Bob Hearts Abishola
Overview
Bob, a middle-aged businessman specializing in compression socks, finds himself smitten with Abishola, a dedicated Nigerian nurse who cares for him after his heart attack. As he navigates his recovery, he becomes determined to capture her heart, leading to a charming cross-cultural romance. The series explores their comedic and heartfelt journey as Bob learns about Abishola's rich heritage while she grapples with his quirky American ways. Their contrasting backgrounds create a delightful narrative filled with laughter, love, and the challenges of blending two worlds together.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
A U.S. man develops deep feelings for his Nigerian caregiver. As they navigate their cultural differences, their connection strengthens, leading to u...
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2
Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things
As Bob patiently anticipates Abishola's decision, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde complicate matters by keeping a close watch on him. Their persistent ...
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3
A Bird May Love A Fish
Bob seeks to deepen his understanding of Nigerian traditions, hoping to connect better with Abishola. Meanwhile, Abishola faces the challenge of deal...
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4
Square Hamburger, Round Buns
Following Abishola's decision to end her relationship with Bob, her Auntie Olu takes it upon herself to introduce her to a Nigerian pharmacist. Meanwh...
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5
Whacking the Mole
Abishola finds herself in turmoil after experiencing a romantic dream about Bob. In an attempt to deny her growing feelings, she struggles to keep her...
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6
Ralph Lauren and Fish
Bob and Abishola are excited to enjoy their first official date together, but their romantic evening takes an unexpected turn when Dottie faces a sudd...
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7
Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine
In "Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine," Bob enlists Abishola's help to care for Dottie as she heals at home. Struggling with her newfound limita...
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8
Useless Potheads
As Abishola lends her support only on a limited basis, Bob, Douglas, and Christina find themselves overwhelmed with the responsibility of looking aft...
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9
We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers
When Abishola decides to reunite with an old flame, Uncle Tunde discreetly informs Bob about the competition for his niece’s affection, all while k...
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10
Ice Cream for Breakfast
Bob struggles to muster the courage to assert his feelings for Abishola as she prepares for another date with Chukwuemeka. Meanwhile, Uncle Tunde dis...
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11
Splitting the Hairs
In the episode titled "Splitting the Hairs," Bob, Douglas, and Christina attempt to persuade Dottie to create a will. Meanwhile, the bond between Abis...
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12
There's My Nigerians
As Bob and Abishola try to help Dottie overcome her sadness, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde arrive to brighten her mood. Their lively presence offers a mu...
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13
The Canadians of Africa
Abishola feels frustrated when Bob offers his unrequested thoughts on how to handle her son, whom he perceives as "unhappy." Despite his good intenti...
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14
Full-Frontal Dottie
Thrilled by her advancements in physical therapy, Dottie is eager to get back to MaxDot, despite the concerns of Bob, Douglas, and Christina, who wor...
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15
Black Ice
On Valentine's Day, Bob and Abishola face the challenge of blending their unique approaches to love. As they navigate their differences, they must di...
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16
Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?
Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Also, Bob and Abishola have differing opin...
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17
A Big, White Thumb
Abishola deepens her bond with Bob by inviting him to join her for a meaningful experience: attending church together. Meanwhile, Kemi and Ogechi eng...
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18
Sock Wife
Bob faces a whirlwind of emotions when his former spouse, Lorraine, is brought into Abishola's hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, Christina enlists K...
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19
Angry, Happy, Same Face
Abishola finds herself standing firm when Bob's former spouse, Lorraine, attempts to reinsert herself into Bob's world. Meanwhile, Goodwin grows uneas...
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20
Randy's a Wrangler
Dottie forms a surprising bond with Hank (John Ratzenberger), another stroke survivor, during their physical therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Bob and Doug...
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1
On a Dead Guy's Bench
In the episode "On a Dead Guy's Bench," Bob seeks Tunde's assistance in selecting the perfect engagement ring for Abishola. However, his proposal plan...
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2
Paris is for Lovers, Not Mothers
In the episode "Paris is for Lovers, Not Mothers," Kemi turns to Abishola for support following a disagreement with Chukwuemeka, interrupting the enga...
