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S4·E17 Ms. Understanding

Episode
Season 4, Episode 17
Air Date
February 28, 1991
Runtime
30 minutes
Director
Debbie Allen
Writers
Yvette Lee Bowser, Judi Ann Mason
Score
8/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 28, 1991 30 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist behavior of men at Hillman. The women take his words to heart; they get really worked up and decide to boycott all men. The men respond with a boycott of their own. Everyone gets upset with Dwayne and Whitley for refusing to take part, and Whitley's friends try to convince her that Dwayne is fooling around with the female students he tutors. After a food fight breaks out at the campus movie theater, Dean Hughes calls a summit to get the two sides to work out their differences. The students turn against Shazza, who insists that he is trying to promote harmony. He singles out Kim as someone who has turned against her race by dating a white man. She tells him off and storms out. Ron, who had earlier expressed a similar sentiment, apologizes to Kim and admits that he was jealous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 17 of A Different World air?

Season 4, Episode 17 ('Ms. Understanding') originally aired on February 28, 1991.

How long is Season 4 Episode 17 ('Ms. Understanding')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in A Different World Season 4 Episode 17?

Shazza Zulu, a student in his sixth year of undergraduate work, publishes a book discussing the sexist behavior of men at Hillman. The women take his words to heart; they get really worked up and decide to boycott all men. The men respond with a boycott of their own. Everyone gets upset with Dwayne ...

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