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- Season 5 overviewSep 19, 1991-May 14, 199225 episodesSeason 5 episodes1. We've Only Just Begun Sep 19, 1991
- Dwayne buys a ring; Whitley eyes another gem.
- 2. The Dwayne Mutiny Sep 26, 1991
- Dwayne is not getting any support when Whitley threatens to walk out and his algebra class mutinies.
- 3. Home Is Where the Fire Is Oct 3, 1991
- Bickering distracts Whitley and Kim from a hazard in Lena's (Jada Pinkett) room.
- 4. Almost Working Girl Oct 10, 1991
- When Jaleesa sends Freddie on a temporary job at Whitley's workplace, she insults an executive.
- 5. In the Eye of the Storm Oct 17, 1991
- Ron and Freddie argue and get stuck in the radio studio.
- 6. Rule Number One ... Oct 24, 1991
- Dwayne fails to foresee the consequences of his tutoring Lena; Ron goes into the cosmetics business.
- 7. Baby, I'm a Star Oct 31, 1991
- Kim's new-found arrogance loses her a spot in Ron's band; Col. Taylor frets over his age.
- 8. Liza Who-Little Nov 7, 1991
- Whitley's wealthy cousin Liza (Jasmine Guy in a dual role) goes husband-hunting at Hillman.
- 9. To Tell the Truth Nov 14, 1991
- Dwayne gets into hot water when he is spotted holding hands with a woman other than Whitley.
- 10. Do You Take This Woman? Nov 21, 1991
- Dwayne gets cold feet, then the potential mothers-in-law clash.
- 11. Mammy Dearest Dec 5, 1991
- Whitley plans a slave-art exhibit until she learns her family heritage.
- 12. The Twelve Steps of Christmas Dec 19, 1991
- Dwayne and Whitley go separately to a Christmas party, unaware the other will be there.
- 13. Just Another Four-Letter Word Jan 2, 1992
- Ron is forced to move out of his apartment after he spends the rent money pursuing his music career.
- 14. The Cat's in the Cradle Jan 16, 1992
- Ron, Dwayne and members of a rival school share a cell after a racial clash.
- 15. Prisoner of Love Jan 23, 1992
- Dwayne and Ron are suspicious of a new student who attracts Whitley.
- 16. Bedroom at the Top Jan 30, 1992
- Whitley is sexually harassed, then reported as the aggressor.
- 17. May the Best Man Win Feb 13, 1992
- An alumnus (Joe Morton) running for Congress enlists Whitley.
- 18. Kiss You Back Feb 20, 1992
- Whitley's whirlwind romance puts Dwayne temporarily out of the picture.
- 19. Conflict of Interest Feb 27, 1992
- A couple's relationship is threatened when only she is accepted to Hillman.
- 20. Sellmates Mar 12, 1992
- A car buyer (Jana Marie Hupp) outwits Ron in his new job; Kim hears from a medical school.
- 21. Do the Write Thing Apr 2, 1992
- Lena's fallacious essay on her father wins her a journalism scholarship.
- 22. Love Taps Apr 23, 1992
- Lena suspects a rapper is abusing Gina. Directed by Kadeem Hardison.
- 23. Special Delivery May 7, 1992
- Byron (Joe Morton) sweeps Whitley off her feet on election night; Jaleesa goes into labor.
- 24. Save the Best for Last May 14, 1992
- Dwayne visits Whitley the night before her wedding to apologize for his mistakes.
- 25. Save the Best for Last May 14, 1992
- Dwayne attends the wedding, and Whitney realizes that she can not marry Byron.
At a hotly contested Hillman-Virginia A&M game, Ron accepts a sucker bet from three white A&M students, then gets into a fight with them when one of them starts to spray a racial epithet on his car in revenge. In a cell, the men proceed to give very different accounts, mediated by a white officer who challenges both groups' assumptions. 8.9/10.
Note: This episode marks the final appearances of Dawnn Lewis, Joe Morton, and Cory Tyler on the series. Categories. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Season 5 was the fifth season of A Different World, which ran on NBC from September 19, 1991 – May 14, 1992 and lasted for a total of 25 episodes.
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