The Jamie Foxx Show

Épisode 1 - Pilot

28 août 1996 - 5/5

When Jamie King arrives in Hollywood, California, from Texas, he dreams of succeeding in show business. First, he'll have to be content with working and living at the aging, once-famous Los Angeles hotel "The King's Tower", owned by his sensible aunt Helen King, and her troublesome husband Junior King.

Épisode 2 - The Bad Seed

4 septembre 1996

When Jamie learns that Fancy loves children, he tries to impress her by becoming mentor to young Nelson, the most harmless-looking child Jamie could find. But Nelson quickly figures out that Jamie is exploiting him to attract Fancy, and sets out to make Jamie's life hellish by stealing various items from around the hotel -- computer files, Junior's fine Cuban cigars and Fancy's diary--and letting Jamie take the blame. Tag: Jamie and Nelson read Fancy's diary.

Épisode 3 - Burned Twice By the Same Flame

11 septembre 1996

An embarrassed Jamie asks Fancy to pose as his girlfriend when his newly engaged ex shows up at the hotel for a convention and he jumps to the conclusion that she is in town to see him. Meanwhile, Junior is stumped by a hotel plumbing problem. Tag: Fancy walks in on a half naked Jamie and Braxton.

Épisode 4 - Who's da Man?

18 septembre 1996

Jamie takes the recently dumped Braxton to his favorite sports bar, owned by basketball player Gary Payton, and after some flirting lessons from Jamie, it's "B Smooth" who impresses the ladies. Meanwhile, Helen tries to cure Junior of lotto fever.

Épisode 5 - We Finally Got a Piece of the Pie

25 septembre 1996

Jamie schemes with Junior to start a business selling Helen's popular sweet-potato pies and turns the hotel into a giant bakery, with Helen, Junior and Fancy helping to bake. But Jamie unwisely tastes one of the pies to find out why they are so popular, he eats the next day's entire order one after another.

Épisode 6 - And Bubba Makes Three

2 octobre 1996

Braxton's induction into the Burgeoning Black Men's Club coincides with a visit from his unrefined parents.

Épisode 7 - Stuck on You

9 octobre 1996

As an anniversary surprise for Helen, Junior secretly sends her wedding ring to a jeweler for reconditioning. At Junior's request, Jamie picks up the ring, but while showing the ring to Fancy and Braxton, Jamie hears Helen approaching and, panicking, slips it onto Fancy's finger--where it gets stuck. Jamie must think fast to save Junior's surprise.

Épisode 8 - Kiss & Tell

30 octobre 1996

Jamie hosts a Halloween masquerade party at the hotel, complete with prize money for the best costume. When Fancy refuses to be his date, Jamie invites another woman, Chante, to make Fancy jealous. However, Fancy and Chante wear identical costumes. By mistake, Jamie passionately kisses Fancy--who hides the fact that she actually enjoys it. Jamie and Fancy privately fantasize about each other....

Épisode 9 - Seems Like Old Times

6 novembre 1996

Junior reunites with his former army buddies, including ""Charming"" Charles, now a successful entertainment attorney. Impressed with Jamie, Charles promises to help his career by introducing him to powerful people. Thrilled, Jamie convinces Charles to stay in the hotel for a few days -- then witnesses Charles making romantic advances to Helen. Proclaiming her love for her husband, Helen rebuffs Charles, but Charles persists, trying to get her to betray Junior. Jamie finally ruins his career opportunities to expose Charles' behavior. Tag: Jamie and the gang sing in the lounge.

Épisode 10 - A Star Is Almost Born

13 novembre 1996

Jamie's dreams of stardom may come true with the arrival of director Ike Yee, who uses the hotel as the setting for his latest movie starring Jackie Chin. Tag: Jamie rehearses for Ike Yee's movie.

Épisode 11 - A Killer Ending

20 novembre 1996

Jamie thinks a hotel guest is a fugitive killer---who's eyeing Fancy as his next victim.

Épisode 12 - A Thanksgiving to Remember

27 novembre 1996

Jamie's childhood friend Icepick, a flamboyant pro-football star cut by his team on Thanksgiving Day, threatens to jump from a window ledge.

Épisode 13 - I Am What I Scam

8 janvier 1997

Jamie is jealous when Fancy's smooth-talking ex-boyfriend Kenneth sweeps into the hotel flashing plenty of cash -- and a diamond ring. However, news from two mysterious guests tells Jamie it's not time to ring those wedding bells just yet: they're about to nab a notorious scam artist.

