Are We There Yet?
America's favorite blended family is back in the neighborhood. Terry Crews and Essence Atkins star in this popular sitcom as a newly married couple adjusting to life as newlyweds and the complexities of raising children, while also dealing with the everyday challenges of romance, friendship and the drama of extended family. Teala Dunn and Coy Stewart co-star as Nick and Suzanne's children, 14-year-old Lindsey and 10-year-old Kevin. Keesha Sharp is Suzanne's best friend and coworker, Gigi, who has a taste for men and the finer things in life. Special guest star, Ice Cube will return as Suzanne's brother, Terrence. Recurring characters include Nick's best friend, Martin, played by comedian Christian Finnegan and Suzanne's mother, Marilyn, played by Telma Hopkins.
Main Cast
Terry Crewsas Nick Parsons
Essence Atkinsas Suzanna Kingston
Teala Dunnas Lindsey Kingston
Coy Stewartas Kevin Kingston
Keesha Sharpas Gigi
Christian Finneganas Martin
Telma Hopkinsas Marilyn Parsons
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: The Hyphenated Name Episode
Aired: Jun 2, 2010Nick and Suzanne have been married for about six months, and the new blended family is beginning to experience growing pains. Nick thinks the kids don't love him, and Suzanne is coming to bed looking less than sexy. Much to Nick's displeasure, Suzanne has decided to hyphenate her name.
- Episode 2: The Credit Check Episode
Aired: Jun 2, 2010Nick wants to buy a new car for work, but gets a hard time from Suzanne about their tight budget. Meanwhile, Kevin and Martin unknowingly compete in a tennis multi-player video game via the Internet.
- Episode 3: The Day Off Episode
Aired: Jun 9, 2010Nick decides the kids need to bond with his mother and asks that they spend time together. Suzanne has a day off, but she doesn't know what to do.
- Episode 4: The Soccer Episode
Aired: Jun 9, 2010Nick tries to bond with Kevin, but struggles to understand exactly what his stepson sees in the international sport of soccer; Suzanne is frustrated by Lindsey's lack of communication and creates a fake Facebook account to learn what is going on in her daughter's life.
- Episode 5: The Rat in the House Episode
Aired: Jun 16, 2010Kevin takes care of a rat that ends up getting lost in the house. Tension arises between Gigi and Lindsey when one of Gigi's old boyfriends showers them with gifts and clothes.
- Episode 6: The Booty Episode
Aired: Jun 16, 2010Nick gets in trouble with Suzanne after neglecting to tell her that he visited a sexually suggestive pirate-themed restaurant named Booty (à la Hooters). Meanwhile, Lindsey and Kevin pester Suzanne about their allowances.
- Episode 7: The Viral Video Episode
Aired: Jun 23, 2010Suzanne gets caught dancing on a video that soon becomes a huge viral hit. Marilyn decides Lindsey needs to learn how to cook soul food.
- Episode 8: The Michele Obama Sweater Episode
Aired: Jun 23, 2010Suzanne forbids Lindsey to use her credit card to buy a Michelle Obama sweater online. She then goes behind her back and asks Nick to help her get the sweater. Meanwhile, Martin asks Kevin to pretend to be a disadvantaged orphan in order to get an autographed Alex Rodriguez bat.
- Episode 9: The No Nah Nah Episode
Aired: Jun 30, 2010Nick says he is too tired for sex one night, leading Suzanne to speculate that something is not right in their relationship.
- Episode 10: The Get Together Episode
Aired: Jun 30, 2010Nick arranges a get together with his friends and family. Terrence invites a woman he met at a bank hostage and Kevin invites his birth father, Suzanne's ex-husband Frank, unbeknownst to everyone else.
Season 2
- Episode 1: The Mr. Himdependent Episode
Aired: Jan 5, 2011When Suzanne's ex-husband wants to lower his monthly child support payments, Nick jumps at the chance to get rid of Frank's financial support, while Suzanne has mixed feelings about Frank abandoning his responsibilities.
- Episode 2: The We Ain't Going Out Like That Episode
Aired: Jan 5, 2011When Nick tries to be spontaneous, but Suzanne resists and instead plans a date night that fails, they attempt to be spontaneous together--until they realize it's better if she makes plans but keeps him in the dark.
