Mon, Nov 9, 1998
On the eve of closing a big real estate deal with wealthy developer J.P. Montgomery, Malcolm and Eddie's landlord, T.J. Hawkins arrives at the Fifty-Fifty Club to celebrate. To seal their deal, Hawkins has invited Montgomery to play golf at his club. But, when the others in the foursome cancel, Malcolm and Eddie offer to fill in. After striking a deal with Hawkins for a few rounds of golf at his exclusive country club, Malcolm and Eddie arrive for the match. Although both Malcolm and Hawkins balk at making a wager, Eddie accepts Montgomery's offer of a $100 a hole. Owing Eddie $500 after 13 holes, the real estate tycoon then suggests increasing their bet. But after he agrees and Montgomery suddenly turns up the heat, it's clear that Eddie's been taken for a ride. With one hole left to play and Eddie down $1,000, Malcolm points out that if Montgomery can cheat at golf, he wouldn't think twice about cheating on their deal, too. And once a phone call proves that Montgomery is playing him against another potential investor, Hawkins challenges him to a contest -- one which will give the winner a $4 million advantage on their deal. Finally, after Hawkins agrees to cover his losses and give him and Malcolm access to his collection of classic cars, Eddie takes on Montgomery - and wins!
Mon, Feb 10, 1997
When her parents come to visit, Holly asks Malcolm to pose as the successful boyfriend she's told them about. While courting a woman he's met in a computer on-line chat room, Eddie prepares for disappointment by sending her a picture of Malcolm. So, hoping to keep himself out of Eddie's deception, Malcolm agrees to Holly's plan... until Katrina the computer date turns out to be gorgeous and gives him second thoughts about leaving her to Eddie. Meanwhile, Nicolette's new roommate falls in love with Tim. As Malcolm tries to live up to the Brooks's high expectations, Holly's plan is set beck when one of his girlfriends arrives determined to spend some time alone. Assuring Mr. And Mrs. Brooks that he'll be right back, Malcolm heads upstairs with Dana. But when her parents don't seem to be buying into the ruse, Holly insists that Malcolm give her a sensuous and very public kiss. Meanwhile, after discovering that Katrina is a photographer for a racy women's magazine, Eddie agrees to pose for an upcoming issue. Following the kiss, Malcolm begins to have serious questions about going back to Dana. And when Eddie's posing gets her excited, Katrina decides that it's time for her to find Malcolm. When Dana won't take no for an answer, and Holly and her parents come looking for them, Malcolm has a lot of explaining to do. Then, after Eddie admits to being the one who has been courting her in the chat room, Katrina reveals her own dangerous and vindictive streak. Finally, as Dana bails out and Nicolette steps in to protect Eddie from Katrina's revenge, Malcolm finds that Holly is no more interested in him than before.
Mon, May 19, 1997
With Eddie's towing business really taking off, Malcolm suggests he try radio ads to capitalize on the success. In fact, things are going so well that he is approached by local tow truck legend, Tow Tom, about merging with his fleet. However, after Eddie claims he'd rather continue working for himself, a series of unfortunate incidents suggest that Tow Tom is trying to drive him out of business. Following Malcolm's advice, Eddie prepares for a radio campaign that he hopes will revive his suddenly flagging business. But his plans are dashed when Tow Tom both steals his idea to sponsor the morning radio show and has his driver's license revoked. The loss of his customers, insurance and license to Tow Tom has Eddie depressed. To help him get back on his feet, Malcolm suggests that he accept Tow Tom's offer of a job, if only to get an inside look at a successful towing business. Seeing his roommate taken advantage of by the ruthless tow truck magnate angers Malcolm, who decides to help Eddie get even. So, when Tow Tom enlists him to help with a new commercial, Malcolm seizes the chance to sabotage the ad. When it's about to be aired, Eddie has Tow Tom just where he wants him. And, in exchange for Eddie getting his business back, Malcolm agrees to destroy the tape so the ad never sees the light of day. Finally, with his business restored, Eddie can't resist playing one last prank on Tow Tom.
Mon, Sep 9, 1996
During a day on which he seems particularly unflappable, Malcolm announce that he's finally being given his chance as a substitute disc jockey on the station's all-night show. And though the extra money and the excitement have made him feel almost invincible, it isn't long before the combination of his day job and the night shift begin to take their toll. When Malcolm mentions missing his friends more than he does sleep, Eddie decides to throw him a surprise party. But, when he arrives home ready for a well deserved rest, Malcolm isn't at all happy to see all of his friends waiting for him. However, seeing Holly is there gives Malcolm a change of heart and he joins in the fun...until it's time to go back to work. Following the party, Malcolm still cannot get any sleep. So when Tim recommends an Oriental herbal remedy he uses to combat drowsiness, Eddie insists that Malcolm try it. When the root works even better than expected, Malcolm is unable to stay up all night to complete the show. However, after Eddie helps him make it through the night, Malcolm decides to ask his boss to find someone else to fill in so he can get some sleep.
