Bob Hearts Abishola
“A love story made in America.”
A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
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Seasons
Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart.
1.Pilot
10.023-09-201920mAn American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
2.Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things
30-09-201920mWhile Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.
3.A Bird May Love A Fish
07-10-201920mBob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs while Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.
4.Square Hamburger, Round Buns
14-10-201920mAfter Abishola calls off things with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist, and Bob tries online dating.
5.Whacking the Mole
21-10-201920mAfter Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
6.Ralph Lauren and Fish
28-10-201920mBob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
7.Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine
04-11-201920mBob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.
8.Useless Potheads
18-11-201920mWith Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.
9.We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers
25-11-201920mAfter Abishola gives her previous suitor a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.
10.Ice Cream for Breakfast
02-12-201920mBob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka. Also, Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely friend in Dottie in the aftermath of his figh...
11.Splitting the Hairs
16-12-201920mBob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will; Abishola and Kemi's friendship is tested after Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.
12.There's My Nigerians
05-01-202020mWhile Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.
13.The Canadians of Africa
20-01-202020mAbishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son".
14.Full-Frontal Dottie
03-02-202020mExcited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot, much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.
15.Black Ice
10-02-202020mOn Valentine's Day, when it comes to showing affection, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.
16.Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?
17-02-202020mDottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Also, Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their...
17.A Big, White Thumb
09-03-202020mAbishola takes her relationship with Bob to the next level when she invites him into an intimate part of her life: church. Also, Kemi fights with Ogechi to be Chukwuemeka's favorit...
18.Sock Wife
16-03-202020mBob's past and present collide when his ex-wife, Lorraine, is admitted to Abishola's hospital. Also, Christina recruits Kofo for a project to rename the sock colors.
19.Angry, Happy, Same Face
06-04-202020mAbishola must draw the line when Bob's ex-wife, Lorraine, tries to maneuver her way back into Bob's life. Also, Goodwin is concerned when Christina sets her romantic sights on Kofo...
20.Randy's a Wrangler
13-04-202020mDottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor, Hank (John Ratzenberger), at physical therapy. Also, Bob and Douglas try to keep tabs on Christina wh...
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