian feel? Well, from the looks of things he isn't too happy about it. We see him calling up Nice to return to his old ways. Will things change, or remain the same?
Well on the next Moesha Dorian, despite his feelings towards Frank's contract, attempts to regain his father's trust. However, D-Money ends up guilty by association as he falls into "Bad Company" with an intern at his father's dealership. Following this issue, Frank and Dorian take a trip to Vegas attempting to resolve their issues. Frank thinks Dorian wants to go on the trip to bond while Dorian is really trying to make it to a fight. Ultimately the two end up working out some of their problems and even deciding to attend the fight together. The next episode is a Halloween episode in which Dorian dogsits for a friend. The dog, Frisky, has been train to turn into a fierce guard dog by the mention of the word "Murda". He will only calm when another command is said. However, Dorian forgets this command and the dog terrifies them through most of the show. That is until he meets his match in the "Nutty Nun" better known as Moesha. Moesha actually wrestles with the dog (which is hilarious), since she is hyper off of vitamins she has taken to help her study. By the end of the show as Mo and Niecy (who took the vitamins as well and is growing hair everywhere as a side effect)..as they attempt to get a drug that will reverse all of these weird side effects. The professior from whom they seek help is none other than Sinbad. The two play on the fact that Dorian looks familiar to the professor (hence...the Sinbad Show). However, the professor never relaizes the connection thinking maybe Dorian is one of the Backstreet Boys. D-Money simply responds to the comment as "Naw...not me...".
Moesha's cousin Dorian (a.k.a. D-Money) arrives at the Mitchells' after running away from his Oakland home. Myles had been hiding him in his bedroom when Frank sees him in the living room. Frank and Dee decide to let him live with them.
Fired Up
The Party's Over (Here)
While trying to keep up with the social life of college as well as the academic life, Moesha and Niecy are invited to their first college party. After getting heavily drunk, Moesha's faced with having to call Frank to pick her up. But Dorian comes to the girls' rescue by secretly taking Frank's car. Meanwhile, Myles, influenced by Dorian to change his image, dyes his hair and wears baggy garment to impress his classmates during his first week of junior high.
Mis-Directed Study
Moesha lands a job tutoring athletes. She gets assigned to a promising NBA candidate named Ray Meadows. Ray has to write an English paper. Ray asks Moesha to finish the paper for him because he's too busy with practice and studying plays. Moesha agrees to write it, since they're friends. Dorian sees Moesha's writing Ray's paper and teases her, claiming that he uses the same game with girls at his school. Moesha reconsiders writing the paper and tells Ray that she can not do his paper for him. Upset, Ray tells her that he's not interested in a friendship with her if he can't benefit from it.
Not My Pumpkin
Frank finds a case of birth control pills in the trash. He asks Dee why she's taking the pills when they're trying to have a baby. She tells him the pills are Moesha's. Frank is angry with Dee because she concealed the fact that Moesha started taking birth control pills. Dee tells Moesha that Frank knows about the pills. Moesha tries to apologize, but Frank's too angry to discuss the matter. Later, Andell comes by to find Frank alone. When he tells her about the pills, Andell relates his experience to one she had with her father. She questions whom Frank is trying to protect--Moesha or himself. Frank asks for Dee's forgiveness and apologizes to Moesha. Meanwhile, Moesha stands up for Dorian when he's wrongfully accused of stealing.
Just Above My Head
A Den is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Isn't She Lovely?
Moesha prepares for the homecoming dance but "friends" Moesha and Hakeem soon start to realize that the depth of their friendship may be reaching a new and unexpected level. Meanwhile, Myles disappoints Frank after selling the comic books that Frank handed down to him for his birthday.
Unappreciated Interest
Moesha and Niecy's friendship is tested when Piper moves out and Moesha moves in. Moesha later becomes a bother to Niecy. Meanwhile, Dorian tries to get away with purchasing extra items on Frank's credit card and lying about it; leading to Frank to give Dorian a tough ultimatum.
