227: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of 227 Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Take My Diva . . . Please!
Sep 23, 1989
Mary's organized a charity benefit featuring Diva Beverly Morris. Now she's a prima donna and Mary's worried that if she finds out that Sandra's dating her former boyfriend, Armand
Tenants, Anyone?
Sep 30, 1989
Mary and the gang try to draw a bead on new landlord Julian Barlow, who's been ducking them, while Dylan hunts for a new roommate.
A Pampered Tale
Oct 14, 1989
The women head to a spa to prepare for a beauty contest. Meanwhile, Travis & Dylan care for a baby left in Travis' limo. Later Lester & Julian help out until the baby's mother ret
The Fight of the Century
Oct 21, 1989
When Mary causes Lester to miss a prizefight, they have a bout that could deliver a knockout punch to their marriage. Lester stays with swinging bachelors after a fight with Mary.
How the West Was Fun (1)
Oct 28, 1989
At a dude ranch, Mary lassos Rose and Sandra into a treasure hunt, and Dylan takes a likin' to a filly. Part 1 of two
How the West Was Fun (2)
Nov 4, 1989
Conclusion. Lester puts together a posse to find the womenfolk when the water rustlers take them hostage.
Video Activity
Nov 11, 1989
Bobby Brown shoots a video at Brenda's high school, while Brenda plagiarizes an old essay of Mary's to win a part as an extra. Brenda kept putting off writing it by going to pep ra
Flying Down to Leo's
Nov 18, 1989
En route to Lester's birthday party, Mary and Sandra run into gang members who want them as their biker chicks. (TVguide.com)
Reunion Blues
Nov 25, 1989
Dylan's mother moves in with him after leaving his father, and starts stepping out with Julian (Paul Winfield). (tvguide.com)
The Perfume Game
Dec 2, 1989
Sandra comes up with a slogan for a new perfume, but she thinks it stinks when her ad-agency boss steals her idea. (tvguide.com)
War is Heck
Dec 9, 1989
When Calvin wants to quit school and join the Army, Lester puts him through his paces at a mock boot camp.
Guess Who's Not Coming to Christmas
Dec 16, 1989
Mary decides to invite her landlord Julian to her Christmas Eve bash in hopes of livening things up.
There Go the Clowns
Dec 23, 1989
Mary dons clown garb to erase a nasty message she left on the answering machine of Lester's business contact, an eccentric novelties magnate.
Come the Revolution
Dec 30, 1989
When Mary and Lester make Brenda return a revealing dress, she stages her own revolution.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Jan 6, 1990
Lester falls asleep during church and dreams that he and Mary visit both Heaven and Hell. While in both places, they return to earth to see what has happened to their family and f
Play Christy for Me
Jan 13, 1990
While working as a deejay, Lester gets suggestive requests from a caller who he thinks is Mary.
Knock It Off
Jan 27, 1990
Travis finds $250,000 left in his limo, and is convinced by Mary & Lester to turn the money in. If the money isn't claimed within 30 days, Travis may keep it. The next day, a beaut
Do Not Pass Go (1)
Feb 3, 1990
Everyone goes to Atlantic City for a Luther Vandross concert for Pearl's birthday. While there, Mary goes on a lucky streak at gambling. Lester decided to go into business with Jul
Do Not Pass Go (2)
Feb 10, 1990
Mary's luck runs out in Atlantic City and she loses all of her winnings, including $3000 she promised Lester. Meanwhile, Warren and the mystery woman meet again and Rose spots the
You Gotta Have Art
Feb 17, 1990
While helping Eva straighten up the gallery, Mary inadvertently creates a pop-art sensation, and spends some of her 15 minutes of fame on ""The Joan Rivers Show.""
Gone Fishing
Feb 24, 1990
Julian recruits Mary to help him keep 227 out of the hands of his soon-to-be ex-wife (Rosalind Cash). (tvguide.com)
Nightmare on 227
Apr 21, 1990
Mary gets the part of a slasher in a movie, but has an unscheduled rehearsal with an NYU dean.
The Class of '90
Apr 29, 1990
Just before Brenda gets ready to graduate high school, Mary is rushed to the hospital with appendicitis. Mary gets a lesson in plastic surgery from her roomie; and Lester gives low
No Place Like Home
May 6, 1990
Mary dreams that she's homeless after misinterpreting a plea for help from a street person (homeless advocate Theodore Hayes) as a threat to her safety.