The BEST episodes of The Jamie Foxx Show

Every episode of The Jamie Foxx Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Jamie Foxx Show!

Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior’s Los Angeles hotel, the King’s Towers. On the job, he annoys co-worker Braxton P. Hartnabrig, the uptight accountant, and tries to win the attention of gorgeous desk clerk, Francesca “Fancy” Monroe, who has made it clear that she is not interested in an office romance. Nevertheless, Jamie is determined to maintain his skills as an entertainer and move into the limelight.

Last Updated: 8/9/2024Network: The WBStatus: Ended
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9.45
11 votes

#1 - Homie, Lover, Friend

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/1999

Jamie becomes jealous when an old boyfriend invites Fancy to an exhibit at his art gallery, resulting in a confrontation over the matter of trust in their relationship.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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9.20
10 votes

#2 - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/1999

Jamie is afraid of what Fancy will think if she finds out that he has been escorting a young female client on the firm's orders, so he lies about why he has been breaking their dates. Meanwhile, Braxton decides to take up Fancy's idea for sprucing up the rooms at the hotel.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
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A Star Is Almost Born
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9.07
41 votes

#3 - A Star Is Almost Born

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/1996

Jamie's dreams of stardom may come true with the arrival of director Ike Yee, who uses the hotel as the setting for his latest movie starring Jackie Chin. Tag: Jamie rehearses for Ike Yee's movie.

Directors: Paul Miller
Writer: Cooper James
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9.00
7 votes

#4 - Behind the Jingle

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/2000

The pressures of being a supervisor affect the quality of Jamie's jingles, so he passes off one of Mouse's ideas as his own, which leads to a guilt-filled dream about his future.

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9.00
15 votes

#5 - Traffic School Daze

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/1997

To avoid another ticket on his driving record, Jamie must go to traffic school.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Craig Davis
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8.90
10 votes

#6 - How Jamie Got His Groove Back

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/1998

Jamie is involved in a fender bender with vocalists K-Ci and Jo Jo

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Kenny Smith
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8.88
8 votes

#7 - Family Business

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2000

Jamie writes a jingle for a commercial promoting the King's Tower and he charges his aunt and uncle for his services, which jeopardizes his free lodging at the hotel.

Directors: Richard Correll
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8.86
7 votes

#8 - Where There's a Will, Go the Other Way

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/1999

Jamie learns that Junior and Helen are leaving him the hotel in their will.

Directors: Joel Zwick
Writer: Kenny Smith
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8.75
8 votes

#9 - Forever Your Girl

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/1999

Jamie falls for a hotel guest in town searching for her biological father.

Directors: John Bowab
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8.75
8 votes

#10 - Poker Face

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/1999

When Jamie ignores Fancy in favor of a poker game with the guys, she crashes the game and shows everyone how well she can play. Meanwhile, Braxton has problems with the Y2K upgrade he installed on the hotel's computer system.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
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8.75
12 votes

#11 - The Ugly Truth

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/1999

Jamie can't believe it when his position as top jingle writer is threatened by a woman who he thinks was hired just for her looks. Meanwhile, Fancy goes after a rich new client for the hotel.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Cooper James
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8.62
13 votes

#12 - Get Up, Stand Up

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/1999

Fancy needs a new kitchen countertop installed in time for Nikki's bridal shower, which Fancy reluctantly agrees to host. Meanwhile, Braxton dreads attending an awards banquet in his honor because he can't find a date.

Directors: Richard Correll
Writer: Kenny Smith
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Westside
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8.60
10 votes

#13 - Westside

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/12/1997

Jamie's left in charge for the weekend with one rule -- no wild parties -- a promise that's hard to keep when the Westside Connection checks in with a wad of cash and a huge entourage. Jamie must compete with a smitten Ice Cube for Fancy's affection. Then, with the hotel a complete mess due to the party, Jamie learns that Helen and Junior are returning home early.

Directors: Scott Baio
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Little Red Corvette
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8.51
43 votes

#14 - Little Red Corvette

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/1997

Jamie is much too quick to buy a Corvette off a shady guy on the street, and when the car turns out to be hot, he and Braxton land in jail with prisoners planning to tunnel to freedom.

Directors: Art Dielhenn
Writer: Cooper James
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Act Like You Love Me
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8.50
42 votes

#15 - Act Like You Love Me

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/1997

Movie actress Edwina DuBois, a college gal pal of Helen's, tries to show Jamie the ways of the casting couch while teaching an acting seminar at the hotel.

Directors: Art Dielhenn
Writer: Sandy Frank
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star
8.48
25 votes

#16 - Freezer Burn

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/1997

A pool party at the hotel turns frosty for Fancy, who gets locked in the freezer with Jamie and Braxton.

Directors: Steve Zuckerman
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8.43
7 votes

#17 - Super Ego

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2000

Fancy and her friends are kicked out of Jamie's NFL playoff party and leave the hotel with football's Lawrence Taylor and Charles Woodson. When Jamie catches up with the girls and their new friends at another bash, his big mouth leads to an athletic challenge.

Directors: Richard Correll
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8.42
12 votes

#18 - Just Don't Do It

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/1998

Jamie's mother (JoMarie Payton) is engaged to a younger man (Gerald Levert).

Directors: Amanda Bearse
Writer: Cooper James
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The Young and the Meatless
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8.42
12 votes

#19 - The Young and the Meatless

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/1997

Jamie has a beef with his conscience when he's offered a job as spokesperson for a hamburger joint right after agreeing to become a vegetarian, in order to impress Fancy.

Directors: Scott Baio
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8.40
10 votes

#20 - It's All Good, Fellas

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/22/1998

Jamie saves the life of a mobster, who in turn offers to ""eliminate"" a fitness instructor who's caught Fancy's eye.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Craig Davis
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8.40
10 votes

#21 - Lonesome Cow-Bro

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/1998

Junior and Helen tell Jamie the story of their ancestors' first hotel.

Directors: Amanda Bearse
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8.40
5 votes

#22 - Hot Coco on a Cold Night

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/25/2000

Fancy fulfills a fantasy for Jamie by waiting on him hand and foot, and he begins to prefer his dream lover to the real thing. He expects his girlfriend to pamper him continually, which leads to an embarrassing display of attention during an important business dinner.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Kenny Smith
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8.36
11 votes

#23 - Christmas Day-Ja Vu

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/1998

Jamie has his own version of Ground Hog Day by reliving Christmas Eve as a mall Santa puts a curse on him to teach him the meanig of Christmas.

Directors: Amanda Bearse
Writer: Cooper James
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8.36
11 votes

#24 - Why Don't We Just Roll ... Reversal

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/1999

Inspired by their friends at a party, Jamie and Fancy try a role-reversal exercise that leads to a late-night argument about their future together. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to get a promotion to head of housekeeping.

Directors: Shelley Jensen
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8.36
11 votes

#25 - Give Me Some Credit

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/1999

After his credit card is denied while clothes shopping with Fancy and her well-to-do parents, Jamie must prove to her father that he will be able to provide for her. Meanwhile, Braxton is forced to cut the hotel's budget.

Directors: Sheldon Epps
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