Smart Guy

Smart Guy

Ended First aired 26/Mar/1997 United States English 3 season(s) 51 episode(s)
T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust to his new life, but he shares some classes with his 14 year-old brother Marcus, the school jock, and his clueless and self-absorbed 16 year-old sister Yvette.

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Season 3 · Season 3
22 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Sep/1998
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S3E17
I Was a Teenage Sports Wife
Air date: 14/Feb/1999 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Marcus scores a date with the girls' volleyball team champ, but plays second string socially. Meanwhile, T.J. tries to boost Mo's brainpower.

Summary

Marcus scores a date with the girls' volleyball team champ, but plays second string socially. Meanwhile, T.J. tries to boost Mo's brainpower.

S3E16
It Takes Two
Air date: 07/Feb/1999 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When Marcus sees Mo's girlfriend with another guy, he can't decide how to tell Mo. Meanwhile, T.J. thinks he's on the bad side of the Secret Service after writing an angry letter to the White House.

Summary

When Marcus sees Mo's girlfriend with another guy, he can't decide how to tell Mo. Meanwhile, T.J. thinks he's on the bad side of the Secret Service after writing an angry letter to the White House.

S3E14
From A to Double D
Air date: 17/Jan/1999 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

A dejected Yvette decides she needs breast augmentation after another actress is picked for a plum stage role. Meanwhile, T.J. is harassed by bullies who make fun of his ears.

Summary

A dejected Yvette decides she needs breast augmentation after another actress is picked for a plum stage role. Meanwhile, T.J. is harassed by bullies who make fun of his ears.

S3E11
Break Up Not to Make Up
Air date: 29/Nov/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Marcus and his girlfriend Dana break up, prompting her to ask Mo to intervene. Meanwhile, T.J. faces gym class - and the locker room - for the first time.

Summary

Marcus and his girlfriend Dana break up, prompting her to ask Mo to intervene. Meanwhile, T.J. faces gym class - and the locker room - for the first time.

S3E10
A Date With Destiny
Air date: 22/Nov/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. lands a gig as a dancer in a music video by Destiny's Child and gets an offer to tour with them for a year, but his dad isn't so sure about the idea.

Summary

T.J. lands a gig as a dancer in a music video by Destiny's Child and gets an offer to tour with them for a year, but his dad isn't so sure about the idea.

S3E9
Get a Job
Air date: 15/Nov/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When Floyd tells the kids to get a job, Yvette heads for a clothing store at the mall, while Marcus and Mo take up a late-night radio show, but they all encounter problems they hadn't imagined.

Summary

When Floyd tells the kids to get a job, Yvette heads for a clothing store at the mall, while Marcus and Mo take up a late-night radio show, but they all encounter problems they hadn't imagined.

S3E7
T.A. or Not T.A.
Air date: 01/Nov/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

TJ becomes the new assistant to Coach Gerber when the math teacher finally quits. Meanwhile Yvette meets a guy named Calvin who she finds attractive who turns out to be in middle school.

Summary

TJ becomes the new assistant to Coach Gerber when the math teacher finally quits. Meanwhile Yvette meets a guy named Calvin who she finds attractive who turns out to be in middle school.

S3E6
Beating is Fundamental
Air date: 25/Oct/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. is accepted into Mensa, where Floyd meets an attractive divorcée, but T.J. can't stand her uppity son Blake and gets into a brawl. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo become hairstylists.

Summary

T.J. is accepted into Mensa, where Floyd meets an attractive divorcée, but T.J. can't stand her uppity son Blake and gets into a brawl. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo become hairstylists.

S3E4
Henderson House Party
Air date: 11/Oct/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When Floyd has to go out of town on business, Marcus tries to step in as the man of the house. T.J. poses some unexpected problems when he decides to court popularity by throwing a party for his classmates.

Summary

When Floyd has to go out of town on business, Marcus tries to step in as the man of the house. T.J. poses some unexpected problems when he decides to court popularity by throwing a party for his classmates.

S3E3
Love Bug
Air date: 04/Oct/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Yvette and Mo hatch a plan to eliminate the competition in a radio station Volkswagen Beetle giveaway to the person who can stay inside it the longest. While they're in the vehicle, Marcus tries to take advantage of having the house to himself, but T.J. foils him.

Summary

Yvette and Mo hatch a plan to eliminate the competition in a radio station Volkswagen Beetle giveaway to the person who can stay inside it the longest. While they're in the vehicle, Marcus tries to take advantage of having the house to himself, but T.J. foils him.

S3E2
Achy Breaky Heart
Air date: 27/Sep/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

New romances are on the horizon for both Marcus and Mo in this episode. Marcus finds himself interested in Stacey, the new drummer for their band, while Mo's intended girlfriend rubs the other musicians the wrong way. Marcus is the one to suffer heartbreak first, leaving T.J. to try to pull him out of the doldrums.

