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Sister, Sister

Sister, Sister

Tia and Tamera Mowry play twins who were separated at birth and by chance meet each other in a shopping mall. Ray Campbell, Tamera's adopted father, is very different from Tia's adopted mother, Lisa Landry, but the twins don't want to be separated so Ray and Lisa end up living together. The series often focuses on the trouble the twins get into due to their identical appearance and the love-hate relationship between Lisa and Ray.

Genres: Comedy, Family

Premiered: 1994-04-01

Runtime: 25 mins

Status: Ended

Rating: 5.9/10

Network: The WB

Main Cast

Tia MowryTia Mowry
as Tia Landry
Tamera Mowry-HousleyTamera Mowry-Housley
as Tamera Campbell
Jackée HarryJackée Harry
as Lisa Landry
Tim ReidTim Reid
as Ray Campbell
Marques HoustonMarques Houston
as Roger Evans
RonReaco LeeRonReaco Lee
as Tyreke Scott
Deon RichmondDeon Richmond
as Jordan Bennett
Anna SlotkyAnna Slotky
as Denise Mondello

Episode Guide

Season 1

  • Episode 1: The Meeting
    Aired: Apr 1, 1994

    At a Detroit shopping mall, twins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell meet for the first time, but when Lisa gets a job in St. Louis, and Tia is worried that she will not see Tamera. Tia and Tamera get lost at a local train suburb, where they meet with Lisa and Ray and they discuss whether or not Tia and Lisa should move into Tamera's house.

  • Episode 2: First Dates
    Aired: Apr 1, 1994

    Tamera decides to go with a date to the school dance, breaking a promise to Tia as they had both agreed to stay home unless they both had dates.

  • Episode 3: Slumber Party
    Aired: Apr 8, 1994

    Tia and Tamera host a slumber party, and Lisa's romance comes to an end when she catches her boyfriend with another woman.

  • Episode 4: Cheater, Cheater
    Aired: Apr 15, 1994

    Tia makes the honor roll at school, Tamera overhears Ray and Lisa discussing their kids and school and decides to make Ray proud of her by getting an A on her history test. On the day of the test, she blanks out and begs Tia to take the test as her to make the grade.

  • Episode 5: Out Alone
    Aired: Apr 22, 1994

    Tia and Tamera take a city bus to see a movie but get lost on the way home.

  • Episode 6: The Pimple
    Aired: May 6, 1994

    Tia is anxious over a pimple and asks Tamera to go on a date in her place.

  • Episode 7: Car Trouble
    Aired: May 20, 1994

    Lisa buys a new car which is a major fixer upper.  Tamera causes damage to Ray's car.

  • Episode 8: The Birthday
    Aired: May 27, 1994

    Lisa is upset when Ray treats the girls to a Chicago trip for their birthdays; Tamera's friend Sarah feels left out.

  • Episode 9: Love Strikes
    Aired: Jun 3, 1994

    Tia and Tamera try to break up Ray and his new girlfriend.

  • Episode 10: Wedding Bells & Box Boys
    Aired: Jun 10, 1994

    Lisa is reluctant to let Tia go on a date with an older boy but agrees as long as Tamera also goes.  Ray is caught kissing the bride of the wedding Lisa is designing gowns for.

  • Episode 11: Mothers and Other Strangers
    Aired: Jun 17, 1994

    When Lisa's mom comes for a visit, Lisa convinces Ray to pretend they are married.  Tia and Tamera search for a talent for the school talent show.

  • Episode 12: The Concert
    Aired: Jun 24, 1994

    The girls win tickets to a concert that Lisa and Ray don't approve of.

Season 2

  • Episode 1: Hair Today
    Aired: Nov 16, 1994

    After receiving a make-over, Tamera becomes obsessed with the in crowd.

  • Episode 2: Get a Job
    Aired: Nov 23, 1994

    Tia and Tamera juggle jobs at Ray's Limo Service and Rocket Burger.  Lisa tries to help Roger get his mother's earrings back from a girl.

