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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 3
Season three picks up with Bob and Abishola’s arrival in Lagos – surprising, like everything else in this unconventional, cross-cultural love story!
Episodes
Welcome to Lagos
After Bob and Abishola land in Lagos, they rush to rescue Dele from his dad's place. Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde explore their old stomping grounds and realize things have changed since their last visit to Nigeria.
Bowango
With a traditional Nigerian wedding approaching, the Wheelers are formally introduced to Abishola's family; Bob tries to demonstrate his serious intentions of marrying Abishola; Abishola tries to keep the peace between her mother and Auntie Olu.
Dud
After returning home from their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola moves into Bob's house, and with his blessing, she redecorates to make the place her own.
Old Strokey
With Bob and Abishola settling into married life, Dottie feels pushed aside and decides to run away from home. Also, Goodwin and Kofo bring a domestic dispute to MaxDot.
Greasy Badge of Honor
After indulging in a luxurious girls' day with Dottie and Christina, Abishola worries she's losing touch with her humble Nigerian roots. Also, Goodwin feels threatened when Kofo gets a pitch meeting with Bob.
The Devil's Throuple
Abishola is caught in the middle when Morenike agrees to be the "plus one" in Kemi and Chukwuemeka's relationship. Also, when Bob refuses to pay for Douglas' company car, he learns what it's like to live on a budget.
Fumble in the Dark
Abishola and Kemi are conflicted as to how to handle Morenike after she confides her deepest secret to them. Also, when Bob gets credit for Christina's idea for a Twitter marketing campaign, she considers leaving MaxDot.
Light Duty
Abishola and Kemi take a directionless Christina to see a Yoruba priest, where she learns that her toxic relationship with her mother may be stifling her growth. Also, Bob deals with the fallout of promoting Kofo over Goodwin when Goodwin has a panic attack at work.
I'm Not Edsel
Abishola gets the surprise of a lifetime when she finds out Bob has flown in Dele and her mother, Ebun, from Nigeria. However, the joy is cut short when Ebun's constant criticism makes Bob question his success as a businessman.
Tunde123
When Abishola finds out Tayo has given Dele a credit card, she worries he's being spoiled and becomes stricter with him. Also, worried she's being too harsh, Bob goes behind Abishola's back to do something special for Dele.
Cats in a Bathtub
When Bob accidentally reveals Morenike is gay, Abishola and Kemi are forced to defend her against their church, and even their own families. Also, Douglas comes clean to Olivia about not being poor.
Your Beans are Flatlining
Bob is surprised when Abishola's medical school plans include going to Baltimore - with or without him.
One Man, No Baby
When word gets out that Bob and Abishola might be trying to have a baby, the expectations from family, friends and employees start to take a toll on the couple.
Every Subpoena is a Tiny Hug
When Christina gets a new job at a sock startup, the family is supportive until they find out the new company is more successful than MaxDot. Realizing they've given their competitor a helping hand, Dottie vows to do anything to get her daughter back.
Compress to Impress
Bob's not sure his family is cut out for the small screen when he decides to shoot a TV commercial for MaxDot and the director, Marion, wants the ad to focus on the Wheelers.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Dottie and Goodwin question Bob's ability to lead under pressure when the successful MaxDot television commercial generates more business than they can handle. Also, Abishola is unsure if Bob's newfound success is worth it if it means he's never home.
Inappropriate Nakedness
Bob and Abishola decide her mother has officially overstayed her welcome when Ebunoluwa starts renovating Bob's guest room.Also, when Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to have a spirit speak to Ebunoluwa from beyond the grave, Abishola gets more information about her mother than she bargained for.
Greasy Underdog
When Bob, Abishola and Kemi learn that Morenike's family disowned her because she's gay, they do what they can to help her pay for school and stay in America.
Who Raised You
Douglas is finally ready to introduce Olivia to his family, but he sets some ground rules to make sure Dottie plays nice.
Wrangling a Greased Pig
When Abishola brings Dele to work with her at the hospital, she discovers that her dream of him becoming a doctor might not become a reality; Kemi and Chukwuemeka's mothers bond when Ogechi slips in the bathtub.
A Little Slap and Tickle
With Dele's dream of becoming a doctor dashed, Bob, Abishola, Tayo and the rest of the family scramble to find him a new career path -- but when the pressure mounts, Dele turns to a surprising source for advice on dealing with his family.
Beard In Her Pulpit
When a charismatic new pastor joins the congregation, Abishola takes a new interest in church; after Dottie gives out bonuses to upper management, but not Goodwin, Bob must do what he can to make sure he doesn't lose his best employee.
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
