227

Mary, Rose and Pearl are in trouble for defending 227 against a graffiti artist, who then sues them for assault. Things get bleaker when their best defense is Sandra's testimony.

Mary and Rose help Pearl face the loneliness of old age by escorting her to a single's bar where she meets the man of her dreams--and promptly gets engaged.

When Mary reluctantly agrees to partner with Sandra in the pillow-making business, she finds herself doing all the work--with Sandra reaping all the "benefits."

Lester turns into a real pain for Mary when he comes home complaining of a stomachache. When she goes out for a pedicure, Lester gets appendicitis--leaving Sandra to care for him.

Sandra is worried about her biological clock and sets out to find a husband to father her child. When she strikes out with the available men, she decides to have a baby anyway.

Anxious to become an adult, Brenda (Regina King) takes on part-time work, but soon discovers learning how to juggle all her responsibilities is a full-time job.

Brenda attempts to win a boy's affection by inviting him to her Saturday night party, but following Sandra's suggestion, she tells him the party's on Friday. The plan backfires.

Mary flies out to California to go on "Wheel of Fortune," but is shocked to discover a smug Sandra as her opponent--much to the dismay of hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White.

Sandra's efforts to win a congressman’s attention are muddled when Brenda's art teacher catches his eye. In her pursuit she falls for another famous person: Billy Dee Williams.

When Mary accepts the "glamorous" title of Chairwoman of the Church variety show, she realizes it's a dirty job and prays for a group like the "Temptations" to save the show.

A surprise visit by his Air Force dad prompts Calvin to bid farewell to the family in exchange for a new life abroad with his father.

Trying to find Rose a man, Mary and Sandra use a video dating service that turns her into a Tina Turner look-a-like. This leads to a hilarious outcome when she meets her match.

Pearl is refused her social security check because the computer lists her as deceased. Mary, Rose and Sandra join in the battle against bureaucracy, and land themselves in jail.

Sandra writes a steamy romance novel based on characters that are suspiciously similar to her friends at 227.

Mary's new job with a travel agency takes her out-of-town on business with her boss, leaving a jealous Lester at home. Special guest appearance by Garrett Morris.

Mary takes a stand against the deadly drug, crack, when she discovers that a wealthy and generous new friend of Calvin and Brenda is selling the drug.

Lester wins a major contracting bid that enables the Jenkins' to look for their dream home. He learns the backers of the construction job are involved in South African investments.

Plans made by Mary and Lester to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary result in disharmony when quarrelling in-laws come to town on.

When Sandra cleans up her act and takes on a new identity for her visiting mother, she must split her personality to make another guest, her "hunk du jour," happy as well.

Sandra tells the police she suspects her current love interest Justin has stolen more than her heart. The detectives set up surveillance headquarters in Mary and Lester’s home.

Red Buttons and Ron Glass guest star in this unique episode of 227, which was videotaped 24 hours prior to airing, enabling the characters to discuss late-breaking news items.