  • Episode 3: Joey's Choice
    Aired: Nov 30, 1994

    Tia and Tamera both end up with dates with the same guy.

  • Episode 4: A Tall Tale
    Aired: Dec 7, 1994

    Lisa looks forward to a date with Terrence.  Tia and Tamera land dates to the dance.  Roger dates a taller girl.

  • Episode 5: It's a Love Thang
    Aired: Dec 14, 1994

    Tamera seeks Tia's help when she meets a stranger on the bus.

  • Episode 6: Free Billy
    Aired: Dec 21, 1994

    Ray shoots a commercial for his limo service.  Tia and Tamera become attached to a pig at the commercial shoot.

  • Episode 7: Operation: Deja View
    Aired: Jan 11, 1995

    While being treated in the hospital where they were born, Tia and Tamera search for their birth records.

  • Episode 8: Tattoo
    Aired: Jan 18, 1995

    Tia gets a tattoo with her boyfriend's name upsetting Lisa.

  • Episode 9: Two for the Road
    Aired: Feb 1, 1995

    Tia and Tamera get their learner's permits.

  • Episode 10: It's a Party Thang
    Aired: Feb 15, 1995

    Tia and Tamera try and throw a party to establish their social standing.

  • Episode 11: Field Trip
    Aired: Feb 22, 1995

    The girls end up with detention.  Roger accidentally takes a statue from the art gallery.

  • Episode 12: Put to the Test
    Aired: Mar 1, 1995

    Tia and Tamera take the SAT with surprising results.

  • Episode 13: Kid in Play
    Aired: Mar 15, 1995

    Tia and Tamera audition for parts in the school play.

  • Episode 14: Dream Lover
    Aired: Mar 22, 1995

    Tamera spills the beans about Tia having a dream about her boss at work.

  • Episode 15: Scrambled Eggs
    Aired: Mar 24, 1995

    Tia and Tamera take a parenting class at school; Lisa meets Terrence's parents.

  • Episode 16: Smoking in the Girls' Room
    Aired: Mar 31, 1995

    Lisa uses the girls answer machine to snoop on them and discovers they have taking up smoking.

  • Episode 17: Playing Hooky
    Aired: Apr 7, 1995

    Lisa allows the girls to skip school resulting in a fight with Ray.

  • Episode 18: Single White Teenager
    Aired: Apr 14, 1995

    When Tia is out sick from school, Tamera buddies up with Denise who begins acting and dressing like Tamera.

  • Episode 19: I Do?
    Aired: Apr 28, 1995

    Terrence and Lisa get engaged but a dream leads Lisa to have second thoughts.

Season 3

  • Episode 1: The Natural
    Aired: Sep 6, 1995

    Tia arranges her school schedule to have classes with a cute boy.  Tamera joins the softball team.

  • Episode 2: The Break-Up
    Aired: Sep 13, 1995

    Lisa breaks up with Terrence but Ray continues to see him behind her back.

  • Episode 3: The Tutor
    Aired: Sep 20, 1995

    Tamera pretends to be Tia so she can tutor her cute football player.

  • Episode 4: History a la Carte
    Aired: Sep 27, 1995

    A dark secret from Ray's past is revealed after he lectures Tamera on skipping class.  Lisa's aunt dies and leaves her an inheritance. 

  • Episode 5: Grandpa Campbell
    Aired: Oct 4, 1995

    Ray's estranged father comes to town.

  • Episode 6: Twins Get Fired
    Aired: Oct 11, 1995

    Tamera takes advantage when Tia is promoted to assistant manager.

  • Episode 7: Halloween
    Aired: Oct 25, 1995

    Tamera convinces Tia to drive her and their friends to a rave even after Ray and Lisa forbid them from going.

  • Episode 8: Weird Science
    Aired: Nov 7, 1995

    Tamara believes she can get special treatment after Ray starts dating her science teacher.

  • Episode 9: Thanksgiving in Hawaii (1)
    Aired: Nov 14, 1995

    Lisa, Ray, Tamera and Tia head to Hawaii where they run into Lisa's ex, Terrence and his new girlfriend who just happens to be Ray's ex, Tonya.

