"Reconcilable Differences" | |
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Season 1, Episode #1 (#1) in series (144 episodes) | |
"A Different World" episode | |
Guest Star(s): Recurring cast |
Amir Williams Don Reed Adrienne Kapuki Jones |
Network: | NBC-TV |
Production code: | 11105 (1x01) |
Writer (s): | Lissa Levin & Thad Mumford |
Director (s) | Ellen Falcon |
Original airdate | September 24, 1987 |
IMDB | Reconcilable Differences |
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Reconcilable Differences is the first episode of A Different World's first season which was first broadcast on NBC-TV on September 24, 1987.
Summary[]
It's Denise's sophomore year at Hillman. She takes up residence in Gilbert Hall and immediately clashes with her assigned roommate, Jaleesa Vinson. Ever tidy, Jaleesa simply cannot deal with the messes Denise catches. Denise quickly takes her cue and switches roommates. This time, Denise ends up with Whitley Gilbert a.k.a. the "Mouth of South". Again, Denise catches, but somehow Whitley makes Jaleesa look good. It's Denise's first test of the year: How to switch back to living with Jaleesa without ruffling Whitley's feathers.
Plot summary[]
Whitley and Dwayne dance together in the Pit. Whitley ditches him on the dance floor and interrupts Chip and Whitley. Whitley says she needs help as the roof is stuck on her convertible. Dwayne offers to help, however Whitley insists on Chip helping her to get him away from Denise. Chip agrees and they leave together.
Denise can’t sleep because of Whitley’s cricket sounds tape. She turns it off and Whitley awakes, and Denise turns it back on as goes downstairs to sleep on the sofa. Jaleesa comes down to buy a soda and runs into Denise. Denise asks to move back in. Denise and Jaleesa have a heart to heart; Denise admits she was wrong for jumping to conclusions about Jaleesa. Jaleesa explains that she felt weird about being older and didn’t socialize much. Denise moves back in. Jaleesa and Denise eat pizza before going to bed.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable
- Marisa Tomei as Maggie Lauten
- Dawnn Lewis as Jaleesa Vinson
- Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
- Loretta Devine as Stevie Rallen
- Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
Guest starring/Recurring cast[]
- Amir Williams as J.T. Rallen (as Amir Jamal Williams)
- Don Reed as Chip St. Charles
- Adrienne Kapuki Jones as Double Dutch Girl (uncredited)
Trivia[]
- What is Denise & Jaleesa's dorm room number?
- How old is Jaleesa?
- What popular character from SNL was Jaleesa referencing?
- How long was Jaleesa's marriage?
Quotes[]
“My mom used to live in this dorm and my dad used to live on those steps.” - Denise
“Oh I don’t know. I’m sure she’s a really nice girl. Well you really can’t call her a girl. She’s no teenager.” - Whitley
“Married for 2 years, had no children, but got divorced because my husband did.” - Jaleesa
“Well, should I be punished because I can walk?” - Whitley
“I’m gonna go take a shower. I feel like Miss Gritty City.” - Whitley
“The woman left me standing here on the dance floor alone. Whatever happened to chivalry?” - Dwayne
Notable Music[]
"Uptight" - Stevie Wonder
Trivia Answers[]
- 20Y
- 26
- The Church Lady
- 2 years