Can somebody please get the rebound?
I'm open, pass the ball!
Hey, what's up, Junior?
One sec, Dad, it's clutch time.
For the win, bang! Let's go.
Mm, somebody's on a winnin' streak, huh?
Yeah, you know how I do.
You want some, too?
You sure about that?
Ooh, and you were in
-such a good place. -[Junior] Bring it.
Okay, I only got one quarter in me.
But, uh, how about the loser makes us lunch?
You better get to cookin' then, Grandpa.
Grandpa? Ouch.
Hey, man, stop cheatin'!
Hey, my, my controller is glitchin'.
Dad, you're just makin' excuses.
No, I'm tryin' to shoot, but it keeps passin' the ball.
Well, you might wanna pass the controller,
'cause that's game!
Ugh...
I'll take a peanut butter, jelly sandwich, please.
You just gon' cheat your dad like that, huh?
Don't be a sore loser, Dad. Doesn't look good on you.
Yeah, whatever.
Anyways, how was work today?
Whatever, cheater.
Work was really good. How was school?
It was...
Danica Roberts, who is that?
Uh, I don't know, but I just lost my appetite.
Later, Pops.
Hello?
Yes, this is he. How can I help you?
Wait, he what? He failed his math quizzes?
No, he didn't mention the suspension.
Okay, yes, yes. Thank you, I will handle it.
I'll talk to him right now.
Thank you.
Junior, get out here!
[upbeat music]
Man, catch the damn ball, man! It ain't rocket science.
You know they can't hear you, right?
Well, thank you, guys. I didn't know that.
Mm, no problem, Daddy. You know I got you.
Here, baby.
-Oh, thank you, babe. -You're welcome.
Wait, they really asked for a copy of your tax returns?
[Sylvester] Mm-hm.
I mean, what did you tell 'em?
I told 'em that we are preparin' to release 'em
for the past ten years.
We intend to be very transparent with the voters.
Remember, Malik,
the key to victory is honesty and integrity.
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
Thanks again for the ride home, I really appreciate it.
Oh, no problem.
Um, Malik, are you going to introduce us all to...?
Uh, yeah, Counselman, uh, this is my mom, uh, Janine,
my dad C.J., my little sister Jazmine,
and my girlfriend, Lisa.
Everyone, this is Counselman Dustman.
Counselman, hi, it's a, it's a pleasure to meet you.
We've heard so much about you.
Hopefully only good things.
Oh, yeah, I don't know about all that.
Uh, C.J...
No, I was talkin' about the, about the game.
Malik, what happened to your car?
Well, I bust the tire.
But thankfully, Counselman was able to give me a ride home.
You know, I really wish there was a way that I could, uh,
repay you, um...
You know, I got it. I got a good idea.
How about you come over and join us for dinner?
Yeah, I'm sure the Counselman has better things to do, Malik.
Oh, no, no, no, count me in!
My mother told me it is rude to turn down a free meal.
-How's about tomorrow night?
Sounds like Right? plan to me.
-Well, actually... -[Sylvester] Tomorrow it is!
-I'll see you at work. -Sounds good.
Come on, let me walk you out.
[chuckling] Well, that all works out, man.
[Sylvester] Y'all take care.
[Malik] [chuckling] Take care, Counselman.
[Sylvester] Alright.
[chuckling]
What the hell just happened?
[Jazmine] You just invited your boss over here for dinner.
Are you feelin' okay?
I, I, I don't, I don't think so,
'cause I really didn't mean to do that.
Why didn't y'all stop me?
I tried!
It's fine. It's fine.
You know what? It's no big deal.
I'm sure you did the right thing by inviting him over.
I need everything to be perfect.
I need to lay down for a minute.
I'm, I'm havin' anxiety.
Rule number nine.
You don't eat until you do your homework.
Dad, come on. It's not that serious.
Junior, if your education isn't serious, then what is?
Look, Junior, don't you get up and walk away from me.
I'm still talkin' to you.
I'm gonna do my homework in my room.
Junior, I promise you...
And see? Look.
See how quick you forgot?
Let's go back to rule number five.
Rule number five:
all homework needs to be done in the living room
with an adult present.
Now, come sit down.
Thank you.
Hi, baby.
-Hey. -Hi.
Hey, Junior. How you doin'?
How you feelin', handsome?
What's goin' on?
Well, Junior here has been playin' around with
his knuckle-headed friends,
and failed his last two quizzes.
Junior, is that true?
Yes, ma'am.
I am so disappointed in you.
Yeah, so you have a lot of work to do.
Now, go get your textbooks.
Wow.
Okay, baby. Let's just calm down.