- Episode 3: The Oh No She Di-in't Episode
Aired: Jan 12, 2011When Nick's new field producer, Sam, turns out to be female, Suzanne is convinced she's trying to steal her man, a suggestion Nick thinks is absurd--until Sam makes a move on Nick.
- Episode 4: The Nick's Manny-Pedi Episode
Aired: Jan 12, 2011Suzanne infiltrates Nick's night with the boys, so he retaliates by crashing her all-lady spa getaway.
- Episode 5: The Gold Party Episode
Aired: Jan 19, 2011When Marilyn throws a gold party at Nick and Suzanne's, and Nick learns Suzanne's wedding ring isn't real, he sets out to have a real ring made before Suzanne learns the truth, while Suzanne thinks she has lost her wedding ring forever and panics trying to replace it.
- Episode 6: The Boy Has Style Episode
Aired: Jan 19, 2011Lindsey develops a crush on a stylish boy at school, but Suzanne seriously believes that he is gay. Meanwhile, comical mix-ups hound Suzanne when she tries to deliver a package.
- Episode 7: The Man and the Bragging Snafu Episode
Aired: Jan 26, 2011When Nick's colleagues at the station encourages him to send Lindsey and Kevin to a private school, Nick and Suzanne look into it, only to be misled about the process.
- Episode 8: The Suzanne Theft Auto Episode
Aired: Jan 26, 2011Suzanne becomes overly consumed with Kevin's science project. Elsewhere, Lindsey revs up for driving lessons, only to emerge as a suspect when her mother's car is scratched, when trying to drive it somewhere.
- Episode 9: The Despicable E Episode
Aired: Feb 2, 2011Nick attempts to have a night out with Lindsey, but when all she wants to do is follow around a young celebrity DJ who doesn't even know her name, Nick tries to teach her how a man should really treat her.
- Episode 10: The She Got Game Night Episode
Aired: Feb 2, 2011Suzanne organizes a traditional game night at the house, but the evening turns comically dicey due to a prank and a bet between Nick and Kevin.
- Episode 11: The Valentine's Day Episode
Aired: Feb 9, 2011Nick tries to help Kevin with his Valentine's Day at school, but his advice backfires when Kevin gets sent home.
- Episode 12: The Parent Teacher Trap Episode
Aired: Feb 9, 2011Suzanne serves on a committee at Kevin's school, but complications arise when her fellow female members disrespect her, but adore Nick.
- Episode 13: The Whose Card is It Anyway Episode
Aired: Feb 16, 2011Nick and Suzanne are forced to go on a television court show to settle a dispute over a misplaced birthday present.
- Episode 14: The Suzanne Gets One-Upped Episode
Aired: Feb 16, 2011Nick plans a belated surprise honeymoon for Suzanne, but keeping it a secret causes complications. Elsewhere, Lindsey helps Kevin with his homework.
- Episode 15: The First .45 Episode
Aired: Feb 23, 2011As Lindsay tries to turn the family into reality TV superstars, Kevin makes a discovery that brings a little TOO much reality into the Kingston-Person's home.
- Episode 16: The Take Your Kids to Work Day Episode
Aired: Feb 23, 2011When Lindsey accompanies Suzanne to work and meets one of her mother's old friends, a misunderstanding causes Lindsey to believe she may have a secret older brother.
- Episode 17: The Fall of Troy Episode
Aired: Mar 2, 2011When Troy provokes a school bully, Kevin strikes up a friendship with his tormentor to avoid a beat down. But he soon learns the meaning of real friendship when he finds the courage to stand up for himself.
- Episode 18: The Pole Dance Episode
Aired: Mar 2, 2011After catching Nick watching a racy rap video, Suzanne makes a friendly wager that she can out dance any of the video vixens on the screen.
- Episode 19: The Disney Episode
Aired: Mar 9, 2011When Nick is invited to play in a celebrity golf tournament at Walt Disney World, Suzanne is disappointed she has to miss the family's first vacation. But even after a last minute change of plans lands her in the happiest place on earth, a case of cell phone mistaken identity threatens to keep the family apart.
- Episode 20: The Salsa Episode
Aired: Mar 9, 2011Annoyed that Nick and Suzanne never do anything together, Suzanne signs them up for Salsa dancing classes but gets upset when Nick turns out to be better than her. Meanwhile Kevin shows Lindsey how to get exactly what she wants.
