Bob Hearts Abishola
An American guy falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
Cast:Billy Gardell , Folake Olowofoyeku , Gina Yashere , Christine Ebersole , Matt Jones , Shola Adewusi , Barry Shabaka Henley , Maribeth Monroe , Vernee Watson , Bayo Akinfemi , Anthony Okungbowa , Travis Wolfe Jr. , Saidah Arrika Ekulona , Tony Tambi , Kimberly Scott , Dayo Ade , Tori Danner , Raymond Ma
S1.E2 ∙ Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things
While Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.
S1.E3 ∙ A Bird May Love a Fish
While Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs, Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.
S1.E4 ∙ Square Hamburger, Round Buns
After Abishola calls off things with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist; Bob tries online dating.
S1.E5 ∙ Whacking the Mole
After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
S1.E6 ∙ Ralph Lauren and Fish
Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
S1.E7 ∙ Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine
Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie, however, has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.
S1.E8 ∙ Useless Potheads
Dottie's family struggles to take care of her, with Abishola's much-needed part-time help.
S1.E9 ∙ We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers
After Abishola gives her previous suitor, Chukwuemeka (recurring guest star TONY TAMBI), a Nigerian pharmacist, a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.
S1.E10 ∙ Ice Cream for Breakfast
Bob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka. Also, Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely friend in Dottie in the aftermath of his fight with Auntie Olu.
S1.E11 ∙ Splitting the Hairs
Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will. Also, Abishola and Kemi's friendship is tested after Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.
S1.E12 ∙ There's My Nigerians
While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits. WENDIE MALICK and MARILU HENNER guest star as Dottie's friends, Jen and Trish.
S1.E13 ∙ The Canadians of Africa
Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son."
S1.E14 ∙ Full-Frontal Dottie
Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot - much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.
S1.E15 ∙ Black Ice
On Valentine's Day, Bob and Abishola must find a way to meet in the middle about showing affection.
S1.E16 ∙ Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?
Dottie, Olu, and Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together; Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their relationship.
S1.E17 ∙ A Big, White Thumb
Abishola invites Bob to an intimate part of her life -- church; Kemi fights with Ogechi to be Chukwuemeka's favorite.
S1.E18 ∙ Sock Wife!
Bob's past and present collide when his ex-wife Lorraine (Nicole Sullivan) is admitted to Abishola's hospital; meanwhile, Christina recruits Kofo for a project to rename the sock colors, and they get better acquainted as they work together.
S1.E19 ∙ Angry, Happy, Same Face
Bob's ex wife Lorraine tries to get closer to her former mother-in-law in order to get back to the family, while Abishola gets suspicious of Lorraine's move. Kofo tries to get rid of his female employer's undue attention.
S1.E20 ∙ Randy's a Wrangler
Dottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor at physical therapy; Bob and Douglas try to keep tabs on Christina while she's away at an emotional wellness spa.
S2.E1 ∙ On a Dead Guy's Bench
Bob enlists Tunde's help to buy an engagement ring, but his plans to propose to Abishola are upended by her belief that a traditional marriage is more trouble than it's worth.
S2.E2 ∙ Paris Is for Lovers, Not Mothers
Kemi leans on Abishola after an argument with Chukwuemeka, disrupting her and Bob's engagement celebration. Also, Dottie gives Douglas a new job at MaxDot.
S2.E3 ∙ Straight Outta Lagos
Bob is excited to show off Abishola at his industry awards gala, but ruins the evening when he doesn't let her speak for herself. Also, Douglas tries fitting in with Goodwin and Kofo as one of the blue-collar guys on the warehouse floor.
S2.E4 ∙ Camp Bananas
For the sake of Bob's health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together; Christina is boss for the day at MaxDot; Gloria steps in to care for Dottie.
S2.E5 ∙ Sleeping Next to an Old Boat
Abishola worries that Bob's privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele. Also, a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy but begins to make Olu feel insecure.