-Okay? -I am calm,
I'm just really upset right now.
And he tried to keep it a secret from me.
Okay, see, now that's not okay.
That, I don't agree with. But what's your plan, baby?
What are you gonna do?
Well, I have some rules for him. There they are.
Listedon the fridge. there
[Laura] Oh.
Oh...
-Yeah. -Okay.
Okay.
Baby, this is a bit much, don't you think?
Look, don't be soft on the boy.
Look, he's not applying his self.
Had he came here
and picked up a book instead of his video games,
this wouldn't be happening.
Okay, I agree with you. You're right.
-Alright? -I know.
But I just think goin' Major Payne on him is, like,
that's, that's not the answer.
No, but sometimes I have to.
I have to put my foot down to get him back on track.
I'm just sayin' there's more than one way to skin a cat,
that's all.
What? Have you been listening?
Yes, I have been listening, Calvin.
It's just a figure of speech. I'm just saying, like...
You're doing a great job. Okay?
You're doin' an amazing job with him right now.
Alright? But school can be hard.
Well, it's not that hard if he gets his priorities straight.
Sweetheart, listen, I'mma get dinner started.
Okay?
You finish helpin' Junior with his homework.
Alright? Since it ain't so hard.
Since it's so easy.
Junior, how's your homework goin'?
Well, I'm kinda stuck.
Oh, I bet you wish you were payin' attention in class now,
don't you?
Never mind, I'll figure it out.
Calvin! Be nice!
I am!
[inaudible]
Look, Junior, I been thinkin'.
How 'bout, uh, how 'bout I help you get your grades up?
But if and only if
you're willin' to do your part in class.
Okay, fine, that's a deal,
but how are you gonna help me with my grades?
Well, I can just tutor you in algebra.
You gon' do it?
Junior, give me your textbook.
This is gon' be interesting.
Mm.
Alright, "When it comes to impressing your boss
with your family,
it starts with making sure they understand what's at stake."
Okay?
Is this really necessary?
Yes. Yes, Mom, it is.
Alright, so, here we go.
"The secret to wowing your boss comes down to three things.
Number one: is the meal prepared to their liking?
Number two: does your home seem responsible and organized?"
Okay? And number three.
"Does your boss like your family's character?"
Oh, well, that's easy.
He gon' love us. How could he not?
No comment.
Look, this job is really important to me, okay?
And I, I just wanna show how important this is,
and not losing my job
is the best thing that could happen.
-Okay? -Malik...
Relax, okay? He's just a man.
All you have to do is be yourself.
Yeah, Malik, just be you.
Well, maybe not all of you.
Look. Everyone, it's not about impressing him, okay?
It's about proving that I can be more.
Malik, you can be more. You already are.
We all know that.
Uh, can we gagain? these rules
Is that okay with y'all?
Are these microphones on?
Can, did you not hear anything that we have all said?
[stammering] Okay, Mom. Yes, I heard you.
Okay? But this is very important.
Okay? Look...
Alright, so, uh...
Janine is over the meals, and...
Hey, hey, hey.
Call one more time. name
Sorry, Mom. Sorry about that.
And, and remember, he's a vegan,
so that means we all have to be vegan for the night.
-Okay? -[Lisa groans]
Uh, Dad, uh, can you make sure, that this, uh,
place is spotless?
Wait a miway too far.kin' this
Look, Dad, I want everything to be perfect.
So, I'm preparing for the worst. Okay?
[Deena] Hey, Malik!
Lisa told me your boss is comin' over for a family dinner.
I couldn't decide which to wear. What y'all think?
Still prepared for the worst?
[wacky music]
No, no, you're wrong, son. Look, listen.
If x-8 = 16, x can't be 16, son.
Well, it definitely isn't 17, Dad.
Okay, look, let's just start from the top.
Uh, we, we probably missed a step somewhere, so...
Look, Payne's don't quit. We don't quit.
We gonna figure this out, okay?
Alright.
[knocking on door]
Keep workin' on that. You got it.
-Hey, what's up? -What's up, man?
You didn't see me callin' you?
My bad, man.
I've been so busy helpin' Junior with his algebra.
More like we're helpin' each other.
I heard that.
See?
That'stalkin' about.rts is
You're so busy tellin' jokes,
you not focused on your math homework.
Hey, y'all need some help?
'Cause y'all know I got second place
inmath competitionue
two years in a row.
-No. -Yes.
Stay out of grown folks' business, Junior.
Do your work. Come on, come on.
Hey, what's up with you and Junior?
I see y'all ggoin'.ittle tension
Man, the boy doesn't take anything seriously.
