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Bob Hearts Abishola
"A love story made in America."
Overview
A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
Status
Ended
Created By
Chuck Lorre, Gina Yashere, Eddie Gorodetsky, Alan J. Higgins
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 2
Episodes
On a Dead Guy's Bench
Bob enlists Tunde’s help to buy an engagement ring, but his plans to propose to Abishola are upended by her belief that a traditional marriage is more trouble than it’s worth.
Paris is for Lovers, Not Mothers
Kemi leans on Abishola after an argument with Chukwuemeka, disrupting her and Bob’s engagement celebration. Also, Dottie gives Douglas a new job at MaxDot,
Straight Outta Lagos
Bob is excited to show off Abishola at his industry awards gala, but ruins the evening when he doesn't let her speak for herself. Also, Douglas tries fitting in with Goodwin and Kofo as one of the blue-collar guys on the warehouse floor.
Camp Bananas
For the sake of Bob's health, Bob and Abishola try reducing stress by taking a day off together. Also, Christina is boss for the day at MaxDot, and Gloria steps in to care for Dottie.
Sleeping Next to an Old Boat
Abishola worries that Bob's privileged lifestyle is starting to rub off on Dele. Also, a new robot vacuum brings Tunde joy but begins to make Olu feel insecure.
A Tight A* is a Wonderful Thing
Thanks to Abishola's brutal Nigerian honesty, Bob finds himself in a feud with Kemi. Also, after Douglas makes a big mistake on the warehouse floor, Goodwin hates himself for looking the other way.
The Wrong Adebambo
Abishola's husband makes a surprise visit and Bob sees this as a perfect opportunity for Abishola to ask for a divorce, but Abishola is surprised when old feelings for her husband return.
Honest Yak Prices
Abishola's husband says he'll never agree to a divorce so as a result, Bob and Abishola are upset that they will never get married.
Tunde the Boy King
After a chance encounter, Abishola and Christina unexpectedly hit it off as future sisters-in-law. Also, at MaxDot, Douglas gives the workers a much needed morale boost, but feels pressured when Bob praises him as a natural leader.
The Cheerleader Leader
After Tayo forbids Dele from dancing, Abishola enlists Bob's help in talking to Dele about his feelings.
I Did Not Raise Him to Be a Teenager
When Abishola puts her foot down about Dele not going to Nigeria with his father, Dele rebels against her for the very first time.
We Don't Rat on Family
Bob prepares to meet Abishola's mother but gets more than he bargained for when he enlists Tunde's help in securing her approval. Also, Abishola considers breaking Nigerian tradition by having a small wedding.
A Big African Bassoon
When Gloria goes on vacation, Abishola takes charge of the nursing staff, but quickly falls short as the job requires "people skills." Also, with Abishola extra busy at the hospital, the Wheelers try to cope with her temporary absence.
A Tough Old Bird
Bob and Abishola try to help a sad and volatile Kemi who, after being dumped by Chukwuemeka, struggles with the possibility that her happiest days might be behind her.
TLC: Tunde's Loving Care
Abishola begins studying for medical school, she offends Gloria with an insensitive comment about Gloria's own journey of almost becoming a doctor. Also, Tunde schools a reluctant Bob on the art of home repair while helping to fix his dishwasher.
Sights and Bites
Abishola is nervous about Dele's trip to Nigeria with his father. Also, Bob creates a guidebook on Nigeria for Dele that he proudly calls "Sights and Bites."
The Devil's Taste Buds
While Dele is in Nigeria with his dad, Abishola struggles with how to handle her free time, so Bob, Gloria and Kemi remind her how to let loose. Also, Dottie enlists Christina's help at her old house and Olu and Tunde try to keep up with their new Nigerian houseguest..
God Accepts Venmo
While comparing their busy schedules, Bob and Abishola realize the perfect date for their wedding is in just three weeks and enlist their family and friends to help plan their big day.
Top Cast
Billy Gardell
Bob Wheeler
Folake Olowofoyeku
Abishola Adebambo
Gina Yashere
Kemi
Christine Ebersole
Dottie Wheeler
Matt Jones
Douglas Wheeler
Maribeth Monroe
Christina Wheeler
Shola Adewusi
Auntie Olu
Barry Shabaka Henley
Uncle Tunde
Vernee Watson
Gloria