- Episode 21: The Nick Gets Jealous Episode
Aired: Mar 16, 2011Nick asks Suzanne to help pro baseball player Ray Savage plan a children's charity event, but when he learns of Ray's reputation as a womanizer, Nick worries the athlete may have more on his mind than just kids.
- Episode 22: The Test Taker Episode
Aired: Mar 16, 2011When Nick enlists Kevin to help Staten Island Mike's nephew Frankie study for a test, Frankie bribes Kevin into taking it for him. But Kevin realizes he may be in too deep when his high marks make Frankie look like an academic superstar.
- Episode 23: The Compatibility Test Episode
Aired: Mar 23, 2011Suzanne meets a relationship adviser and becomes convinced that she and Nick are having compatibility issues.
- Episode 24: The Good Cop, Bad Cop Episode
Aired: Mar 23, 2011Suzanne gets tired of playing the role of bad cop to Nick's good cop.
- Episode 25: The Mr. Almost Episode
Aired: Mar 30, 2011Nick is convinced to bring Deion Sanders aboard his energy drink business.
- Episode 26: The Play Date Episode
Aired: Mar 30, 2011Suzanne and Nick go out with another couple, but the double date soon fizzles when an accusation flies.
- Episode 27: The Lindasy Gets High Episode
Aired: Apr 6, 2011Lindsey gets a lesson about drugs, as former child-star Todd Bridges takes her on a wild ride.
- Episode 28: The Liar, Liar Episode
Aired: Apr 6, 2011Suzanne begins to force everyone in the family to tell the truth at all times after she catches Nick in a lie.
- Episode 29: The Fight Party Episode
Aired: Apr 13, 2011Nick's boxing match party unexpectedly takes over the family room on the same night Suzanne's book group is meeting in the living room.
- Episode 30: The Nick's Kid Episode
Aired: Apr 13, 2011Suzanne thinks Nick has a kid from a past relationship as he does everything, Nick likes, eats and wear as Nick says he is not his son as he takes a DNA test and he is not the father.
- Episode 31: The Kevin Gets a Commercial Episode
Aired: Apr 27, 2011Kevin auditions for a commercial for the mall burger joint Up and Down Burger and ends up being replaced by a famous kid actor that looks just like him, Gigi wants to be in it and ends up getting to be.
- Episode 32: The Suzanne's Surprise Party Episode
Aired: Apr 27, 2011Nick and the kids throw a birthday party for Suzanne as she never had one.
- Episode 33: The Mother's Day Episode
Aired: May 4, 2011Nick tricks Suzanne and Marilyn into spending the weekend together at a spa for Mother's Day.
- Episode 34: The Lindsay Goes Vegan Episode
Aired: May 4, 2011Lindsey adopts a vegan lifestyle, Suzanne convinces Nick they should go vegan as well.
Season 3
- Episode 1: The Staycation Episode
Aired: Sep 17, 2012Nick turns the house into a makeshift resort and promises to give the family the best vacation ever.
- Episode 2: The Thief Episode
Aired: Sep 18, 2012Lindsey steals sixty dollars from Gigi's wallet and turns back around and blames Kevin for it.
- Episode 3: The Bad Dream Episode
Aired: Sep 19, 2012Kevin and Nick go to an R-rated movie, but Kevin has nightmares from seeing it.
- Episode 4: The 22 Episode
Aired: Sep 20, 2012The family oversleeps on the day Lindsey is scheduled to sing the national anthem at a baseball game. Meanwhile, Kevin gets sick.
- Episode 5: The Cooking Episode
Aired: Sep 21, 2012Nick and Suzanne go head to head in the kitchen when Nick says cooking is "easy" and Suzanne challenges him to a family cooking competition.
- Episode 6: The Regift Episode
Aired: Sep 24, 2012Nick gets upset when he sees that a bracelet he gave to Marilyn is regifted to Suzanne.
- Episode 7: The Susan Gets Arrested Episode
Aired: Sep 25, 2012Suzanne gets arrested and decides to change her stubborn ways.
- Episode 8: The Second Black President Episode
Aired: Sep 26, 2012Kevin is torn between running a clean campaign for class president and being negative about his opponent.
- Episode 9: The Green Episode
Aired: Sep 27, 2012The family tries become environmental friendly with each other but chaos ensures.
- Episode 10: The Father's Day Episode
Aired: Sep 28, 2012Frank is an uninvited guest on Nick's Father's Day trip, but the two bond during an elevator stoppage.