  • Episode 10: Thanksgiving in Hawaii (2)
    Aired: Nov 21, 1995

    Tia and Tamera end up stuck on boat in the middle of the sea.

  • Episode 11: Private School
    Aired: Nov 29, 1995

    Tia visits an elite private school in Chicago but has second thoughts about attending.

  • Episode 12: Christmas
    Aired: Dec 12, 1995

    Ray's father returns and is being hounded by a loan shark.

  • Episode 13: Double Double Date
    Aired: Jan 9, 1996

    When Tia ends up with two dates to the school dance she gets Tamera to impersonate her for one of the dates.

  • Episode 14: Reality Really Bites
    Aired: Jan 31, 1996

    When Tia decides to document her family life for a school project, she decides they are too bring and begins manipulating situations. 

  • Episode 15: The Volunteers
    Aired: Feb 7, 1996

    The girls are assigned to volunteer at a retirement home where Tamara is partnered with a bitter old man.

  • Episode 16: Valentine's Day
    Aired: Feb 14, 1996

    Tia uses her knowledge from her psychology class to "help" Ray, Lisa and Tamera.

  • Episode 17: Paper or Plastic?
    Aired: Feb 21, 1996

    Tia and Tamera cross the picket line at Terrence's store.

  • Episode 18: The Piano Lesson
    Aired: Feb 28, 1996

    Ray gives Tamera a false sense of confidence about her piano playing. 

  • Episode 19: Summer Bummer
    Aired: Mar 13, 1996

    The girls trade places with Tia taking Tamera's place in summer school to be near a boy and Tamera working at a summer camp.

  • Episode 20: The Candidate
    Aired: May 1, 1996

    Tamera runs for junior class president against Rhonda.

  • Episode 21: Big Twin on Campus
    Aired: May 8, 1996

    The girls pretend to be older to make friends with some college kids.

  • Episode 22: The Audition
    Aired: May 15, 1996

    Tia wants Tamera to sing at a competition to beat Marva.

Season 4

  • Episode 1: When a Man Loves Two Women
    Aired: Sep 4, 1996

    After Roger experiences a summer transformation, both Tia and Tamera find themselves crushing on him.

  • Episode 2: You Are So Beautiful
    Aired: Sep 11, 1996

    The girls are curious to learn more about their birth parents.

  • Episode 3: Gimme a Break
    Aired: Sep 18, 1996

    Ray and Lisa agree to help Tia and Tamera buy a car.

  • Episode 4: Daddy's Girl
    Aired: Sep 25, 1996

    Tia's close relationship with Ray is a source of jealousy for Tamera.

  • Episode 5: Sis Boom Bah
    Aired: Oct 2, 1996

    Tia and Tamera try out for the cheerleading squad.

  • Episode 6: Kid-Napped
    Aired: Oct 9, 1996

    Tia and Tamera slip in popularity; Lisa's date with a doctor makes Ray jealous.

  • Episode 7: Boy from the Hood
    Aired: Oct 23, 1996

    Tamera develops a crush on a childhood friend of Tia's.

  • Episode 8: I'll Be There
    Aired: Nov 6, 1996

    Tia gets a job in a diner to escape her twin sister, only to find Tamera working there too.

  • Episode 9: Ch-ch-changes
    Aired: Nov 13, 1996

    Tia and Tamera finally witness a romantic moment between Ray and Lisa.

  • Episode 10: Double Exposure
    Aired: Nov 20, 1996

    Lisa comes between Ray and his prospective business partner; Tia takes Tamera' place on yearbook picture day.

  • Episode 11: Some Like It Hockey
    Aired: Nov 27, 1996

    Tia and Tamera dress up as boys to try out for the school hockey team.

  • Episode 12: Bring on the Debate
    Aired: Jan 8, 1997

    Ray becomes jealous when Tamera begins paying attention to a substitute teacher at school.

  • Episode 13: Little Man Date
    Aired: Jan 15, 1997

    Tia sets Tamera up with new boyfriend's younger brother, unaware that he is 9.

