5 Season
116 Episode
227 - Season 4 Episode 1 The Whiz Kid
Mary is the director for the church production of ""The Wiz"" and her cast is edgy. Meanwhile, the Jenkins' have a house guest. A college student who will be staying with them for a year. They are all surprised when 11 year old Alexandria shows up. She gets on everyone's nerves with her know-it-all attitude. She reveals to Mary that she wants everyone to like her and she thinks that no one does at that moment. Mary tells her to just be herself, even if it means acting her age.
- Year: 1990
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Comedy, Family
- Studio: NBC
- Keyword: washington dc, usa, housewife, female friendship, friendship, middle class, motherly love, neighbor, apartment building, sitcom, african american, best friends
- Director: Michael G. Moye
- Cast: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed Hall, Jackée Harry, Regina King, Helen Martin