A Different World S05E17 · May the Best Man Win

Overview

Whitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off with Byron Douglas III, a successful alumnus who owns a restaurant chain. He is impressed by her powers of persuasion, and asks her to assist with his campaign for state senate. Whitley and Dwayne quarrel after she belittles him in front of Byron. Mr. Gaines learns that he is about to lose the lease on the Pit because a corporation outbid him. Byron, a former Pit employee, uses his campaign rally to elicit support for Mr. Gaines. The corporation's representatives decide to seize the opportunity for positive publicity by underwriting Mr. Gaines' lease and letting him keep running the place. Whitley and Byron share a kiss.

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1. 1 1. We've Only Just Begun1991-09-19 · 30mDwayne and Whitley prepare for the coming school year at Hillman. He will teach classes, and she will serve as director of a new dormitory. She accepted his proposal and only kept
2. 2 2. The Dwayne Mutiny1991-09-26 · 30mDwayne gives his calculus class a graded quiz on the first day of the year, even though he hasn't taught them anything yet. He plans to give a test every day, and asks the students
3. 3 3. Home Is Where the Fire Is1991-10-03 · 30mA student's decision to drop out of school allows Lena to move into her own room, much to Whitley's relief. Whitley tries to dump all of the dorm duties onto resident assistant Kim
4. 4 4. Almost Working Girl1991-10-10 · 30mE.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fill the position immediately, and the only person available is
5. 5 5. In the Eye of the Storm1991-10-17 · 30mA hurricane approaches Hillman, forcing Dwayne and Whitley to cancel plans to spend their anniversary in Washington, D.C. Several dozen people seek refuge in the Pit after the stor
6. 6 6. Rule Number One1991-10-24 · 30mDwayne agrees to provide Lena with free tutoring to help her bring up her calculus grade. They bond over their mutual love of basketball and become friends. Whitley insists that Le
7. 7 7. Baby, I'm a Star1991-10-31 · 30mThe club owner fires Ron's band, X-Pression, because the group is not bringing in any customers. Dwayne suggests that Ron hire a vocalist. Kim agrees to take the job, and her singi
8. 8 8. Liza Who-Little1991-11-07 · 30mWhitley's aunt offers her a lucrative job as an art buyer for her hotel chain. However, she expects Whitley to look after her golddigging cousin Liza during a weekend visit to Hill
9. 9 9. To Tell the Truth1991-11-14 · 30mWhitley panics about wedding preparations--particularly the upcoming engagement party, in which her parents are to see each other for the first time since their divorce. She compla
10. 10 10. Do You Take This Woman?1991-11-21 · 30mBefore Dwayne and Whitley can deal with the repercussions of his revelation, her mother arrives for the engagement party. Dwayne's parents come to town, and Adele and Marion instan
11. 11 11. Mammy Dearest1991-12-05 · 30mDwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing her dorm's official dedication ceremony. Kim and others object
12. 12 12. Twelve Steps of Christmas1991-12-19 · 30mCol. Taylor, Jaleesa and Terrence argue about preparations for their first Christmas as a family. Jaleesa asks Whitley to join them for Christmas dinner. Dwayne's plans to go skiin
13. 13 13. Just Another Four-Letter Word1992-01-02 · 30mAfter graduating, Ron elects to work on his music full-time. Dwayne complains about his inability to pay his share of the bills. Ron insists that X-Pression will win a record contr
14. 14 14. Cats in the Cradle1992-01-16 · 30mDwayne becomes jealous of Whitley's new beau, particularly after she leads him to believe they are sleeping together. Ron promises to take Dwayne's mind off the situation by taking
15. 15 15. Prisoner of Love1992-01-23 · 30mA handsome man approaches Freddie and reveals that he is Jamal, her prison pen pal. He has just been released from prison after serving seven years for armed robbery. Freddie is ve
16. 16 16. Bedroom at the Top1992-01-30 · 30mOne of Whitley's superiors continually makes unwanted sexual advances. When she turns down his dinner invitation, he suggests that he may not approve a purchase she had recommended
17. 17 17. May the Best Man Win1992-02-13 · 30mWhitley organizes a campus fundraiser and tries to wrangle donations from prominent business people. She hits it off with Byron Douglas III, a successful alumnus who owns a restaur
18. 18 18. Kiss You Back1992-02-20 · 30mWhitley turns down the opportunity to spend a weekend in Washington, D.C. with Byron. She is distressed by the fact that Dwayne does not seem jealous of her relationship with Byron
19. 19 19. Conflict of Interest1992-02-27 · 30mWhitley convinces Dwayne to hide while she talks to Byron. Dwayne tells Ron about his night with Whitley and admits that he still loves her. Although Whitley seems willing to take
20. 20 20. Sellmates1992-03-12 · 30mRon struggles with his new job at a car dealership. A female con artist gets him fired. She apologizes, and they hatch a scheme to get the boss to let them develop an ad campaign.
21. 21 21. Do the Write Thing1992-04-02 · 30mLena cannot keep her grades high enough to maintain her engineering scholarship. She writes an essay about her father for an English assignment. Professor Foster is so impressed th
22. 22 22. Love Taps1992-04-23 · 30mGina's rapper boyfriend Dion (a.k.a. I'm Down) prepares to give a concert for his peers. He hires Ron as his promoter. Freddie reveals that she saw a man beating his girlfriend, bu
23. 23 23. Special Delivery1992-05-07 · 30mIn the final days before the election, the incumbent accuses Byron of fooling around with a stripper. He refuses to respond to the allegations, and challenges Sen. Hutchinson to a
24. 24 24. Save the Best for Last (1)1992-05-14 · 30mThe day before her wedding, Whitley frets about details until Byron is able to bring her back to reality. Kim volunteers to return to campus and retrieve a special pair of earrings
25. 25 25. Save the Best for Last (2)1992-05-14 · 30mAs she awakens on her wedding day, Whitley is so flustered by her conversation with Dwayne that she can barely remember where she is or the name of her future husband. Her mother c