Everything's a game.
Well, yeah, you're a kid. What you expect?
I expect him to do his work in school.
Is that too much to ask?
No, not at all.
I mean, he goright?t his grades,
But, you knowhim.ke it easy on
You remember how hard it is to be a kid.
Especially when you got a strict dad
yellin' at you for every mistake that you make.
I'm tryin', bro, I really am.
Hey, man, come on, you know you ain't
have it all the way figured out.
None of us did.
You got a point.
Come on, man. I stay on point.
I be knowin' what I'm talkin' about.
Alright, yeah, there we go, kiddo, alright.
So, next we got x-2 = 8.
So, remember, x can be the number of dragon orbs,
or infinity rocks.
That's up to you.
So, first I add the one to the two, and x = 10?
Come on, man, you gotta say that with some confidence, Junior.
It's math, you can't be guessin'.
X = ten dragon orbs.
Ah, now we're learnin', yeah.
Nice job, Junior.
Thanks, Dad. Hey.
I think I'm ready to take the quiz now.
You sure about that?
Maybe you should practice a little more.
Come on, it can't be that hard.
I don't know, man, you might wanna listen to your pops
on that one, man.
You know, with math, practice makes perfect.
Take your time.
I know I'm ready.
Okay, Junior, but make sure you take your time.
Looks like he's finally gettin' it, thank you.
Hey, man, sometimes you just gotta meet kids where they are.
[calm music]
What the hell?
Where is my furniture?
Malik, get down here!
Dang ion your faces.e look
-Hey. -[indistinct]
What's goin' on here?
Oh, look, Dad, just relax. Okay?
It's all rented, it's all rented, it's okay.
Okay?
Pookie had somebody come in clutch for me,
and all I gotta do is help them with their resume.
-Pookie? -[Malik] Yeah.
Where, where, where is my couch?
Mom, come on, now, that dated stuff?
I'm tryin' to elevate us around here, okay?
That, low vibrational.s just
Well, you about to be low vibration, six feet under.
Where is my couch?!
Okay, calm down, calm down! Please.
Wow, it looks so good in here!
Thank God y'all got rid of that old furniture.
It was so 2001.
Baby, baby, baby, come on.
-Come on. -Just one.
Look, please, you know, just go get changed, alright?
He's almost here.
Lisa, that's not the dress I picked out for you.
Malik...
Don't start with me.
Dude, would you chill? You are not at work, okay?
This supposed to be a fun night, and you makin' it weird.
That's whalright?re wrong,
I am working tonight. Okay?
My job is on the line, so I might as well act like it.
[doorbell ringing]
Uh, uh, alright, he's here.
Uh, Mom, Dad!
Mom, Dad, come on!
What do you want?!
[Malik] What in the world?
You two haven't changed, what is goin' on?
Oh, I'm sorry, did we...? We said we was gonna change.
We didn't say we're gonna change, we're not changing,
change is bad!
Ooh, I'm so tired of these country low vibrations.
Alright, look,
are we all clear on the do's and don't's around here?
Well, I'm clear about the do's, I don't know about the don't's.
Malik, vthat door.rself to
Ah, Counselman, welcome!
Malik. Whoa...
I love whthe place.done with
You guys have been busy, huh?
Now, that'sabout.I'm talkin'
A chocolate man. Hey, Counselman.
You definitely got my vote. These for me?
Oh-ho-ho, I guess so.
Thank you.
Let me take you over here to the couch.
Have a seat.
Hey, Junior, you already done? How'd you do?
I got a 68. Man, I hate this class.
Junior, your time! to take
Why are you rushin' it?
Dad, leave me alone.
Look, let me, let me deal with it.
Alright,Alright. it bro.
-Thank-No problem. help.
Junior.
Well, I just...
Hey, Miss Ella, Mr. Payne. Y'all lookin' well.
-Hey, Peanut. -What's up?
Get out my face, Peanut.
I was already leavin'.
Shut the door behind you.
What are y'all doin' here?
Oh, we was just in the neighborhood,
and your mama insisted that we come and check on you.
Yeah, baby.
So, okay, baby? He's fine.
Everything is good. Can we go now?
Hush, Curtis.
How are you, son?
Where's Calvin, Jr.?
We are noright now.est terms
He's in his room.
Mm-hm. What happened?
Look, he is having a tough time in school.
I tried to be hard on him to get him in line,
I evewith his work.' him
But how can I be tough on him
and still show him that I mean well?
You gotta find that, that healthy balance.
readin' comprehension?
Almost flunked two times.
-Put y-[Ella] Mm-hm.chool.