S2.E6 ∙ A Tight Ass Is a Wonderful Thing
Thanks to Abishola's brutal honesty, Bob finds himself in a feud with Kemi; after Douglas makes a big mistake on the warehouse floor, Goodwin hates himself for looking the other way.
S2.E7 ∙ The Wrong Adebambo
When Abishola's husband makes a surprise visit, Bob sees this as a perfect opportunity for Abishola to ask for a divorce; Abishola is surprised when past feelings for her husband come up.
S2.E8 ∙ Honest Yak Prices
With Abishola's husband adamant that he'll never agree to a divorce, Bob and Abishola grow disheartened that they will never be able to get married.
S2.E9 ∙ Tunde the Boy King
After a chance encounter, Abishola and Christina unexpectedly hit it off as future sisters-in-law. Also, at MaxDot, Douglas gives the workers a much needed morale boost, but feels pressured when Bob praises him as a natural leader.
S2.E10 ∙ The Cheerleader Leader
After Tayo forbids Dele from dancing, Abishola enlists Bob's help in talking to Dele about his feelings.
S2.E11 ∙ I Did Not Raise Him to Be a Teenager
When Abishola puts her foot down about Dele not going to Nigeria with his father, Dele rebels against her for the very first time.
S2.E12 ∙ We Don't Rat on Family
Bob prepares to meet Abishola's mother but gets more than he bargained for when he enlists Tunde's help in securing her approval. Also, Abishola considers breaking Nigerian tradition by having a small wedding.
S2.E13 ∙ A Big African Bassoon
When Gloria goes on vacation, Abishola takes charge of the nursing staff, but quickly falls short as the job requires "people skills." Also, with Abishola extra busy at the hospital, the Wheelers try to cope with her temporary absence.
S2.E14 ∙ A Tough Old Bird
Bob and Abishola try to help a sad and volatile Kemi who, after being dumped by Chukwuemeka, struggles with the possibility that her happiest days might be behind her.
S2.E15 ∙ TLC: Tunde's Loving Care
As Abishola begins studying for medical school, she offends Gloria with an insensitive comment about Gloria's own journey of almost becoming a doctor. Also, Tunde schools a reluctant Bob on the art of home repair while helping to fix his dishwasher.
S2.E16 ∙ Sights and Bites
Abishola is nervous about Dele's trip to Nigeria with his father. Also, Bob creates a guidebook on Nigeria for Dele that he proudly calls "Sights and Bites."
S2.E17 ∙ The Devil's Taste Buds
While Dele is in Nigeria with his dad, Abishola struggles with how to handle her free time, so Bob, Gloria and Kemi remind her how to let loose. Also, Dottie enlists Christina's help at her old house and Olu and Tunde try to keep up with their new Nigerian houseguest.
S2.E18 ∙ God Accepts Venmo
While comparing their busy schedules, Bob and Abishola realize the perfect date for their wedding is in just three weeks and enlist their family and friends to help plan their big day.
S3.E1 ∙ Welcome to Lagos
Abishola takes Bob to Nigeria to visit her son Dele and convince his father to let him come back to the States. Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde discover many changes to their familiar haunts.
S3.E2 ∙ Bowango
It's wedding time. The Wheelers are formally introduced to Abishola's family. Bob goes to the market to fulfill Abishola's bride price to show his serious intentions. Abishola tries to keep the peace between her mother and Auntie Olu.
S3.E3 ∙ Dud
After their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola moves into Bob's house, and with his blessing, she redecorates to make the place her own. At their housewarming party, their friends and family make their opinions on Abishola's taste known.
S3.E4 ∙ Old Strokey
With Bob and Abishola settling into married life, Dottie feels pushed aside and decides to run away from home. Also, Goodwin and Kofo bring a domestic dispute to MaxDot.
S3.E5 ∙ Greasy Badge of Honor
After indulging in a luxurious girls' day with Dottie and Christina, Abishola worries she's losing touch with her humble Nigerian roots; Goodwin feels threatened when Kofo gets a pitch meeting with Bob.
