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Candidate Rene admits to drug use; Kelly's drama teacher asks M.E. to adapt part of her book for a school skit; young M.E. and Rene protest the demolition of Port Dixie.

Any Day Now

Where's the Justice in That?

Rene's campaign manager hires an image consultant; M.E. encourages Collier to deal with his anger over Kelly's pregnancy; young M.E. learns what Rene goes through to relax her hair.

Lighten Up, Rene

Kelly is pregnant; Rene announces her plans to investigate rapes; young Rene and ME sort through boyfriend issues.

It's a Mother-Daughter Thing

ME writes about a minister's dysfunctional relationship with his wife; Rene refuses to drop a client who is an illegal alien; young ME gives Colliar an ultimatum.

The Outsiders

Mary Elizabeth and Collier worry that Kelly and Adjani are too serious when Adjani spends the night in Kelly's room.

There Are No Rules

M.E. and Collier worry that Kelly and her boyfriend are too close; Joe begins to show romantic feelings for Rene; young Rene has a crush on a white boy.

Love Is Love

M.E. plans a book about the civil-rights movement; Rene visits an imprisoned friend; young Rene's mother steps in as a civil-rights leader after James is arrested.

Life

A case raises the question of reverse discrimination; Rene helps April with her mental problems; the FBI watches James.

Nothing Personal

Rene must decide whether to make April take a drug test; Collier's mother comes to stay with the Simms family; young Rene confronts her rage.

Three Lucky Ladies on the Line

An Asian-American man claims to be Johnny's son; Rene represents a man trying to enforce a prenatal contract; young M.E.'s brother prepares to leave for Vietnam.

The Dust of Life

Rene becomes a "Big Sister"; M.E. appears on a talk show; young M.E. wants Rene to take advantage of Theresa.

Three Hours a Week

Police discriminate against Rene; M.E. researches a corrupt city council; young Rene and M.E. witness the changing moods of their older brothers.

It's a Good Thing I Am Not Black

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