Thanksgiving
With Dee sick in bed, Moesha finds herself in a fierce Thanksgiving cooking competition with Mrs. Campbell. Also, Dorian's mother visits, but Dorian believes that she likes adjusting to her new life without him.
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
He Doth Protest Too Much
Dorian protests the elimination of the girls basketball team from the school budget to impress one of the players. Meanwhile, Moesha is having trouble in her chemistry class and is too proud to ask Niecy (who receives an "A" in the class) for help.
Let's Talk About Sex
Moesha stays the weekend with Niecy in her dorm but she doesn't like the idea of Niecy inviting a stranger over who seems to what more from Niecy than just a new friendship. Meanwhile, Mo explains the facts of life to Dorian after catching him getting amorous with a girl while the rest of the family is away at a wedding.
Secrets & Lies
Frank gets a call from his odd-ball aunt Hattie, announcing that she is in town and would like to visit the family. While Hakeem drops by to announce that he's been accepted to California University, Moesha tells the family that she will be moving because a dorm on campus has become available. Aunt Hattie surprisingly stops by that evening. After not seeing the family for years, she mistakes Dorian for Myles. Moesha clears up the mistaken identity. Aunt Hattie then congratulates Frank on finally bringing his son home. Her faux pas sends shock waves through the room since Frank has kept a lid on his secret all of Dorian's life. Frank has no choice but to explain that he and Marguerite were having some problems. He had an affair that resulted in Dorian's birth. His sister, Sandy, agreed to adopt Dorian. She and Frank would tell him the truth when he turned 18 years old. Consequently, Moesha criticizes her father because he was unfaithful to their mother. Dee expresses her deep sense of betrayal, and Dorian is angry because the man he revered as a great uncle is really a bad father, in his opinion. Frank's betrayal hurts Moesha so badly that she decides to move into the dorm. She goes to school and sees Hakeem and Niecy at The Pendulum. Prior to her arrival, Hakeem had confessed to Niecy that he transferred to the California University to be close to Moesha because he's in love with her. He doesn't tells Moesha, however, because she begins to cry before he can get it out.
Color Him Father
As the tension continues to rise, Frank thinks that the only way that's possible to break some of the hostility is to let Dorian have his birthday party at a teen club. Sandy visits to find out why Frank told Dorian the secret and why he didn't wait as they both planned. Meanwhile, Moesha meets her new roommate, Theresa Logan, from Dillingham, Alaska.
Family Affair
Frank is the honoree at a 'Businessman of the Year' banquet, but the tribute loses its luster when he learns that Moesha and Dorian don't want to go. After receiving vital advice, Moesha comes to her senses and forgives her father.
The Matchmaker
Moesha plays matchmaker for Theresa who's been having trouble meeting guys. So Mo decides to hook up Theresa with Hakeem's friend, Noel, but Mo thinks that Noel is just playing with Theresa's head. Meanwhile, Myles accidentally punches Dorian in the nose because of his unnecessary slurs towards Frank.
Gimme a Break
Musical guest: DMX
Moesha and Niecy go on a trip to Santa Barbara for their first spring break, but Moesha and Niecy's awaited trip is interrupted by the presences of two college students named Alicia and Joy who both end up in the same hotel room as Mo and Niecy after the hotel accidentally over-booked them. After Alicia sees Moesha dancing with her ex-boyfriend Rodney, she spreads a rumor that Moesha slept around in Santa Barbara. Meanwhile, Dorian has trouble writing a history paper but plans to pass by using one of Mo's old papers.
Something About Moesha
While working at a fast-food restaurant, Dorian comes across a stranger by the name of Patience who offers him a job where he can earn "fast money". Meanwhile, Hakeem announces to Moesha and Niecy that he's moving in with girlfriend Tiffany, pushing to the surface some suppressed feelings between them.
The Robbing Hood
Dorian spends a weekend with Moesha, and all the residents in her dorm are robbed except for her who draws a conclusion that puts them at odds. Meanwhile, Myles doesn't appreciate his friends comments about how "good" Dee looks.
