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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 4
Episodes
Touched by a Holy Hand
Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to keep Ebun and the new pastor’s flirtation from growing; Bob is thrown for a loop when Goodwin leaves MaxDot for a better job at Christina’s company.
Bibles to Brothels
Bob reconsiders his future at MaxDot and seeks advice from an unexpected source, while Abishola questions Bob’s erratic behavior.
Americans and Their Dreams
After Bob takes a step back from his busy work life, he decides to buy a boat to enjoy during his free time. Also, a newspaper reporter comes to MaxDot to interview Goodwin.
Inner Boss Bitch
Having spurned her family when she quit MaxDot, Christina turns to Abishola when she's fired from Toesey Woesies; Bob and Uncle Tunde go fishing.
Kicked Outta the Dele Club
Bob lets Dele get a new haircut and finds himself caught between an irate Abishola and a surprisingly stubborn Dele; Dottie runs into difficulties with the MaxDot board of directors.
Two Rusty Tractors
Abishola is thrilled when Bob gets back to work and goes on an impromptu road trip with Goodwin.
Your Father's Kingdom
Abishola turns to Gloria and Kemi when Bob mortgages their home to pay for a new factory space. Also, Kemi worries that she and Chukwuemeka are losing their spark.
Estée Lauder and Goat Meat
Bob enlists Tunde’s help to renovate the factory. Also, Abishola tries to cheer up Ebunoluwa with a party after she receives bad news from Nigeria.
Idle Nigerians
Abishola's visit to the sock factory during a nurse's strike puts extra pressure on Bob to make the factory successful.
An Afro and a Peugeot
Bob and Abishola are at odds over whether Dele is ready to get behind the wheel and decide to take matters into their own hands. Also, Christina offers Douglas some work advice only to watch him claim her ideas as his own.
Twerk O' Clock
When Bob alerts MaxDot’s longtime friend and sock manufacturer that he will no longer need their services, Dottie steps in to try to salvage their relationship. Also, Abishola tries to manage her discomfort while attending a drag brunch with Olu and Morenike.
My Successful Lawyer Son
Abishola gets a taste of Kemi’s new personality when her successful lawyer son comes to visit.
Happy People Are Lazy
Abishola decides to postpone taking the Medical College Admission Test. Christina grapples with taking a job opportunity.
Put That Toe on Ice
Bob and Abishola attempt to find time together amidst their busy schedules. Also, Goodwin’s leadership tactics push Kofo over the edge.
Every Character is the Villain
Bob makes things worse after interfering in Goodwin and Kofo’s ongoing spat. Also, Abishola puts her pride on the line when she realizes she’s been an inattentive friend to Kemi.
Mmm, Fresh Baked Sock!
Abishola must reconcile a decade-old wound when she’s forced to attend the funeral of an unlikable aunt. Also, Bob struggles at the factory with the first batch of socks before receiving support from an unlikely source.
I'll Never Play Banjo Again
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A Hundred CCs of Handsome
When Abishola learns that Bob talked Chukwuemeka into proposing to Kemi, she tries to fix the situation. Kofo permanently alters his relationship with Goodwin when he considers signing a lease in Olu and Tunde’s apartment building.
Keep that Under Your Gele
When Bob asks for space from his ever-present mother, Dottie doesn’t take it well. Also, Kofo attempts to enjoy the luxuries of living alone but his new landlord, Tunde, overstays his welcome.
The Genius Who Fell Out of My Womb
Bob is thrilled to share a day at his alma mater with Abishola and Dele, but his university doesn’t meet Abishola’s Ivy League standards.
Take Two Yellows and Go to Bed
Bob’s grand opening party for the sock factory is upstaged by a fight between Abishola and her sister-in-law.
Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity
Doubts begin to creep in as Abishola awaits her acceptance to medical school in Baltimore. Bob battles his subconscious.
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
