Episode guide
Martin: Season 4
27 episodes · premiered Sep 9, 1995
Newlyweds Martin and Gina discover that marriage is hard work as they contend with messy friends, career woes and domestic fiascos.
- Episode 1: Martin in the Corner Pocket Sep 9, 1995 · 22m Gina realizes the honeymoon's over when Martin spends their first night back home partying with Tommy and Cole, while she stays home.
- Episode 2: Kill Him with Kindness Sep 16, 1995 · 22m Mama Payne overhears Gina discussing life insurance policies and she assumes that Gina is plotting to kill Martin for his insurance money. Of course, Martin believes his mom, and now he…
- Episode 3: Blow, Baby, Blow Sep 23, 1995 · 22m Suddenly Gina, Pam and Cole can sing! But their talents are not appreciated by the Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls), who has asked for Martin's help in finding a new background vocalist.
- Episode 4: Ring a Ding, Ding,Ding Gone Sep 30, 1995 · 22m Tommy and Cole explain to Martin that his wedding ring frightens off single women. After taking off his ring, and seeing all the attention he gets from beautiful women, he realizes they…
- Episode 5: Love T.K.O. Oct 7, 1995 · 22m Martin and Gina decide to have a quiet night at home to rekindle their love passion. But they are constantly being interrupted before the fun begins. Tommy and Pam each show up at their…
- Episode 6: He Say, She Say Oct 14, 1995 · 22m After breaking up with Big Shirley, Martin convinces Cole to get back into the dating scene. At the club, Cole falls for a pretty woman who has just appeared on ""America's Most Wanted""…
- Episode 7: Uptown Friday Night Oct 21, 1995 · 22m Tommy & Cole get robbed at Jerome's new club, the Shiznitz, after picking up Gina's birthday gift for Martin - an expensive ring. So they get with Jerome to track down the 3 female thieves…
- Episode 8: Old School Loving Nov 5, 1995 · 22m Martin meets with Gina's boss, then gets her fired from the ad agency she's been working for. Now that Gina is unemployed, she spends her time rearranging the house, and painting the…
- Episode 9: Cole on Ice Nov 19, 1995 · 22m When Cole loses his job, Martin manages to get him a job working at the station. A job that Cole fouls up. But then Cole arranges to get Charles Barkley to appear as a guest on Martin's…
- Episode 10: Housekeeper from Hell Nov 26, 1995 · 22m With both Martin and Gina working, they decide to hire a maid. Martin hires a maid that he likes, but when Gina sees her, she fires her. Then Gina hires a male housekeeper, and Martin…
- Episode 11: Three Homies and a Baby Dec 3, 1995 · 22m Martin agrees to babysit his infant nephew Camaron, when his parents go out of town. But once they get snowed in, and can't return home & get their baby, Martin & Gina have to watch the…
- Episode 12: Headin' for Trouble Dec 10, 1995 · 22m Gina gets her head stuck in their new brass bed headboard while making love to Martin. They try everything to get her head unstuck. Martin tries sawing it off, Tommy tries a welding torch…
- Episode 13: Swing Thing Dec 17, 1995 · 22m The Paynes are invited to attend a Christmas party, given by some influential people with ties to other influential people who may be able to help Martin in his career. But little does…
- Episode 14: The Bodyguard Jan 7, 1996 · 22m After Gina and Pam witness 2 bank robbers leaving the scene of the crime, they must enter witness protection because the criminals are notorious for making their witnesses disappear. And…
- Episode 15: Green Card Jan 14, 1996 · 22m The Hispanic building superintendant is about to be deported, unless he gets married in a hurry. Pam, who despeately needs cash, so she can pay her back taxes to the IRS, agrees to be the…
- Episode 16: You're All I Need Feb 4, 1996 · 22m Martin learns that the way to woo a big-shot producer is by flattering his wife — causing jealousies to flare when he and Gina get dinner with them.
- Episode 17: Kicked to the Curb Feb 8, 1996 · 22m Martin finds a bigger and better apartment for half the price they're paying now. So he decides to sublet his old place to a young couple, and move into the new place. But then the deal on…
- Episode 18: The Best of Martin Feb 15, 1996 · 21m Tisha Campbell hosts a special retrospective look back at the best of the last 99 episodes. Episode includes many of the special moments from the show, outtakes, and Tisha's own insight…
- Episode 19: The Love Jones Connection Feb 18, 1996 · 22m Sheneneh crashes a Love Connection show screening, then gets chosen! Chris Rock guest stars as Sheneneh's disrespectful date.
- Episode 20: Where the Party At? Feb 25, 1996 · 22m Gina attempts to arrange a surprise birthday party for Martin. But she runs into some unexpected difficulties when all his friends, including Tommy and Cole say they're not interested…
- Episode 21: Homeo & Juliet Feb 29, 1996 · 22m Gina & Pam have taken roles in an upcoming play to help raise money for needy kids. Martin continually disrupts rehearsal because he doesn't like the Olde English speech being used in the…
- Episode 22: The Cabin Show Mar 7, 1996 · 22m The gang goes on a camping trip in the woods, and Martin and Gina look forward to a special time under the sacred Chippawa Indian waterfalls. But Pam sprains her ankle, and Martin has to…
- Episode 23: The Tooth Will Set You Free Mar 28, 1996 · 22m After undergoing hypnosis at the dentist's office for an aching tooth, Pam becomes a different person whenever clapping occurs. She goes on a blind date with an artist, at his showing, and…
- Episode 24: Martin, I Want to Sing Apr 4, 1996 · 22m After Pam's cousin wins an open mike contest with her powerful singing voice, Martin only sees dollar signs, and decides to become her manager. But things go awry when her voice doesn't…
- Episode 25: D.M.V. Blues Apr 25, 1996 · 22m After Martin's drivers license expires, his insurance company cancels his policy. So in a rush to get his license renewed, he goes down to the DMV and experiences first hand the horrors of…
- Episode 26: Why Can't We Be Friends? Part 1 May 2, 1996 · 22m On their anniversary night, Martin & Gina are preparing to celebrate a night of quiet romance, when they are interrupted by Tommy and the gang. An argument breaks out over a suitcase that…
- Episode 27: Why Can't We Be Friends? Part 2 May 2, 1996 · 22m A major car accident has put Tommy in the hospital. Martin and Tommy had not been speaking to each other. Martin and the gang rush to the hospital to check on their injured friend, but…