Episode guide
A Different World: Season 2
22 episodes · premiered Oct 6, 1988
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- Episode 1: Dr. War is Hell Oct 6, 1988 · 30m As the school year begins, Dwayne faces the prospect of taking a calculus class from Col. Taylor, a tough professor nicknamed ""Dr. War."" He fears that Col. Taylor could expose his…
- Episode 2: Two Gentlemen of Hillman Oct 13, 1988 · 30m Dwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work, instead purchasing a ten-year-old paper. Dwayne is furious, particularly because…
- Episode 3: Some Enchanted Late Afternoon Oct 27, 1988 · 30m Walter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees to join him for dinner, with the stipulation that they are just…
- Episode 4: Dream Lover Nov 3, 1988 · 30m During a party celebrating the end of midterms, Dwayne finds himself attracted to Whitley. She agrees to dance with him, but runs out after he grabs her ass. Whitley is disturbed by an…
- Episode 5: Three Girls Three Nov 10, 1988 · 30m Whitley and Jaleesa team up for an audition to sing backup at an upcoming Gladys Knight concert on campus. They ask Angela, an aspiring opera singer, to join them. After Whitley and…
- Episode 6: If You Like Pilgrim Coladas Nov 17, 1988 · 30m Whitley and Kim stay at the dorm for Thanksgiving. Depressed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner at the Pit, they decide to go out. Kim uses a fake ID to get them into a club. Whitley…
- Episode 7: A Stepping Stone Dec 1, 1988 · 30m Whitley choreographs Gilbert Hall's step routine for a competition during homecoming festivities. She annoys everyone with her pushy attitude, and team captain Jaleesa throws her off the…
- Episode 8: Life With Father Dec 8, 1988 · 30m Dwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the relationship when he learns that her father is Col. Taylor. After seeing Dwayne with…
- Episode 9: All's Fair Dec 15, 1988 · 30m Kim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be understanding, and sets up a system to allow the couple some privacy. However, she…
- Episode 10: Radio Free Hillman Jan 5, 1989 · 30m Ron slips Dwayne a bootlegged copy of a new rap album, which he immediately puts on the air. The dean pulls the plug on Dwayne's show because of the explicit content of one of the songs…
- Episode 11: It Happened One Night Jan 12, 1989 · 30m Kim refuses to take calls from Robert, and simply tells her friends that they had a fight. She confesses to Whitley that she may be pregnant. Whitley offers her complete support, and even…
- Episode 12: I've Got the Muse in Me Jan 26, 1989 · 30m Freddie grapples with writer's block as she works on a creative writing assignment. Kim encourages her to take a break and come to a party, which Dwayne and Ron have organized in honor of…
- Episode 13: Risky Business Feb 2, 1989 · 30m Clair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage daughter Vanessa and a friend in the hopes of convincing Vanessa to attend…
- Episode 14: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Feb 9, 1989 · 30m Dwayne gives Suzanne an expensive ring for Valentine's Day. She returns it to him and asks for some space, which drives him crazy. She later breaks up with him, as she is not ready for a…
- Episode 15: For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage Feb 23, 1989 · 30m Whitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband. She criticizes Whitley for paying more attention to academics and…
- Episode 16: It's Greek to Me Mar 2, 1989 · 30m Ron and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of having the ""brothers"" push him around. They convince Whitley to charm a member who…
- Episode 17: The Thing About Women Mar 9, 1989 · 30m Jaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but is secretly jealous. All of the girls fawn over the handsome and suave Lamar…
- Episode 18: High Anxiety Mar 16, 1989 · 30m Kim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and extracurricular activities. She also obsesses over her grades, suffering from…
- Episode 19: Take This Job and Love It Mar 23, 1989 · 30m Whitley hits Mr. Gaines' car, causing nearly $1000 in damage. She is afraid to ask her father for the money because she fears that he will take her car away. Kim helps her get a job at the…
- Episode 20: No Means No Mar 30, 1989 · 30m Freddie falls for Garth Parks, a handsome and intelligent baseball star. Teammate Dwayne backs out of a date to the dance with Freddie so that she can go with Garth. However, Dwayne is…
- Episode 21: Citizen Wayne Apr 27, 1989 · 30m Dwayne runs for student council president. Although he has good ideas about scholarships and ways to fund student activities, no one will listen to him. They prefer the approach of his…
- Episode 22: There's No Place Like Home May 4, 1989 · 30m Dwayne and Ron plan to rent a beautiful apartment for the next school year. They can no longer afford the place after Ron's father cuts back on his allowance because of his slipping…