2024-09-17
Overbaked romp about an out-of-work cook (Brian Hooks) who throws a big bash to make enough cash to pay off a huge debt to a local mob boss. Maia Campbell, Troy Winbush. Directed by Barry Bowles. (Repeat).
King Keraun visits an Alpaca farm. Later, he tries pet grooming and taxidermy. (Repeat).
King Keraun tries welding, glassblowing, and chainsaw carving. (Repeat).
This eye-opening look at sneaker collectors explores the extreme lengths the truly obsessed will go to in order to obtain the rarest and most-expensive "kicks." (Repeat).
It's candy-sale time at Kady's school and Jay won't help because she's dieting. So Michael steps in. The plan is for father and daughter to bond, but Michael's competitive nature soon overwhelms all else. "I'm afraid she's being trampled underfoot in your mad dash to victory," says Franklin (Noah Gray-Cabey), who devises his own sales strategy. Kady: Parker McKenna Posey. (Repeat).
Jr. finally finishes restoring his old car---and then he sells it. He'll need college tuition for his baby-to-be, he tells his proud parents. Meanwhile, Franklin's sick of being "special," so he goes to Michael for advice and is told: "dumb down." Eddie Hoo: Peter Kwong. Annie Hoo: Lauren Tom. (Repeat).
It's the Kyles' 19th anniversary, and Michael and Jay are busy one-upping each other in the gift department. Meanwhile, Franklin's teaching the gastronomically challenged Claire how to cook so she can prepare a fancy French dish for the anniversary dinner. (Repeat).
Jay wants to look younger and Michael wants to lose his "devious look" before a traffic-court date, so they visit a dermatologist, and it's smiles all around. Big Guy: Lou Ferrigno. Officer: Kevin Knotts. Dr. Tortoni: Joey Vassallo. Judge: Susan Peretz. Bailiff: Free Brooks. (Repeat).
The NBA's LeBron James has a cameo in an episode in which all the Kyles catch the flu. Well, everyone but Michael, who goes to absurd lengths to stay healthy because he doesn't want to miss James' NBA debut at Madison Square Garden, for which Michael has scored courtside tickets. (Repeat).
Part 1 of two: None of the kids is at home, giving Michael and Jay a chance to reminisce (via clips from past episodes) about their brood: Claire, Kady and Jr. (Repeat).
The conclusion of a two-part highlight episode features clips of Michael's "minor glitches" and Jay's concern about her weight. Lou Rawls has a cameo as a physician. (Repeat).
Vanessa's parents have a fight and her father (Rasta) needs a place to stay, so he lands on the Kyles. He's an unusual houseguest, to put it mildly. Meanwhile, Franklin (Noah Gray-Cabey) has cracked the lottery. Unfortunately, he must rely on Jr. to buy the ticket that he has calculated will win. (Repeat).
As Dawn and Willow recover from their chaotic night at the Summers house, Buffy probes a series of grisly murders that may be the work of Spike. Aimee Mann appears and performs "Pavlov's Bell." Charlotte: Robinne Lee. (Repeat).
Spike is held captive in the Summers home while the Scoobies ponder their options in the aftermath of his murder spree; a squeamish Andrew (Tom Lenk) tries to master killing; Buffy contacts the Watchers' Council for advice. Quentin: Harris Yulin. Butcher: Donald Bishop. Phillip: Oliver Muirhead. (Repeat).
As the Scoobies research the origins of the First to find a way to rescue Spike, Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) arrives with reinforcements---three apprentice Slayers. Also: Buffy is rattled when her mother (Kristine Sutherland) offers advice in her dreams. Kennedy: Iyari Limon. Annabelle: Courtnee Draper. Molly: Clara Bryant. Ubervamp: Camden Toy. Andrew: Tom Lenk. Principal Wood: D.B. Woodside. (R
Buffy struggles to protect potential Slayers from assassination by the Ubervamp while Giles and Anya petition a creature for information about the First. Kennedy: Iyari Limon. Rona: Indigo. Eve: Amanda Marie Fuller. Molly: Clara Bryant. Ubervamp: Camden Toy. Vi: Felicia Day. Chloe: Lalaine. (Repeat).
Buffy and Spike establish a boot camp to prepare the potential slayers for combat with the First, while a spell from Willow reveals another potential living in Sunnydale. Vi: Felicia Day. Kennedy: Iyari Limon. Rona: Indigo. Amanda: Sarah Hagan. Molly: Clare Bryant. Andrew: Tom Lenk. (Repeat).
Willow undergoes a disturbing change in appearance following a night out with Kennedy (Iyari Limon); Spike is beset by unexplained headaches; Giles takes the Potentials on a mystical retreat. Amy: Elizabeth Anne Allen. Giles: Anthony Stewart Head. Andrew: Tom Lenk. Warren: Adam Busch. Willow: Alyson Hannigan. (Repeat).
Director Paula James-Martinez investigates why the U.S. is the only nation in the developed world with a rising maternal mortality rate. (Repeat).
A documentary that showcases the millennial generation, exploring the world they grew up in, and the impact they wish to make. With the help of celebrities like Michelle Rodriguez, Corbin Bleu, and Shailene Woodley, the documentary examines determined millennial activists and current global issues ranging from climate change to racial inequalities. (Repeat).
A heroic group of women seek to release people buried alive thanks to the inhumane three strikes drug law. (Repeat).
In this outrageous sequel, two senior-citizen action heroes investigate a kidnapping while attending a wedding in Louisiana. (Repeat).
Calvin (Rasta) goes to work at Kyle Trucking---well, not work, exactly, but Michael does feel as though he must hire his future in-law. Meanwhile, Claire has a science paper due on cold fusion, a topic about which she knows little and cares less. So she asks Franklin (Noah Grey-Cabey) for help. (Repeat).
Michael has plans for a romantic getaway with Jay, but when Jr. foils that, they settle for a romantic evening at home. Hurdle No. 1: getting the kids out of the house. And that turns out to be the easy part. (Repeat).
Michael's so excited about a basketball game he's watching on TV that he accidentally tapes over Kady's first steps. What to do? Reenact them, with the reluctant assistance of Franklin (Noah Gray-Cabey). Stevie: Taylor Negron. (Repeat).