The BEST episodes of What's Happening Now! season 2

Every episode of What's Happening Now! season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of What's Happening Now! season 2!

Sequel series to the '70s black sitcom "What's Happening!!", with Roger now married and running Rob's Place with Shirley as partner.

Last Updated: 9/29/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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#1 - Raj on the Double

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/14/1987

Roger's lookalike criminal cousin escapes from prison.

Directors: Tony Singletary
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#2 - I'll Be Homeless for Christmas

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/21/1987

Roger realizes his nightmare about being homeless during Christmas is a reality for many.

Directors: Judi Elterman
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#3 - Nadine's Surprise

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/1986

Nadine surprises Roger by bringing his estranged father to him.

Directors: Tony Singletary
Writer: Bob Peete
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#4 - Party Animal

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/1986

At Dwayne's party, Roger's drinks too much and wakes up with a strange woman.

Directors: Gary Brown
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#5 - Cabin Fever

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/1986

Nadine, Shirley and Dee are stranded in a secluded mountain cabin while an escaped convict prowls outside.

Directors: Robert Priest
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#6 - Dwayne's Amiga

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/1987

Dwayne falls in love with a Salvadoran nurse who is killed when fighting erupts in her village.

Directors: Gary Shimokawa
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#7 - Mad Money

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/7/1987

Roger convinces himself Nadine is having an affair.

Directors: Arlondo Smith
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#8 - Taking the Rap

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/28/1987

A rap group records a radio commercial for the sinking diner business.

Directors: Robert M. Priest
Writer: Bob Peete
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#9 - Opening Day

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/7/1987

Rob's Place sponsors a little league baseball team whose opponent is led by Roger's high school nemesis.

Directors: Mike Milligan
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#10 - Old Army Daze

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/1987

A poker game with Dwayne's old army buddy almost costs Roger his car and the diner.

Directors: Phil Olsman
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#11 - The Housekeeper

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/28/1987

Nadine and Roger hire a woman from the Arctic Circle as maid and then host her bizarre ceremonial wedding in their living room.

Directors: Tony Singletary
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#12 - Dee's Suitor

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/14/1987

Dee's lovesick admirer drives the Thomases crazy with his obnoxious attempts to win her affection.

Directors: Arlando Smith
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#13 - Sorority Sisters

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/31/1987

Dee's sorority sister's prank costs Roger $500 prize money in a poetry competition.

Directors: Art Washington
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#14 - The Yard Sale

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/1987

While planning a yard sale, Dee and Roger reminisce.

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#15 - Instant Family

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/1986

To impress an old schoolmate, Shirley pretends to be Raj's wife and the mother of two children.

Directors: Arlando Smith
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#16 - Thy Boss's Daughter

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/1986

Dwayne dates the boss' daughter.

Directors: Robert Priest
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#17 - Raj's Big Break

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/1986

Raj is misled by a psychiatric patient posing as a book publisher.

Directors: Bob Priest
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#18 - Shirley's Little Sister

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/1986

Shirley volunteers to be a big sister to a teenage girl.

Directors: Neema Barnette
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#19 - Raj's Nightmare

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/1986

Roger's mother-in-law puts a damper on his dream fishing trip with Dwayne.

Directors: Gary Brown
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#20 - Picture Perfect

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/1986

Roger discovers that a nude painting of Nadine is part of a prominent art exhibit.

Directors: Gary Brown
Writer: Steven Kunes
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#21 - The Movie Deal

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/1986

Roger's screenplay opportunity is actually Nadine's case study on homeless women.

Directors: Tony Singletary
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#22 - Shirley's Landlord

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/1986

Shirley gathers her friends and fellow tenants to confront her evil landlord.

Directors: Tony Singletary
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