The Steve Harvey Show 1996
What is The Steve Harvey Show?
The Steve Harvey Show premiered in 1996 as a television series starring comedian Steve Harvey. The show follows Steve Hightower, a former R&B musician who accepts a position as a music teacher at an inner-city Chicago high school after experiencing financial difficulties.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 122
- First aired
- Aug 25, 1996
- Last aired
- Feb 17, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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The Steve Harvey Show premiered in 1996 as a television series starring comedian Steve Harvey. The show follows Steve Hightower, a former R&B musician who accepts a position as a music teacher at an inner-city Chicago high school after experiencing financial difficulties. Hightower brings an unconventional teaching style to Washington High School, where he navigates the challenges of educating students while asserting his authority in the classroom. The series depicts his journey adapting to his new role and finding fulfillment in education despite initial setbacks. The show was produced as a single-camera sitcom and aired on television networks during its run. The program focused on themes of personal redemption, professional growth, and community engagement within an urban educational setting. Harvey's comedic background provided the central performance around which the show's humor and character development revolved. The series explored the dynamics between teachers and students in a high school environment while incorporating elements of Harvey's musical background into the storyline.
Should you watch it?
“A former R&B star transitions to teaching music at an inner-city Chicago high school.”
- humorous teaching methods
- engaging school setting
- unconventional classroom approach
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms about career transitions and school life.
The series features a lighthearted tone suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Back to School Aug 25, 1996
- E2 Dead Dog Walking Sep 15, 1996
- E3 Mr. Hightower's Opus Sep 22, 1996
- E4 The Rock Sep 29, 1996
- E5 Brush with Greatness Oct 6, 1996
- E6 Loose Lips Sink Friendships Oct 13, 1996
- E7 Papa Don't Take No Mess Oct 27, 1996
- E8 The Play's Not the Thing Jan 19, 1997
- E9 Big Brothers Nov 10, 1996
- E10 High Top Reunion Nov 17, 1996
- E11 That's My Mama Nov 24, 1996
- E12 Pool Sharks Get Bit Dec 15, 1996
- E13 Coming to Chicago Jan 12, 1997
- E14 African-American Me Feb 2, 1997
- E15 When the Funk Bites the Dust Feb 9, 1997
- E16 Big Daddy's Baby Girl Feb 16, 1997
- E17 I Do, I Don't Feb 23, 1997
- E18 Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner? Apr 27, 1997
- E19 The Roof is on Fire May 4, 1997
- E20 Love with Interest May 11, 1997
- E21 Can't Buy Me Love May 18, 1997
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Whatever You Want Sep 10, 1997
- E2 Somebody's Sleepin' in My Bed Sep 17, 1997
- E3 Bully Call Sep 24, 1997
- E4 Don't Quit Your Day Job Oct 1, 1997
- E5 Fool and the Gang Oct 8, 1997
- E6 Let's Talk About Sax Oct 15, 1997
- E7 When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips Oct 29, 1997
- E8 Steve's Gotta Have It Nov 5, 1997
- E9 I'm Not a Chauvinist, Piggy Nov 12, 1997
- E10 Big Daddy Meets the Man of Steele Nov 19, 1997
- E11 Shut Up and Kiss Me Dec 10, 1997
- E12 You're Driving Me Crazy Jan 7, 1998
- E13 Dancing Fools Jan 22, 1998