Arriving Right on Q
Moesha and Hakeem hit the first bump in their romance when Hakeem spends more time away from Moesha. But a surprise visit from old boyfriend Q makes Hakeem realize that he could lose her. Meanwhile, Frank gives Dorian the opportunity to work with him at his job, but later he gets arrested by the police for stealing a car from the Saturn lot and also with carrying $5,000.
D-Money Loses His Patience
Moesha is faced with the dilemma of going on tour with Q or staying at home with her family and boyfriend Hakeem. But Moesha and Hakeem have an argument over the fact that Hakeem only wants Mo to stay home so that she won't have to go on tour with Q. Hurt over the fact that her boyfriend Gabe broke up with her, Niecy finds comfort from Hakeem. But they get caught up in the moment and share a kiss, just as Moesha enters the room. Stunned and hurt, Moesha takes Q up on his offer and leaves with him for New York.
Meanwhile, Dorian's involvement with Patience gets him in over his head, forcing Frank to make a tough decision by enrolling him into a boot camp.
On the Rebound
Moesha prolongs her stay in New York and finds her relationship with Q deepening. But when Q's tour interferes with Moesha's future, she decides she'd rather go back to the way things were and return home. Afraid of the fact that he might lose Moesha again, Q proposes to her. Back in California, Dorian returns home from boot camp and has proven to the family (and himself) that he has changed his old habits. But when Frank immediately approaches Dorian with a contract from boot camp explaining if Dorian doesn't abide by the rules of Frank, he can be permanently removed from the house. Upset that Frank would approach him with the contract so soon, Dorian signs the contract and backs out on Frank's plans to go fishing. Instead Dorian makes plans of his own to meet with "Nice" to give a "beat-down" to a boy who stole "Nice"'s bike. Also, Hakeem and Niecy are left wondering how Moesha will treat them when she returns home.
Bad Company
Moesha returns from New York with a secret that she wants to keep from her parents. Hakeem and Niecy attempt to make amends with her. After learning that Moesha and Q are now back together, Hakeem surprises Moesha with a emotional poem and a "promise ring" (in which he hopes that she'll forgive him again). Meanwhile, Dorian is still trying to earn Frank's trust when he dates one of Frank's mentors named Cleo who isn't the angel that she appears to be. Also, Dee prepares to leave for Jamaica for her education-consulting job.
Netcam
Alicia hides an Internet camera in Moesha and Niecy's bedroom for profit; invading their privacy and showcasing them to the entire world. After Moesha receives a gift from Japan sent by Q, Hakeem tries to win her back with gifts as well. Meanwhile, Myles thinks he got a girl pregnant by dancing with her.
Living in Paradise
Moesha can't stand the nasty and rude habits of her suite mates Niecy, Alicia and Brenda. So she tries to organize a meeting to establish "the rules," but a nearby appearance by the singing group Boyz II Men hurts attendance. Meanwhile, Dee returns home from Jamaica but has to break the news to the family that she's decided to stay in Jamaica full-time to work on her education-consulting job.
You Say He's Just a Friend
Hakeem and Niecy suspect that Moesha is creeping around with Jamal, her study partner. After going out on a date with Jamal, Moesha later stays the night with Jamal; leading to major suspicion between the two. Also, Moesha receives gifts from Q and a video-message from Khalib stating that he misses her and wants to keep in touch with her. Meanwhile, Dorian turns Frank's kitchen into a barbershop.
Just the Two of Us
When Frank and Dorian leave on a road trip to Las Vegas, Myles is sent to stay in Moesha's dorm where he develops a crush on Alicia. But Alicia lets Myles believe that she likes him and uses Myles to run errands for her. Meanwhile, Frank and Dorian, on their way to Las Vegas, try to resolve their conflicting issues toward each other.
The Nutty Moesha
In this hilarious Halloween episode, while trying to juggle studying, taking care of her family while Dee's away and planning for her Halloween party, Moesha, along with Niecy, starts using energy-raising vitamins to help her with mid-terms, but the vitamins cause some peculiar side effects. Meanwhile, Dorian becomes a dog trainer for a neighbor's dog named Frisky. But when he can't seem to keep the dog from barking and growling, things get ugly.