  • Episode 14: Ski Squad
    Aired: Jan 29, 1997

    The girls go on a ski trip without their parents.

  • Episode 15: Cafeteria Lady
    Aired: Feb 5, 1997

    Lisa gets a second job working in the school cafeteria.

  • Episode 16: Three the Heart Way
    Aired: Feb 12, 1997

    Tia crushes on Roger for Valentine's Day.  Ray gives Lisa money to bid on him and the bachelor auction.

  • Episode 17: Model Tia
    Aired: Feb 19, 1997

    Tia and Tamera believe they are corresponding with a famous photographer in the internet.

  • Episode 18: My Guy
    Aired: Feb 26, 1997

    Tamera tries to get Tia to go out with Elliot so she can get Boys II Men tickets.

  • Episode 19: Double Dutch
    Aired: Apr 2, 1997

    Tamera convinces Tia to participate in a double dutch tournament but Tia overworks Tamera practicing.  

  • Episode 20: Inherit the Twin
    Aired: Apr 30, 1997

    Tia begins hanging out with new smarter friends at school leaving Tamera jealous.

  • Episode 21: Slime Party
    Aired: May 7, 1997

    Tia and Tamera wind up on a game show against Mary-Kate and Ashley.

  • Episode 22: Guardian Angel
    Aired: May 14, 1997

    Lisa fears Ray is cheating on her; Tamera becomes friends with a girl who shoplifts.

Season 5

  • Episode 1: Designer Genes
    Aired: Sep 10, 1997

    Lisa hopes to show her designs in a fashion show.

  • Episode 2: A Separate Peace
    Aired: Sep 17, 1997

    Tia and Tamera long for a space of their own.

  • Episode 3: Working Girls
    Aired: Sep 24, 1997

    Tia lands a job at the mall.  Tamera doesn't like Ray's new girlfriend.

  • Episode 4: Show Me the Money
    Aired: Oct 1, 1997

    Tia and Tamera fight back when they learn Tia is being paid less at her job because she is a woman.

  • Episode 5: It's My Party
    Aired: Oct 8, 1997

    Tia and Tamera decided to skip school and go to Chicago to see Boys II Men on their birthday.

  • Episode 6: Child's Play
    Aired: Oct 15, 1997

    The girls hire a tutor to prepare for the SAT.

  • Episode 7: A Friend Indeed
    Aired: Oct 29, 1997

    Tamera promises a celebrity for their school fundraiser.

  • Episode 8: Popular Mechanic
    Aired: Nov 5, 1997

    Ray and Lisa do not approve of Tia's new romantic interest, Tyreke.

  • Episode 9: Best Policy
    Aired: Nov 12, 1997

    Tia bets Tamera that she cannot tell nothing but the truth for a week.  Tamera sees Ray's girlfriend with another man.

  • Episode 10: Two's Company
    Aired: Nov 19, 1997

    Tia tries to find a boyfriend for Tamera when Tamera continually tags along on her dates with Tyreke.

  • Episode 11: Mo' Credit, Mo' Problems
    Aired: Dec 10, 1997

    Ray and Lisa give the girls a credit card for emergencies only.

  • Episode 12: In Sickness and In Health
    Aired: Jan 7, 1998

    Tia and Tamera try to reunite Lisa and her sister.

  • Episode 13: The Laws
    Aired: Jan 21, 1998

    The girls and the boys have a battle of the sexes.

  • Episode 14: Rosebud
    Aired: Jan 28, 1998

    Tamera rushes an exclusive sorority at school.

  • Episode 15: Ladies in Waiting
    Aired: Feb 5, 1998

    Tamera tries to improve her chances of getting into a better college.

  • Episode 16: Ladies' Choice
    Aired: Feb 11, 1998

    Tia is offered a job with the WNBA.

  • Episode 17: Young at Heart
    Aired: Feb 18, 1998

    The girls sneak out to get into an over-21 club.  Lisa dates a younger man.

  • Episode 18: I Had a Dream
    Aired: Feb 25, 1998

    Tamera is reluctant for high school to end.