- E14 Breakfast with Tiffany Jan 28, 1998
- E15 Papa's Got a Brand New Bag Feb 5, 1998
- E16 Just My Imagination Feb 11, 1998
- E17 Maid to Order Feb 18, 1998
- E18 Ice Station Piggy Feb 25, 1998
- E19 White Men Can Funk Mar 4, 1998
- E20 The He-Man, Player-Hater's Club Apr 29, 1998
- E21 That's a Bunch of Bull, Ced May 6, 1998
- E22 Ring Around the Piggy May 13, 1998
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Das Bootie Sep 18, 1998
- E2 Baby You Can Drive My Car Sep 25, 1998
- E3 Educating Piggy Oct 1, 1998
- E4 Welcome to Bernie's Oct 8, 1998
- E5 And Injustice for All Oct 15, 1998
- E6 What You Won't Cue for Love Oct 29, 1998
- E7 Everybody Loves Regina Nov 5, 1998
- E8 Rent Nov 12, 1998
- E9 Every Boy Needs a Teacher Nov 19, 1998
- E10 Uncle Steve Dec 3, 1998
- E11 The Snow Job Dec 17, 1998
- E12 Strapped Tease Jan 7, 1999
- E13 Lovita Doesn't Live Here Anymore Jan 14, 1999
- E14 Working Homegirl Jan 21, 1999
- E15 Nightmare on Steve's Street Feb 4, 1999
- E16 All That Jazz Feb 11, 1999
- E17 Big Mouth on Campus Feb 18, 1999
- E18 Liar, Liar, Your Versace's on Fire Feb 25, 1999
- E19 Almost Dirty Dancing Apr 29, 1999
- E20 Steve Don't Get Nun May 6, 1999
- E21 A Star Is Born May 13, 1999
- E22 My Left Gator May 20, 1999
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Detention Peddler Sep 24, 1999
- E2 Party of Five Oct 1, 1999
- E3 He's Gotta Have It Oct 8, 1999
- E4 Little Stevie Blunder Oct 15, 1999
- E5 Roomies Oct 22, 1999
- E6 Boomerang Nov 5, 1999
- E7 My Whole Left Side Nov 12, 1999
- E8 My Two Big Daddies Nov 19, 1999
- E9 Y2K Dec 17, 1999
- E10 All About Steve Jan 7, 2000
- E11 Going, Going, Gone Jan 14, 2000
- E12 Boy Trouble Jan 21, 2000
- E13 Guess Who's Not Coming to Counseling Feb 4, 2000
- E14 Black Streak Feb 11, 2000
- E15 Wedlocked Feb 18, 2000
- E16 The Honeymooners Feb 25, 2000
- E17 If Cooks Could Kill Apr 14, 2000
- E18 Moonlighting Apr 21, 2000
- E19 Don't Stand Too Close to Me Apr 28, 2000
- E20 African-American Gigolo May 5, 2000
- E21 I Believe I Can Lie May 12, 2000
- E22 Dressed to Chill May 19, 2000
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 When The Funk Hits The Big 4-0 Oct 8, 2000
- E2 Player, Interrupted Oct 15, 2000
- E3 My Best Piggy's Wedding Oct 22, 2000
- E4 Love, Death and Basketball Oct 29, 2000
- E5 Touched by a Pig Nov 5, 2000
- E6 African-American Pie Nov 12, 2000
- E7 A Star Is Born Again Nov 19, 2000
- E8 This Little Piggy Went Home Nov 26, 2000
- E9 Analyze Dis Dec 17, 2000
- E10 Tiger Hoods Jan 7, 2001
- E11 Big Daddy Daddy Jan 14, 2001
- E12 Me, Me and Miss Jones Jan 21, 2001
- E13 No Free Samples Feb 4, 2001
- E14 House Party Feb 11, 2001
- E15 Mother and Child Reunion Feb 18, 2001
- E16 Not the Best Man Feb 25, 2001
- E17 After the Fall Apr 1, 2001
- E18 The Negotiator Apr 22, 2001
- E19 Here Comes the Judge Apr 29, 2001
- E20 Addicted to Love and Whatnot May 6, 2001
- E21 Last Dance May 13, 2001
- E22 Love is in the Air May 20, 2001
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A former R&B star named Steve Hightower begins teaching music at an inner-city school.
Where does the show take place?
The series is set at Washington High School in Chicago.
What is Steve Hightower's background?
He is a former R&B star who is down on his luck and out of money.
What is Steve's job at the school?
He works as a music teacher.
How does Steve approach his job?
He uses an unorthodox approach to show he is in charge.