- Episode 11: The My First Job Episode
Aired: Oct 1, 2012Lindsey gets her first job at a fast food restaurant, but soon gets fired when she gives out free food.
- Episode 12: The Tiger Dad Episode
Aired: Oct 2, 2012Nick tries to become a more effective parent, so he pushes Kevin and Lindsey to become better people.
- Episode 13: The Expensive Purse Episode
Aired: Oct 3, 2012Against Nick's wishes, Suzanne buys an expensive purse and Nick becomes suspicious about it, so he uses her guilt to his advantage.
- Episode 14: The Master of Ceremonies Episode
Aired: Oct 4, 2012Suzanne becomes the subject to Nick's joke-off, and Suzanne retaliates against him.
- Episode 15: The Control Issue Episode
Aired: Oct 5, 2012When Nick makes a point that Suzanne is too controlling of the family, Suzanne backs off the issue and later the family realizes that her controlling ways are just what they need.
- Episode 16: The Ghost Dog Episode
Aired: Oct 8, 2012Nick, Suzanne, and Kevin pull pranks on each other, but their addiction leads to a near-death experience.
- Episode 17: The Lemon Squeeze Episode
Aired: Oct 9, 2012Gigi uses an adequate exercise when the family refuses to stop fighting with each other.
- Episode 18: The Mother's-in-Law Episode
Aired: Oct 10, 2012Suzanne's overprotective mother arrives and causes tension between her and Nick when she questions Nick's abilities as a husband.
- Episode 19: The Tit for Tat Episode
Aired: Oct 11, 2012When a new buxom woman gets hired at the station, Nick's career is threatened. Suzanne takes matters into her own hands to save her husband's job.
- Episode 20: The Quarantine Episode
Aired: Oct 12, 2012When Marilyn brings a dangerous flu back from a trip to Mexico, the family must stay inside their house under quarantine.
- Episode 21: The V.I.P. Tickets Episode
Aired: Oct 15, 2012Nick angers Suzanne when he invites Martin to an exclusive sporting event before inviting his wife.
- Episode 22: The Lindsey Dances Episode
Aired: Oct 16, 2012Lindsey auditions to dance in a P-Nut music video, but considers quitting when she discovers that the choreographer is a drill sergeant and the other dancers are far more experienced.
- Episode 23: The Career Day Episode
Aired: Oct 17, 2012For Career Day, Nick serves as a guest speaker for Kevin's class, but his message ultimately confuses Kevin's classmates.
- Episode 24: The House Sitter's Episode
Aired: Oct 18, 2012Nick and Suzanne's next door's neighbors become irresponsible house sitters.
- Episode 25: The Nick Gets Promoted Episode
Aired: Oct 19, 2012Nick struggles to prove himself when he is promoted to co-host alongside the lazy, arrogant Brick Street.
- Episode 26: The Big Loan Episode
Aired: Oct 22, 2012Suzanne tries to keep Nick's birthday gift a surprise by taking out a loan from Marilyn.
- Episode 27: The Family Portrait Episode
Aired: Oct 23, 2012Suzanne gathers everyone up for a family portrait.
- Episode 28: The Nick Hosts a Telethon Episode
Aired: Oct 24, 2012Nick host a fund-raiser for charity. Elsewhere, Suzanne tangles with a wealthy client.
- Episode 29: The Nick Gets an Assistant
Aired: Oct 25, 2012Nick is coerced into hiring an assistant, but the newbie gets too close to Nick's family and friends.
- Episode 30: The Silent Treatment Episode
Aired: Oct 26, 2012Nick and Suzanne get into an argument and refuse to talk to each other.
- Episode 31: The Kwandanegaba Children's Fund Episode
Aired: Oct 29, 2012Lindsey and Kevin give to a charity, but Nick must step in when the charity keeps asking for more and more money.
- Episode 32: The Blockbuster Movie Episode
Aired: Oct 30, 2012Nick and Suzanne plan to attend a high-profile movie premiere, but their busy schedules create complications.
- Episode 33: The Pocket Dial Episode
Aired: Oct 31, 2012Nick retaliates after he overhears Suzanne telling personal information to Gigi.
- Episode 34: The Secret Episode
Aired: Nov 1, 2012The spread of certain secrets could ruin two newfound romances.
- Episode 35: The Life Insurance Episode
Aired: Nov 2, 2012Nick and Suzanne consider purchasing life insurance.
