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For Your Love - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 17, 1998

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In the pilot, newlywed Malena confides to Sheri that she might be pregnant.

The Games People Play

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 24, 1998

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Malena finds out that Mel dated supermodel Naomi Campbell.

The Mother of All Visits

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 31, 1998

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The actions of Dean's overbearing mother send him over the edge.

The Donor

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 7, 1998

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Reggie is asked to be a sperm donor; Mel buys in bulk at a discount grocery store.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 14, 1998

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Dean tries to fulfill Sheri's secret birthday fantasy. Meanwhile, Reggie and Bobbi adopt a dog.

The Good Doctor

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 21, 1998

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Malena and Mel attend a seminar given by a renowned couples therapist, but Malena doesn't like what she hears.

The Vows

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Apr 28, 1998

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Sheri's expecting beautiful words from Dean when they renew their vows, but he's at a loss for them.

The Brother's Day

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 5, 1998

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Mel and Reggie's spat threatens to turn Malena's Mother's Day brunch for their mom into a day of disaster.

The Cookie Monster

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate:

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Reggie insists that he and Bobbi have an open relationship, so Bobbi responds by dating a guy who owns a cookie business.

The Drought

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate:

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Mel and Malena are in a romantic slump; Dean insists that he and Sheri abstain during his softball-league playoffs.

The Last One of the Season

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate:

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Sheri discovers that Dean has a long-scheduled rendezvous with an old flame.

Season 2

The Art of War

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 17, 1998

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Malena discovers that Mel plans to move his bachelor-pad furniture into their undecorated den.

The Divorce-i-versary

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 24, 1998

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Bobbi is all set to celebrate the anniversary of her divorce---until she learns that she's still legally married.

The Hair Club for Men

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 1, 1998

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Mel introduces Dean to his barbershop, where Dean's NFL experience makes him more popular than Mel.

The Big Sleep

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 8, 1998

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Sheri and Dean cause sleep disorders in each other; Mel gets wild at an office party.

The Most Valuable Player

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 15, 1998

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Dean appears on a football talk show, where he's humiliated by a replay from his gridiron career. Cameo by NFL great Walter Payton.

The Sister Act

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 29, 1998

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Bobbi is suspicious when her sister shows no interest in Reggie; Sheri blames Mel for the ill fate of a migratory bird.

The Cuckoo's Nest

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 1998

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Mel is worried that Malena is so busy she's going to burn out.

The Goodwill Games

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 1998

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Reggie is thrown for a loss when Mel invites Malena to the Bears game to score some "goodwill" points.

The House of Cards

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 19, 1998

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Sheri introduces her long-time male friend, whom Dean tolerates because he thinks he's gay.

The Runaround

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Dec 17, 1998

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Malena cheats to beat Sheri in a 10K race; Mel struggles to repair a runny sink.

The Nightcap

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Jan 7, 1999

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Reggie and Bobbi disagree over the use of condoms; Mel and the mail carrier don't get along.

The Brother from Another Planet

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Jan 14, 1999

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Mel invites Reggie to stay with him and Malena temporarily because the heat's out at his place.

The Golf War

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Jan 21, 1999

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A golf weekend with Dean is Mel's first time away from Malena; Bobbi tees off on Reggie after her purse is stolen.

The Endangered Species

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Feb 4, 1999

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Sheri protests when Dean's design for an outlet mall requires the destruction of an old tree.

The Last Auction Hero

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Feb 11, 1999

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At a bachelor auction, a woman who's longed for Reggie since junior high outbids Bobbi for a date with him.

The Paper Chase

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Feb 18, 1999

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To celebrate their anniversary, Malena insists that she and Mel go to the same Indiana restaurant where he proposed.

The Height of Passion

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Feb 25, 1999

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Sheri demands that acrophobic Dean rewrite a high-school love message on a water tower.

The Van for All Seasons

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Apr 22, 1999

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Malena figures if she tells Mel that she wants him to buy a new minivan, then he won't...but he does.

The Mother Load

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Apr 29, 1999

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As Malena readies for a visit from her flashy mother, Mel retreats to Dean's garage to avoid the inevitable stand-off.

The First Big Break-up

Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: May 6, 1999

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Bobbi's relationship with Reggie is on the ropes after she mistakenly believes he bought a gift for another woman.

The Morning After

Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: May 13, 1999

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Malena teaches Mel the art of avoiding a pick-up when she finds phone numbers in his pocket after his boys' night out.

The Baby Boom

Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: May 20, 1999

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At a neighbor's baby shower, the still estranged Bobbi and Reggie play a game of dating one-upmanship.