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3
Straight Outta Lagos
Bob eagerly anticipates showcasing Abishola at his prestigious industry awards ceremony. However, he sabotages the night by not allowing her to expre...
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4
Camp Bananas
To improve Bob's well-being, he and Abishola decide to spend a stress-free day together. Meanwhile, Christina takes charge at MaxDot for the day, nav...
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5
Sleeping Next to an Old Boat
Abishola becomes concerned that Bob's affluent way of life is influencing Dele's outlook. Meanwhile, a new robotic vacuum excites Tunde, but it uninte...
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6
A Tight A* is a Wonderful Thing
Abishola's unfiltered honesty sparks a rivalry between Bob and Kemi. Meanwhile, after Douglas slips up on the warehouse floor, Goodwin grapples with ...
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7
The Wrong Adebambo
When Abishola’s husband unexpectedly drops by, Bob views it as an ideal moment for Abishola to seek a divorce. However, Abishola finds herself unexp...
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8
Honest Yak Prices
Abishola's spouse firmly declares he will never consent to a divorce, leaving both Bob and Abishola disheartened by the reality that their hopes of ma...
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9
Tunde the Boy King
In a surprising twist of fate, Abishola and Christina form a strong bond, embracing their new roles as future sisters-in-law. Meanwhile, at MaxDot, D...
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10
The Cheerleader Leader
When Tayo puts a stop to Dele's dancing, Abishola turns to Bob for assistance in addressing Dele's emotions. Together, they hope to help him express h...
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11
I Did Not Raise Him to Be a Teenager
Abishola firmly decides that Dele should not accompany his father to Nigeria, leading to an unexpected act of rebellion from Dele. For the first time,...
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12
We Don't Rat on Family
Bob gears up to meet Abishola's mother, but things take an unexpected turn when he seeks Tunde's assistance to win her over. Meanwhile, Abishola conte...
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13
A Big African Bassoon
With Gloria away on vacation, Abishola steps up to lead the nursing team, but soon realizes that the role demands a knack for interacting with people,...
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14
A Tough Old Bird
In this episode titled "A Tough Old Bird," Bob and Abishola make an effort to support a heartbroken and unpredictable Kemi, who is grappling with her ...
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15
TLC: Tunde's Loving Care
Abishola embarks on her medical school preparations but unintentionally hurts Gloria's feelings with an insensitive remark regarding Gloria's near pat...
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16
Sights and Bites
Abishola feels anxious about Dele's upcoming journey to Nigeria with his dad. Meanwhile, Bob enthusiastically puts together a travel guide for Dele, ...
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17
The Devil's Taste Buds
During Dele's visit to Nigeria with his father, Abishola finds herself at a loss for how to spend her leisure time. To help her unwind, Bob, Gloria, ...
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18
God Accepts Venmo
As Bob and Abishola review their hectic calendars, they discover that the ideal date for their wedding is only three weeks away. Excited yet overwhel...
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Welcome to Lagos
Upon arriving in Lagos, Bob and Abishola are eager to save Dele from his father's home. Meanwhile, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde take a nostalgic trip t...
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Bowango
As a traditional Nigerian wedding nears, the Wheelers meet Abishola's family for the first time. Bob makes an effort to show his commitment to marryin...
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3
Dud
Upon returning from their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola settles into Bob's home. With his encouragement, she takes the opportunity to personalize the s...
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4
Old Strokey
As Bob and Abishola adjust to their new life together, Dottie starts to feel neglected and contemplates leaving home. Meanwhile, Goodwin and Kofo arr...
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5
Greasy Badge of Honor
Following a lavish girls' day out with Dottie and Christina, Abishola begins to fear she's drifting away from her humble Nigerian heritage. Meanwhile...
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6
The Devil's Throuple
Abishola finds herself in a complex situation when Morenike decides to join Kemi and Chukwuemeka as their additional partner. Meanwhile, Bob faces a r...
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Fumble in the Dark
Abishola and Kemi find themselves at odds over the best way to support Morenike after she shares her most personal secret with them. Meanwhile, when ...
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8
Light Duty
In "Light Duty," Abishola and Kemi guide a lost Christina to a Yoruba priest, who reveals that her strained relationship with her mother might be hind...
