227 - S03E17: The Roommate
When the daughter of Lester's friend comes to stay with the Jenkins until the dorms at Howard University open, she gets a taste of the big city first hand. Sandra is behind on rent for three months and she decides to get a roommate. Sweet, shy, quiet Donna becomes her roommate after the dorm overbooked. She takes a lesson from Sandra and begins dressing, walking, talking, and acting like her. She steals Sandra's boyfriend and when Mary talks to her about the new Donna, she gets upset and leaves. Then her parents show up to check on their ""baby."" Mary stalls until finally Donna comes back. They talk privately and Donna apologizes and admits that she was not ready for ""life in the fast lane.""
Director: Oz Scott
Cast: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed Hall, Jackée Harry, Regina King, Helen Martin, Curtis Baldwin, Barry Sobel
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227 S03E17 Synopsis
Stream 227 "The Roommate" in HD quality on Goojara. This episode is rated an impressive 9.5/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 1988-02-06, this episode is part of Season 3 of 227. Directed by Oz Scott, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed Hall among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Comedy and Family series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. When the daughter of Lester's friend comes to stay with the Jenkins until the dorms at Howard University open, she gets a taste of the big city first hand. Sandra is behind on rent for three months and she decides to get a roommate. Sweet, shy, quie...
