TV Series · 2019
Bob Hearts Abishola
22 min · Comedy · Ended
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7.8
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7.1 / 10
6,749 votes
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7.5 / 10
72 votes
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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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Cast
Crew
Art
- Gail L. Russell Assistant Art Director
- Francoise Cherry-Cohen Production Design
- Ann Shea Set Decoration
Editing
- Pam Marshall Editor
Production
- Marla DuMont Producer
- Ibet Inyang Producer
- Robinson Green Co-Executive Producer
- Gina Yashere Executive Producer
- Ryan Berdan Producer
- Matt Ross Executive Producer
- Charlie Back Co-Producer
- Kristy Cecil Co-Executive Producer
- Justin D. Hetzel Producer
- Carla Filisha Co-Executive Producer
- Isabelle Bright Coordinating Producer
- Beth McCarthy-Miller Executive Producer
Sound
- Sola Akingbola Original Music Composer
Writing
- Dave Pilson Executive Story Editor
- Sam Elhindi Story Editor
Seasons & episodes
Season 1 (20 ep)
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1. Pilot
Sep 23, 2019 · 20 min
An American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
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2. Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things
Sep 30, 2019 · 20 min
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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3. A Bird May Love A Fish
Oct 7, 2019 · 20 min
Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs while Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.
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4. Square Hamburger, Round Buns
Oct 14, 2019 · 20 min
After Abishola calls off things with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist, and Bob tries online dating.
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5. Whacking the Mole
Oct 21, 2019 · 20 min
After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
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6. Ralph Lauren and Fish
Oct 28, 2019 · 20 min
Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
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7. Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine
Nov 4, 2019 · 20 min
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.
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8. Useless Potheads
Nov 18, 2019 · 20 min
With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.
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9. We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers
Nov 25, 2019 · 20 min
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.
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10. Ice Cream for Breakfast
Dec 2, 2019 · 20 min
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.
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11. Splitting the Hairs
Dec 16, 2019 · 20 min
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.
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12. There's My Nigerians
Jan 5, 2020 · 20 min
While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.
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13. The Canadians of Africa
Jan 20, 2020 · 20 min
Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son".
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14. Full-Frontal Dottie
Feb 3, 2020 · 20 min
Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot, much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.
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15. Black Ice
Feb 10, 2020 · 20 min
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.
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16. Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?
Feb 17, 2020 · 20 min
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.
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17. A Big, White Thumb
Mar 9, 2020 · 20 min
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.
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18. Sock Wife
Mar 16, 2020 · 20 min
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.
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19. Angry, Happy, Same Face
Apr 6, 2020 · 20 min
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.
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20. Randy's a Wrangler
Apr 13, 2020 · 20 min
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.
Season 2 (18 ep)
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1. On a Dead Guy's Bench
Nov 16, 2020 · 20 min
Bob enlists Tunde’s help to buy an engagement ring, but his plans to propose to Abishola are upended by her belief that a traditional marriage is more trouble than it’s worth.
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2. Paris is for Lovers, Not Mothers
Nov 23, 2020 · 20 min
Kemi leans on Abishola after an argument with Chukwuemeka, disrupting her and Bob’s engagement celebration. Also, Dottie gives Douglas a new job at MaxDot,
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3. Straight Outta Lagos
Nov 30, 2020 · 20 min
Bob is excited to show off Abishola at his industry awards gala, but ruins the evening when he doesn't let her speak for herself. Also, Douglas tries fitting in with Goodwin and Kofo as one of the blue-collar guys on the warehouse floor.
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4. Camp Bananas
Dec 7, 2020 · 20 min
For the sake of Bob's health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together. Also, Christina is boss for the day at MaxDot, and Gloria steps in to care for Dottie.
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5. Sleeping Next to an Old Boat
Dec 14, 2020 · 20 min
Abishola worries that Bob's privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele. Also, a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy but begins to make Olu feel insecure.
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6. A Tight Ass Is a Wonderful Thing
Jan 4, 2021 · 20 min
Thanks to Abishola's brutal Nigerian honesty, Bob finds himself in a feud with Kemi. Also, after Douglas makes a big mistake on the warehouse floor, Goodwin hates himself for looking the other way.
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7. The Wrong Adebambo
Jan 18, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola's husband makes a surprise visit and Bob sees this as a perfect opportunity for Abishola to ask for a divorce, but Abishola is surprised when old feelings for her husband return.
