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Mary and Lester will win a trip to Jamaica if Sandra doesn't kiss Lester's friend (Michael Dorn).

The Bet

Juror Mary casts the lone "not guilty" vote in a murder trial.

Trial and Error

Mary persuades rap group Run-D.M.C. to perform at Brenda's high-school prom.

The Class of '89

Sandra considers marrying a wealthy older man (Cleavon Little).

For Richer, For Poorer

Sandra takes on a baker (Flip Wilson) who steals Mary's family cookie recipe.

Mary's Cookies

A Date to Remember

Mary, Sandra, Alexandria and her Girl Scout troop get lost in the woods.

Babes in the Woods

A Swaziri prince (Morris Day) proposes to Brenda.

The Prince

Mary feels Brenda's history teacher is too much of a comedian.

A Class Act

Mary dreams of appearing in the movie "Casablanca."

Play It Again, Stan

Rose and Mary set out to catch a purse snatcher after Pearl is mugged.

The Real Decoys

A thief dressed as Santa robs the tenants of their Christmas gifts.

The Night They Arrested Santa Claus

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