Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Garrett Morris, Ellia English
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22 episodes
1. PilotAspiring actor Jamie King works at his family's L.A. hotel, which is in dire straits because of his uncle's gambling debts.TV-PGCC30minAug 28, 1996
2. The Bad SeedJamie tries to impress Fancy, by volunteering as a "Big Homie" for a neighborhood youth.TV-PGCC30minSep 4, 1996
3. Burned Twice By the Same FlameWhen an old flame shows up at the hotel, Jamie thinks it's time to rekindle romance--then her boyfriend arrives.TV-PGCC30minSep 11, 1996
4. Who's Da Man?Jamie takes Braxton to his favorite club to show him some action, but it's "B Smooth" who impresses the ladies.TV-PGCC30minSep 18, 1996
5. We Finally Got a Piece of the PieJamie plans to get rich by selling Aunt Helen's sweet-potato pie, which has Dennis and hotel customers hooked. But he may be making a mistake by cutting too many people a slice of the business.TV-PGCC30minSep 25, 1996
6. And Bubba Makes ThreeBraxton's induction into the Burgeoning Black Men's Club coincides with a visit from his unrefined parents.TV-PGCC30minOct 2, 1996
7. Stuck On YouJunior's surprise anniversary gift for Helen gets stuck on Fancy's finger, leaving Junior stalling for time while Jamie struggles to remove it.TV-PGCC30minOct 9, 1996
8. Kiss & TellA Halloween-party kiss between a costumed Jamie and Fancy unmasks hidden desires, which lead each to fantasize about the other at work.TV-PGCC30minOct 30, 1996
9. Seems Like Old TimesA reunion of Junior's old Army buddies includes a lawyer, who lands Jamie an audition--and makes a play for Helen.TV-PGCC30minNov 6, 1996
10. A Star Is Almost BornJamie'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.TV-PGCC30minNov 13, 1996
11. A Killer EndingJamie thinks a hotel guest is a fugitive killer--who's eyeing Fancy as his next victim.TV-PGCC30minNov 20, 1996
12. A Thanksgiving to RememberJamie's childhood friend, a pro-football star cut by his team on Thanksgiving Day, threatens to jump from a window ledge.TV-PGCC30minNov 27, 1996
13. I Am What I ScamJamie's jealous when Fancy's smooth ex sweeps into the hotel flashing plenty of cash--and a diamond ring.TV-PGCC30minJan 8, 1997
14. I Do, I Didn'tAfter her wild bachelorette party, Fancy's sorority sister Janine wakes up next to the stripper--Jamie.TV-PGCC30minJan 22, 1997
15. Little Red CorvetteJamie is much too fast to buy a little red Corvette off the street, and when the car turns out to be hot he and Braxton land in jail with prisoners planning to tunnel to freedom.TV-PGCC30minJan 29, 1997
16. Act Like You Love MeEdwina DuBois, a gal pal of Helen's, tries to show Jamie the ways of the casting couch, while teaching an acting seminar at the hotel.TV-PGCC30minFeb 5, 1997
17. WestsideJamie tries to maintain control after the Westside Connection checks in with a huge entourage and a wad of cash.TV-PGCC30minFeb 12, 1997
18. The Young and the MeatlessJamie's offered a job as spokesman for a hamburger joint right after agreeing to become a vegetarian, in order to impress Fancy.TV-PGCC30minFeb 19, 1997
19. Step Up to Get Beat DownA chance to sing on the radio lands Jamie a contract with record mogul Sweet and Low, but the deal comes up a little short.TV-PGCC30minFeb 26, 1997
20. Break Yourself, FoolWhen Jamie and Braxton are held captive in a bank robbery gone awry, Fancy's boyfriend, a hostage negotiator, must plead for their release.TV-PGCC30minApr 30, 1997- 21. I've Fallen and I Won't Get UpA hotel guest scams a free room after claiming to have fallen on a wet lobby floor--and the Kings land in court.TV-PGCC30minMay 7, 1997
- 22. Save the Drama for Your MamaJamie's mother arrives for a visit just as her "Boompsy" is planning a benefit for Nelson's shelter. But the reunion turns sour when mom must choose between her career and her son.TV-PGCC30minMay 14, 1997
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Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jamie Foxx
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Television, Foxxhole Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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