Season 3

The Thanks You Get

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 1999

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Reggie learns that Bobbi still wants him when his phone's star-69 feature reveals that she tried to contact him. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean discover the advantages of being expectant parents when Sheri dons a fake pregnancy tummy; and Malena fumes when she finds out that Mel never mailed the thank-you notes from their wedding.

The Best Laid Plans

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 1999

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The arrival of Sheri's wayward teen sister, Ambe, lets Sheri and Dean practice their parenting skills. Meanwhile, things get heated when Reggie tries to talk Bobbi out of moving.

The Girl Most Likely to...

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 1999

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Malena's professional neutrality crumbles as she prepares to top her former high-school rival at their class reunion. Meanwhile, Mel frets over measuring up to Malena's ex-boyfriend, astronaut Charles Pressman; and Bobbi and Reggie agree to house-sit while their friends are out to prevent Mel and Malena from becoming the next victims of a neighborhood burglar.

The Ex-Files

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 1999

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Dean fears his wife and his ex-girlfriend will realize he was seeing both of them at the same time during his bachelor days. Meanwhile, Reggie tries to get Bobbi to rescind her celibacy rule by feigning a love for poetry, and Mel and Mr. Gerard declare war against the drivers who speed down their street.

The Trouble with Angels

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 1999

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After hearing Malena rave about her sexy gynecologist, an insecure Mel tells the doctor his wife has another GYN. Meanwhile, Bobbi confronts her own insecurity when Reggie starts dating another woman, who has connections in high places.

The Leap of Faith

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 1999

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Dean flips when Sheri decides to take up mountain climbing to sow her oats before becoming a mom, and Reggie regrets hiring Bobbi as a hostess for his club when her diva-like attitude starts riling his customers.

The Sins of the Mother...and the Boyfriend

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 1999

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Bobbi's long-lost mother Brenda returns and asks Reggie to help her reconcile with her daughter. Meanwhile, Sheri enters Dean in a contest to appear in an underwear ad and he makes the final round. But when the ad is published, Dean cringes when he sees he's exposed a lot more than he expected.

The Membership Drive

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 19, 1999

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Reggie and Dean smell tokenism when Mel gets into a country club Dean's been trying to join for three years. Meanwhile, Bobbi badgers Reggie into buying her a wide-screen TV, and Sheri and Malena can't face each other after unexpectedly having to bare all together during a ritzy spa mud bath.

The Couple's Court

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Dec 2, 1999

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The Ellis marriage hits a rock when Malena's expert testimony for Mel erodes his case. Meanwhile, Bobbi clashes with the principal, Mr. Sato, when she wants her students to come in dressed as their heroes---regardless of gender. He declares boys must choose male role models and girls must choose females.

The Burden of Truth

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2000

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Malena must choose between her friend or family member when she learns Bobbi has a new beau behind Reggie's back. Meanwhile, Sheri tapes over Dean's prized video of his favorite college football triumph and is forced to call his old friends, including Eric Dickerson (as himself), to get another copy before Dean finds out.

The Father Fixture

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2000

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Mel blames Malena for his parents' possible split because his mother (Jenifer Lewis) followed Malena's advice to visit a therapist. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean go for fertility tests, which have Dean spinning with anxiety over his virility.

The Special Delivery

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2000

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Mrs. Gerard breaks up Dean's guys-only weekend when her water breaks and the men must rush her to the hospital. But a blizzard forces them to take the train, where they become trapped during a power outage. Meanwhile, Malena, Bobbi and Sheri's girls-only weekend also disintegrates as they spar over who was invited.

The Egg Timer

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2000

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When baby-making efforts put Dean and Sheri's lovemaking on a strict schedule, a frustrated Dean withdraws from his wife, scaring Sheri into doubting the stability of their marriage. Meanwhile, Bobbi and Reggie impulsively decide to live together, leading Mel and Malena to give the couple some questionable advice.

The Adulterer Who Came to Dinner

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2000

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To make partner, Mel agrees to host a dinner for his boss and his boss's mistress, but he lets Malena think the mistress is the Mrs. Meanwhile, Eunetta persuades Reggie to have a showing of her paintings at the restaurant by promising to paint his portrait. But when the painting is unveiled, he's the one who is exposed.

The French Lesson

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2000

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Mel feels left out and fears his marriage may have met its Waterloo when Malena's French club consumes more of her time. Meanwhile, Dean and Sheri clash over how to handle Amber's wild ways when Dean catches Amber having a beer-soaked party after ditching school.

The Date That Time Forgot

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2000

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Bobbi learns she's living with Malena's leftovers when Sheri spills the beans and reveals that Malena and Reggie once dated.