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8. Honest Yak Prices
Jan 25, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola's husband says he'll never agree to a divorce so as a result, Bob and Abishola are upset that they will never get married.
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9. Tunde the Boy King
Feb 8, 2021 · 20 min
After a chance encounter, Abishola and Christina unexpectedly hit it off as future sisters-in-law. Also, at MaxDot, Douglas gives the workers a much needed morale boost, but feels pressured when Bob praises him as a natural leader.
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10. The Cheerleader Leader
Feb 22, 2021 · 20 min
After Tayo forbids Dele from dancing, Abishola enlists Bob's help in talking to Dele about his feelings.
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11. I Did Not Raise Him to Be a Teenager
Mar 8, 2021 · 20 min
When Abishola puts her foot down about Dele not going to Nigeria with his father, Dele rebels against her for the very first time.
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12. We Don't Rat on Family
Mar 15, 2021 · 20 min
Bob prepares to meet Abishola's mother but gets more than he bargained for when he enlists Tunde's help in securing her approval. Also, Abishola considers breaking Nigerian tradition by having a small wedding.
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13. A Big African Bassoon
Apr 12, 2021 · 20 min
When Gloria goes on vacation, Abishola takes charge of the nursing staff, but quickly falls short as the job requires "people skills." Also, with Abishola extra busy at the hospital, the Wheelers try to cope with her temporary absence.
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14. A Tough Old Bird
Apr 19, 2021 · 20 min
Bob and Abishola try to help a sad and volatile Kemi who, after being dumped by Chukwuemeka, struggles with the possibility that her happiest days might be behind her.
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15. TLC: Tunde's Loving Care
Apr 26, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola begins studying for medical school, she offends Gloria with an insensitive comment about Gloria's own journey of almost becoming a doctor. Also, Tunde schools a reluctant Bob on the art of home repair while helping to fix his dishwasher.
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16. Sights and Bites
May 3, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola is nervous about Dele's trip to Nigeria with his father. Also, Bob creates a guidebook on Nigeria for Dele that he proudly calls "Sights and Bites."
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17. The Devil's Taste Buds
May 10, 2021 · 20 min
While Dele is in Nigeria with his dad, Abishola struggles with how to handle her free time, so Bob, Gloria and Kemi remind her how to let loose. Also, Dottie enlists Christina's help at her old house and Olu and Tunde try to keep up with their new Nigerian houseguest..
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18. God Accepts Venmo
May 17, 2021 · 20 min
While comparing their busy schedules, Bob and Abishola realize the perfect date for their wedding is in just three weeks and enlist their family and friends to help plan their big day.
Season 3 (22 ep)
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1. Welcome to Lagos
Sep 20, 2021 · 20 min
After Bob and Abishola land in Lagos, they rush to rescue Dele from his dad's place. Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde explore their old stomping grounds and realize things have changed since their last visit to Nigeria.
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2. Bowango
Sep 27, 2021 · 20 min
With a traditional Nigerian wedding approaching, the Wheelers are formally introduced to Abishola's family; Bob tries to demonstrate his serious intentions of marrying Abishola; Abishola tries to keep the peace between her mother and Auntie Olu.
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3. Dud
Oct 4, 2021 · 20 min
After returning home from their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola moves into Bob's house, and with his blessing, she redecorates to make the place her own.
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4. Old Strokey
Oct 11, 2021 · 20 min
With Bob and Abishola settling into married life, Dottie feels pushed aside and decides to run away from home. Also, Goodwin and Kofo bring a domestic dispute to MaxDot.
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5. Greasy Badge of Honor
Oct 18, 2021 · 20 min
After indulging in a luxurious girls' day with Dottie and Christina, Abishola worries she's losing touch with her humble Nigerian roots. Also, Goodwin feels threatened when Kofo gets a pitch meeting with Bob.
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6. The Devil's Throuple
Nov 1, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola is caught in the middle when Morenike agrees to be the "plus one" in Kemi and Chukwuemeka's relationship. Also, when Bob refuses to pay for Douglas' company car, he learns what it's like to live on a budget.
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7. Fumble in the Dark
Nov 8, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola and Kemi are conflicted as to how to handle Morenike after she confides her deepest secret to them. Also, when Bob gets credit for Christina's idea for a Twitter marketing campaign, she considers leaving MaxDot.
