Malena and Mel plan a trip to New York at Christmastime, but they cannot find an available hotel room anywhere in the City. Meanwhile, Sheri asks Dean to pretend that their marriage is still intact for the sake of her visiting mother Ronnie. Dean attempts to do so but finally admits the truth, to Ronnie's disappointment. And Bobby and Reggie buy a live Christmas tree, even though it violates the policy of their building's management. Originally unaired, became available due to streaming.
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All episodes — Season 5
Open season page- 1S5 E1
The What Have I Done? Show
Jan 20, 2002
Malena and Mel's newborn baby is home from the hospital but its constantly crying keeps them in a panic. Meanwhile, Dean and Sheri's moments of passion in the hospital make him think his wife is coming back to him, but she dismisses it as a
- 2S5 E2
The Great Escape
Jan 27, 2002
Without discussing it with Bobbi, Reggie decides to take a job running a restaurant in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, despite her need to have some time for herself, Malena is reluctant to leave the injured Mel alone to look after the baby.
- 3S5 E3
The Friend in Need
Feb 10, 2002
Malena and Mel will be visiting her mother in Minnesota for Evan's christening and Malena wants to look her best. After an unsuccessful battle with the bulge, Sheri and Bobbi step in with some tough love to help Malena get her figure back.
- 4S5 E4
The Boy From Uncle
Feb 17, 2002
Mel's young uncle arrives to take over running the restaurant, but clashes with temporary manager Bobbi. Meanwhile, Dean is reluctant to give the lost dog he found back to its rightful owner.
- 5S5 E5
The Reunion
Feb 24, 2002
Sheri considers a reconciliation with Dean as he considers what to get her for her birthday. Meanwhile, conflict between her job as a mother and as a therapist may cause Maleena to lose a longtime client.
- 6S5 E6
The Picture Perfect Family
Mar 3, 2002
When Mel and Malena's baby is picked to appear in a calendar, they argue about letting the child be photographed. Bobbi is evicted from her apartment after letting Omar have wild party there.