And that's when you started actin' out.
-Yeah. -[Ella] Mm!
Yeah, but you know what?
You didn't give up.
Yeah, it's just part of it, baby.
[Curtis] Mm-hm.
You know, uh, making mistakes and learning from them,
even as a parent.
Also, Calvin, don't be a dictator.
Be his dad.
[groovy music]
Uh, Lisa, some tofu?h, pass me
You can have it all.
Oh, thank you.
Oh, didvegan tacos?e these
Yes, yes, these are vegan portabella mushroom tacos.
There are very... Thank you.
Very, very delicious.
Thereyou'd like some.ms if
-You should try them. -Mm, sure, yes.
-Thank you? -You're welcome.
Uh...
I must say, Malik, uh,
your, your family is a lot different than I expected.
I didn't take you all to be vegans.
Oh...
And this house, I mean, it's a lot different
than it was before.
Yeah...
I mean, we're full of surprises, you know?
Yeah, we had to, uh, change the furniture up, you know?
It was kinda, uh, country, low-vibrational vibes
[indistinct].
Little dated, too. Right, Mom, right?
You're so right.
Uh, Mr. Payne, you must be very proud of your son.
He's a good young man.
I am, actually.
He's operating at a very high vibration.
Uh, uh, this food, it's, it's, uh, amazing, Mrs. Payne.
Thank you, thank you.
I feel ashamed to ask,
but do you have anything that's, like, not vegan?
Like some pork chops or ribs, or somethin'?
Uh, ox tail?
Aren't you vegan, Counselman?
Uh, no, uh, the campaign manager insisted I say that.
Something about it does better in the polls.
I like fried chicken and things of that nature, you know?
Um...
Look, Counselman, I have a confession.
Now, now, Malik...
-Look, Mom... -You made us do all this,
you sure you wanna do that?
It's fine, it's fine.
[indistinct]
Thank you, it must happen.
Look, Counselman, I haven't been being honest with you tonight,
and I wanna apologize.
I made my mom make this big vegan spread
with different options for you.
I changed the furniture to try to impress you.
I made all of us get dressed up.
Well, the ones that participated.
Boy...
All that, just to make you think we were somethin' different.
And to be honest...
We're not that at all.
Okay? We're nothing like this.
Well, except for Ms. Deena.
Uh, that's her authentic self.
Guilty as charged.
Look, everybody, please just be yourselves, alright?
[Jazmine] Finally.
Just relax and be ourselves.
Thank God.
Well, I appreMalik.your honesty,
Show me what true integrity and character looks like.
I'm really glad you're on my campaign.
Wow, really?
Yeah.
Takes a real man to stay true to himself and his family.
Well, I should get outta here.
Uh, thank you all for a really nice evening.
Thank you, Ms. Payne.
-You're, you're quite welcome. -[Jazmine] See ya.
And, uh, for the record,
I liked the old furniture a lot better.
Feels like a home.
Mm.
Ha!
Thank you so much, Counselman. You've got my vote.
Counselman...
Do you need a ride?
UhUh, yes, I do.t?
Deena, um, uh, you're very nice.
Uh, I admire a woman who's comfortable bein' herself.
Well, that's the only way I know how to be.
-You can take it or leave it. -[laughing]
-Well, I will take it. -[both laughing]
Let's go!
You know where we can get some real food?
Absolutely.
Some barbecue ribs or something, you know, ox tail?
Please, absolutely, without those mushroom tacos.
Wait, thyou try 'em! good if
Mom, come on, it's okay. I thought they were good.
-You think they're good? -I think they're good.
That's my baby.
I'm really proud of you, son.
Hey, thanks, Pops.
Yeah, yeah, I'm really proud of you, too.
Thank you, Mom.
[Janine] Mm-hm.
I want my house spotless,
and I want my furniture back by morning.
Okay, I can, I can, I can do that.
-[stammering] It's understood.
-Alright, yeah. -Mm-hm.
And get rid of all of them Roman statues, too.
Alright.
[groovy music]
Heapologize to youna
for bein' so tough on you.
I guess there's a piece of me that wants you to do
better than I did,
but I want you to know I love you no matter how you do.
I love you too, and I'm sorry for not bein' honest
about my grades and doin' my homework.
I accept your apology.
And you know, as long as I see progress with your grades,
I'mma back off of you.
You know what?
I'm gonna go work on my math homework.
Well, how about we have a little rematch
before we go back to work?
Dad, you didn't learn your lesson?
Come on, let's do it.
What? Why's my controller not workin'?
-Stop, stop cheatin', bro.
No excuses.
That was nasty!
Let's watch that replay.