The Accidental Doctor

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2000

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When he tells off Malena's patient Dexter for calling her at home, Mel unwittingly gets Malena fired and himself hired as Dexter's new therapist. In other storylines, Dean and Sheri unknowingly steal a gift meant for charity when they confiscate a recliner the Gerards left out on the curb; and Bobbi is upset when the groomer gives her dog a bad haircut.

The Bread Winner

Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2000

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Reggie feels crowded when he has to share the apartment with Bobbi's best friend, who has always hated him; Sheri fears Dean has lost the will to work after he is laid off and takes his time finding another job.

The Pregnant Pause

Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2000

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Malena's stomach flu turns out to be something else entirely; Bobbie and Reggie decide to do a little remodeling, but their relationship may suffer for it.

The Prenuptial Disagreement

Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: May 5, 2000

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MC Hammer guest stars as a minister when Malena's assistant Lana decides she wants to get married. But the celebratory spirit deflates when Malena asks Mel to draw up a prenuptial agreement for the flighty Lana and learns he had secretly drawn one up before their marriage. Meanwhile, Reggie fears Bobbi wants a baby.

The Shrink Gets Shrunk

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: May 12, 2000

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Malena is rattled when a new psychiatrist conducting an annual evaluation has doubts about her performance because she believes Malena has a problem with rigidity. Meanwhile, Reggie becomes obsessed with Dean's motorcycle after Dean and Mel claim he's not very masculine because he's not good with tools.

The Talented Mr. Rip-Off

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: May 19, 2000

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When Dean's brother claims he needs one of Dean's kidneys, Sheri smells a scam and tells Dean to refuse. Meanwhile, Malena is jealous when she learns Mel corresponds regularly with an old flame. When Mel refuses to understand her discomfort, Malena turns to Sheri's mom for advice.

Season 4

The Things We Do for Love

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2000

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Mel is offered a partnership which he's hesitant to accept when his boss wants him to sign a 10-year contract that would forestall Mel's plans to ultimately start his own firm. Meanwhile, Sheri and Dean are inspired to make an erotic film of themselves, and Bobbi takes Reggie mattress-shopping to banish the memory of his ex-girlfriends.

The Out-of-Towners

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2000

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Malena is miffed when Mel goes partying with an old college friend, Brian, whose wife lets him go to strip clubs. So Malena decides to teach Mel that two can play at that game. Meanwhile, Reggie learns Bobbi is still paying rent on her apartment even though she's living with him.

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2000

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When Bobbi rules her out as a Career Day speaker, Sheri decides she needs to do something with her life and starts college. Meanwhile, Malena's pride is wounded when the neighbors' son is scared of her. And Bobbi runs into trouble at school when the kids learn she and Reggie are living together.

The Craving

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2000

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Reggie is in a quandary when his ex-girlfriend turns up to tell him she wants him back and part of him wants to accept the offer. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize Bobbi knows the woman is in town. Meanwhile, Malena is annoyed when Mel has symptoms of sympathetic pregnancy.

The Rules of Engagement

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2001

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Reggie tells Dean and Mel that he plans to propose to Bobbi after seeing her in an unflattering way that didn't repulse him. Meanwhile, Dean repaints the kitchen in a shade of pink and Sheri doesn't have the heart to tell him she hates it.

The Not-So-Hostile Takeover

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2001

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Malena feels left out after Sheri spends her free time with another friend, which leads to an embarrassing public outburst. Meanwhile, Mel abuses Dean's generosity at work.

The Wedding

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2001

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Reggie and Bobbi squabble over their wedding plans, which leads to a heated argument that jeopardizes the ceremony. Meanwhile, Dean unwittingly annoys Sheri by not paying close enough attention to her.

The Second Big Breakup

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2001

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Bachelor and bachelorette parties are planned for Reggie and Bobbi, and everyone agrees not to hire any strippers. But both celebrations feature scantily clad dancers, one of whom suffers an injury.

The Model Client

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2001

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Mel sets out to land the NBA's Shaquille O'Neal (who appears as himself) as a client, but winds up signing a supermodel instead. However, the beautiful woman's demands may be more than the attorney realizes. Meanwhile, Bobbi pesters Sheri about her relationship with Dean.

The Replacements

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2001

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Mel promises Malena that he'll join her at a birthing class, but an important business meeting beforehand runs long and he may miss the session. Meanwhile, Sheri spends much of her free time with Bobbi, who finds their outings less than exciting.

The Next Best Thing

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: May 6, 2001

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Sheri wants Malena to hire her as a nanny, but the mother-to-be would prefer to employ a professional caretaker instead. However, she does allow Sheri to sit in during the interviews, until her friend chases away a qualified candidate. Meanwhile, Mel employs Bobbi as a silent counselor when he takes on a large law firm during a divorce proceeding, and Dean pays Reggie to prepare meals for him.

