Storyline
Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.
Episodes
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
Pilot
Aug 28, 1996
Aspiring actor Jamie King works at his family's L.A. hotel, which is in dire straits because of his uncle's gambling debts.
The Bad Seed
Sep 04, 1996
Jamie tries to impress Fancy, by volunteering as a "Big Homie" for a neighborhood youth.
Burned Twice By the Same Flame
Sep 11, 1996
When an old flame shows up at the hotel, Jamie thinks it's time to rekindle romance--then her boyfriend arrives.
Who's Da Man?
Sep 18, 1996
Jamie takes Braxton to his favorite club to show him some action, but it's "B Smooth" who impresses the ladies.
We Finally Got a Piece of the Pie
Sep 25, 1996
Jamie plans to get rich by selling Aunt Helen's sweet-potato pie, which has Dennis and hotel customers hooked. But he may be making a mistake by cutting too many people a slice of the business.
And Bubba Makes Three
Oct 02, 1996
Braxton's induction into the Burgeoning Black Men's Club coincides with a visit from his unrefined parents.
Stuck On You
Oct 09, 1996
Junior's surprise anniversary gift for Helen gets stuck on Fancy's finger, leaving Junior stalling for time while Jamie struggles to remove it.
Kiss & Tell
Oct 30, 1996
A Halloween-party kiss between a costumed Jamie and Fancy unmasks hidden desires, which lead each to fantasize about the other at work.
Seems Like Old Times
Nov 06, 1996
A reunion of Junior's old Army buddies includes a lawyer, who lands Jamie an audition--and makes a play for Helen.
A Star Is Almost Born
Nov 13, 1996
Jamie's dreams of stardom may come true with the arrival of director Ike Yee, who uses the hotel as the setting for his latest movie starring Jackie Chin.
A Killer Ending
Nov 20, 1996
Jamie thinks a hotel guest is a fugitive killer--who's eyeing Fancy as his next victim.
A Thanksgiving to Remember
Nov 27, 1996
Jamie's childhood friend, a pro-football star cut by his team on Thanksgiving Day, threatens to jump from a window ledge.
I Am What I Scam
Jan 08, 1997
Jamie's jealous when Fancy's smooth ex sweeps into the hotel flashing plenty of cash--and a diamond ring.
I Do, I Didn't
Jan 22, 1997
After her wild bachelorette party, Fancy's sorority sister Janine wakes up next to the stripper--Jamie.
Little Red Corvette
Jan 29, 1997
Jamie is much too fast to buy a little red Corvette off the street, and when the car turns out to be hot he and Braxton land in jail with prisoners planning to tunnel to freedom.
Act Like You Love Me
Feb 05, 1997
Edwina DuBois, a gal pal of Helen's, tries to show Jamie the ways of the casting couch, while teaching an acting seminar at the hotel.
Westside
Feb 12, 1997
Jamie tries to maintain control after the Westside Connection checks in with a huge entourage and a wad of cash.
The Young and the Meatless
Feb 19, 1997
Jamie's offered a job as spokesman for a hamburger joint right after agreeing to become a vegetarian, in order to impress Fancy.
Step Up to Get Beat Down
Feb 26, 1997
A chance to sing on the radio lands Jamie a contract with record mogul Sweet and Low, but the deal comes up a little short.
Break Yourself, Fool
Apr 30, 1997
When Jamie and Braxton are held captive in a bank robbery gone awry, Fancy's boyfriend, a hostage negotiator, must plead for their release.
I've Fallen and I Won't Get Up
May 07, 1997
A hotel guest scams a free room after claiming to have fallen on a wet lobby floor--and the Kings land in court.
Save the Drama for Your Mama
May 14, 1997
Jamie's mother arrives for a visit just as her "Boompsy" is planning a benefit for Nelson's shelter. But the reunion turns sour when mom must choose between her career and her son.
Season 2
No overview available for this season.
Freezer Burn
Sep 07, 1997
A pool party at the hotel turns frosty for Fancy, who gets locked in the freezer with Jamie and Braxton.
The Accused
Sep 14, 1997
All fingers point to Braxton after a string of thefts at the hotel.
The Employee Formerly Known as Prince
Sep 21, 1997
An African prince takes a job at the hotel and pursues Fancy as his future princess.
One Flew Over the County's Nest
Sep 28, 1997
A knock on the head lands Jamie in the hospital, where he's mistakenly committed to the psychiatric ward.
Is She Is, or Is She Ain't?
