The Royal Family

S1 · E1 Sep 18, 1991

Pilot Episode 1

Atlanta mailman Al Royal and wife Victoria are anticipating peaceful retirement years, until marital problems bring an extended visit from their daughter and her three children, including 15-year-old Curtis who borrows Grandpa's truck in this opener.

S1 · E2 Sep 25, 1991

Homework Bound Episode 2

Thanks to, or in spite of, Al's history tutelage (at the bowling alley), Curtis scores an A on a test, but not without having something up his sleeve.

S1 · E3 Oct 2, 1991

Me and My Stuff Episode 3

S1 · E4 Oct 9, 1991

Talkin' Baseball Episode 4

Her knuckleball success against Curtis and a friend inspires Kim to try out for varsity baseball, starting a rhubarb with Al about a woman's place in a man's game.

S1 · E5 Oct 30, 1991

A Mid-Summer Night's Barbeque Episode 5

S1 · E6 Nov 13, 1991

What's Love Got to Do with It? Episode 6

The budding relationship between Elizabeth and a doctor trills Al, but Victoria notices there's something missing, and something missing between her and Al as well.

S1 · E7 Nov 20, 1991

Educating Al Episode 7

Victoria turns the house into a preschool, but the flu makes her hand over the reins to Al for ""a day of fun and accomplishment.""

S1 · E8 Nov 27, 1991

New Beginnings Episode 8

The passing of Al Royal is marked by warm goodbyes from friends and family, including sister-in-law Ruth, whose arrival at a time of need may be as much for her own need as for Victoria's.

S1 · E9 Apr 8, 1992

The Sneakin' Deacon Episode 9

Victoria sees a match with Elizabeth and the new church deacon, but the deacon makes a play for Ruth, who doesn't like his game plan.

S1 · E10 Apr 15, 1992

Status, Bro Episode 10

Ruth regrets being cool towards Willis, while Curtis is anything but cool after being gifted with a discount version of an expensive jacket.

S1 · E11 Apr 22, 1992

Hello, I Must Be Going Episode 11

Ruth takes off after Victoria takes her to task for being a poor influence on Kim and Curtis.

S1 · E12 May 6, 1992

The Frame Game Episode 12

Curtis gets a swelled head after being chosen to appear with Dr. Dre and Ed Lover of Yo! MTV raps.

S1 · E13 May 13, 1992

Mo' Money Episode 13

Curtis finds his part-time job taxing timewise when he has to work extra hours to cover the taxman's share, previously earmarked for other expenses.