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S4·E2 How Bittersweet It Is

Episode
Season 4, Episode 2
Air Date
September 27, 1990
Runtime
30 minutes
Director
Debbie Allen
Writer
Yvette Lee Bowser
Score
8/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 27, 1990 30 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of answering machine messages in which she repeats the time and location of the date, believing that Dwayne will show up. Ron ignores Dwayne's warning and insists that Whitley really likes him. After they have a good time at a club, Whitley feels guilty and admits that she was trying to get to Dwayne. Ron accepts her apology and says that he is happy to help, as he cannot stand Kinu. Ron pleads for a kiss at the end of the evening, and Whitley pecks him on the cheek. When Dwayne comes out of his apartment, she pulls Ron into a long liplock. Freddie hopes to get into a class taught by Professor Randolph, a respected authority on African American history. Professor Randolph asks students to write an essay explaining why they would like to enroll, but Freddie impresses him with a performance art piece. Freddie's cousin Matthew, who is white, comes over from Avery College to take the c

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 2 of A Different World air?

Season 4, Episode 2 ('How Bittersweet It Is') originally aired on September 27, 1990.

How long is Season 4 Episode 2 ('How Bittersweet It Is')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in A Different World Season 4 Episode 2?

Whitley accepts a date with the persistent Ron in the hopes of making Dwayne jealous. She leaves a series of answering machine messages in which she repeats the time and location of the date, believing that Dwayne will show up. Ron ignores Dwayne's warning and insists that Whitley really likes him. ...

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