Épisode 14 - I Do, I Didn't

22 janvier 1997

Fancy throws a wild bachelorette party for her sorority sister Janine, but the bride gets cold feet the day after when she wakes up next to the stripper -- Jamie.

Épisode 15 - Little Red Corvette

29 janvier 1997

Jamie is much too quick to buy a Corvette off a shady guy on the street, and when the car turns out to be hot, he and Braxton land in jail with prisoners planning to tunnel to freedom.

Épisode 16 - Act Like You Love Me

5 février 1997

Movie actress Edwina DuBois, a college gal pal of Helen's, tries to show Jamie the ways of the casting couch while teaching an acting seminar at the hotel.

Épisode 17 - Westside

12 février 1997

Jamie's left in charge for the weekend with one rule -- no wild parties -- a promise that's hard to keep when the Westside Connection checks in with a wad of cash and a huge entourage. Jamie must compete with a smitten Ice Cube for Fancy's affection. Then, with the hotel a complete mess due to the party, Jamie learns that Helen and Junior are returning home early.

Épisode 18 - The Young and the Meatless

19 février 1997

Jamie has a beef with his conscience when he's offered a job as spokesperson for a hamburger joint right after agreeing to become a vegetarian, in order to impress Fancy.

Épisode 19 - Step Up to Get Beat Down

26 février 1997

A chance to sing on a local radio show nets Jamie a contract with record mogul Sweet and Low, but when the deal comes up a little short he tries to raise the stakes -- a move that leads to several "accidents" at the hotel. Eventually, Jamie annuls the contract by threatening to reveal some embarrassing information about the producer.

Épisode 20 - Break Yourself, Fool

30 avril 1997

Fancy's new boyfriend, a police officer named Morris, has skills as a hostage negotiator that come in handy when Jamie and Braxton are held captive in a bank robbery gone awry.

Épisode 21 - I've Fallen and I Won't Get Up

7 mai 1997

A hotel guest scams a free room after claiming to have fallen on a wet lobby floor. But when Jamie learns of her duplicity and boots her out, the Kings land in a courtroom.

Épisode 22 - Save the Drama for Your Mama

14 mai 1997

Jamie is looking forward to a visit from his mom, a chanteuse whose maternal duties often took a back seat to her career. When a call from her agent pulls her away from yet another important night in her son's life, it forces Jamie to face some hard truths about their relationship.

Épisode 23 - No title

Épisode 1 - Freezer Burn

7 septembre 1997

A pool party at the hotel turns frosty for Fancy, who gets locked in the freezer with Jamie and Braxton.

Épisode 2 - The Accused

14 septembre 1997

All fingers point to Braxton after a string of thefts at the hotel.

Épisode 3 - The Employee Formerly Known as Prince

21 septembre 1997

An African prince takes a job at the hotel and pursues Fancy as his future princess.

Épisode 4 - One Flew Over the County's Nest

28 septembre 1997

A knock on the head lands Jamie in the hospital, where he's mistakenly committed to the psychiatric ward.

Épisode 5 - Is She Is, or Is She Ain't?

5 octobre 1997

Braxton seems to be dating a stripper.

Épisode 6 - Do the Write Thing

12 octobre 1997

A Hollywood agent becomes interested in Jamie's TV script.

Épisode 7 - Misery Loves Company

26 octobre 1997

While he is feeling blue the gang offers him some friendly love.

Épisode 8 - Dog Pounded

2 novembre 1997

Jamie gets ""Dog Pounded"" by his friends and family.

Épisode 9 - Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

9 novembre 1997

When the family wins the lottery they end up having more problems then they thought.

Épisode 10 - Traffic School Daze

16 novembre 1997

To avoid another ticket on his driving record, Jamie must go to traffic school.

Épisode 11 - Too Much Soul Food

23 novembre 1997

Jamie and the family have a thanksgiving dinner but when they have to go to the hospital the whole thing gets ruined.

Épisode 12 - Super Face Off

14 décembre 1997

Jamie and Braxton face-off for the final face-off.

Épisode 13 - Soul Mate to Cellmate

11 janvier 1998

Jamie and Braxton become very close but when they become cellmates. Braxton freaks out over the other cellmates.

Épisode 14 - Papa Don't Preach

18 janvier 1998

A minister's daughter finds that she likes performing with Jamie's band more than singing in the church choir.

Épisode 15 - Convent-ional Gifts

1 février 1998

Jamie's bawdy present for Braxton winds up in the hands of Helen (Ellia English), who mistakes it for a gift she's giving a nun. Mother Superior: Helen Martin. Fancy: Garcelle Beauvais. Junior: Garrett Morris. Annabeth: Ella Joyce.