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9
I'm Not Edsel
Abishola is thrilled beyond measure when Bob surprises her by bringing Dele and her mother, Ebun, over from Nigeria. However, the excitement quickly d...
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10
Tunde123
Abishola becomes concerned when she learns that Tayo has provided Dele with a credit card, fearing that he will become overly pampered. In an effort t...
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11
Cats in a Bathtub
Bob inadvertently discloses that Morenike is gay, prompting Abishola and Kemi to stand up for her in the face of backlash from their church community ...
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12
Your Beans are Flatlining
Bob is taken aback to learn that Abishola's aspirations for medical school involve a move to Baltimore, regardless of whether he joins her or not.
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13
One Man, No Baby
As rumors swirl that Bob and Abishola are planning to expand their family, the mounting pressure from relatives, friends, and coworkers begins to weig...
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14
Every Subpoena is a Tiny Hug
Christina lands a position at an up-and-coming sock company, receiving her family's encouragement. However, their enthusiasm wanes when they discover ...
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15
Compress to Impress
Bob has his doubts about whether his family is ready for the spotlight as he embarks on creating a TV ad for MaxDot. The director, Marion, insists tha...
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16
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Dottie and Goodwin start to doubt Bob’s leadership skills as the highly successful MaxDot TV ad brings in an overwhelming amount of business. Meanwh...
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17
Inappropriate Nakedness
Bob and Abishola come to the conclusion that her mother has lingered too long after Ebunoluwa begins remodeling Bob's spare room. Additionally, when A...
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18
Greasy Underdog
When Bob, Abishola, and Kemi discover that Morenike has been cut off by her family due to her sexual orientation, they rally together to support her. ...
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19
Who Raised You
Douglas feels it's time for Olivia to meet his family, but he lays down some strict guidelines to ensure Dottie behaves appropriately. As tensions ri...
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20
Wrangling a Greased Pig
Abishola invites Dele to spend the day at the hospital, only to realize that her hopes of him pursuing a medical career may be slipping away. Meanwhil...
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21
A Little Slap and Tickle
After Dele's aspirations of becoming a doctor fall apart, Bob, Abishola, Tayo, and the rest of the family rush to help him explore alternative career ...
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22
Beard In Her Pulpit
The arrival of a charming new pastor sparks Abishola's enthusiasm for her church community. Meanwhile, after Dottie distributes bonuses to the upper ...
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Touched by a Holy Hand
Abishola and Kemi devise a scheme to prevent Ebun from getting too involved with the new pastor. Meanwhile, Bob is taken aback when Goodwin decides t...
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2
Bibles to Brothels
Bob starts to reevaluate his career path at MaxDot and turns to an unlikely confidant for guidance. Meanwhile, Abishola becomes increasingly concerned...
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Americans and Their Dreams
Bob, seeking a break from his hectic work schedule, opts to purchase a boat to make the most of his leisure time. Meanwhile, a local newspaper report...
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Inner Boss Bitch
After leaving her family behind by resigning from MaxDot, Christina seeks support from Abishola following her dismissal from Toesey Woesies. Meanwhile...
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Kicked Outta the Dele Club
Bob agrees to give Dele a fresh haircut, but soon finds himself in a tough spot when an angry Abishola confronts him, while Dele stands his ground wit...
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6
Two Rusty Tractors
Abishola is overjoyed when Bob returns to the office, leading to an unexpected road trip alongside Goodwin.
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7
Your Father's Kingdom
In the episode "Your Father's Kingdom," Abishola seeks support from Gloria and Kemi after Bob decides to mortgage their home to finance a new factory ...
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Estée Lauder and Goat Meat
Bob seeks Tunde’s assistance in revamping the factory. Meanwhile, Abishola attempts to lift Ebunoluwa's spirits by throwing a celebration, followin...
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Idle Nigerians
When Abishola tours the sock factory amidst a nurses’ strike, she inadvertently heightens the stakes for Bob, who is already feeling the weight of ...
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10
An Afro and a Peugeot
Bob and Abishola find themselves in disagreement about Dele's readiness to drive, prompting them to take action. Meanwhile, Christina gives Douglas so...