Summary

New romances are on the horizon for both Marcus and Mo in this episode. Marcus finds himself interested in Stacey, the new drummer for their band, while Mo's intended girlfriend rubs the other musicians the wrong way. Marcus is the one to suffer heartbreak first, leaving T.J. to try to pull him out of the doldrums.

S3E1
She Got Game
Air date: 20/Sep/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. is thrilled when he talks Brandi into joining the basketball team - until she replaces him as starting point guard, and he's relegated to the bench.

Summary

T.J. is thrilled when he talks Brandi into joining the basketball team - until she replaces him as starting point guard, and he's relegated to the bench.

Season 2 · Season 2
22 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Sep/1997
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S2E22
My Two Dads
Air date: 13/May/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Floyd starts having doubts when T.J. bonds with a new astronomy teacher, making him question his importance in T.J.'s life. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo find another student exploiting their personal style by photographing them for a fashion magazine against their wishes.

Summary

Floyd starts having doubts when T.J. bonds with a new astronomy teacher, making him question his importance in T.J.'s life. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo find another student exploiting their personal style by photographing them for a fashion magazine against their wishes.

S2E21
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Air date: 06/May/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When Mo's parents leave for a second honeymoon, he stays with the Hendersons, but it drives a wedge between T.J. and Marcus. Meanwhile, Floyd objects to Yvette dating a college guy.

Summary

When Mo's parents leave for a second honeymoon, he stays with the Hendersons, but it drives a wedge between T.J. and Marcus. Meanwhile, Floyd objects to Yvette dating a college guy.

S2E19
Strangers on the Net
Air date: 04/Mar/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. buys bootleg computer games but soon runs into trouble with a sinister stranger. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo buy a used car that doesn't run.

Summary

T.J. buys bootleg computer games but soon runs into trouble with a sinister stranger. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo buy a used car that doesn't run.

S2E17
Goodbye, Mr. Chimps
Air date: 18/Feb/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. qualifies as an intern at the Primate Intelligence Research Project. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo try to get rich selling "nutritional, energy supplement" candy bars.

Summary

T.J. qualifies as an intern at the Primate Intelligence Research Project. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo try to get rich selling "nutritional, energy supplement" candy bars.

S2E16
Most Hated Man on Campus
Air date: 11/Feb/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When the star player of the basketball team is in danger of flunking history and being off the team, it's up to T.J. to tutor him before the big game.

Summary

When the star player of the basketball team is in danger of flunking history and being off the team, it's up to T.J. to tutor him before the big game.

S2E14
Stop the Presses
Air date: 28/Jan/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. decides he wants to be a reporter, but since answering to Yvette as the editor of the school paper is more than he can take, he starts his own rival publication.

Summary

T.J. decides he wants to be a reporter, but since answering to Yvette as the editor of the school paper is more than he can take, he starts his own rival publication.

S2E13
Rooferman, Take One
Air date: 21/Jan/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. thinks his dad's business would benefit from a TV commercial, but when the station airs it at 3:00am, T.J. sneaks in and repositions it - during the Super Bowl.

Summary

T.J. thinks his dad's business would benefit from a TV commercial, but when the station airs it at 3:00am, T.J. sneaks in and repositions it - during the Super Bowl.

S2E12
Men Working Badly
Air date: 07/Jan/1998 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Floyd, T.J. and Marcus build Yvette her own private bathroom, but she is less than thrilled. Meanwhile, T.J. and Mo must work out a family budget for their Life Science class.

Summary

Floyd, T.J. and Marcus build Yvette her own private bathroom, but she is less than thrilled. Meanwhile, T.J. and Mo must work out a family budget for their Life Science class.

S2E11
T.J. Versus The Machine
Air date: 10/Dec/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

TJ's skill in chess gives him the chance to play against a computer, Socrates, that's supposed to be unbeatable in chess. Marcus plans to win big on money bets.

Summary

TJ's skill in chess gives him the chance to play against a computer, Socrates, that's supposed to be unbeatable in chess. Marcus plans to win big on money bets.

S2E10
Love Letters
Air date: 19/Nov/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. ghostwrites love letters for Marcus to Nina, the new girl in their literature class - and winds up having to ghostwrite love letters for Nina to Marcus, and vice versa.

Summary

T.J. ghostwrites love letters for Marcus to Nina, the new girl in their literature class - and winds up having to ghostwrite love letters for Nina to Marcus, and vice versa.

S2E9
The Dating Game
Air date: 12/Nov/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

To discourage a tireless suitor, Yvette agrees to T.J.'s plan and pretends to be Mo's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Floyd aims to teach Marcus a life lesson he won't soon forget.

Summary

To discourage a tireless suitor, Yvette agrees to T.J.'s plan and pretends to be Mo's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Floyd aims to teach Marcus a life lesson he won't soon forget.

