Episode guide
A Different World: Season 5
25 episodes · premiered Sep 19, 1991
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- Episode 1: We've Only Just Begun Sep 19, 1991 · 30m Dwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve as director of a new dormitory. She accepted his proposal and only kept the New…
- Episode 2: The Dwayne Mutiny Sep 26, 1991 · 30m Dwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them anything yet. He plans to give a test every day, and asks the students to sign…
- Episode 3: Home Is Where the Fire Is Oct 3, 1991 · 30m A student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief. Whitley tries to dump all of the dorm duties onto resident assistant Kim. Kim…
- Episode 4: Almost Working Girl Oct 10, 1991 · 30m E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fill the position immediately, and the only person available is Freddie…
- Episode 5: In the Eye of the Storm Oct 17, 1991 · 30m A hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.C. Several dozen people seek refuge in the Pit after the storm washes…
- Episode 6: Rule Number One Oct 24, 1991 · 30m Dwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual love of basketball and become friends. Whitley insists that Lena has a…
- Episode 7: Baby, I'm a Star Oct 31, 1991 · 30m The club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne suggests that Ron hire a vocalist. Kim agrees to take the job, and her singing…
- Episode 8: Liza Who-Little Nov 7, 1991 · 30m Whitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to look after her golddigging cousin Liza during a weekend visit to Hillman…
- Episode 9: To Tell the Truth Nov 14, 1991 · 30m Whitley panics about wedding preparations--particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents are to see each other for the first time since their divorce. She complains…
- Episode 10: Do You Take This Woman? Nov 21, 1991 · 30m Before Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement party. Dwayne's parents come to town, and Adele and Marion instantly…
- Episode 11: Mammy Dearest Dec 5, 1991 · 30m Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing her dorm's official dedication ceremony. Kim and others object when…
- Episode 12: Twelve Steps of Christmas Dec 19, 1991 · 30m Col. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks Whitley to join them for Christmas dinner. Dwayne's plans to go skiing fall…
- Episode 13: Just Another Four-Letter Word Jan 2, 1992 · 30m After graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his share of the bills. Ron insists that X-Pression will win a record contract…
- Episode 14: Cats in the Cradle Jan 16, 1992 · 30m Dwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping together. Ron promises to take Dwayne's mind off the situation by taking him to…
- Episode 15: Prisoner of Love Jan 23, 1992 · 30m A handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been released from prison after serving seven years for armed robbery. Freddie is very…
- Episode 16: Bedroom at the Top Jan 30, 1992 · 30m One of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner invitation, he suggests that he may not approve a purchase she had recommended…
- Episode 17: May the Best Man Win Feb 13, 1992 · 30m Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off with Byron Douglas III, a successful alumnus who owns a restaurant…
- Episode 18: Kiss You Back Feb 20, 1992 · 30m Whitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact that Dwayne does not seem jealous of her relationship with Byron. Kim…
- Episode 19: Conflict of Interest Feb 27, 1992 · 30m Whitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and admits that he still loves her. Although Whitley seems willing to take him…
- Episode 20: Sellmates Mar 12, 1992 · 30m Ron struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and they hatch a scheme to get the boss to let them develop an ad campaign. Although…
- Episode 21: Do the Write Thing Apr 2, 1992 · 30m Lena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about her father for an English assignment. Professor Foster is so impressed that he…
- Episode 22: Love Taps Apr 23, 1992 · 30m Gina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his promoter. Freddie reveals that she saw a man beating his girlfriend, but could…
- Episode 23: Special Delivery May 7, 1992 · 30m In the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses to respond to the allegations, and challenges Sen. Hutchinson to a debate…
- Episode 24: Save the Best for Last (1) May 14, 1992 · 30m The day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteers to return to campus and retrieve a special pair of earrings that…
- Episode 25: Save the Best for Last (2) May 14, 1992 · 30m As she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember where she is or the name of her future husband. Her mother chastises…