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Is You Is or Is You Ain't Is You Is or Is You Ain't
Martin can't resist telling everyone when Gina says she might be pregnant. When Martin messes up the pregnancy test, he must go on a midnight hunt for another one.
September 5, 1996
Back in Trouble Again Back in Trouble Again
Martin throws out his back but is determined that Gina won't find out, since she'd asked him not to play basketball right before her awards dinner.
September 12, 1996
Sophomore Jinx Sophomore Jinx
Martin thinks that Gina wants a divorce.
September 19, 1996
Working Girls Working Girls
Gina and Pam clash while trying to get a hip underwear designer to hire their marketing firm.
September 26, 1996
Boo's in the House Boo's in the House
On Halloween, Martin and the gang visit his prospective new house--and get a real scare.
October 31, 1996
Bangin' Hard in the School Yard Bangin' Hard in the School Yard
Martin thinks he and the guys can beat Gina's women's basketball team--until he finds out that her players are members of the U.S.A. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM (themselves).
November 7, 1996
The Life You Save Might Make You Rich The Life You Save Might Make You Rich
After saving a Nigerian prince's life, Martin finds out that the ruler wants Gina for his concubine.
November 14, 1996
Snow White Snow White
Tensions rise in the gang's ski trip when Pam brings an Afro-centric extremist along and Tommy seems to be moving toward marriage with his white girlfriend.
November 21, 1996
Come on Over to My Place Come on Over to My Place
When his mom interupts his date, Cole finally gets his own apartment--but no one else wants to be in it.
December 5, 1996
Scrooge Scrooge
Miserly Martin is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Jackie Chan makes a special appearance as himself.
December 19, 1996
Waiting, Debating and Ovulating Waiting, Debating and Ovulating
Martin and Gina try to conceive, but when he's called for jury duty he ends up being sequestered.
January 9, 1997
You Play Too Much You Play Too Much
Martin and the gang trade practical jokes until one prank gets out of control. Method Man guest stars as himself. Erik Estrada also guest stars.
January 23, 1997
Ain't That About a Ditch Ain't That About a Ditch
With Gina out of town, Martin tries to have a little fun with the guys--until Gina's mother visits unexpectedly. TONE LOC guest stars as himself.
January 30, 1997
Goin' Overboard: Part 1 Goin' Overboard: Part 1
When Gina misses the departure of a Valentine's Day cruise, Martin is left alone with Pam, Tommy and Cole until a sexy woman becomes interested in Martin. Pam and...
February 13, 1997
Goin' Overboard: Part 2 Goin' Overboard: Part 2
On a cruise, Martin must evade an aggressive woman. Pam wakes up in bed with Cole.
February 13, 1997
Power to the People's Court Power to the People's Court
Tommy represents himself when Sheneneh sues him, unaware she's hired legal superstar Ronnie Cochran.
February 20, 1997
I, Martin, Take Thee Pam? I, Martin, Take Thee Pam?
On a return trip to the Bahamas, Martin realizes that his marriage certificate lists Pam as his wife. David Alan Grier guest stars.
March 6, 1997
Auction Auction
After giving Pam an annoying cuckoo clock, Martin finds out that it's a valuable antique.
March 20, 1997
Daddy Dearest Daddy Dearest
Tommy's ex-Marine dad visits, and Martin makes a bad business decision when he invests in Nipsey's as a silent partner.
April 3, 1997
Stake-Out Stake-Out
Martin uses surveillance equipment to track a criminal for a huge reward. KEITH SWEAT guest stars
April 10, 1997
Goin' for Mine Goin' for Mine
After being laid off, Pam gets an opportunity to work at a record company.
April 17, 1997
One Flew Over the Hoochie's Nest One Flew Over the Hoochie's Nest
Pam's identical-looking cousin escapes from an insane asylum and takes over Pam's life.
April 24, 1997
California, Here We Come: Part 1 California, Here We Come: Part 1
Gina flies to Detroit and Martin flies to LA, both with big news to tell.
May 1, 1997
California, Here We Come: Part 2 California, Here We Come: Part 2
Martin's talk show is picked up by a national network. The only problem is that he must move to Los Angeles, where the show will be taped. Gina also has been offered a...
May 1, 1997
Directed by
Gerren Keith Gerren Keith  
Marian Deaton Marian Deaton  
Written by
John Bowman John Bowman  
Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence  
Topper Carew Topper Carew  
Michael Carrington Michael Carrington  
Barry Vigon Barry Vigon  
Tom Walla Tom Walla  
Michael Ajakwe Jr. Michael Ajakwe Jr.  