Oct 05, 1997
Braxton seems to be dating a stripper.
Do the Write Thing
Oct 12, 1997
A Hollywood agent becomes interested in Jamie's TV script.
Misery Loves Company
Oct 26, 1997
While he is feeling blue the gang offers him some friendly love.
Dog Pounded
Nov 02, 1997
Jamie gets ""Dog Pounded"" by his friends and family.
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
Nov 09, 1997
When the family wins the lottery they end up having more problems then they thought.
Traffic School Daze
Nov 16, 1997
To avoid another ticket on his driving record, Jamie must go to traffic school.
Too Much Soul Food
Nov 23, 1997
Jamie and the family have a thanksgiving dinner but when they have to go to the hospital the whole thing gets ruined.
Super Face Off
Dec 14, 1997
Jamie and Braxton face-off for the final face-off.
Soul Mate to Cellmate
Jan 11, 1998
Jamie and Braxton become very close but when they become cellmates. Braxton freaks out over the other cellmates.
Papa Don't Preach
Jan 18, 1998
A minister's daughter finds that she likes performing with Jamie's band more than singing in the church choir.
Convent-ional Gifts
Feb 01, 1998
Jamie's bawdy present for Braxton winds up in the hands of Helen (Ellia English), who mistakes it for a gift she's giving a nun. Mother Superior: Helen Martin. Fancy: Garcelle Beauvais. Junior: Garrett Morris. Annabeth: Ella Joyce.
Passenger 187
Feb 08, 1998
Jamie's first time on an airplane turns into an adventure after a little bad pork---and a lot of alcohol---leaves the pilot incapacitated.
Ain't Nothin' Happenin' Cap'n
Feb 15, 1998
Jamie (Jamie Foxx) is unable to perform when Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) challenges him to meet her in her bedroom.
It's All Good, Fellas
Feb 22, 1998
Jamie saves the life of a mobster, who in turn offers to ""eliminate"" a fitness instructor who's caught Fancy's eye.
You Ain't Gotta Go Home, But...
Mar 01, 1998
Financial woes cause Braxton and Jamie to become an odd couple of roommates.
The Afterschool Special
Apr 26, 1998
Jamie's young pal Nelson (Orlando Brown) gets his hands on a gun after being worked over by a schoolyard bully.
I'm Too Sexy for This Shot
May 03, 1998
Jamie and Braxton find what appear to be nude pictures of Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) on the Internet.
How Jamie Got His Groove Back
May 17, 1998
Jamie is involved in a fender bender with vocalists K-Ci and Jo Jo
Season 3
No overview available for this season.
Jamie Returns
Sep 18, 1998
Jamie returns from his tour with K-Ci and Jo Jo to find that Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) has moved on without him.
Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game
Sep 25, 1998
Jamie feels guilty after his deception causes problems between Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) and Silas (Alan F. Smith); Helen and Junior (Garrett Morris) learn that honesty isn't always the best policy.
Men-o-pause
Oct 01, 1998
Helen's youthful new look leaves Junior feeling like a senior citizen, so he asks for Jamie's help---and ends up with a makeover.
Swing Out Sister
Oct 08, 1998
Jamie's little sister, Kim, visits from Texas with big plans that her meddlesome brother objects to. Meanwhile, things begin to heat up between Braxton and his new friend Cameron.
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Oct 15, 1998
When Silas gets called into surgery, Jamie steps in to escort Fancy to her high-school reunion.
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
Oct 29, 1998
Jamie tries to reunite Braxton with an old girlfriend, not realizing that Braxton is already seeing the GPS Girl.
Just Don't Do It
Nov 05, 1998
Jamie's mother (JoMarie Payton) is engaged to a younger man (Gerald Levert).
We Got No Game
Nov 12, 1998
Jamie takes on the challenge of coaching a Pee-Wee basketball team, but gets frustrated during a game and challenges the opposing coach to a personal grudge match. The opposing coach, who is an NBA player is sure to beat Jamie, unless Jamie can find some help.
Lonesome Cow-Bro
Nov 19, 1998
Junior and Helen tell Jamie the story of their ancestors' first hotel.
Christmas Day-Ja Vu
Dec 17, 1998
Jamie has his own version of Ground Hog Day by reliving Christmas Eve as a mall Santa puts a curse on him to teach him the meanig of Christmas.
Taps for Royal
Jan 14, 1999
Jamie tries to reunite Uncle Junior with his long-lost best friend.
Bro-Jack
Jan 21, 1999
Jamie must find the art thief who hit an Art auction at the King's Tower.
