
1. Nope
Aired: Jul 23, 2000A teenager's life hangs in the balance as a murder trial reaches its climax, ...

2. It's a Good Thing I'm Not Black
Aired: Jul 30, 2000Rene's encounter with the police sparks a newfound sense of empowerment, as s...

3. Three Hours a Week
Aired: Aug 6, 2000M.E.'s book becomes a huge hit, selling out at a local bookstore, and she's i...

4. The Dust of Life
Aired: Aug 13, 2000A Vietnamese man's surprising claim of being Johnny's long-lost son rocks M.E...

5. Three Lucky Ladies on the Line
Aired: Aug 20, 2000Tillie is forced to make a difficult decision after struggling with a loan sh...

6. Nothing Personal
Aired: Sep 3, 2000Tensions rise at the firm when Rene hires a black contractor for renovations,...

7. Life
Aired: Sep 10, 2000Next episode's narrative explores the untold stories of civil rights pioneers...

8. Love Is Love
Aired: Oct 8, 2000Racial tension escalates between the Sims and Williams families as a shocking...

9. There Are No Rules
Aired: Oct 15, 2000A sudden twist of fate leaves Rene and M.E. in a precarious situation, with R...

10. The Outsiders
Aired: Oct 29, 2000A surprise revelation emerges during an interview with a Baptist minister, wh...

11. It's a Mother-Daughter Thing
Aired: Nov 4, 2000A surprise pregnancy announcement by Kelly sparks turmoil in her connections ...

12. Lighten Up, Rene
Aired: Dec 2, 2000Rene's team brings in a professional to reshape her public persona, while M.E...

13. Where's the Justice in That?
Aired: Dec 9, 2000Rene's ambitions in politics escalate as she declares her bid for District At...

14. Five Golden Rings
Aired: Dec 16, 2000Merry chaos ensues as M.E.'s parents discover Kelly's unplanned pregnancy, wh...

15. Life Isn't Fair
Aired: Jan 13, 2001Rene faces off against the school board as Kelly is unexpectedly forced to le...

16. 10 Days? Are You Crazy?
Aired: Jan 20, 2001Kelly and Ajoni are determined to get married despite their parents' objectio...

17. Tick, Tick, Tick
Aired: Feb 17, 2001The approaching wedding day of Kelly is marked by Collier's increasingly frag...

18. Don't Tell Me It's Not About Frankie
Aired: Feb 24, 2001In the upcoming episode, a pivotal confrontation unfolds as the protagonist, ...

19. What If?
Aired: Mar 3, 2001M.E.'s relationship with Colliar comes to a close, leaving her to wonder abou...

20. Children Are the Most Important Thing
Aired: Mar 10, 2001Mary Elizabeth's marriage reaches a critical juncture as she prepares for the...

21. It's Not Just a Word: Part 1
Aired: Mar 17, 2001A sudden loss in the community sparks a chain reaction of events, culminating...

22. It's Not Just a Word: Part 2
Aired: Mar 17, 2001A new chapter unfolds as Kelly welcomes a baby boy to her loving family, brin...