The Steve Harvey Show

6.9
1996

Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at an inner-city Chicago school. Showing who's in charge with his unorthodox approach, Steve discovers a new groove at Washington High School.

Production

Logo for Sony Pictures Television
Logo for Universal Television

Seasons

21 Episodes • Premiered 1996

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1. Back to School

A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.

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2. Dead Dog Walking

Bullethead is at the end of his rope when his dog gets impounded and he doesn't have the cash to bail him out. Meanwhile, Cedric gets the boot from his mama's apartment and looks to Steve for a place to live.

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3. Mr. Hightower's Opus

As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school band in fewer than five days.

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4. The Rock

Rumors of an on-going affair sweep the school when Sara and Romeo are caught hiding in a closet while trying to avoid Principal Grier. Meanwhile, Cedric goes way overboard vying for Teacher of the Month honors.

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5. Brush with Greatness

Romeo paints himself into a corner by falsely taking credit for the winning entry in a poster contest, for artwork that was actually done by Sophia. Meanwhile, Cedric receives a platinum card and goes on a spending spree, until he gets his bill.

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6. Loose Lips Sink Friendships

The homecoming dance is approaching, and no one is happy with their dates. Romeo and Bullethead turn to Steve for help with the homecoming dance. Cedric joins a video dating service.

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7. Papa Don't Take No Mess

Romeo's old-school father enrolls him in vocational-training classes, much to Romeo's dislike. Meanwhile, Steve and Cedric try to catch a mouse running loose in their apartment.

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8. The Play's Not the Thing

On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

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9. Big Brothers

Cedric volunteers to be a Big Brother to a teenage boy and tries to get Steve involved in the organization.

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10. High Top Reunion

Steve reunites with his old singing group to perform on an awards show. But when a band member gets sick, Cedric is the only available substitute.

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11. That's My Mama

Steve gets Regina to help trick his mother into believing they're a couple; Romeo makes two dates for the same night.

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12. Pool Sharks Get Bit

Bullethead and Romeo hope to pocket some cash hustling pool, but the tables are turned on them and they wind up holding the short end of the stick.

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13. Coming to Chicago

When Steve scores hard-to-get tickets to a concert, Regina agrees to go out with him.

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14. African-American Me

On his way to play the piano at Regina's church, Steve gets arrested and thrown in jail with Cedric.

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15. When the Funk Bites the Dust

The Hi-Tops' ex-manager gets engaged and the group gathers for a bachelor party at Steve's apartment. Angela takes a compatibility test from a magazine, and the results show that her and Steve are not compatible.

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16. Big Daddy's Baby Girl

A young woman claims to be Steve's daughter; Bullethead suddenly becomes popular with a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.

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17. I Do, I Don't

Regina's parents also visit to renew their wedding vows for their fortieth anniversary. Meanwhile, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Puff Daddy visit the school to talk to Steve's class about the rumored rivalry between East and West Coast rappers.

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18. Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?

Regina pretends to have a husband to impress an old school mate. Steve and his students are stranded in the airport.

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19. The Roof is on Fire

Steve tries to put some sparks into Regina's dull party and proceeds to set the roof on fire.

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20. Love with Interest

A smooth-talking bank officer shows an interest in Regina. Romeo, Sara, Bullethead and Sophia steal a rival school's mascot.

Still image for The Steve Harvey Show season 1 episode 21: Can't Buy Me Love

21. Can't Buy Me Love

Steve gets Regina a birthday gift to show her that he cares. But Regina also gets an expensive gift from another admirer and believes it is from Steve.

Cast

Photo of Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey

Steve Hightower

Photo of Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric Robinson

Photo of Merlin Santana

Merlin Santana

Romeo Santana

Photo of Terri J. Vaughn

Terri J. Vaughn

Lovita Jenkins

Photo of Lori Beth Denberg

Lori Beth Denberg

Lydia Gutman

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