The Forbidden Dance

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: May 13, 2001

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Sheri is invited to a night of salsa dancing with her friends, but she doesn't know that their husbands have asked Dean to join them. Meanwhile, Reggie throws out his back during his honeymoon trip to Hawaii.

The Birth Day

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: May 20, 2001

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The fourth season concludes as Dean takes Malena and Mel to the hospital when the mother-to-be goes into labor. Once there, Malena tells her husband to keep his video camera rolling, no matter what happens. Meanwhile, Sheri arrives at the hospital and aggravates Dean.

Season 5

The What Have I Done? Show

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2002

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Malena and Mel bring their newborn baby home from the hospital and struggle to calm the constantly crying infant. Meanwhile, Dean thinks his wife is coming back to him, but Sheri has other ideas.

The Great Escape

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2002

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Reggie decides to move to the Caribbean Islands to run a restaurant without discussing it with Bobbi first. Meanwhile, Malena is reluctant to let an injured Mel look after the baby, despite Malena's obvious need for some free time away from the house.

The Friend in Need

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2002

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Sheri volunteers to help Malena lose the weight she gained during her pregnancy, but Sheri's efforts are hindered by Malena's attitude. Meanwhile, Dean accepts a dinner invitation from a female co-worker.

The Boy from Uncle

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2002

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Mel's uncle is hired to run the restaurant, but the new boss clashes with Bobbi, who filled in as manager after Reggie left. Meanwhile, Dean finds a dog in a supermarket parking lot and he's reluctant to give the pooch back to its rightful owner.

The Reunion

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2002

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Malena tries to juggle her responsibilities as a mother and her job as a therapist, but her struggles may cost her a longtime client. Meanwhile, Dean wonders what he should get Sheri for her birthday.

The Picture Perfect Family

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2002

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Mel and Malena's baby is chosen to appear in a calendar, but the two argue over allowing the infant to be photographed. Meanwhile, Omar throws a party in Bobbi's apartment, which leads to her eviction.

The Sexual Evolution

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2002

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Malena and Mel want some privacy, so they kick Bobbi and Omar out of the house. But their intimate time together is disappointing for both of them. Meanwhile, Sheri brings home a rabbit that wreaks havoc on Dean's allergies.

The Affairs of the Heart

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2002

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Malena worries that she and Mel are starting to take each other for granted, so she decides to spice things up during a night out at a club. Meanwhile, Sheri is shocked when her mother displays a very carefree attitude regarding her latest divorce.

The Green-Eyed Monster

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2002

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Mel is jealous of the attention that Malena is giving their son; Sheri is concerned about Dean's attractive co-worker; Bobbi receives divorce papers from Reggie and misinterprets advice from Omar.

The Helpless Hand

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2002

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Mel hires a new assistant, hoping to prove Malena wrong when his wife says that he is terrible at picking personnel. Meanwhile, Sheri worries that Dean might not need her anymore when he begins performing most of the household tasks.

The Blast from the Past

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Jul 28, 2002

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The Ellises hire Mel's childhood babysitter to help care for Evan, but the bossy woman treats Mel like a child and undermines Malena's maternal authority. Meanwhile, Sheri learns that a Web site dedicated to Dean's NFL career is really meant to mock the former player.

The Enemy Next Door

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Aug 4, 2002

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A silly quarrel between Malena and Sheri escalates when Mel and Dean exchange insults while trying to get their wives to reconcile. Meanwhile, Bobbie reluctantly dates a bartender with a self-esteem problem.

The Odd Couples

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2002

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Dean tries to set his boss up with Mel's assistant in hopes of landing an important architectural assignment, but his own enthusiasm jeopardizes the plan. Meanwhile, Bobbi joins a dating service, yet her first partner is not the type of man she expected..

The Reel Deal

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2002

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Bobbi asks Omar to pretend to be her boyfriend so they can try out for a TV reality series that chronicles the exploits of four couples. Meanwhile, Dean, Sheri, Mel and Malena also audition for the show.

The Lifelong Dream

Episode: 5x15 | Airdate:

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Dean promises to take Sheri on a dream vacation, but he picks a destination that leaves her cold. Meanwhile, Mel and Malena argue over having a second child.

The Professionals

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate:

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Mel and Malena argue over who should stay home and watch Evan on a night when they both have professional obligations and their overworked baby-sitter is unable to keep an eye on the child. Meanwhile, Sheri announces that she is pregnant and Dean tries to prepare for fatherhood.

The Missing Link

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate:

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Dean uses the Internet to locate Sheri's estranged father and invites the man to their home; Bobbi's prudish cousin visits and winds up in a comprising position with Omar.

The Blaze of Glory

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate:

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The Winstons' garage burns down during this installment, which includes clips from previous episodes.

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