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11
Twerk O' Clock
Bob informs MaxDot’s veteran sock supplier that he’s ending their collaboration, prompting Dottie to intervene in hopes of mending the partnership...
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12
My Successful Lawyer Son
Abishola experiences a glimpse of Kemi's transformed attitude during the visit of her high-achieving attorney son. As they all spend time together, t...
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13
Happy People Are Lazy
Abishola makes the choice to delay her Medical College Admission Test. Meanwhile, Christina wrestles with the decision of whether to accept a new job...
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14
Put That Toe on Ice
Bob and Abishola struggle to carve out quality time for one another amid their hectic lives. Meanwhile, Goodwin's management style begins to frustrat...
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15
Every Character is the Villain
In this episode, Bob exacerbates the conflict between Goodwin and Kofo by meddling in their dispute. Meanwhile, Abishola confronts her own shortcoming...
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16
Mmm, Fresh Baked Sock!
Abishola confronts unresolved feelings from her past as she attends the funeral of a distant aunt she never liked. Meanwhile, Bob faces challenges at...
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17
I'll Never Play Banjo Again
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18
A Hundred CCs of Handsome
Upon discovering that Bob convinced Chukwuemeka to pop the question to Kemi, Abishola jumps into action to remedy the situation. Meanwhile, Kofo’s ...
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19
Keep that Under Your Gele
Bob seeks some distance from his constantly hovering mother, Dottie, who struggles to accept his request. Meanwhile, Kofo tries to embrace the perks o...
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20
The Genius Who Fell Out of My Womb
Bob is excited to take Abishola and Dele on a visit to his old university, hoping to reminisce and share his experiences. However, Abishola is less th...
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21
Take Two Yellows and Go to Bed
At the grand opening of Bob's sock factory, excitement fills the air, but the celebration takes an unexpected turn when a heated altercation erupts b...
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22
Uncharted Waters of Mediocrity
As Abishola anxiously anticipates news about her medical school application in Baltimore, uncertainty starts to cloud her thoughts. Meanwhile, Bob fac...
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The Dead Eyes of a Respectful Son
After Abishola discovers that Dele has secretly called off his plans to attend Harvard, Bob intervenes to prevent her from losing her temper. As tens...
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2
Kill the Cat
Following Tunde's car crash, Bob and Abishola gently persuade him to consider getting glasses. However, they begin to suspect that his problems might ...
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The Devil's Hot Tub
Abishola and Kemi's bond faces a serious test when Kemi decides to set aside Nigerian customs to plan a wedding in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Bob and the ...
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The Heart Attack Boys
After Christina announces her intention to become a single mother, Bob and Abishola find themselves re-evaluating their own plans for starting a fami...
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Tayo Time
As Abishola's former spouse, Tayo, arrives in Detroit for business, he quickly captivates everyone around him. However, both Bob and Abishola remain ...
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A Tablespoon of Dad
Dottie decides to place her late husband Max's urn in Bob and Abishola's living room, prompting the entire group to reflect on their perspectives reg...
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Worth the Cooties
Following an argument, Christina expels Abishola and Dottie from her space for joking about her pre-pregnancy plans. This prompts Christina to connec...
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My Michelle Obama
As Ebun strives to assert her role as the family's leader, Olu becomes anxious about her diminishing influence within the household. Meanwhile, Bob a...
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Sad Cupcakes
Bob is presented with a tempting opportunity to sell MaxDot, prompting him to consider the financial benefits versus the impact on his family's legac...
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Diamonds Are Made to Sparkle
Bob starts to have doubts about selling MaxDot, but a new buyer comes in with an enticing offer that catches his attention. Meanwhile, Abishola finds...
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11
These Giants Are Flexible
Bob and Abishola travel to New York City with Dele for his audition at Juilliard. While there, Abishola has the opportunity to reunite with her brothe...
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12
Olu! I Popped!
Bob and Abishola prepare for a getaway to Las Vegas to attend Kemi's wedding, while tensions rise between Kemi and Chukwuemeka as they clash over his ...
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13
Find Your Bench
Fast-forward seven years, significant transformations have occurred in the lives of Bob, Abishola, and their loved ones. As they take a moment to ref...
