After Gina showers Martin with gifts for their anniversary at a romantic dinner, Martin, who didn't get Gina anything, must find the perfect gift for her fast.
Jamie is unbelievably puzzled, when he finds himself reliving Christmas Eve after a mall Santa puts a curse on him to teach him the meaning of Christmas.
The Colonel literally strikes gold after Brown and Cora loan him a dollar to purchase a winning lottery ticket and the three of them squabble over the winnings.
The Browns invite Vera to stay with them while she slowly recovers from laser corrective surgery on her eyes; Will and Sasha try to keep big news under wraps.
Martin discovers that the cult leader is a twister creep, so he flees the Monastary and returns home to Detroit, where he finds his home has been rearranged.
Martin's friends help him prepare an audition tape of him hosting a TV show for an opening at a local station, and he is offered a job he wasn't expecting.
Martin dubs himself the Love Doctor after helping a couple on a talk show make amends, and he begins to offer relationship advice to all of his friends.
Martin eagerly anticipates the week when Gina's mother will be in town for a visit, but his excitement dissipates when a boy arrives and claims to be his son.
Will tries to ease tensions between his uncle Philip and Phil's very rural parents, who came to see their son receive an award, and a secret is exposed.
When Carlton and Will are asked to drive the expensive car of Philip's white law partner, police arrest them because they match the description of car thieves.
When the Banks family goes to the mall to shop for the Halloween party they're hosting, Will and Carlton compete to find a beautiful date for the party.
Will and Carlton brag about their accomplishments and connections in order to attract a date for the party; Vivian sings in front of an audience at the mall.
Helen's encounter with a mugger forces her to attend numerous therapy sessions and her loved ones do their best to help her overcome her traumatic experience.