Teri Schaffer Teri Schaffer  
Samm-Art Williams Samm-Art Williams  
Charles Proctor Charles Proctor  
Bentley Kyle Evans Bentley Kyle Evans  
Kenny Buford Kenny Buford  
Darice Rollins Darice Rollins  
Kenneth Whack Kenneth Whack  
Cast
Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence ... Martin Payne (24 episodes)
Thomas Mikal Ford Thomas Mikal Ford ... Tommy Strawn (24 episodes)
Tichina Arnold Tichina Arnold ... Pamela James (24 episodes)
Carl Anthony Payne II Carl Anthony Payne II ... Cole Brown (24 episodes)
Tisha Campbell Tisha Campbell ... Gina Waters-Payne (24 episodes)
Sean Lampkin Sean Lampkin ... Nipsey (7 episodes)
Maura McDade Maura McDade ... Shanise McGillicuddy (7 episodes)
Fred Pinkard Fred Pinkard ... Mr. Oldman (3 episodes)
Jeri Gray Jeri Gray ... Ms. Geri (3 episodes)
Ray Massara Ray Massara ... Buckwhite (3 episodes)
Michael Colyar Michael Colyar ... Mr. Whitaker (3 episodes)
Adrian Tibbs Adrian Tibbs ... Lil' Dawg (3 episodes)
John Wesley John Wesley ... Mr. Jim (2 episodes)
Lynn Whitfield Lynn Whitfield ... Ellen (2 episodes)
Ted Lange Ted Lange ... Issac Washington (2 episodes)
Lenny Wolpe Lenny Wolpe ... Loafer (2 episodes)
Monica Allison Monica Allison ... Brenda (2 episodes)
Sonya Eddy Sonya Eddy ... Lucille
Darrow Igus Darrow Igus ... Dr. Bones
Hugh Maguire Hugh Maguire ... Emcee
Walter Franks Walter Franks ... Barry H. Parker
Michael Armstrong Michael Armstrong ... Dr. Slocum
Dennis Bailey Dennis Bailey ... Dr. Delgado
James Lesure James Lesure ... Kalvin Kani
Dennis Singletary Dennis Singletary ... Poindexter
Mr. T Mr. T ... Mr. Jenkins
Biff Yeager Biff Yeager ... Policeman
Teresa Edwards Teresa Edwards ... Self
Rebecca Lobo Rebecca Lobo ... Self
Dawn Staley Dawn Staley ... Self
Sheryl Swoopes Sheryl Swoopes ... Self
Adrianne Harris Adrianne Harris ... Firefighter
Gwen McGee Gwen McGee ... Construction Worker
Nafeesa Monroe Nafeesa Monroe ... Soldier
Ernest Thomas Ernest Thomas ... Prince Uche
Paul Bates Paul Bates ... Chigbo
Laurie Faso Laurie Faso ... Waiter
Nzingha Camara Nzingha Camara ... African Dancer #1
Rita W. Davis Rita W. Davis ... African Dancer #3
Maamani M. Butler Maamani M. Butler ... African Dancer #4
Nikkanni Andrews Nikkanni Andrews ... African Dancer #5
Orekhio W. Samuel Orekhio W. Samuel ... Drummer #1
Jeffrey Reed Jeffrey Reed ... Drummer #2
Rene Fisher Rene Fisher ... Drummer #3
Rashon Khan Rashon Khan ... Drummer #4
Karen Lynn Scott Karen Lynn Scott ... Aquanetta
Shaun Baker Shaun Baker ... Tahiem
Keana Hall Keana Hall ... Woman #1
Laura Hayes Laura Hayes ... Maddie Brown
Gillian White Gillian White ... Rhonda (as Gillian Iliana Waters)
Jackie Chan Jackie Chan ... Jackie Chan
Braden Williams Braden Williams ... Young Martin
Jamie Starr Jamie Starr ... Billy
Jonathan Roger Neal Jonathan Roger Neal ... Bully #1 (as Jonathan Neal)
W.B. Alexander W.B. Alexander ... Bully #2 (as Walter Brandon Alexander)
Baillie Gerstein Baillie Gerstein ... Clerk
Tamara Cruz Tamara Cruz ... Tiffany (as Tamara McDonald)
John Eric Bentley John Eric Bentley ... Security Guard (as John Bentley)
Tanya Brooks Tanya Brooks ... Judge Justice
Omega Kayne Omega Kayne ... Male Juror (as Le'Mark Cruise)
Erik Estrada Erik Estrada ... Chip
Method Man Method Man ... Self
Judyann Elder Judyann Elder ... Nadine Waters (as Judy Ann Elder)
Tone Loc Tone Loc ... Self
John Cothran John Cothran ... Mr. Willie (as John Cothran Jr.)
