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The Parent 'Hood: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Jan 18, 1995 Updated Jul 23, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Ring Around the Nosey

Jan 18, 1995 · 30 min

Michael and Zaria use reverse psychology to get their parents to let them have their grandmother's car by pretending Michael wants a tattoo and Zaria a nose ring, but the plan back

S1·E2

The Rake, the Fake and the Gopher Snake

Jan 25, 1995 · 30 min

Robert is concerned when Zaria goes on a date with Michael's shallow friend Troy, and resorts to hiring a woman from Derek's acting class to lure Troy away. When Jerri catches Robe

S1·E3

Pizza Man

Feb 1, 1995 · 30 min

In an attempt to establish a strong work ethic in Michael, Robert makes a bet that he can work side by side with Michael at his pizza parlor job. Unbeknownst to Robert, the manager

S1·E4

Crappy Anniversary

Feb 8, 1995 · 30 min

Robert pretends to forget his anniversary, while all the while he's made special plans for a surprise romantic evening with Jerri; but when the evening arrives, he must first atten

S1·E5

Like Father, Like Hell

Feb 15, 1995 · 30 min

Robert, who has been critical of Michael's former girlfriends, agrees to be nice to college sophomore Patrice when she comes to dinner. But Patrice makes a pass at a shocked Robert

S1·E6

The Paw That Rocks the Cradle

Feb 22, 1995 · 30 min

Robert hopes a stray mutt will replace Nicholas' imaginary friend -- if they can keep the pup hidden from pooch-hater Jerri. The school psychologist convinces Robert than an imagin

S1·E7

IQ, UQ, We All Q

Mar 1, 1995 · 30 min

A dinner visit from Robert's classmate, now an arrogant Princeton professor who believes men are smarter than women, sparks a battle of the sexes when Jerri scores higher than Robe

S1·E8

Byte Me

Mar 15, 1995 · 30 min

To avoid a sex chat, Robert puts Michael on-line with a health program, which the teen uses to access a computer sex line catering to swingers. Before Robert catches on, Michael ma

S1·E9

Trial by Jerri

Mar 22, 1995 · 30 min

Robert charges Michael and Zaria with being too irresponsible to have a party---so the family holds a mock trial, with Jerri serving as the defense attorney.

S1·E10

Don't Be Alarmed

Mar 29, 1995 · 30 min

A series of burglaries, followed by Nicholas's bike being stolen, prompt Robert and Jerri to buy an alarm system. Robert doesn't want to pay for the high cost of installation so he

S1·E11

Nice Guys Finish Lust

May 3, 1995 · 30 min

Robert is so impressed with Zaria's new boyfriend, Daryl Cooper, that he actually envisions him as his future son-in-law. Zaria is not nearly as taken with Daryl and tells her fath

S1·E12

The Bully Pulpit

May 10, 1995 · 30 min

When a bully picks on Nicholas, it brings back memories of Robert's own childhood nemesis---and he decides to track the man down and settle the score.

S1·E13

Trust a Move

May 17, 1995 · 30 min

When 15-year-old Michael asks if he can attend a basketball game, Robert says ""yes."" But Robert denies 14-year-old Zaria's request for permission to go to a ""gangsta"" rap conce