Épisode 16 - Passenger 187

8 février 1998

Jamie's first time on an airplane turns into an adventure after a little bad pork---and a lot of alcohol---leaves the pilot incapacitated.

Épisode 17 - Ain't Nothin' Happenin' Cap'n

15 février 1998

Jamie (Jamie Foxx) is unable to perform when Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) challenges him to meet her in her bedroom.

Épisode 18 - It's All Good, Fellas

22 février 1998

Jamie saves the life of a mobster, who in turn offers to ""eliminate"" a fitness instructor who's caught Fancy's eye.

Épisode 19 - You Ain't Gotta Go Home, But...

1 mars 1998

Financial woes cause Braxton and Jamie to become an odd couple of roommates.

Épisode 20 - The Afterschool Special

26 avril 1998

Jamie's young pal Nelson (Orlando Brown) gets his hands on a gun after being worked over by a schoolyard bully.

Épisode 21 - I'm Too Sexy for This Shot

3 mai 1998

Jamie and Braxton find what appear to be nude pictures of Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) on the Internet.

Épisode 22 - How Jamie Got His Groove Back

17 mai 1998

Jamie is involved in a fender bender with vocalists K-Ci and Jo Jo

Épisode 1 - Jamie Returns

18 septembre 1998

Jamie returns from his tour with K-Ci and Jo Jo to find that Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) has moved on without him.

Épisode 2 - Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game

25 septembre 1998

Jamie feels guilty after his deception causes problems between Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) and Silas (Alan F. Smith); Helen and Junior (Garrett Morris) learn that honesty isn't always the best policy.

Épisode 3 - Men-o-pause

1 octobre 1998

Helen's youthful new look leaves Junior feeling like a senior citizen, so he asks for Jamie's help---and ends up with a makeover.

Épisode 4 - Swing Out Sister

8 octobre 1998

Jamie's little sister, Kim, visits from Texas with big plans that her meddlesome brother objects to. Meanwhile, things begin to heat up between Braxton and his new friend Cameron.

Épisode 5 - Is There a Doctor in the House?

15 octobre 1998

When Silas gets called into surgery, Jamie steps in to escort Fancy to her high-school reunion.

Épisode 6 - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?

29 octobre 1998

Jamie tries to reunite Braxton with an old girlfriend, not realizing that Braxton is already seeing the GPS Girl.

Épisode 7 - Just Don't Do It

5 novembre 1998

Jamie's mother (JoMarie Payton) is engaged to a younger man (Gerald Levert).

Épisode 8 - We Got No Game

12 novembre 1998

Jamie takes on the challenge of coaching a Pee-Wee basketball team, but gets frustrated during a game and challenges the opposing coach to a personal grudge match. The opposing coach, who is an NBA player is sure to beat Jamie, unless Jamie can find some help.

Épisode 9 - Lonesome Cow-Bro

19 novembre 1998

Junior and Helen tell Jamie the story of their ancestors' first hotel.

Épisode 10 - Christmas Day-Ja Vu

17 décembre 1998

Jamie has his own version of Ground Hog Day by reliving Christmas Eve as a mall Santa puts a curse on him to teach him the meanig of Christmas.

Épisode 11 - Taps for Royal

14 janvier 1999

Jamie tries to reunite Uncle Junior with his long-lost best friend.

Épisode 12 - Bro-Jack

21 janvier 1999

Jamie must find the art thief who hit an Art auction at the King's Tower.

Épisode 13 - Mr. Bo-Jingles

28 janvier 1999

Junior finds a mouse and they keep it as a pet.

Épisode 14 - Scareder Than a Mug

4 février 1999

Helen's encounter with a mugger sends her into therapy.

Épisode 15 - Forever Your Girl

11 février 1999

Jamie falls for a hotel guest in town searching for her biological father.

Épisode 16 - Where There's a Will, Go the Other Way

18 février 1999

Jamie learns that Junior and Helen are leaving him the hotel in their will.

Épisode 17 - Uncle Junior's Cabin

25 février 1999

Junior and Helen offer stressed employees their cabin for a weekend getaway but the staff accidentally get trapped in the cabin with no food.

Épisode 18 - Change of Heart

29 avril 1999

Fancy and Silas's relationship goes on the rocks.

Épisode 19 - Fire and Desire (1)

6 mai 1999

While dealing with her relationship with Silas, Fancy now has to deal with her jealousy of Jamie and Cherise.