- Episode 36: The Hypertension Episode
Aired: Nov 9, 2012Nick discovers he has high-blood pressure and looks for ways to diminish stress in his life.
- Episode 37: The Satchel Pagge Episode
Aired: Nov 12, 2012Nick hopes to hire a golden-voiced man for voice-over work; Suzanne misplaces Gigi's expensive cashmere sweater.
- Episode 38: The Cyrano Episode
Aired: Nov 12, 2012Nick helps out a coworker by ghostwriting him love letters for a woman on a dating website who turns out to be Gigi.
- Episode 39: The Identity Theft Episode
Aired: Nov 13, 2012Nick thinks an anonymous person has stolen his identity; Suzanne leaves for the week to attend her childhood friend's wedding; and Maralyn set out to teach the kids a life lesson.
- Episode 40: The Inappropriate Website Episode
Aired: Nov 13, 2012Nick accidentally pulls up an adult website at work, offending a female colleague. Meanwhile, Suzanne waits at home for a new couch to be delivered, and Lindsey prepares for a Shakespeare test.
- Episode 41: The Open Mic Gaffe Episode
Aired: Nov 14, 2012Nick don't recognize his microphone is on and it insults a colleague at the studio; Marilyn learns the life of the Internet with help from the Kids.
- Episode 42: The Timeshare Episode
Aired: Nov 14, 2012Marilyn dates a younger man, but Nick raises his suspicions about her new love's true intentions; Kevin breaks his arm.
- Episode 43: The Thanksgiving Episode
Aired: Nov 14, 2012Friends and extended family gather for a Thanksgiving dinner, but Suzanne forgets the turkey.
- Episode 44: The Sex Symbol Episode
Aired: Nov 15, 2012Nick is voted as Seattle's sexiest sportscaster, but his newfound celebrity has downsides.
- Episode 45: The Insignificant Anniversary Episode
Aired: Nov 15, 2012Nick forgets an anniversary. Meanwhile, the children star in Internet videos wearing superhero costumes while doling out advice to users.
- Episode 46: The Long Con Episode
Aired: Nov 16, 2012Kevin buys an inexpensive African mask at a yard sale, but the item may actually be a very valuable piece of art. Elsewhere, Lindsey prepares for a big date with her crush and receives dating advice from the gang.
- Episode 47: The Bigg Box Klub Episode
Aired: Nov 16, 2012The gang shop until they drop when they get a membership at a discount bulk store. Meanwhile, Lindsey enters a speed-texting contest.
- Episode 48: The Black Friday Episode
Aired: Nov 19, 2012Comical chaos ensues when the gang waits in line to shop at a department store on Black Friday. Here, Kevin anticipates buying a new video game, Lindsey meets a boy, relationship problems plague Martin and Terrence hopes to buy toys for charity.
- Episode 49: The Blackout Episode
Aired: Nov 19, 2012A guys' night out goes awry, resulting in lost recollections due to alcohol-fueled blackouts and the disappearance of Nick's wedding ring.
- Episode 50: The Wrong Way Episode
Aired: Nov 20, 2012Nick attends his high-school reunion but must face an embarrassing incident from his past. Meanwhile, Lindsey throws a party.
- Episode 51: The Concussion Episode
Aired: Nov 20, 2012After a concussion, Nick is advised to not go to bed for a few hours. To avoid all risks, he attempts to stay up all night.
- Episode 52: The Bucket List Episode
Aired: Nov 21, 2012Nick worries about his mortality and creates a bucket list featuring overly dangerous activities. Meanwhile, Kevin and Troy launch an underground candy ring at school.
- Episode 53: The Spelling Bee Episode
Aired: Nov 21, 2012Nick meets a famous actor, who shadows Nick in preparation for a role. Meanwhile, Kevin gears up for a spelling bee.
- Episode 54: The Kleptomaniac Episode
Aired: Nov 22, 2012Nick is enlisted to host a charity walkathon. Meanwhile, Marilyn's bracelet goes missing, and the children train for their participation in the charity walk.
- Episode 55: The Hand on a House Episode
Aired: Nov 23, 2012Nick and others enter a contest to win a house.
- Episode 56: The Good Day Seattle Episode
Aired: Mar 1, 2013A new morning show is launched at the station, but Nick must cohost it with a self-serving reality star. Meanwhile, Marilyn moves in with the family.