The Steve Harvey Show (Season 1)

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.

Back to School (Episode 1)
Writer: Winifred Hervey
Air date: 1996-08-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
Dead Dog Walking (Episode 2)
Writer: Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
Air date: 1996-09-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 to Steve for a place to live.
Mr. Hightower's Opus (Episode 3)
Writer: Manny Basanese
Air date: 1996-09-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
The Rock (Episode 4)
Writer: Michael Rowe
Air date: 1996-09-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 for Teacher of the Month honors.
Brush with Greatness (Episode 5)
Writer: Lawrence T. Holmes
Air date: 1996-10-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 platinum card and goes on a spending spree, until he gets his bill.
Loose Lips Sink Friendships (Episode 6)
Writer: B. Mark Seabrooks
Air date: 1996-10-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 service.
Papa Don't Take No Mess (Episode 7)
Writer: Winifred Hervey
Air date: 1996-10-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
The Play's Not the Thing (Episode 8)
Writer: Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
Air date: 1997-01-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
Big Brothers (Episode 9)
Writer: Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
Air date: 1996-11-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.
High Top Reunion (Episode 10)
Writer: Manny Basanese
Air date: 1996-11-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
That's My Mama (Episode 11)
Writer: B. Mark Seabrooks
Air date: 1996-11-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.
Pool Sharks Get Bit (Episode 12)
Writer: Lawrence T. Holmes
Air date: 1996-12-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Coming to Chicago (Episode 13)
Writer: B. Mark Seabrooks
Air date: 1997-01-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.
African-American Me (Episode 14)
Writer: James Hannah
Air date: 1997-02-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
When the Funk Bites the Dust (Episode 15)
Writer: Jeffrey Duteil
Air date: 1997-02-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 her and Steve are not compatible.
Big Daddy's Baby Girl (Episode 16)
Writer: Lawrence T. Holmes
Air date: 1997-02-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
I Do, I Don't (Episode 17)
Writer: James Hannah
Air date: 1997-02-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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 the rumored rivalry between East and West Coast rappers.
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner? (Episode 18)
Writer: Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
Air date: 1997-04-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.
The Roof is on Fire (Episode 19)
Writer: Mike Costa
Air date: 1997-05-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.
Love with Interest (Episode 20)
Writer: B. Mark Seabrooks
Air date: 1997-05-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.
Can't Buy Me Love (Episode 21)
Writer: Walter Allen Bennett Jr.
Air date: 1997-05-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.