Épisode 20 - Fire and Desire (2)

13 mai 1999

While the heroic Jamie and Cherise revel in the spotlight, Fancy burns with jealousy.

Épisode 21 - Always Follow Your Heart

20 mai 1999

Fancy tells Jamie how she feels about him and they get togeather.

Épisode 1 - Just Fancy

24 septembre 1999

When Jamie introduces Fancy to hotel guest Debbe Dunning without mentioning that she's his girlfriend, Fancy thinks that something is going on between them

Épisode 2 - Poker Face

1 octobre 1999

When Jamie ignores Fancy in favor of a poker game with the guys, she crashes the game and shows everyone how well she can play. Meanwhile, Braxton has problems with the Y2K upgrade he installed on the hotel's computer system.

Épisode 3 - I Believe I Can Fly

1 octobre 1999

When Jamie's commercial jingle is rejected, he sends an irate e-mail to everyone at Jingles 2000. Meanwhile, Fancy brings a group of ""Family Feud"" contestants to King's Tower.

Épisode 4 - Why Don't We Just Roll ... Reversal

8 octobre 1999

Inspired by their friends at a party, Jamie and Fancy try a role-reversal exercise that leads to a late-night argument about their future together. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to get a promotion to head of housekeeping.

Épisode 5 - The Ugly Truth

15 octobre 1999

Jamie can't believe it when his position as top jingle writer is threatened by a woman who he thinks was hired just for her looks. Meanwhile, Fancy goes after a rich new client for the hotel.

Épisode 6 - Homie, Lover, Friend

22 octobre 1999

Jamie becomes jealous when an old boyfriend invites Fancy to an exhibit at his art gallery, resulting in a confrontation over the matter of trust in their relationship.

Épisode 7 - Give Me Some Credit

5 novembre 1999

After his credit card is denied while clothes shopping with Fancy and her well-to-do parents, Jamie must prove to her father that he will be able to provide for her. Meanwhile, Braxton is forced to cut the hotel's budget.

Épisode 8 - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

12 novembre 1999

Jamie is afraid of what Fancy will think if she finds out that he has been escorting a young female client on the firm's orders, so he lies about why he has been breaking their dates. Meanwhile, Braxton decides to take up Fancy's idea for sprucing up the rooms at the hotel.

Épisode 9 - Joy Ride

19 novembre 1999

When Jamie borrows Fancy's new BMW convertible for a beach outing, it gets towed away. Meanwhile, Braxton tries to avert a strike at the hotel.

Épisode 10 - Get Up, Stand Up

2 décembre 1999

Fancy needs a new kitchen countertop installed in time for Nikki's bridal shower, which Fancy reluctantly agrees to host. Meanwhile, Braxton dreads attending an awards banquet in his honor because he can't find a date.

Épisode 11 - Super Ego

7 janvier 2000

Fancy and her friends are kicked out of Jamie's NFL playoff party and leave the hotel with football's Lawrence Taylor and Charles Woodson. When Jamie catches up with the girls and their new friends at another bash, his big mouth leads to an athletic challenge.

Épisode 12 - Family Business

14 janvier 2000

Jamie writes a jingle for a commercial promoting the King's Tower and he charges his aunt and uncle for his services, which jeopardizes his free lodging at the hotel.

Épisode 13 - Friendly Fire

28 janvier 2000

Jamie is promoted to supervisor at Jingles 2000. His first task: fire an incompetent writer who is also one of his friends. Meanwhile, a flu epidemic hits the hotel staff.

Épisode 14 - Home Suite Home

4 février 2000

Jamie joyfully moves into his own bachelor pad, but when Fancy starts decorating it for him, he begins to feel a little crowded by her constant presence.

Épisode 15 - Behind the Jingle

11 février 2000

The pressures of being a supervisor affect the quality of Jamie's jingles, so he passes off one of Mouse's ideas as his own, which leads to a guilt-filled dream about his future.

Épisode 16 - Partners Fo' Life

18 février 2000

To cover the medical costs of an injured friend, Jamie signs insurance forms that claim he and his friend are life partners, which leads to a misinterpreted party invitation.

Épisode 17 - Hot Coco on a Cold Night

25 février 2000

Fancy fulfills a fantasy for Jamie by waiting on him hand and foot, and he begins to prefer his dream lover to the real thing. He expects his girlfriend to pamper him continually, which leads to an embarrassing display of attention during an important business dinner.

