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Lottery opponent Mary falls victim to gambling fever.

Pick Six

Sandra's arrogant basketball-player beau leads Calvin astray.

Slam Dunked

Mary and Lester host a golden-anniversary party for her parents.

Fifty Big Ones

Lester's plan to buy a sports car goes awry when Mary decides to redecorate.

Redecorating Blues

Lester's former boss pays a visit, giving the impression he's wealthy.

We the People

Teenager Calvin pledges his love for Sandra.

A Young Man's Fancy

Rose is attracted to a man Sandra rejects as being too straight-laced.

The Bed of Rose's

Mary and her friends have no place to worship on Christmas Day.

Mary's Christmas

Mary and Sandra compete over who will be the better piano player.

The Big Piano Play-Off

Mary goes to her first football game, much to the dismay of all the fans.

Football Widow

Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

S1 E16 | A Young Man's Fancy

E21 | Pick Six

E20 | Slam Dunked

E19 | Fifty Big Ones

E18 | Redecorating Blues

E17 | We the People

E16 | A Young Man's Fancy

E14 | The Bed of Rose's

E13 | Mary's Christmas

E12 | The Big Piano Play-Off

E10 | Football Widow