The Steve Harvey Show
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The Steve Harvey Show

6.9 / 10
1996
6 seasons
122 episodes
ComedyDrama

Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at an inner-city Chicago school. Showing who's in charge with his unorthodox approach, Steve discovers a new groove at Washington High School.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Back to School

    25-08-199630m

    A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.

  • Ep 2

    2.Dead Dog Walking

    15-09-199630m

    Bullethead is at the end of his rope when his dog gets impounded and he doesn't have the cash to bail him out. Meanwhile, Cedric gets the boot from his mama's apartment and looks t...

  • Ep 3

    3.Mr. Hightower's Opus

    22-09-199630m

    As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school band in fewer than five days.

  • Ep 4

    4.The Rock

    29-09-199630m

    Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Principal Grier. Meanwhile, Cedric goes way overboard vying fo...

  • Ep 5

    5.Brush with Greatness

    06-10-199630m

    Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that was actually done by Sophia. Meanwhile, Cedric receives a pl...

  • Ep 6

    6.Loose Lips Sink Friendships

    13-10-199630m

    The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help with the homecoming dance. Cedric joins a video dating servic...

  • Ep 7

    7.Papa Don't Take No Mess

    27-10-199630m

    Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedric try to catch a mouse running loose in their apartment.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Play's Not the Thing

    19-01-199730m

    On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

  • Ep 9

    9.Big Brothers

    10-11-199630m

    Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.

  • Ep 10

    10.High Top Reunion

    17-11-199630m

    Steve reunites with his old singing group to perform on an awards show. But when a band member gets sick, Cedric is the only available substitute.

  • Ep 11

    11.That's My Mama

    24-11-199630m

    Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.

  • Ep 12

    12.Pool Sharks Get Bit

    15-12-199630m

    Bullethead and Romeo hope to pocket some cash hustling pool, but the tables are turned on them and they wind up holding the short end of the stick.

  • Ep 13

    13.Coming to Chicago

    12-01-199730m

    When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.

  • Ep 14

    14.African-American Me

    02-02-199730m

    On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

  • Ep 15

    15.When the Funk Bites the Dust

    09-02-199730m

    The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a compatibility test from a magazine, and the results show that h...

  • Ep 16

    16.Big Daddy's Baby Girl

    16-02-199730m

    A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.

  • Ep 17

    17.I Do, I Don't

    23-02-199730m

    Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Puff Daddy visit the school to talk to Steve's class about...

  • Ep 18

    18.Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?

    27-04-199730m

    Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.

  • Ep 19

    19.The Roof is on Fire

    04-05-199730m

    Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.

  • Ep 20

    20.Love with Interest

    11-05-199730m

    A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.

  • Ep 21

    21.Can't Buy Me Love

    18-05-199730m

    Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer and believes it is from Steve.

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