Winifred Hervey
Director
The Steve Harvey Show (1996)
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.
Released Aug. 25, 1996
Episode 29 min
10+
Keywords: tmdb.high-school, tmdb.high-school-teacher, tmdb.sitcom, imdb.stand-up-comedian, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.actor-shares-first-name-with-character, tmdb.chicago-illinois + 7 more, imdb.high-school, imdb.school, imdb.teacher, imdb.african-american, imdb.workplace-comedy, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.laugh-track
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Production Companies: Winifred Hervey Productions, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Stan Lathan TV, Universal Television
Network: The WB
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Back to School
A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
Aug. 25, 1996, midnight
S1E2 - Dead Dog Walking
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.
Sept. 15, 1996, midnight
S1E3 - Mr. Hightower's Opus
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.
Sept. 22, 1996, midnight
S1E4 - The Rock
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.
Sept. 29, 1996, midnight
S1E5 - Brush with Greatness
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.
Oct. 6, 1996, midnight
S1E6 - Loose Lips Sink Friendships
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.
Oct. 13, 1996, midnight
S1E7 - Papa Don't Take No Mess
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.
Oct. 27, 1996, midnight
S1E8 - The Play's Not the Thing
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
Jan. 19, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - Big Brothers
Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.
Nov. 10, 1996, midnight
S1E10 - High Top Reunion
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.
Nov. 17, 1996, midnight
S1E11 - That's My Mama
Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.
Nov. 24, 1996, midnight
S1E12 - Pool Sharks Get Bit
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.
Dec. 15, 1996, midnight
S1E13 - Coming to Chicago
When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.
Jan. 12, 1997, midnight
S1E14 - African-American Me
On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.
Feb. 2, 1997, midnight
S1E15 - When the Funk Bites the Dust
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.
Feb. 9, 1997, midnight
S1E16 - Big Daddy's Baby Girl
A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
Feb. 16, 1997, midnight
S1E17 - I Do, I Don't
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.
Feb. 23, 1997, midnight
S1E18 - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.
April 27, 1997, midnight
S1E19 - The Roof is on Fire
Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.
May 4, 1997, midnight
S1E20 - Love with Interest
A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.
May 11, 1997, midnight
S1E21 - Can't Buy Me Love
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.
May 18, 1997, midnight
Network: The WB
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 3652 min.
Released: Aug. 25, 1996
Last Air Date: Feb. 17, 2002, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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