A Different World S02E15 · For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage

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Whitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband. She criticizes Whitley for paying more attention to academics and potential jobs than the hunt for a mate. Whitley is pleased to receive a phone call from a handsome childhood acquaintance, who is now enrolled in medical school. She soon learns that her mother got the guy's phone number and encouraged him to date Whitley. Whitley embarrasses Marion by storming out during an important function, and later calls her mother to task for her behavior. However, Marion doesn't understand what she has done wrong. Freddie goes all out to implement a new campus recycling program.

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2. 2 2. Two Gentlemen of Hillman1988-10-13 · 30mDwayne pairs with irresponsible Ron to write a philosophy paper. Ron refuses to do his share of the work, instead purchasing a ten-year-old paper. Dwayne is furious, particularly b
3. 3 3. Some Enchanted Late Afternoon1988-10-27 · 30mWalter asks Jaleesa on a date. She refuses because she is involved in a long-distance relationship. She finally agrees to join him for dinner, with the stipulation that they are ju
4. 4 4. Dream Lover1988-11-03 · 30mDuring a party celebrating the end of midterms, Dwayne finds himself attracted to Whitley. She agrees to dance with him, but runs out after he grabs her ass. Whitley is disturbed b
5. 5 5. Three Girls Three1988-11-10 · 30mWhitley and Jaleesa team up for an audition to sing backup at an upcoming Gladys Knight concert on campus. They ask Angela, an aspiring opera singer, to join them. After Whitley an
6. 6 6. If You Like Pilgrim Coladas1988-11-17 · 30mWhitley and Kim stay at the dorm for Thanksgiving. Depressed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner at the Pit, they decide to go out. Kim uses a fake ID to get them into a club. Wh
7. 7 7. A Stepping Stone1988-12-01 · 30mWhitley choreographs Gilbert Hall's step routine for a competition during homecoming festivities. She annoys everyone with her pushy attitude, and team captain Jaleesa throws her o
8. 8 8. Life With Father1988-12-08 · 30mDwayne believes that he may have found love with his new girlfriend, Suzanne. He reconsiders the relationship when he learns that her father is Col. Taylor. After seeing Dwayne wit
9. 9 9. All's Fair1988-12-15 · 30mKim begins spending a lot of time in her dorm room with her boyfriend, Robert. Whitley tries to be understanding, and sets up a system to allow the couple some privacy. However, sh
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11. 11 11. It Happened One Night1989-01-12 · 30mKim refuses to take calls from Robert, and simply tells her friends that they had a fight. She confesses to Whitley that she may be pregnant. Whitley offers her complete support, a
12. 12 12. I've Got the Muse in Me1989-01-26 · 30mFreddie grapples with writer's block as she works on a creative writing assignment. Kim encourages her to take a break and come to a party, which Dwayne and Ron have organized in h
13. 13 13. Risky Business1989-02-02 · 30mClair Huxtable attends the Hillman job fair to conduct a seminar on business etiquette. She brings teenage daughter Vanessa and a friend in the hopes of convincing Vanessa to atten
14. 14 14. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do1989-02-09 · 30mDwayne gives Suzanne an expensive ring for Valentine's Day. She returns it to him and asks for some space, which drives him crazy. She later breaks up with him, as she is not ready
15. 15 15. For She's Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage1989-02-23 · 30mWhitley experiences anxiety about a visit from her mother, Marion, who is obsessed with finding her daughter a husband. She criticizes Whitley for paying more attention to academic
16. 16 16. It's Greek to Me1989-03-02 · 30mRon and Dwayne pledge a fraternity. Ron thoroughly enjoys the experience, while Dwayne grows tired of having the ""brothers"" push him around. They convince Whitley to charm a memb
17. 17 17. The Thing About Women1989-03-09 · 30mJaleesa accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-husband, Lamar. Walter pretends that he is okay with this, but is secretly jealous. All of the girls fawn over the handsome and suav
18. 18 18. High Anxiety1989-03-16 · 30mKim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and extracurricular activities. She also obsesses over her grades, suffering from
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21. 21 21. Citizen Wayne1989-04-27 · 30mDwayne runs for student council president. Although he has good ideas about scholarships and ways to fund student activities, no one will listen to him. They prefer the approach of
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