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8. Light Duty
Nov 29, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola and Kemi take a directionless Christina to see a Yoruba priest, where she learns that her toxic relationship with her mother may be stifling her growth. Also, Bob deals with the fallout of promoting Kofo over Goodwin when Goodwin has a panic attack at work.
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9. I'm Not Edsel
Dec 6, 2021 · 20 min
Abishola gets the surprise of a lifetime when she finds out Bob has flown in Dele and her mother, Ebun, from Nigeria. However, the joy is cut short when Ebun's constant criticism makes Bob question his success as a businessman.
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10. Tunde123
Jan 3, 2022 · 20 min
When Abishola finds out Tayo has given Dele a credit card, she worries he's being spoiled and becomes stricter with him. Also, worried she's being too harsh, Bob goes behind Abishola's back to do something special for Dele.
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11. Cats in a Bathtub
Jan 17, 2022 · 20 min
When Bob accidentally reveals Morenike is gay, Abishola and Kemi are forced to defend her against their church, and even their own families. Also, Douglas comes clean to Olivia about not being poor.
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12. Your Beans are Flatlining
Jan 24, 2022 · 20 min
Bob is surprised when Abishola's medical school plans include going to Baltimore - with or without him.
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13. One Man, No Baby
Feb 28, 2022 · 20 min
When word gets out that Bob and Abishola might be trying to have a baby, the expectations from family, friends and employees start to take a toll on the couple.
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14. Every Subpoena is a Tiny Hug
Mar 7, 2022 · 20 min
When Christina gets a new job at a sock startup, the family is supportive until they find out the new company is more successful than MaxDot. Realizing they've given their competitor a helping hand, Dottie vows to do anything to get her daughter back.
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15. Compress to Impress
Mar 14, 2022 · 20 min
Bob's not sure his family is cut out for the small screen when he decides to shoot a TV commercial for MaxDot and the director, Marion, wants the ad to focus on the Wheelers.
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16. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Mar 21, 2022 · 20 min
Dottie and Goodwin question Bob's ability to lead under pressure when the successful MaxDot television commercial generates more business than they can handle. Also, Abishola is unsure if Bob's newfound success is worth it if it means he's never home.
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17. Inappropriate Nakedness
Mar 28, 2022 · 20 min
Bob and Abishola decide her mother has officially overstayed her welcome when Ebunoluwa starts renovating Bob's guest room.Also, when Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to have a spirit speak to Ebunoluwa from beyond the grave, Abishola gets more information about her mother than she bargained for.
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18. Greasy Underdog
Apr 18, 2022 · 20 min
When Bob, Abishola and Kemi learn that Morenike's family disowned her because she's gay, they do what they can to help her pay for school and stay in America.
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19. Who Raised You
May 2, 2022 · 20 min
Douglas is finally ready to introduce Olivia to his family, but he sets some ground rules to make sure Dottie plays nice.
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20. Wrangling a Greased Pig
May 9, 2022 · 20 min
When Abishola brings Dele to work with her at the hospital, she discovers that her dream of him becoming a doctor might not become a reality; Kemi and Chukwuemeka's mothers bond when Ogechi slips in the bathtub.
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21. A Little Slap and Tickle
May 16, 2022 · 20 min
With Dele's dream of becoming a doctor dashed, Bob, Abishola, Tayo and the rest of the family scramble to find him a new career path -- but when the pressure mounts, Dele turns to a surprising source for advice on dealing with his family.
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22. Beard In Her Pulpit
May 23, 2022 · 20 min
When a charismatic new pastor joins the congregation, Abishola takes a new interest in church; after Dottie gives out bonuses to upper management, but not Goodwin, Bob must do what he can to make sure he doesn't lose his best employee.
Season 4 (22 ep)
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1. Touched by a Holy Hand
Sep 19, 2022 · 22 min
Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to keep Ebun and the new pastor’s flirtation from growing; Bob is thrown for a loop when Goodwin leaves MaxDot for a better job at Christina’s company.
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2. Bibles to Brothels
Sep 26, 2022 · 22 min
Bob reconsiders his future at MaxDot and seeks advice from an unexpected source, while Abishola questions Bob’s erratic behavior.