S3.E6 ∙ The Devil's Throuple
Abishola is caught in the middle when Morenike agrees to be the "plus one" in Kemi and Chukwuemeka's relationship; when Bob refuses to pay for Douglas' company car, he learns what living on a budget is like.
S3.E7 ∙ Fumble in the Dark
Abishola and Kemi are conflicted as to how to handle Morenike after she confides her deepest secret to them; when Bob gets credit for Christina's idea for a Twitter marketing campaign, she considers leaving MaxDot.
S3.E8 ∙ Light Duty
Abishola and Kemi take a directionless Christina to see a Yoruba priest, where she learns that her toxic relationship with her mother may be stifling her growth. Also, Bob deals with the fallout of promoting Kofo over Goodwin when Goodwin has a panic attack at work.
S3.E9 ∙ I'm Not Edsel
Abishola gets the surprise of a lifetime when she finds out Bob has flown in Dele and her mother, Ebun, from Nigeria; the joy is cut short when Ebun's constant criticism makes Bob question his success as a businessman.
S3.E10 ∙ Tunde123
Abishola finds out that Tayo gave Dele a credit card, which causes her to become very strict although Dele seems to be using it responsibly. Bob does not agree with Abishola about this, which causes a rift between them.
S3.E11 ∙ Cats in a Bathtub
When Bob accidentally reveals that Morenike is gay, Abishola and Kemi are forced to defend her against their church and even their own families; Douglas comes clean to Olivia about not being poor.
S3.E12 ∙ Your Beans Are Flatlining
Bob is surprised when Abishola's medical-school plans include going to Baltimore--with or without him.
S3.E13 ∙ One Man, No Baby
When word gets out that Bob and Abishola might be trying to have a baby, the expectations from family, friends and employees start to take a toll on the couple.
S3.E14 ∙ Every Subpoena Is a Tiny Hug
When Christina gets a new job at a sock startup, the family is supportive until they find out the new company is more successful than MaxDot.
S3.E15 ∙ Compress to Impress
Bob's not sure his family is cut out for the small screen when he decides to shoot a TV commercial for MaxDot and the director, Marion, wants the ad to focus on the Wheelers.
S3.E16 ∙ I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Dottie and Goodwin question Bob's ability to lead under pressure; Abishola is unsure if Bob's newfound success is worth it if it means he's never home.
S3.E17 ∙ Inappropriate Nakedness
Bob and Abishola decide her mother has officially overstayed her welcome when Ebunoluwa starts renovating Bob's guest room so Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to have a spirit speak to Ebunoluwa from beyond the grave.
S3.E18 ∙ Greasy Underdog
When Bob, Abishola, and Kemi learn that Morenike's family disowned her because she's gay, they do what they can to help her pay for school and stay in America.
S3.E19 ∙ Who Raised You
Douglas is finally ready to introduce Olivia to his family, but he sets some ground rules to make sure Dottie plays nice.
S3.E20 ∙ Wrangling a Greased Pig
When Abishola brings Dele to work with her at the hospital, she discovers that her dream of him becoming a doctor might not become a reality; Kemi and Chukwuemeka's mother bond when Ogechi slips in the bathtub.
S3.E21 ∙ A Little Slap and Tickle
With Dele's dream of becoming a doctor dashed, Bob, Abishola, Tayo and the rest of the family scramble to find him a new career path -- but when the pressure mounts, Dele turns to a surprising source for advice on dealing with his family.
S3.E22 ∙ Beard in Her Pulpit
When a charismatic new pastor joins the congregation, Abishola takes a new interest in church; after Dottie gives out bonuses to upper management, but not Goodwin, Bob must do what he can to make sure he doesn't lose his best employee.
S4.E1 ∙ Touched by a Holy Hand
Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to keep Ebun and the new pastor's flirtation from growing; Bob is thrown for a loop when Goodwin leaves MaxDot for a better job at Christina's company.
