What's Happening Now!

Season 1

TV-G

This was an urban comedy following the lives of three black men. Raj is newly married and trying to write while his two buddies, Rerun and Dwayne are sharing a bachelor apartment. Rerun is working as a used car salesman while Dwayne is a computer programmer. This syndicated program was on the air between September 1985 and September 1988.

Where to Watch What's Happening Now! • Season 1

22 Episodes

Raj Returns
E1
Raj ReturnsAfter getting married and having his first book published, Raj returns home to find that Rob's Place has closed, and Dwayne and Shirley are overjoyed to see him again. However, one person who doesn't share in the excitement is Rerun, who is now a used car salesman and jealous of Raj's new success.
A Horse Is Not a Home
E2
A Horse Is Not a HomeWhen Rerun ends up with a horse, he convinces Raj to keep it at his house until they can sell it. A misprint in the newspaper regarding the sale leads Raj to mistakenly sell his house to a couple for $5,000.
Dwayne's Crush
E3
Dwayne's CrushDwayne is on cloud nine after meeting the girl of his dreams at a dentist's office. However, when Raj finds out that she's married, he must save Dwayne from a painful heartbreak and the wrath of her husband, the dentist.
The Houseguest
E4
The HouseguestWhen Dwayne and Rerun have a falling out, Raj and Nadine agree to let Dwayne temporarily stay with them. However, as Dwayne begins to overstay his welcome, the couple hatch a plot to get Rerun and Dwayne to make amends.
One Enchanted Evening
E5
One Enchanted EveningWhen Nadine's hard-to-please mother Yvonne visits, Raj and Nadine go out of their way to impress her. They take her to Rob's, where she is wooed by a patron who is really a wino.
Aunt Shirley
E6
Aunt ShirleyAfter overhearing Raj and Nadine say that they're excited to be spending some time alone away from her, Carolyn decides to run away. This leaves Shirley, the babysitter, in charge of trying to find her before Raj and Nadine return from their trip.
The New Kid
E7
The New KidRaj and Nadine take in a homeless 10-year-old who just ran away from an orphanage.
The Bully
E8
The BullyWhen Raj ends up in jail in a chicken suit, he recounts the events leading up his arrest, from when he meets the health inspector and former high school bully, who threatens to shut down Rob's unless Raj follows through on a dare.
That Old Gang of Mine
E9
That Old Gang of MineWhen teen thugs threaten the neighborhood and diner, the guys dress up as older gang members to try and scare some sense into them.
Dueling Menus
E10
Dueling MenusRaj clashes with Shirley after she insults one of the customers who happens to be a restaurant critic. She quits shortly after, leaving Raj and Nadine to try and run the restaurant.
Dee's Dilemma
E11
Dee's DilemmaWhen Dee comes home from college, she considers quitting school and starting a career selling cosmetics. This creates a rift with Raj, who thinks that she is still a child and cannot make her own decisions.
Raj on the Run
E12
Raj on the RunA series of misunderstandings, misadventures and mistaken identities combine to disguise Raj as a woman and sends him fleeing from two FBI agents.
The Challenge
E13
The ChallengeWhile taping a commercial, Raj accidentally accepts a wrestling match with the ferocious Mama's Boy Jones after he insults the wrestler's mother.
Married or Not
E14
Married or NotWhen Raj opts a softball game over attending an art show with Nadine, who strongly objects, the couple begins to think each other selfish and split up.
The Improbable Dream
E15
The Improbable DreamThe entire gang became characters from The Wizard of Oz when Carolyn is accidentally knocked unconscious.
Rags to Riches
E16
Rags to RichesWhen Rerun's new investment manager makes him a wealthy man, his old friends find they're losing him to the fast life.
Goodbye, Mr. Ripps
E17
Goodbye, Mr. RippsWhen the gang hears that their favorite teacher, and renown practical joker, is retiring, they plan the ultimate farewell party.
Dee and Dwayne
E18
Dee and DwayneWhen Dwayne takes Dee to a rock concert, a romance seems to flare up between them, much to the displeasure of protective brother Raj.
Mr. First Nighter
E19
Mr. First NighterRaj writes a play, and to help him out in launching the project, his friends agree to take on the roles, where it appears they really begin to live out their parts with comical results.
Shirley's Pen Pal
E20
Shirley's Pen PalRomance blossoms for Shirley when the Navy seaman she has been writing to for years comes to town.
Nadine's Boss
E21
Nadine's BossAn efficiency expert with the nickname 'Pink-Slip Patty' gives Nadine and her fellow social workers a case of the jitters — which eventually affects Raj the same way.
The Wedding
E22
The WeddingWhen the legality of their first wedding is questioned, Raj and Nadine decide to get married all over again. While they want to simply go the courthouse and redo the paperwork, the gang wants them to have a real wedding. Eventually, the planning causes tension between everyone.