The Candidate
Definitely Not the Cosbys
Moesha is looking forward to Q's visit for Thanksgiving, until Niecy reminds her that she needs to tell her dad about her engagement. The next day, Moesha spots Hakeem at The Pendulum and tries to apologize for keeping her engagement a secret but he isn't ready to forgive her yet. Frank arrives for his lunch date with Moesha. She breaks the news that she and Q are engaged. Upset and furious, Frank storms out. At home, Dorian and his new girlfriend, Kristen, give Myles a pizza and sneak off to Frank's bedroom. Myles carelessly puts the boxed pizza in the oven to warm up. Frank later arrives home to find smoke pouring out of the oven. As the smoke alarm goes off, Kristen comes running into the kitchen wearing Frank's robe. Frank scolds Dorian for inviting a girl over to the house unannounced. Dee calls Frank from Jamaica when things calm down and as they talk, it's clear that he feels he's losing control. They wish each other happy anniversary and declare that their family is nothing compared to the Huxtables from The Cosby Show. As Frank sits on the couch, he indulges into a fantasy about the Huxtables with the members of the family as the "cast." Denise (Moesha) talks to Vanessa (Niecy) in the kitchen and reveals her secret engagement to a musician. Cliff (Frank) enters and Vanessa blurts out the secret. Cliff gives Denise a "Cosby" style talk about the cost of rent, tuition. food, etc., and she agrees to wait before getting married. He makes himself a vistory hoagie but is interrupted by Clair (Dee) before he can take a bite. She encourages him to talk to Theo (Dorian) about bringing girls into his room. Theo receives a wonderful "Cosby" talking to, as well. Later, Cliff and Clair are on their way out to an anniversary dinner when the kids dance and lip-synch to a raucous blues song. Frank slowly returns to reality. Moesha arrives and says she's ready to have a serious conversation but first, she and the kids have a surprise. She opens the door and Dee enters.
All This and Turkey, Too
The Player
Moesha tries to set up Niecy with Hakeem's friend, Troy, but problems occur when Moesha learns that Troy is Alicia's boyfriend. Meanwhile, Frank leaves Dorian and Myles home alone for the first time.
All Grown Up
Run, Mo, Run
Moesha fears for her life after openly criticizing a poet at "Poetry Night at The Pendulum." Meanwhile, Dorian starts a new job working at a recording studio, but Frank thinks that all of Dorian's long hours at work may affect his schoolwork. After an argument between Dorian and Frank, Dorian secretly tries to search for his birth mother. He asks for Moesha's help. After she reluctantly decides over night, Moesha agrees to help Dorian. By helping him, she retrieves Dorian's birth certificate stating his mother's maiden name: Barbara Dolores Lee.
Mom
Moesha continues to help Dorian search for his birth mother. Hakeem thinks that Moesha shouldn't go digging up the past or she'll be faced with the possibility of a painful past. She assures Hakeem that she realizes the consequences but wants to continue the search for Dorian's sake. They notify a couple of women by the name of Barbara Lee. After tracking her down and learning that her actual name is Barbara Kennedy, Dorian becomes face-to-face with the woman who abandoned him. He learns that his mother also has a daughter, Reecy, and a son named Ray-Ray. When they all sit down and have a conversation, Barbara reveals some shocking news involving Moesha's mother, which Moesha can't accept. Angry and upset, Moesha leaves the apartment. Meanwhile, Frank is challenged to a race against Myles's friend's uncle. After winning the race, Frank's celebration is ruined when he learns that Moesha has been searching for Dorian's mother.
