The Jamie Foxx Show - Season 1
Season 1
Network
DatesAug 28, 1996 - May 14, 1997
Episodes
Season 1Episode 1
Pilot
When Jamie King arrives in Hollywood, California, from Texas, he dreams of succeeding in show business. First, he'll have to be content with working and living at the aging, once-famous Los Angeles hotel "The King's Tower", owned by his sensible aunt Helen King, and her troublesome husband Junior King.
Aug 28, 1996
Season 1Episode 2
The Bad Seed
When Jamie learns that Fancy loves children, he tries to impress her by becoming mentor to young Nelson, the most harmless-looking child Jamie could find. But Nelson quickly figures out that Jamie is exploiting him to attract Fancy, and sets out to make Jamie's life hellish by stealing various items from around the hotel -- computer files, Junior's fine Cuban cigars and Fancy's diary--and letting Jamie take the blame.
Tag: Jamie and Nelson read Fancy's diary.
Sep 4, 1996
Season 1Episode 3
Burned Twice By the Same Flame
An embarrassed Jamie asks Fancy to pose as his girlfriend when his newly engaged ex shows up at the hotel for a convention and he jumps to the conclusion that she is in town to see him. Meanwhile, Junior is stumped by a hotel plumbing problem.
Tag: Fancy walks in on a half naked Jamie and Braxton.
Sep 11, 1996
Season 1Episode 4
Who's da Man?
Jamie takes the recently dumped Braxton to his favorite sports bar, owned by basketball player Gary Payton, and after some flirting lessons from Jamie, it's "B Smooth" who impresses the ladies. Meanwhile, Helen tries to cure Junior of lotto fever.
Sep 18, 1996
Season 1Episode 5
We Finally Got a Piece of the Pie
Jamie schemes with Junior to start a business selling Helen's popular sweet-potato pies and turns the hotel into a giant bakery, with Helen, Junior and Fancy helping to bake. But Jamie unwisely tastes one of the pies to find out why they are so popular, he eats the next day's entire order one after another.
Sep 25, 1996
Season 1Episode 6
And Bubba Makes Three
Braxton's induction into the Burgeoning Black Men's Club coincides with a visit from his unrefined parents.
Oct 2, 1996
Season 1Episode 7
Stuck on You
As an anniversary surprise for Helen, Junior secretly sends her wedding ring to a jeweler for reconditioning. At Junior's request, Jamie picks up the ring, but while showing the ring to Fancy and Braxton, Jamie hears Helen approaching and, panicking, slips it onto Fancy's finger--where it gets stuck. Jamie must think fast to save Junior's surprise.
Oct 9, 1996
Season 1Episode 8
Kiss & Tell
Jamie hosts a Halloween masquerade party at the hotel, complete with prize money for the best costume. When Fancy refuses to be his date, Jamie invites another woman, Chante, to make Fancy jealous. However, Fancy and Chante wear identical costumes. By mistake, Jamie passionately kisses Fancy--who hides the fact that she actually enjoys it. Jamie and Fancy privately fantasize about each other....
Oct 30, 1996
Season 1Episode 9
Seems Like Old Times
Junior reunites with his former army buddies, including ""Charming"" Charles, now a successful entertainment attorney. Impressed with Jamie, Charles promises to help his career by introducing him to powerful people. Thrilled, Jamie convinces Charles to stay in the hotel for a few days -- then witnesses Charles making romantic advances to Helen. Proclaiming her love for her husband, Helen rebuffs Charles, but Charles persists, trying to get her to betray Junior. Jamie finally ruins his career opportunities to expose Charles' behavior.
Tag: Jamie and the gang sing in the lounge.
Nov 6, 1996
Season 1Episode 10
A Star Is Almost Born
Jamie's dreams of stardom may come true with the arrival of director Ike Yee, who uses the hotel as the setting for his latest movie starring Jackie Chin.
Tag: Jamie rehearses for Ike Yee's movie.
Nov 13, 1996
Season 1Episode 11
A Killer Ending
Jamie thinks a hotel guest is a fugitive killer---who's eyeing Fancy as his next victim.
Nov 20, 1996
Season 1Episode 12
A Thanksgiving to Remember
Jamie's childhood friend Icepick, a flamboyant pro-football star cut by his team on Thanksgiving Day, threatens to jump from a window ledge.
Nov 27, 1996
Season 1Episode 13
I Am What I Scam
Jamie is jealous when Fancy's smooth-talking ex-boyfriend Kenneth sweeps into the hotel flashing plenty of cash -- and a diamond ring. However, news from two mysterious guests tells Jamie it's not time to ring those wedding bells just yet: they're about to nab a notorious scam artist.
Jan 8, 1997
Season 1Episode 14
I Do, I Didn't
Fancy throws a wild bachelorette party for her sorority sister Janine, but the bride gets cold feet the day after when she wakes up next to the stripper -- Jamie.
Jan 22, 1997
Season 1Episode 15
Little Red Corvette
Jamie is much too quick to buy a Corvette off a shady guy on the street, and when the car turns out to be hot, he and Braxton land in jail with prisoners planning to tunnel to freedom.
Jan 29, 1997
Season 1Episode 16
Act Like You Love Me
Movie actress Edwina DuBois, a college gal pal of Helen's, tries to show Jamie the ways of the casting couch while teaching an acting seminar at the hotel.
Feb 5, 1997
Season 1Episode 17
Westside
Jamie's left in charge for the weekend with one rule -- no wild parties -- a promise that's hard to keep when the Westside Connection checks in with a wad of cash and a huge entourage. Jamie must compete with a smitten Ice Cube for Fancy's affection. Then, with the hotel a complete mess due to the party, Jamie learns that Helen and Junior are returning home early.
Feb 12, 1997
Season 1Episode 18
The Young and the Meatless
Jamie has a beef with his conscience when he's offered a job as spokesperson for a hamburger joint right after agreeing to become a vegetarian, in order to impress Fancy.
Feb 19, 1997
Season 1Episode 19
Step Up to Get Beat Down
A chance to sing on a local radio show nets Jamie a contract with record mogul Sweet and Low, but when the deal comes up a little short he tries to raise the stakes -- a move that leads to several "accidents" at the hotel. Eventually, Jamie annuls the contract by threatening to reveal some embarrassing information about the producer.
Feb 26, 1997
Season 1Episode 20
Break Yourself, Fool
Fancy's new boyfriend, a police officer named Morris, has skills as a hostage negotiator that come in handy when Jamie and Braxton are held captive in a bank robbery gone awry.
Apr 30, 1997
Season 1Episode 21
I've Fallen and I Won't Get Up
A hotel guest scams a free room after claiming to have fallen on a wet lobby floor. But when Jamie learns of her duplicity and boots her out, the Kings land in a courtroom.
May 7, 1997
Season 1Episode 22
Save the Drama for Your Mama
Jamie is looking forward to a visit from his mom, a chanteuse whose maternal duties often took a back seat to her career. When a call from her agent pulls her away from yet another important night in her son's life, it forces Jamie to face some hard truths about their relationship.
May 14, 1997
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