  • Episode 19: You Had to Be There
    Aired: Mar 4, 1998

    Tia, Tamera and Roger reminisce about their past.

  • Episode 20: Prom Night
    Aired: Apr 26, 1998

    The girls buy prom dresses but don't want to disappoint Lisa when she makes them dresses.

  • Episode 21: Shoeless
    Aired: May 3, 1998

    Tamera takes on being the housekeeper which means she will miss out on a party.

  • Episode 22: Graduation
    Aired: May 17, 1998

    The girls and their friends prepare for graduation.

Season 6

  • Episode 1: Home Sweet Dorm
    Aired: Sep 13, 1998

    Tia and Tamera move into the dorms at college but have issues with roomates.

  • Episode 2: Stop in the Name of Fun
    Aired: Sep 20, 1998

    Tia perfectionism threatens her relationship with Tamera.

  • Episode 3: Home Court Advantage
    Aired: Sep 27, 1998

    Lisa hires a new assistant.  Tia's self defense skills embarrass Tyreke.

  • Episode 4: We Are Family
    Aired: Oct 4, 1998

    Ray considers a run for state senate.

  • Episode 5: The Grass is Always Finer
    Aired: Oct 11, 1998

    Tia has a crush on her calculus teaching assistant and ends up breaking up with Tyreke.

  • Episode 6: Bum Rap
    Aired: Oct 18, 1998

    Ray supports a bill banning concerts on college campuses. 

  • Episode 7: The Domino Effect
    Aired: Nov 1, 1998

    Tia and Tamera are out of town and Tyreke and Jordan agree to escort to lonely girls to the Homecoming dance.

  • Episode 8: Greek to Me
    Aired: Nov 8, 1998

    Jordan goes undercover to expose having in a fraternity.

  • Episode 9: My Father's House
    Aired: Nov 15, 1998

    Lisa runs a "holy sweat shop" to make new robes for the church choir.

  • Episode 10: For the People
    Aired: Nov 22, 1998

    Tamera recounts her father's election campaign.

  • Episode 11: Twins or Consequences
    Aired: Dec 13, 1998

    Tia refuses to take Tamera's place during a final; Vivica tries to bribe her way into Lisa's club.

  • Episode 12: Mixed Doubles
    Aired: Jan 10, 1999

    Tamera and Jordan are caught in an awkward position as Tia and Tyreke start dating other people; Lisa falls for Ray's old frat buddy.

  • Episode 13: Two Guys, a Girl, and a Calendar
    Aired: Jan 17, 1999

    Tia and Tamera get competitive to get Tyreke and Jordan in the school calendar. 

  • Episode 14: Sweet Talk
    Aired: Jan 24, 1999

    Tamera gets a job as a relationship expert on a campus radio station.

  • Episode 15: Father's Day
    Aired: Feb 7, 1999

    Tia and Tamera believe they have met their biological father.

  • Episode 16: I Know What You Did in Drama Class
    Aired: Feb 14, 1999

    Diavian and Jordan grow closer when they are partners in drama class.

  • Episode 17: Double Talk
    Aired: Feb 21, 1999

    Tamera is too sick to do her radio show and Tia volunteers to fill in but ends up chickening out and Jordan takes over.

  • Episode 18: FreakNik
    Aired: Feb 28, 1999

    The gang heads down to Atlanta for spring break.  Lisa tries to impress Victor's mother.

  • Episode 19: Before There Was Hip Hop...
    Aired: May 2, 1999

    A music history lesson transports everyone to the 1940s.

  • Episode 20: Let Them Eat Cupcakes
    Aired: May 9, 1999

    Victor plans to surprise Lisa with an engagement ring.  Tia and Tamera make cupcakes with Lisa's ring hidden which Lisa inadvertently gives away to Jordan and Tyreke.

  • Episode 21: The Road Less Traveled
    Aired: May 16, 1999

    Tia must make a decision between the WNBA internship or spending the summer with Tamera and her biological father.

  • Episode 22: Fly Away Home
    Aired: May 23, 1999

    Lisa gets cold feet on her wedding day.