Mon, Sep 16, 1996
Though upset over a change in the numbers they agreed on, Malcolm's reservations vanish when Eddie's last minute picks win the lottery. While expecting to be millionaires, Malcolm and Eddie discover the prize is being split among thirteen winners. Then, after getting a state-of-the-art television, Eddie tries using his newfound wealth to impress a new neighbor, only to learn that Bridget is already dating NBA Rookie of the Year, Damon Stoudamire. While celebrating their good fortune with friends, Malcolm and Eddie learn that Kelly is moving to Hawaii and putting the bar up for sale. And when she suggests he buy it from her, Malcolm would love to, though not with Eddie as a partner. However, after refusing Eddie's offer of the cash he needs, Malcolm is forced to accept to keep another buyer at bay. Meanwhile, Malcolm is sure that Bridget will be attracted to his power and wealth. However, what he discovers is that, as the new landlords, he and Eddie have repairs to make in their neighbor's apartment. In their first disagreement as partners, Eddie asks to spend their remaining cash on a new diagnostic machine for his garage, while Malcolm wants a new cappuccino machine for the bar. At Tim's suggestion, they agree to settle it over a game of chess. However, when he's distracted by Holly, Malcolm loses on a technicality. Though the trick prompts him to offer to buy his partner out, Malcolm has second thoughts after Eddie's fast thinking keeps a liquor distributor from demanding they pay everything he's owed. Finally, Malcolm rewards Eddie's ingenuity by buying the diagnostic machine, only to discover his roommate already bought one, too.
Mon, May 15, 2000
When Dexter, Eddie's clumsy cousin, and his bride Leslie come to visit things seem to be looking up for the newlyweds. A new job, house, car, and baby on the way, Dexter's luck could be changing. That is until everything explodes and crumbles apart during their visit and Leslie goes into labor.
Mon, Nov 4, 1996
As Eddie is breaking in a new assistant, Malcolm worries about a wave of recent health department inspections. To make sure Kelly's passes, he cracks down on his staff and demands the utmost in cleanliness and courtesy. However, Malcolm's patience is tested when a difficult customer pretends to slip and fall. And after learning that Milton is suing them for $3 million, Malcolm and Eddie set out to prove he's a fake. Hoping to take over bar to settle his lawsuit, Milton arrives to inspect the premises. But after Malcolm unthinkingly threatens to kill him if he doesn't leave, Milton has a heart attack and dies in the kitchen, just as the health inspector arrives. Sending Nicolette to stall Mr. Bosco, Malcolm and Eddie remove the body to the garage. However, when Hector mistakes him for a drunk and returns him to the bar, they are forced to cover as Bosco carries on a conversation with Milton's corpse, unaware that he's dead. As he's being interviewed by the police, Malcolm learns that his threat has made him a suspect in Milton's death. And Eddie's attempt to get his partner off the hook by offering to hold a funeral only make things worse. So, once Bosco arrives at the memorial service, Malcolm and Eddie are forced to continue their ruse. But, even after the autopsy results finally get him off the hook with the police, Malcolm is still fined for having a corpse in the restaurant.
Mon, Jan 20, 1997
On the promise of a date with twin sisters Renee and Rosie, Eddie pays $400 for tickets to a concert by K-Ci and JoJo, stars of the popular singing group Jodeci. However, when the lovely twins arrive for their date, they announce that a change in plans has them attending with the concert's two stars instead, leaving Malcolm and Eddie holding the bag. And when they are unsuccessful in getting dates on such short notice, the boys try selling the spare tickets to a pair of beautiful women, only to be arrested for scalping when they turn out to be undercover cops. While awaiting their appearance before a judge, Malcolm and Eddie find that, because of Martin Luther King Day, they are going to have to spend two nights in jail first. After taunting a pair of convicted bank robbers on their way to prison, Eddie decides that he and Malcolm should adopt the two tough guy's identities to keep their fellow inmates at bay. However, when the real Nino and Zeus are returned after their prison bus breaks down, Eddie and Malcolm are exposed as frauds. When Nino and Zeus accuse him of turning his back on his heritage, Malcolm displays a knowledge of black history that humbles the two convicts. Invoking the memory of Dr. King, he then rallies the other inmates to defend him and Eddie against an attack. And they are spared any further threats when Nicolette uses her influence with the police to gain their release. Finally, at his Martin Luther King Day banquet, Malcolm treats his guests to a surprise appearance by JoJo and K-Ci.