Sondra goes into labor, and Elvin is a nervous wreck.

Sondra gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl—who are named after Nelson Mandela and his then-wife Winnie. Elvin decides to return to medical school.

Theo wants to date his friend Howard's ex-girlfriend, but he is stunned upon learning who she wants to date.

With the rest of the family gone for the night, Theo throws a "small" party that gets out of control.

Rudy wants to change some of her rules.

Theo consults a voodoo shopkeeper for advice on winning his girlfriend back.

Cliff's old basketball friend comes to visit.

Theo wants to go to Egypt for an archaeological dig.

Denise returns from Africa, with a new husband and stepdaughter in tow. Joseph C. Phillips and Raven-Symoné join the cast as Martin and Olivia Kendall. Last appearance of Peter Costa as Peter.

Denise invites Martin's ex-wife Paula for Thanksgiving dinner. Clair continues to send Cliff to the store for last-minute groceries, despite the fact that it is a cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day. Victoria Rowell as Paula.

Cliff is in charge while Clair and Denise are out of town. Guest: Elaine Stritch as Mrs. McGee