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S2 E15 The Working Game

Comedy
TV-PG
24m
May 22, 1987
Mary's new job with a travel agency takes her out-of-town on business with her boss, leaving a jealous Lester at home. Special guest appearance by Garrett Morris.

Season 2, 22 Episodes

227 - The Handwriting On The Wall
S2 E1
The Handwriting On The Wall,
Mary, Rose and Pearl may be sent 'up the river' after they go overboard defending '227' against a graffiti artist who then sues them for assault--and it seems even bleaker when the key to their defense is the testimony of a lone eyewitness--Sandra.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Fourth Time Around
S2 E2
Fourth Time Around,
Mary and Rose help Pearl face the loneliness of old age by escorting her to a single's bar where she meets the man of her dreams--and promptly gets engaged.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Pillow Talk
S2 E3
Pillow Talk,
When Mary reluctantly agrees to partner with Sandra in the pillow-making business, she finds herself doing all the work--with Sandra reaping all the 'benefits.'
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - Mary Nightingale
S2 E4
Mary Nightingale,
Lester turns into a real pain for Mary when he comes home from work early complaining of a stomach ache, but when she sneaks out for a pedicure, Lester is stricken with appendicitis--leaving Sandra to care for him.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - The Great Man Hunt
S2 E5
The Great Man Hunt,
Alarmed that her biological clock is winding down, Sandra sets out to find a perfect husband to father her child, but when she strikes out with the available men, she decides to have a baby anyway--regardless of her marital status.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - Got A Job
S2 E6
Got A Job,
Anxious to become an adult, Brenda (Regina King) takes on part-time work, but soon discovers learning how to juggle all her responsibilities is a full-time job.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Come Into My Parlor
S2 E7
Come Into My Parlor,
Brenda attempts to ensnare a boy's affection by inviting him to her Saturday night party, and following Sandra's sneaky suggestion, she tells him the party's on Friday night--but the scheme backfires when her parents go out for the evening.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - The Wheel Of Misfortune
S2 E8
The Wheel Of Misfortune,
Mary flies out to California to take a spin on the popular game show 'Wheel of Fortune,' but is shocked to discover a smug Sandra as her opponent--much to the dismay of hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White.
TV-PG 23m 1986
227 - Washington Affair
S2 E9
Washington Affair,
Sandra's efforts to win the attention of a famous congressman (Robert Hooks) become muddled when Brenda's art teacher (Jayne Kennedy) catches his eye--yet in her pursuit she falls for another famous personality: Billy Dee Williams.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - Temptations
S2 E10
Temptations,
When Mary (Marla Gibbs) accepts the 'glamorous' title of Chairwoman of the Church benefit variety show, she soon realizes it's really a dirty job and prays for a group like the 'Temptations' to save the show.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - Father's Day
S2 E11
Father's Day,
A surprise visit by his Air Force dad prompts Calvin to bid farewell to the family in exchange for a new life abroad with his father.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - Matchmakers
S2 E12
Matchmakers,
In efforts to find Rose a permanent mate, Mary and Sandra resort to a video dating service that transforms Rose into a Tina Turner look-a-like which eventually leads to an embarrassing and hilarious outcome when she meets her match.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Check Snub
S2 E13
Check Snub,
When Pearl (Helen Martin) is refused her social security check because the computer lists her as deceased, Mary (Marla Gibbs), Rose (Alaina Reed) and Sandra (Jackée), join in the battle against bureaucracy, only to land themselves in jail.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Author, Author
S2 E14
Author, Author,
Sandra writes a steamy romance novel based on characters that are suspiciously similar to her friends at 227.
TV-PG 24m 1986
227 - The Working Game
S2 E15
The Working Game,
Mary's new job with a travel agency takes her out-of-town on business with her boss, leaving a jealous Lester at home. Special guest appearance by Garrett Morris.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Rich Kid
S2 E16
Rich Kid,
Mary takes a stand against the deadly drug, crack when she discovers that a wealthy and generous new friend of Calvin and Brenda is selling the drug.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - A Matter Of Choice
S2 E17
A Matter Of Choice,
Lester wins a major contracting bid, which enables the Jenkins' to begin looking for their dream home when Lester discovers that the backers of the construction job are involved in South African investments.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Happy Twentieth
S2 E18
Happy Twentieth,
Plans made by Mary (Marla Gibbs) and Lester (Hal Williams) to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary result in disharmony when quarreling in-laws come to town.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Toyland
S2 E19
Toyland,
Guest star Pee Wee Herman plays himself in this special episode in which he, Mary (Marla Gibbs), Lester (Hal Williams) and Sandra (Jackée) are held captive in a toy store and must resort to more than pop guns and bows and arrows to set themselves free.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - Far From The Tree
S2 E20
Far From The Tree,
When Sandra (Jackée) cleans up her act and takes on a whole new identity for her visiting mother, special guest star Della Reese, she must split her personality to make another out-of-town guest, her 'HUNK DU JOUR,' happy as well.
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - A Good Citizen
S2 E21
A Good Citizen,
When Sandra (Jackée) alerts the police that she suspects her current love interest Justin (Sam Scarber) has stolen more than her heart, the detectives set up surveillance headquarters in the home of Mary (Marla Gibbs) and Lester (Hal Williams).
TV-PG 24m 1987
227 - The Audit
S2 E22
The Audit,
Guest stars Red Buttons and Ron Glass appear in this unique 'Special Episode' of '227' which was videotaped only 24 hours prior to airing, enabling the characters to discuss late-breaking news items.
TV-PG 24m 1987
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