S2E8
Book Smart
Air date: 05/Nov/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J.'s classroom behavior irritates a teacher who feels it's preventing the other students from learning. Meanwhile, Mo and Marcus try to meet girls in a female self-defense class.

Summary

T.J.'s classroom behavior irritates a teacher who feels it's preventing the other students from learning. Meanwhile, Mo and Marcus try to meet girls in a female self-defense class.

S2E7
Big Picture
Air date: 29/Oct/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J., Marcus and Mo decide to do a music video for their video-production class, with T.J. directing. Meanwhile, Yvette falls for a hunky swimmer who's a little shallow.

Summary

T.J., Marcus and Mo decide to do a music video for their video-production class, with T.J. directing. Meanwhile, Yvette falls for a hunky swimmer who's a little shallow.

S2E6
Trial and Error
Air date: 15/Oct/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. defends Mo when he's accused of setting a fire to the school's chemistry lab where his most hated teacher was working. Meanwhile, Marcus tries to embellish his non-speaking part in the school play.

Summary

T.J. defends Mo when he's accused of setting a fire to the school's chemistry lab where his most hated teacher was working. Meanwhile, Marcus tries to embellish his non-speaking part in the school play.

S2E2
Working Guy
Air date: 17/Sep/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. learns a hard lesson about office politics while taking part in a work-study program that lands him in a lofty position at an electronic company. Floyd lays down the law when he feels that T.J. is spending too much time at work and not enough time with the family.

Summary

T.J. learns a hard lesson about office politics while taking part in a work-study program that lands him in a lofty position at an electronic company. Floyd lays down the law when he feels that T.J. is spending too much time at work and not enough time with the family.

S2E1
Primary Brothers
Air date: 10/Sep/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. tries to run for student-council president, but decides Marcus would be a better choice -- and someone he could control behind the scenes.

Summary

T.J. tries to run for student-council president, but decides Marcus would be a better choice -- and someone he could control behind the scenes.

Season 1 · Season 1
7 episode(s) · Air date: 26/Mar/1997
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S1E7
Baby, It's You and You and You
Air date: 07/May/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Yvette is convinced T.J. is dying to go to the prom, despite his protestations, so Floyd gets him a date -- then Marcus gets him a date -- then Yvette gets him a date....

Summary

Yvette is convinced T.J. is dying to go to the prom, despite his protestations, so Floyd gets him a date -- then Marcus gets him a date -- then Yvette gets him a date....

S1E6
A Little Knowledge
Air date: 30/Apr/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

T.J. earns a spot on the game show Knowledge College in the hope that his winnings will help defray household expenses, but the pressure may be too much.

Summary

T.J. earns a spot on the game show Knowledge College in the hope that his winnings will help defray household expenses, but the pressure may be too much.

S1E5
Lab Rats
Air date: 23/Apr/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When Mo and T.J. are teamed up by their biology teacher to observe animal behavior, T.J. decides they'll watch his brother Marcus and sister Yvette.

Summary

When Mo and T.J. are teamed up by their biology teacher to observe animal behavior, T.J. decides they'll watch his brother Marcus and sister Yvette.

S1E4
Don't Do That Thing You Do
Air date: 16/Apr/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When the keyboard player in Marcus' band breaks his finger, T.J sits in. Meanwhile, Yvette is mortified when her friend admits having a crush on her dad.

Summary

When the keyboard player in Marcus' band breaks his finger, T.J sits in. Meanwhile, Yvette is mortified when her friend admits having a crush on her dad.

S1E3
Brother, Brother
Air date: 09/Apr/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Two twin sisters move to the school. Marcus gets a date with the pretty cheerleader, but unknowingly mistakes her for her smart twin later. As he realizes how much he likes them both, Marcus sets up a plan to date them both. The cheerleader will date Marcus, while the intelligent one will date ... Marquis.

Summary

Two twin sisters move to the school. Marcus gets a date with the pretty cheerleader, but unknowingly mistakes her for her smart twin later. As he realizes how much he likes them both, Marcus sets up a plan to date them both. The cheerleader will date Marcus, while the intelligent one will date ... Marquis.

S1E2
The Code
Air date: 02/Apr/1997 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

In the opener, T.J. has trouble learning the ropes outside the classroom and pays the price for breaking ""The Code,"" which states you never rat on a friend. The friend in question is Mo, a star player on the school's basketball team. When T.J. tattles on Mo for smoking in the boys room, Mo is suspended from the team and misses an important game. Ostracized and unhappy, T.J. hatches a misguided plot to make amends by sabotaging the rival team's report cards.

Summary

In the opener, T.J. has trouble learning the ropes outside the classroom and pays the price for breaking ""The Code,"" which states you never rat on a friend. The friend in question is Mo, a star player on the school's basketball team. When T.J. tattles on Mo for smoking in the boys room, Mo is suspended from the team and misses an important game. Ostracized and unhappy, T.J. hatches a misguided plot to make amends by sabotaging the rival team's report cards.

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