Épisode 18 - Rollin' in the Dough

7 avril 2000

Jamie advises Braxton's financial group to invest in a doughnut franchise, but Braxton balks at the idea, causing the other members of the group to kick him out.

Épisode 19 - Musical Chairs

20 avril 2000

Jamie sings with Nicole at a nightclub, which rekindles his interests in a career in music -- despite Fancy's misgivings. Jamie later agrees to perform with Nicole again after they are asked back for another gig.

Épisode 20 - Jamie in the Middle

28 avril 2000

Jamie works on a jingle with Method Man and Redman and they both seek Jamie's help in courting Nicole, but she doesn't date rappers.

Épisode 21 - I Second That Demo-tion

5 mai 2000

Jamie and Nicole risk their jobs by working on their demo tape in the Jingles 2000 studio after hours -- against company policy and they later meet the night janitor who claims he is related to Montell Jordan.

Épisode 22 - Roadtrip (1)

12 mai 2000

Nicole kisses Jamie on the stage before they perform a gig in Las Vegas, a trip Fancy refused to join them on. Fancy then makes a surprise visit to Jamie's hotel room only to find that he is sharing it with Nicole.

Épisode 23 - Roadtrip (2)

19 mai 2000

To win Fancy back, Jamie buys her an engagement ring, only to get an offer from Nicole to sing with her on tour in Europe.

Épisode 1 - On Bended Knee

8 octobre 2000

Jamie balks at proposing to Fancy, so he breaks up with her---but accidentally leaves an engagement ring at her apartment. He and his pals then search her place for the rock, hoping to find it before Fancy does.

Épisode 2 - Double or Nothing

15 octobre 2000

Phil and Mouse take Jamie to a club to help him get over losing his job and Fancy, but Jamie's pickup lines fall flat with the ladies. Then he meets a woman named Nancy, who seems to have much in common with Fancy.

Épisode 3 - Serve No Wine Before I Get Mine

22 octobre 2000

After a series of low-paying gigs, Jamie gets a break and records one of his original songs for a record producer, but the arrangement might not be as legitimate as the singer thinks.

Épisode 4 - Shades of Gray

29 octobre 2000

A lonely Jamie spends the night with Fancy at her apartment, but the morning after proves awkward for the former couple. The tension increases later that night when Jamie sees Fancy with another man at a party.

Épisode 5 - I'll Do It My Dammy.com

5 novembre 2000

Jamie refuses to sign with a record company and instead tries to sell compact discs of his original music over the Internet.

Épisode 6 - Candy Girl

12 novembre 2000

Jamie wants to film a video for his latest song at the hotel, but Helen opposes the idea because of the video's sexual content. To further complicate matters, the actress slated to appear in the video objects to her lack of wardrobe.

Épisode 7 - Shakin' and Fakin'

19 novembre 2000

Jamie gets sick after eating Japanese food and Fancy nurses him through the night, only to have him fake a relapse the next day to keep her from going out with another guy.

Épisode 8 - If the Shoe Fits...

26 novembre 2000

Jamie finds a pair of size-22 sneakers under Fancy's bed and he thinks that she is involved with NBA star Kevin Garnett, who books a press conference at the hotel.

Épisode 9 - Cupid

10 décembre 2000

After striking out with Fancy at a bowling alley, Jamie calls upon Cupid to help him win back Fancy's affections. Meanwhile, Mouse starts dating a new woman he met with the love god's help.

Épisode 10 - Bachelor Party

17 décembre 2000

Jamie catches Fancy auditioning male dancers for her bachelorette party after they each promised not to have such gatherings, so he and Mouse plan to get even.

Épisode 11 - East Side Story

7 janvier 2001

The Kings announce their retirement and offer the hotel to Jamie and Fancy — but Fancy considers a job offer in New York. Meanwhile, Braxton feels unappreciated at work, having assumed that his time at the hotel would merit his taking over the operation.

Épisode 12 - Episode 100: Always and Forever (a.k.a. Happily Ever After)

14 janvier 2001

After a five-seaon run, the comedy series takes a final bow with this star-studded celebration of Jamie and Fancy's wedding. The series, which debuted in 1996, followed the escapades of Jamie King (Foxx), an aspiring singer working in his family's L.A. hotel. The on-again, off-again relationship between Jamie and Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais) formed the lighthearted show's romantic center. In the series finale, Jamie sets out to retrieve his tuxedo for the big day and finds himself scrambling to get to the event on time as the bride, her parents (Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr.) and his mother (Gladys Knight) anxiously await his arrival.