| "When One Door Closes... (Part 2)" | |
|---|---|
| Season 6, Episode #18 (#137) in series (144 episodes) | |
| "A Different World" episode | |
| Guest Star(s): Recurring cast |
Diahann Carroll Bebe Drake Jonell Green Patti LaBelle Patrick Malone Lou Myers Jada Pinkett Smith Josephine Premice Michael Ralph Bumper Robinson Ron Robinson Harold Sylvester |
| Network: | NBC-TV |
| Production code: | 625 (6x18) |
| Writer (s): | Susan Fales |
| Director (s) | Debbie Allen |
| Original airdate | May 8, 1993 |
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When One Door Closes... (Part 2) was the eighteenth episode of A Different World's sixth season, the 137th overall episode in the series. Part two and the conclusion of a two-episode story, the episode, which was written by Susan Fales and directed by Debbie Allen, was first broadcasted on NBC-TV on May 8, 1993.
Summary[]
Dwayne accepts the job in Tokyo; Kimberly gets engaged; friends reconcile.
Storyline[]
It's official, Dwayne and Whitley are expecting a baby, Kimberly and Spencer are engaged and Dwayne's new job means they're moving to Japan! Things get complicated by the meddling, future grandmoms, who aren't so pleased about the Japan move. They expect to run their future grandchild's life and can't do it long distance! To make matters worse, Ron plans to sue Dwayne since he feels Dwayne stole his computer game idea to use in his business deal. The two buddies almost come to blows and Ron doesn't attend Dwayne and Whitley's farewell party on campus. Everyone else is there to reminisce about their years together and celebrate Kim and Spencer's future. Finally, as Whitley and Dwayne leave their home for the last time, Ron approaches them to make amends.
- Note: Originally intended to serve as the series finale episode, it instead aired on May 8, 1993, the second part of a two episode story arc. the episode "College Kid" served as the finale episode (#25), airing on July 10, 1993.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
- Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
- Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson
- Charnele Brown as Kimberly Reese
- Ajai Sanders as Gina Deveaux
- Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks
- Glynn Turman as Colonel Bradford Taylor
- Karen Malina White as Charmaine Brown
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Diahann Carroll as Marion Gilbert, Whitley's mother
- Bebe Drake as Velma Gaines, Vernon's wife (as Bebe Drake-Massey)
- Jonell Green as Dashawn Curtis
- Patti LaBelle as Adele Wayne, Dwayne's mother
- Patrick Malone as Terrell Walker (as Patrick Y. Malone)
- Lou Myers as Vernon Gaines
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Lena James (as Jada Pinkett)
- Josephine Premice as Desiree Porter
- Michael Ralph as Spencer Boyer
- Bumper Robinson as Dorian Heywood
- Ron Robinson as Antonio
- Harold Sylvester as Woodson Wayne, Dwayne's father