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Play S1 E1Thea is an American sitcom that premiered September 3, 1993 on ABC, and last aired on February 14, 1994, for a total of 19 episodes. Starring comedienne Thea Vidale, the series marked the first time an African American female comedienne was the star of a series named after her.
Cast: Thea Vidale, Brandy Norwood, Jason Weaver
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Season 1
19 episodes
- 1. PilotWe are introduced to Thea's hectic routine, working at the supermarket checkout by day, dressing hair by night, and supervising her four demanding children. James gives his mother $25 which he earned delivering sandwiches during his school lunch hour, but she insists that he keep the money and eat his own lunch in the cafeteria henceforth. Danesha returns from taking Jerome clothes shopping, but Jerome blabs that he had to try on endless badly-fitting clothes while she talked on the phone to her new boyfriend Leonard, who is meeting her at the library later to study, and Thea insists that Jerome pick her up at home so she can inspect him. Meanwhile, Jarvis is supposedly at a friend's house doing a geography assignment, but Thea has found his geography book and knows that he has been at the video arcade instead, and grounds him before she leaves to attend a memorial service. It's the night of a big video game competition, and Jarvis sneaks out to it despite James' attempts to keep him aCC30minSep 8, 1993
- 2. Jerome Makes the GradeJerome is failing English because of his desperate attempts to make the school basketball team. When Thea forces him to finish his book report on ""To Kill a Mockingbird"", he doesn't make the team - but gets an A on his report. Meanwhile, Danesha attempts to submit a video to America's Funniest Home Videos.CC30minSep 15, 1993
- 3. Dirty LaundryThe kids are not pleased when the washing machine breaks down, which means endless trips to the laundromat. Meanwhile, Danesha's boyfriend is in hot water after he kisses another girl, and Thea puts him through the wringer before he can come clean with Danesha.CC30minSep 22, 1993
- 4. How I Got OverThea gets a chance to train for manager; but Jerome plans a boxing match party while Thea is at her night school class.CC30minSep 29, 1993
- 5. To Tell the TruthJarvis lets his younger brother drive and they get into an accident; but it's no accident that the boys don't tell their mom who was behind the wheel. To punish them, she cooks up a scheme with Lynette, who pretends to have lost her wedding ring in her trash, now at the bottom of a very fragrant dumpster.CC30minOct 6, 1993
- 6. Artie's PartyConflict brews when Arthur plans his bachelor party and invites Jerome, whom Thea thinks is too young to attend.CC30minOct 13, 1993
- 7. Here Comes Mr. GordonThea acquires an unwanted admirer.CC30minOct 27, 1993
- 8. Birthday GirlOn her birthday, Thea's treasured gift of hot tickets to a Motown reunion concert goes flat when her boss calls her in to work a replacement shift.CC30minNov 3, 1993
- 9. Danesha Loooves LeonardWhen Danesha's romance with Leonard disrupts the household, Jarvis and Jerome hatch a plan to split up the lovebirds.CC30minNov 17, 1993
- 10. Mama, I'm FullThea must work at the market on Thanksgiving, so she entrusts Danesha with the cooking of the family feast.CC30minNov 24, 1993
- 11. Good StockJerome finds he has a knack with stocks which leads Thea to lend him a real investment stake.CC30minDec 1, 1993
- 12. A Christmas StorySynopsis needed.CC30minDec 15, 1993
- 13. Danesha ProjectDanesha has a social studies project on single parents to do for school with the help of her classmate, Cliff Croverd, who just happens to be the most popular guy in school. Guess who they choose to interview about the experience of single parenthood?CC30minDec 22, 1993
- 14. Hair Today, Gone TomorrowThea finds herself in a hairy situation when she can't afford mandated improvements to her in-home salon and an inspector wants to close it down.CC30minJan 12, 1994
- 15. Who's Zoomin' WhoMarcella uses Jerome to make her boyfriend, Dwayne, jealous while Jerome uses the relationship to meet his own needs. Meanwhile, Thea decides to fix her own plumbling after Clark refuses to make time to do it for her.CC30minJan 16, 1994
- 16. Of Fish and MenDanesha is paired with a basketball star for a school project, but finds that he could use a lesson in teamwork when he tries to pass all the work off on her.CC30minJan 29, 1994
- 17. Call Me TheaThea takes a day off, leaving the kids to do the household chores, and visits her favorite barbecue restaurant, Mickey's, only to discover that Mickey has died and new owner Roy's cooking is awful. Enter new head chef Thea.CC30minFeb 5, 1994
- 18. Thea Changes JobsThis is presumably the episode where Thea really takes over the diner.CC30minFeb 11, 1994
- 19. The Pie Queen and the Loan DuckJarvis needs space and privacy to study for his college SATs. Meanwhile, Thea is outraged when she learns that Mitch Mallard, the banker who holds the mortgage on the diner, eats there for free -- while Thea's kids have to pay.CC30minFeb 19, 1994
Thea
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Thea is an American sitcom that premiered September 3, 1993 on ABC, and last aired on February 14, 1994, for a total of 19 episodes. Starring comedienne Thea Vidale, the series marked the first time an African American female comedienne was the star of a series named after her.
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Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
