Second Time Around Episode Guide

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The Dinner Party

Original Airdate: 2005-01-24

Synopsis:

Jackson's controlling mother (Concetta Tomei) visits and blames Ryan for everything that is wrong with her children.

You're Fired!

Original Airdate: 2005-01-10

Synopsis:

Jackson spearheads a revolt at work when his employer decides to cut health benefits.

Big Bank, Little Bank

Original Airdate: 2005-01-03

Synopsis:

When Jackson tries to buy Lakers tickets and his bank account comes up short, he regrets having a separate account from Ryan.

Sins of Paula's Father

Original Airdate: 2004-11-29

Synopsis:

Paula's con-artist father, John Paul (Montel Williams), shows up during the holidays to visit and cheats Jackson out of money.

A Kiss Is Still a Kiss

Original Airdate: 2004-11-22

Synopsis:

An argument just before takeoff wrecks Ryan and Jackson's plans for a belated honeymoon, but chance encounters with strangers give them insight into their relationship.

Secrets

Original Airdate: 2004-11-15

Synopsis:

Ryan becomes angry when she learns that Jackson helped his ex-fiance buy a car, but when she realizes he is simply a sucker for a woman in need, she begins acting like a damsel in distress herself.

Coupling Up

Original Airdate: 2004-11-08

Synopsis:

Ryan and Jackson reunite with a married couple (Dondré Whitfield and Salli Richardson Whitfield) who they have not spoken to in years.

Crack That Whip

Original Airdate: 2004-10-25

Synopsis:

Ryan ignores the lessons of the past and agrees to work with Jackson, getting him hired to redesign her art gallery.

Ryan Sees Party People

Original Airdate: 2004-10-18

Synopsis:

After learning that Jackson hosted wild parties in their home before they were remarried, Ryan decides to find them a new house untainted by visions of her husband with his girlfriends.

No, No

Original Airdate: 2004-10-11

Synopsis:

Ryan changes her mind about having a baby, so Jackson decides to activate her maternal instincts by buying her a puppy.

Pre-What?

Original Airdate: 2004-10-04

Synopsis:

Jackson feels guilty about considering a prenuptial agreement before marrying Ryan, until he learns that she had doubts of her own.

For Better or Worse

Original Airdate: 2004-09-27

Synopsis:

Jackson and Ryan are dumbfounded when, despite their efforts to the contrary, their old marriage counselor says they face the same problems as before.