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Bob Hearts Abishola: Season 1

20 episodes Premiered Sep 23, 2019 Updated Jul 23, 2026

Bob Hearts Abishola is a television series that premiered in 2019. The show is a comedy that revolves around a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls in love with a Nigerian woman. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the man is determined to win her heart. The series explores their love story, which is set in America.

Season overview

Bob Hearts Abishola is a television series that premiered in 2019. The show is a comedy that revolves around a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls in love with a Nigerian woman. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the man is determined to win her heart. The series explores their love story, which is set in America.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Sep 23, 2019 · 20 min

An American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.

S1·E2 Core

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.

S1·E3 Core

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.

S1·E4 Core

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.

S1·E5 Core

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.

S1·E6 Core

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.

S1·E7 Core

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.

S1·E8 Core

Useless Potheads

Nov 18, 2019 · 20 min

With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.

S1·E9 Core

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.

S1·E10 Core

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 figh

S1·E11 Core

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.

S1·E12 Core

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.

S1·E13 Core

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".

S1·E14 Core

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.

S1·E15 Core

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.

S1·E16 Core

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

S1·E17 Core

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 favorit

S1·E18 Core

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.

S1·E19 Mytharc

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

S1·E20 Mytharc

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 wh