Scareder Than a Mug
Feb 04, 1999
Helen's encounter with a mugger sends her into therapy.
Forever Your Girl
Feb 11, 1999
Jamie falls for a hotel guest in town searching for her biological father.
Where There's a Will, Go the Other Way
Feb 18, 1999
Jamie learns that Junior and Helen are leaving him the hotel in their will.
Uncle Junior's Cabin
Feb 25, 1999
Junior and Helen offer stressed employees their cabin for a weekend getaway but the staff accidentally get trapped in the cabin with no food.
Change of Heart
Apr 29, 1999
Fancy and Silas's relationship goes on the rocks.
Fire and Desire (1)
May 06, 1999
While dealing with her relationship with Silas, Fancy now has to deal with her jealousy of Jamie and Cherise.
Fire and Desire (2)
May 13, 1999
While the heroic Jamie and Cherise revel in the spotlight, Fancy burns with jealousy.
Always Follow Your Heart
May 20, 1999
Fancy tells Jamie how she feels about him and they get togeather.
Season 4
No overview available for this season.
Just Fancy
Sep 24, 1999
When Jamie introduces Fancy to hotel guest Debbe Dunning without mentioning that she's his girlfriend, Fancy thinks that something is going on between them
Mr. Bo-Jingles
Sep 24, 1999
Braxton and Fancy get promotions and Jamie feels left out that he didn't get a promotion, so he decides to quit and he gets a new job as a jingle writer at Jingles 2000.
Poker Face
Oct 01, 1999
When Jamie ignores Fancy in favor of a poker game with the guys, she crashes the game and shows everyone how well she can play. Meanwhile, Braxton has problems with the Y2K upgrade he installed on the hotel's computer system.
I Believe I Can Fly
Oct 01, 1999
When Jamie's commercial jingle is rejected, he sends an irate e-mail to everyone at Jingles 2000. Meanwhile, Fancy brings a group of ""Family Feud"" contestants to King's Tower.
Why Don't We Just Roll ... Reversal
Oct 08, 1999
Inspired by their friends at a party, Jamie and Fancy try a role-reversal exercise that leads to a late-night argument about their future together. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to get a promotion to head of housekeeping.
The Ugly Truth
Oct 15, 1999
Jamie can't believe it when his position as top jingle writer is threatened by a woman who he thinks was hired just for her looks. Meanwhile, Fancy goes after a rich new client for the hotel.
Homie, Lover, Friend
Oct 22, 1999
Jamie becomes jealous when an old boyfriend invites Fancy to an exhibit at his art gallery, resulting in a confrontation over the matter of trust in their relationship.
Give Me Some Credit
Nov 05, 1999
After his credit card is denied while clothes shopping with Fancy and her well-to-do parents, Jamie must prove to her father that he will be able to provide for her. Meanwhile, Braxton is forced to cut the hotel's budget.
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Nov 12, 1999
Jamie is afraid of what Fancy will think if she finds out that he has been escorting a young female client on the firm's orders, so he lies about why he has been breaking their dates. Meanwhile, Braxton decides to take up Fancy's idea for sprucing up the rooms at the hotel.
Joy Ride
Nov 19, 1999
When Jamie borrows Fancy's new BMW convertible for a beach outing, it gets towed away. Meanwhile, Braxton tries to avert a strike at the hotel.
Get Up, Stand Up
Dec 02, 1999
Fancy needs a new kitchen countertop installed in time for Nikki's bridal shower, which Fancy reluctantly agrees to host. Meanwhile, Braxton dreads attending an awards banquet in his honor because he can't find a date.
Super Ego
Jan 07, 2000
Fancy and her friends are kicked out of Jamie's NFL playoff party and leave the hotel with football's Lawrence Taylor and Charles Woodson. When Jamie catches up with the girls and their new friends at another bash, his big mouth leads to an athletic challenge.
Family Business
Jan 14, 2000
Jamie writes a jingle for a commercial promoting the King's Tower and he charges his aunt and uncle for his services, which jeopardizes his free lodging at the hotel.
Friendly Fire
Jan 28, 2000
Jamie is promoted to supervisor at Jingles 2000. His first task: fire an incompetent writer who is also one of his friends. Meanwhile, a flu epidemic hits the hotel staff.
Home Suite Home
Feb 04, 2000
Jamie joyfully moves into his own bachelor pad, but when Fancy starts decorating it for him, he begins to feel a little crowded by her constant presence.