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3. Americans and Their Dreams
Oct 3, 2022 · 23 min
After Bob takes a step back from his busy work life, he decides to buy a boat to enjoy during his free time. Also, a newspaper reporter comes to MaxDot to interview Goodwin.
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4. Inner Boss Bitch
Oct 10, 2022 · 22 min
Having spurned her family when she quit MaxDot, Christina turns to Abishola when she's fired from Toesey Woesies; Bob and Uncle Tunde go fishing.
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5. Kicked Outta the Dele Club
Oct 17, 2022 · 22 min
Bob lets Dele get a new haircut and finds himself caught between an irate Abishola and a surprisingly stubborn Dele; Dottie runs into difficulties with the MaxDot board of directors.
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6. Two Rusty Tractors
Oct 24, 2022
Abishola is thrilled when Bob gets back to work and goes on an impromptu road trip with Goodwin.
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7. Your Father's Kingdom
Nov 14, 2022
Abishola turns to Gloria and Kemi when Bob mortgages their home to pay for a new factory space. Also, Kemi worries that she and Chukwuemeka are losing their spark.
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8. Estée Lauder and Goat Meat
Nov 21, 2022
Bob enlists Tunde’s help to renovate the factory. Also, Abishola tries to cheer up Ebunoluwa with a party after she receives bad news from Nigeria.
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9. Idle Nigerians
Dec 5, 2022
Abishola's visit to the sock factory during a nurse's strike puts extra pressure on Bob to make the factory successful.
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10. An Afro and a Peugeot
Jan 16, 2023
Bob and Abishola are at odds over whether Dele is ready to get behind the wheel and decide to take matters into their own hands. Also, Christina offers Douglas some work advice only to watch him claim her ideas as his own.
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11. Twerk O' Clock
Jan 23, 2023
When Bob alerts MaxDot’s longtime friend and sock manufacturer that he will no longer need their services, Dottie steps in to try to salvage their relationship. Also, Abishola tries to manage her discomfort while attending a drag brunch with Olu and Morenike.
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12. My Successful Lawyer Son
Feb 6, 2023
Abishola gets a taste of Kemi’s new personality when her successful lawyer son comes to visit.
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13. Happy People Are Lazy
Feb 13, 2023 · 20 min
Abishola decides to postpone taking the Medical College Admission Test. Christina grapples with taking a job opportunity.
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14. Put That Toe on Ice
Feb 27, 2023 · 20 min
Bob and Abishola attempt to find time together amidst their busy schedules. Also, Goodwin’s leadership tactics push Kofo over the edge.
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15. Every Character is the Villain
Mar 13, 2023 · 19 min
Bob makes things worse after interfering in Goodwin and Kofo’s ongoing spat. Also, Abishola puts her pride on the line when she realizes she’s been an inattentive friend to Kemi.
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16. Mmm, Fresh Baked Sock!
Mar 20, 2023
Abishola must reconcile a decade-old wound when she’s forced to attend the funeral of an unlikable aunt. Also, Bob struggles at the factory with the first batch of socks before receiving support from an unlikely source.
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17. I'll Never Play Banjo Again
Apr 10, 2023
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18. A Hundred CCs of Handsome
Apr 17, 2023
When Abishola learns that Bob talked Chukwuemeka into proposing to Kemi, she tries to fix the situation. Kofo permanently alters his relationship with Goodwin when he considers signing a lease in Olu and Tunde’s apartment building.
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19. Keep that Under Your Gele
May 1, 2023
When Bob asks for space from his ever-present mother, Dottie doesn’t take it well. Also, Kofo attempts to enjoy the luxuries of living alone but his new landlord, Tunde, overstays his welcome.
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20. The Genius Who Fell Out of My Womb
May 8, 2023
Bob is thrilled to share a day at his alma mater with Abishola and Dele, but his university doesn’t meet Abishola’s Ivy League standards.
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21. Take Two Yellows and Go to Bed
May 15, 2023
Bob’s grand opening party for the sock factory is upstaged by a fight between Abishola and her sister-in-law.
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22. Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity
May 22, 2023
Doubts begin to creep in as Abishola awaits her acceptance to medical school in Baltimore. Bob battles his subconscious.
Season 5 (1 ep)
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13. Find Your Bench
May 6, 2024 · 22 min
Seven years from now, a lot has changed for Bob, Abishola and their friends and family as they reflect on how far they've come and consider what's most important to them as they head into the future.
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