Name: The Play's Not the Thing
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

ASPiRE offers a programming mix that is dedicated to delivering enlightening, compelling & positive entertainment to African Americans shining a light on urban influencers and families.

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Steve's old singing group reunites for an awards show performance, but Cedric has to fill in when a member gets sick.

The Steve Harvey Show

Hi-Top Reunion

Cedric (Cedric "The Entertainer") turns Steve (Steve Harvey) on to being a Big Brother, but it turns out to be more than Steve can handle.

Big Brothers

Sophia wins the role of Juliet in her school's production of "Romeo and Juliet," but Romeo is not chosen to play opposite her.

The Play's Not the Thing

Romeo (Merlin Santana) must learn how to stand up to his father (Hector Maisonette); a mouse invades Steve and Cedric's (Steve Harvey, Cedric "The Entertainer") apartment.

Papa Don't Take No Mess

Romeo (Merlin Santana) insults Sophia (Tracy Vilar) and then scrambles to make amends before he can make romance at the dance. With Steve Harvey.

Loose Lips Sink Friendships

Romeo (Merlin Santana) uses Sophia's (Tracy Vilar) painting to win first place in an art contest; Cedric (Cedric "The Entertainer") goes on a shopping spree.

Brush With Greatness

Sara and Romeo (Nefta Perry, Merlin Santana) are caught in a closet together; Cedric (Cedric "The Entertainer") campaigns to win "Teacher of the Month." With Steve Harvey.

The Rock

Steve (Steve Harvey) accepts a bet from Regina (Wendy Raquel Robinson) to organize a band before the school banquet.

Mr. Hightower's Opus

When Bullethead (William Lee Scott) gets arrested, Steve (Steve Harvey) finds out that being a teacher doesn't end at 5 p.m.

Dead Dog Walking

Musician Steve Hightower becomes an inner-city music teacher.

Back to School

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