Edith Grant Edith Grant ... Fine Sister
Shelly Desai Shelly Desai ... Habib
Elston Ridgle Elston Ridgle ... Big Bouncer
Lauren Tewes Lauren Tewes ... Julie McCoy
Bernie Kopell Bernie Kopell ... Doc
Jill Whelan Jill Whelan ... Vicki Stubing
Jay Gerber Jay Gerber ... Captain Spaulding
Michael Taliferro Michael Taliferro ... Hammer (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro)
Mark Curry Mark Curry ... Ronnie Cochran
Lawrence A. Mandley Lawrence A. Mandley ... Judge Marshall Thurgood
Spencer Scott Spencer Scott ... Process Server
John Wes John Wes ... Bailiff
David Alan Grier David Alan Grier ... Rev. Leon Lonnie Love
Eric Steinberg Eric Steinberg ... Mr. Ho
Marilyn Tokuda Marilyn Tokuda ... Mrs. Ho
Deryl Carroll Deryl Carroll ... Bailiff
Christine Healy Christine Healy ... Sister Mary Tyler
Cliff Emmich Cliff Emmich ... Billy Joe
John Amos John Amos ... Sgt. Strawn
Sondra Spriggs Sondra Spriggs ... Ladina
Preston Barnes Preston Barnes ... Patron
Chiquita Anderson Chiquita Anderson ... Woman
Doug Burch Doug Burch ... Waiter
Keith Sweat Keith Sweat ... Det. Carl Johnson
Michael Luckerman Michael Luckerman ... Det. Hippy
Jenna von Oÿ Jenna von Oÿ ... Donna (as Jenna von Oy)
Phil Morris Phil Morris ... Sterling Sweets
Billy Gallo Billy Gallo ... Tony
Anthony Johnson Anthony Johnson ... Clyde (as AJ Johnson)
Tyrese Gibson Tyrese Gibson ... Dante
Dondré T. Whitfield Dondré T. Whitfield ... Trey Foster (as Dondré Whitfield)
Zelda Rubinstein Zelda Rubinstein ... Nurse Froyd
Holly Riddle Zuniga Holly Riddle Zuniga ... Nurse (as Holly Martin Riddle)
Eric Payne Eric Payne ... Orderly #1
John T. Grantham John T. Grantham ... Orderly #2 (as John Grantham)
Kenneth Whack Kenneth Whack ... Bow Legged Lou
Alan Blumenfeld Alan Blumenfeld ... Mr. Greenberg
Casey Biggs Casey Biggs ... Mr. Rollins (as Casey Bigg)
Thomas Hearns Thomas Hearns ... Tommy Hearns (as Tommy Hearns)
Lisa Leslie Lisa Leslie ... Lisa Leslie
George Clinton George Clinton ... George Clinton
Lou Rawls Lou Rawls ... Lou Rawls
Sheree Devereaux Sheree Devereaux ... Secretary
Produced by
Kenny Buford Kenny Buford  
Michael Carrington Michael Carrington  
Bentley Kyle Evans Bentley Kyle Evans  
Mark J. Greenberg Mark J. Greenberg  
Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence  
Robert Lawrence Robert Lawrence  
Maureen Milmore Maureen Milmore  
Rae Proctor Rae Proctor  
Barry Vigon Barry Vigon  
Tom Walla Tom Walla  
Samm-Art Williams Samm-Art Williams  
Teri Schaffer Teri Schaffer  
Kenneth Whack Kenneth Whack  
Original Music by
Bill Maxwell Bill Maxwell  
Additional Info
Premiere: September 05, 1996
DVD Release: October 07, 2008
Country: United States
Distributor: Warner Brother Studios
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.5 / 10

Production Companies
You Go Boy! Productions
HBO Independent Productions
Distributors
Fox Network
  (1992) (United States) (original airing) (TV)
HBO Max
  (2021) (World-wide) (VOD) (video)
Home Box Office Home Video (HBO)
  (2007) (United States) (complete first, second, and third seasons) (DVD)
USA Network
  (1996) (United States) (TV)
Filming Locations
Stage 31, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Stage 44, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
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