S2 E10 Temptations

Name: 227: Temptations
Uploaded: 1986-11-14T16:00:00-08:00
Duration: 24 min 15 s
Description: When Mary (Marla Gibbs) accepts the 'glamorous' title of Chairwoman of the Church benefit variety show, she soon realizes it's really a dirty job and prays for a group like the 'Temptations' to save the show.

Comedy

TV-PG

24m

Nov 14, 1986

When Mary (Marla Gibbs) accepts the 'glamorous' title of Chairwoman of the Church benefit variety show, she soon realizes it's really a dirty job and prays for a group like the 'Temptations' to save the show.

Season 2, 22 Episodes

S2 E1

The Handwriting On The Wall,

Mary, Rose and Pearl may be sent 'up the river' after they go overboard defending '227' against a graffiti artist who then sues them for assault--and it seems even bleaker when the key to their defense is the testimony of a lone eyewitness--Sandra.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E2

Fourth Time Around,

Mary and Rose help Pearl face the loneliness of old age by escorting her to a single's bar where she meets the man of her dreams--and promptly gets engaged.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E3

Pillow Talk,

When Mary reluctantly agrees to partner with Sandra in the pillow-making business, she finds herself doing all the work--with Sandra reaping all the 'benefits.'

TV-PG 24m 1986

S2 E4

Mary Nightingale,

Lester turns into a real pain for Mary when he comes home from work early complaining of a stomach ache, but when she sneaks out for a pedicure, Lester is stricken with appendicitis--leaving Sandra to care for him.

TV-PG 24m 1986

S2 E5

The Great Man Hunt,

Alarmed that her biological clock is winding down, Sandra sets out to find a perfect husband to father her child, but when she strikes out with the available men, she decides to have a baby anyway--regardless of her marital status.

TV-PG 24m 1986

S2 E6

Got A Job,

Anxious to become an adult, Brenda (Regina King) takes on part-time work, but soon discovers learning how to juggle all her responsibilities is a full-time job.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E7

Come Into My Parlor,

Brenda attempts to ensnare a boy's affection by inviting him to her Saturday night party, and following Sandra's sneaky suggestion, she tells him the party's on Friday night--but the scheme backfires when her parents go out for the evening.

TV-PG 24m 1986

S2 E8

The Wheel Of Misfortune,

Mary flies out to California to take a spin on the popular game show 'Wheel of Fortune,' but is shocked to discover a smug Sandra as her opponent--much to the dismay of hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White.

TV-PG 23m 1986

S2 E9

Washington Affair,

Sandra's efforts to win the attention of a famous congressman (Robert Hooks) become muddled when Brenda's art teacher (Jayne Kennedy) catches his eye--yet in her pursuit she falls for another famous personality: Billy Dee Williams.

A surprise visit by his Air Force dad prompts Calvin to bid farewell to the family in exchange for a new life abroad with his father.

TV-PG 24m 1986

S2 E12

Matchmakers,

In efforts to find Rose a permanent mate, Mary and Sandra resort to a video dating service that transforms Rose into a Tina Turner look-a-like which eventually leads to an embarrassing and hilarious outcome when she meets her match.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E13

Check Snub,

When Pearl (Helen Martin) is refused her social security check because the computer lists her as deceased, Mary (Marla Gibbs), Rose (Alaina Reed) and Sandra (Jackée), join in the battle against bureaucracy, only to land themselves in jail.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E14

Author, Author,

Sandra writes a steamy romance novel based on characters that are suspiciously similar to her friends at 227.

TV-PG 24m 1986

S2 E15

The Working Game,

Mary's new job with a travel agency takes her out-of-town on business with her boss, leaving a jealous Lester at home. Special guest appearance by Garrett Morris.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E16

Rich Kid,

Mary takes a stand against the deadly drug, crack when she discovers that a wealthy and generous new friend of Calvin and Brenda is selling the drug.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E17

A Matter Of Choice,

Lester wins a major contracting bid, which enables the Jenkins' to begin looking for their dream home when Lester discovers that the backers of the construction job are involved in South African investments.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E18

Happy Twentieth,

Plans made by Mary (Marla Gibbs) and Lester (Hal Williams) to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary result in disharmony when quarreling in-laws come to town.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E19

Toyland,

Guest star Pee Wee Herman plays himself in this special episode in which he, Mary (Marla Gibbs), Lester (Hal Williams) and Sandra (Jackée) are held captive in a toy store and must resort to more than pop guns and bows and arrows to set themselves free.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E20

Far From The Tree,

When Sandra (Jackée) cleans up her act and takes on a whole new identity for her visiting mother, special guest star Della Reese, she must split her personality to make another out-of-town guest, her 'HUNK DU JOUR,' happy as well.

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E21

A Good Citizen,

When Sandra (Jackée) alerts the police that she suspects her current love interest Justin (Sam Scarber) has stolen more than her heart, the detectives set up surveillance headquarters in the home of Mary (Marla Gibbs) and Lester (Hal Williams).

TV-PG 24m 1987

S2 E22

The Audit,

Guest stars Red Buttons and Ron Glass appear in this unique 'Special Episode' of '227' which was videotaped only 24 hours prior to airing, enabling the characters to discuss late-breaking news items.

TV-PG 24m 1987

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