That's My Mama
Frank comes to visit Moesha at the dorm and confronts her about her attempts of helping Dorian find his mother. She explains to him that they both have to seriously talk. Later, Frank asks Dorian why he hadn't come to him first before seeing Barbara. Dorian tells him that he didn't want Frank to stop him and that he has his mother to count on now. Dorian visits his mother. When Barbara's sassy sister-in-law, Maya Wilkes, demands that she will not baby-sit for Reecy and Ray-Ray the same night that Barbara is expected to go out for the evening with her husband, Dorian volunteers to baby-sit, but discovers that they are more than a handful. Dorian tells Barbara that he should take his new relationship with her slowly after a few disagreements. Meanwhile, Moesha and Frank discuss the true facts about Frank's affair with Barbara and his rough marriage with Marguerite
What if...?
Dorian is the perfect son and Moesha is a vagabond when Mo ponders what would have happened if Frank stayed with Barbara.
Scary Marriage
A class that calls on Moesha, Hakeem and company to examine gender roles in marriage leads to a disturbing experience for Moesha. Niecy isn't too thrilled about being partnered with Hakeem. Meanwhile, Dorian comes up with an inventive way to record a demo for his band.
Saving Private Rita
Moesha, Hakeem and Niecy must help a troubled student named Rita who is contemplating suicide. Meanwhile, Dorian courts a minister's daughter.
Mayhem at the Jam
Moesha organizes a campus concert with Hakeem, Niecy, Jerome and Alicia, but when the main act, "Mayhem", is late, Dorian's group "What" takes the stage to appease the crowd. But when "Mayhem" finds out that they've been bumped back, the result turns to a fight leaving Hakeem in the hospital. Later, Moesha realizes that she is still in love with Hakeem.
Creepin'
Moesha develops writer's block while trying to finish her paper. So she turns to Hakeem for help in hopes of curing her writer's block. But they develop yet another mutual attraction to each other. Niecy has an unexpected fling with Jerome. Moesha promises Niecy that she will not tell anyone if she can keep her and Hakeem's new-found relationship a secret. Hakeem soon becomes confused about their relationship. Later, Hakeem and Moesha discuss reconsidering their relationship. Moesha reveals that she still has feelings for Hakeem, but she isn't ready for a serious relationship again (probably because she was hurt by him kissing Niecy or breaking off her engagement to Q). Hakeem thinks that if they both feel the same way about each other; why hide their feelings. Hakeem expresses that he loves Moesha in front of everyone at The Pendulum. She returns her expression with a kiss. Meanwhile, Frank is not thrilled to learn that Dorian is cutting school to go to the beach with his new girlfriend Lenae who is older than him.
Graduation Day
Paying the Piper
Niecy wants to share an apartment with Moesha over the summer because she can't afford the rent. Then Hakeem wants Moesha to move in with him since Jerome is going away to clown college. Moesha can't decide what to do about Hakeem's proposal and asks her roommates for advice, which they give freely. As everyone prepares to leave their suite, they admit they'll miss each other. Jerome becomes too emotional and retreats to the bathroom. Soon after, he returns with a positive pregnancy test in his hand. Elsewhere, Dorian gives Myles a tour around the recording studio when his former acquaintance, Lamont, arrives with his girlfriend, Diamond. Since Lamont helped Dorian out the night he spent in jail, he wants a half interest in Dorian's band, "What!." Dorian refuses and Lamont says he understands. Later, Lamont and his sidekick, Big Norm, visit Dorian and reiterate their demands for half of "What!." When Dorian refuses again, Lamont becomes even more threatening. Meanwhile, Hakeem still wants Moesha to move in with him, but she's not sure because her father is expecting her to return home for the summer. Hakeem assures her that he'll explain the situation to Frank. That night, Frank and Dee are frantic with worry when Myles fails to return home. When they go out to search for him, Diamond unexpectedly stops by the Mitchell home where Dorian was left to mind the phones. She informs him that Lamont is holding Myles captive until all demands are made. Moesha and Hakeem soon arrive to reveal their news to Frank. But when Dorian interrupts them and explains that Myles has been kidnapped, Moesha faints.....
Ok ok...Forget a cliffhanger...they pushed the show off the cliff and didn't tell us where it landed!!!What happens to Myles? Who is pregnant? Will Hakeem and Mo move in together? Did Lil Kim take that acting class? (sorry...couldn't resist)
Will we ever have these questions answered?
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