S4.E2 ∙ Bibles to Brothels
Bob breaks away from his role at MaxDot, sending Abishola on a search around town.
S4.E3 ∙ Americans and Their Dreams
Bob buys a boat. Goodwin is interviewed for a newspaper.
S4.E4 ∙ Inner Boss Bitch
Christina turns to Abishola when she's fired from Toesey Woesies. Bob and Uncle Tunde go fishing.
S4.E5 ∙ Kicked Outta the Dele Club
Bob lets Dele get a new haircut. Dottie runs into difficulties with the MaxDot board of directors.
S4.E6 ∙ Two Rusty Tractors
Abishola is thrilled when Bob gets back to work and goes on an impromptu road trip with Goodwin.
S4.E7 ∙ Your Father's Kingdom
Abishola turns to Gloria and Kemi when Bob mortgages their home to pay for a new factory space. Also, Kemi worries that she and Chukwuemeka are losing their spark.
S4.E8 ∙ Estée Lauder and Goat Meat
Bob enlists Tunde to renovate the factory. Abishola tries to cheer up Ebunoluwa with a party after she receives bad news from Nigeria.
S4.E9 ∙ Idle Nigerians
Abishola's visit to the sock factory during a nurses' strike puts even more pressure on Bob to make the factory successful.
S4.E10 ∙ An Afro and a Peugeot
Abishola and Bob differ over whether Dele should get behind the wheel; Christina offers Doug work advice, then watches as he claims credit for her ideas.
S4.E11 ∙ Twerk O' Clock
Abishola joins Auntie Olu and cousin Morenike for a surprising brunch. Bob & Dottie travel to Malaysia for a business conference also attended by their longtime sock supplier.
S4.E12 ∙ My Successful Lawyer Son
As Bob gears up for delivery day at the new sock factory, he struggles to put his foot down with his opinionated family; Abishola gets a taste of Kemi's new personality when her successful lawyer son comes to visit.
S4.E13 ∙ Happy People Are Lazy
Abishola surprises everyone, especially herself, by postponing her Medical College Admission Test--and taking a mental-health day; Christina has a job opportunity that could be bad news for Kofo and MaxDot.
S4.E14 ∙ Put That Toe on Ice
Bob and Abishola attempt to find time together amidst their busy schedules; Goodwin's leadership tactics push Kofo over the edge.
S4.E15 ∙ Every Character Is the Villain
Bob makes things worse after interfering in Goodwin and Kofo's ongoing spat; Abishola puts her pride on the line when she realizes she's been an inattentive friend to Kemi.
S4.E16 ∙ Mmm, Fresh Baked Sock!
Bob struggles at the factory with the first batch of socks; Abishola is forced to attend the funeral of a difficult relative, although Kemi looks forward to the event.
S4.E17 ∙ I'll Never Play Banjo Again
A conflicted Abishola pushes against her Nigerian roots when she opens up about her past to Dele; Bob attempts to bridge an emotional gap with Douglas.
S4.E18 ∙ A Hundred CCs of Handsome
When Abishola learns that Bob talked Chukwuemeka into proposing to Kemi, she takes it upon herself to try to fix the situation.
S4.E19 ∙ Keep That Under Your Gele
Bob and Kofo are both seeking space: Bob from ever-present Dottie, who makes herself at home at Abishola's family's church; and Kofo from the new landlord who stands between him and full enjoyment of his own apartment.
S4.E20 ∙ The Genius Who Fell Out of My Womb
Bob's excitement when sharing his alma mater with Abishola and Dele is dulled when the college doesn't meet Abishola's high standards.
S4.E21 ∙ Take Two Yellows and Go to Bed
Bob's grand opening party for the sock factory is upstaged by a fight between Abishola and her sister-in-law.
S4.E22 ∙ Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity
Abishola is ever more uneasy as she awaits word of acceptance from the medical school of her dreams; Bob is also uneasy because he doesn't want to move.
S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1
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