Behind the Jingle
Feb 11, 2000
The pressures of being a supervisor affect the quality of Jamie's jingles, so he passes off one of Mouse's ideas as his own, which leads to a guilt-filled dream about his future.
Partners Fo' Life
Feb 18, 2000
To cover the medical costs of an injured friend, Jamie signs insurance forms that claim he and his friend are life partners, which leads to a misinterpreted party invitation.
Hot Coco on a Cold Night
Feb 25, 2000
Fancy fulfills a fantasy for Jamie by waiting on him hand and foot, and he begins to prefer his dream lover to the real thing. He expects his girlfriend to pamper him continually, which leads to an embarrassing display of attention during an important business dinner.
Rollin' in the Dough
Apr 07, 2000
Jamie advises Braxton's financial group to invest in a doughnut franchise, but Braxton balks at the idea, causing the other members of the group to kick him out.
Musical Chairs
Apr 20, 2000
Jamie sings with Nicole at a nightclub, which rekindles his interests in a career in music -- despite Fancy's misgivings. Jamie later agrees to perform with Nicole again after they are asked back for another gig.
Jamie in the Middle
Apr 28, 2000
Jamie works on a jingle with Method Man and Redman and they both seek Jamie's help in courting Nicole, but she doesn't date rappers.
I Second That Demo-tion
May 05, 2000
Jamie and Nicole risk their jobs by working on their demo tape in the Jingles 2000 studio after hours -- against company policy and they later meet the night janitor who claims he is related to Montell Jordan.
Roadtrip (1)
May 12, 2000
Nicole kisses Jamie on the stage before they perform a gig in Las Vegas, a trip Fancy refused to join them on. Fancy then makes a surprise visit to Jamie's hotel room only to find that he is sharing it with Nicole.
Roadtrip (2)
May 19, 2000
To win Fancy back, Jamie buys her an engagement ring, only to get an offer from Nicole to sing with her on tour in Europe.
Season 5
No overview available for this season.
On Bended Knee
Oct 08, 2000
Jamie balks at proposing to Fancy, so he breaks up with her--but accidentally leaves an engagement ring at her apartment. He and his pals then search her place for the rock, hoping to find it before Fancy does.
Double or Nothing
Oct 15, 2000
Phil and Mouse take Jamie to a club to help him get over losing his job and Fancy, but Jamie's pickup lines fall flat with the ladies. Then he meets a woman named Nancy, who seems to have much in common with Fancy.
Serve No Wine Before I Get Mine
Oct 22, 2000
After a series of low-paying gigs, Jamie gets a break and records one of his original songs for a record producer, but the arrangement might not be as legitimate as the singer thinks.
Shades of Gray
Oct 29, 2000
A lonely Jamie spends the night with Fancy at her apartment, but the morning after proves awkward for the former couple. The tension increases later that night when Jamie sees Fancy with another man at a party.
I'll Do It My Dammy.com
Nov 05, 2000
Jamie refuses to sign with a record company and instead tries to sell compact discs of his original music over the Internet.
Candy Girl
Nov 12, 2000
Jamie wants to film a video for his latest song at the hotel, but Helen opposes the idea because of the video's sexual content. To further complicate matters, the actress slated to appear in the video objects to her lack of wardrobe.
Shakin' and Fakin'
Nov 19, 2000
Jamie gets sick after eating Japanese food and Fancy nurses him through the night, only to have him fake a relapse the next day to keep her from going out with another guy.
If the Shoe Fits...
Nov 26, 2000
Jamie finds a pair of size-22 sneakers under Fancy's bed and he thinks that she is involved with NBA star Kevin Garnett, who books a press conference at the hotel.
Cupid
Dec 10, 2000
After striking out with Fancy at a bowling alley, Jamie calls upon Cupid to help him win back Fancy's affections. Meanwhile, Mouse starts dating a new woman he met with the love god's help.
Bachelor Party
Dec 17, 2000
Jamie catches Fancy auditioning male dancers for her bachelorette party after they each promised not to have such gatherings, so he and Mouse plan to get even.
East Side Story
Jan 07, 2001
The Kings announce their retirement and offer the hotel to Jamie and Fancy--but Fancy considers a job offer in New York. Meanwhile, Braxton feels unappreciated at work, having assumed that his time at the hotel would merit his taking over the operation.
Always and Forever
Jan 14, 2001
Jamie and Fancy's wedding day arrives, but problems with the groom's tuxedo hamper Jamie's efforts to get to the ceremony on time.