The sitcom takes place in a lively apartment building at 227, where characters often gather on the stone stairs to share stories and address the week's plot developments.
Marla Gibbs stars as Mary Jenkins, a clever resident of a 1950s Chicago apartment building, in this sitcom based on Christine Houston's play.
Aired: Sep 14, 1985Mary's kind gesture has resulted in unforeseen financial struggles, forcing h...
Aired: Sep 21, 1985Mary's matchmaking plans hit a snag when her brother unexpectedly falls for S...
Aired: Sep 28, 1985Brenda's investigation into her essay research leads to a stunning discovery,...
Aired: Oct 5, 1985Mary's apartment is chosen as the location for Sandra's party, pending a crit...
Aired: Oct 19, 1985Mary's marriage to Lester faces a challenge as she struggles with her neighbo...
Aired: Oct 26, 1985A shift in power at Mary's apartment building leads to a chain of unforeseen ...
Aired: Nov 2, 1985The group's plans for a sidewalk sale to fund Rose's inherited building repai...
Aired: Nov 9, 1985Mary's report of a pothole to the president triggers a surprising chain of ev...
Aired: Nov 16, 1985Mary's anxiety reaches a boiling point as Sandra's career makes a shocking pi...
Aired: Nov 23, 1985Mary, still reeling from her loss, seeks solace in a Redskins game, hoping to...
11. A Daughter Is a Precious Thing
Aired: Nov 30, 1985Brenda's plan to win over the boy's heart takes an unexpected turn when she d...
Aired: Dec 7, 1985The piano competition has finally arrived, with Mary and Sandra displaying re...
Aired: Dec 14, 1985Sandra takes charge, assigning Lester the crucial task of relocating the Chur...
Aired: Jan 4, 1986Rose forms a connection with the ordinary man Sandra overlooked, but her exci...
Aired: Jan 11, 1986Calvin has a heart-to-heart with Lester, thanks to Pearl's guidance, and gain...
Aired: Jan 18, 1986Calvin mistakenly believes Sandra's kindness is a romantic gesture, and his m...
Aired: Feb 1, 1986Lester's mentor surprises him with a job as an apartment manager, thanks to R...
Aired: Feb 8, 1986Lester's aspirations for a luxurious sports car are momentarily put on the ba...
Aired: Feb 15, 1986The upcoming episode centers around Mary's decision to organize a 50th-annive...
Aired: Feb 22, 1986Calvin's behavior undergoes a surprising transformation as he becomes increas...
Aired: Mar 8, 1986A stern lecture on the dangers of gambling takes an unexpected turn when Mary...
Aired: May 3, 1986A construction project taken on by Calvin spirals out of control due to his l...
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Seasons: 5
Current Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Production Country: United States
Genres:Comedy
