Dwayne putting Whitley in Check | A Different World

[@blacknbougie8021]

He loved Whitley but not more than he loved himself. He didn't care about her coming from a rich family, he refused to be a doormat. he handled her firmly but with care as well.

[@derekmathews1557]

Extactly. He always loved her for her. He never tried to change her. Byron and Julian never knew the real her. I did love how Whitley in return didn’t care about where Dwayne came from either. I love how she also showed him that it’s okay to be wealthy. Their growth is what I love about their relationship. And if you want to have a great relationship there has to be growth.

[@robertlee9450]

Nah, he cared about her more them himself. However, he didn't care about anything more than truth.

[@derekmathews1557]

@@robertlee9450, this is absolutely perfect to describe Dwayne. Dwayne loved Whitley so much, and he showed it through his actions, not his words. That’s the way a man does it.

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

He was confident, but never cocky. And oh the masculine energy. Love it.

[@jazzi1887]

I loved the evolution of both of these characters! When these two started showing interest is my husband and my favorite part of the show.

[@derekmathews1557]

Debbie Allen sure knew what she was doing when she put them together. They changed the whole dynamic of the show.

[@blastomaticdisel6189]

They are underrated as one of TV's best couples.

[@derekmathews1557]

@@blastomaticdisel6189, to me I think they are the greatest TV romantic comedy couple of all-time. I loved Martin and Gina and Synclaire and Overton. I loved Derwin and Melanie but after awhile they got boring. Derwin should have married Janay not Melanie. I thought after awhile Derwin was way more attracted to Janay than Melanie. I didn’t like Will and Lisa as a couple because I never got the feeling they knew each other that well. Will should have been with Jackie.

[@SocoJ]

Facts! They changed how we see black love too! A whole blessing 🙌🏾 🥰

[@derekmathews1557]

@@SocoJ, that’s true too.

[@qs4177]

It was a Hail Mary after the Star of the show was fired. Glad it worked out.

[@niamakaylahcaldwell9742]

The one where he told her he could handle not having furniture but he couldn't handle not having her is super cute 🥰 I love how he didn't grab her aggressively but her hand was rested on his arm and he held on to her

[@angelariley3082]

She was talking cash money trash b4 he rolled up on her

[@shaysfashionablejewelry9859]

@@angelariley3082 what do you expect she came from a rich family. Who want to get that place😂

[@addirclearey5912]

Lol the irony is bad habits dnt drop easily 🤣

[@tatygirl90]

@@addirclearey5912 Good point.

[@antoinehicks2681]

That’s real love when you value woman over material stuff. Stuff you don’t see today in today’s world

[@divinelyprotected144]

He helped her grow and I loved that! Her character evolved so beautifully because of him. 🥰 They help each other grow up

[@moorpapi154]

Exactly

[@kwasiaking1989]

I liked her character, though I personally wish that her character stayed more to seasons one and two…. More conservative. Especially, the “calmer” southern accent. Her accent became more country/Mississippi like…

[@blushbaby5278]

Only because she was light skin

[@aliali-ce3yf]

@@kwasiaking1989season 1 she was more the villain of the show, they had to loosen her up once Denise left

[@kwasiaking1989]

@@aliali-ce3yf I just think they over exaggerated her “change”. I think I liked the balance of her character in season 2 and 3. When her voice was more southern belle and less of a Mississippi twang, in the latter seasons.

[@billyturner5829]

To me, Different World was one of the most important shows of my generation. Not only did it show african American students going to college, something we never saw prior to this show, but it also showed healthy examples of African American relationships.

[@shania991]

I agree this isn’t my time my mother introduced me to this show and I will literally start it over again and again it never gets old Kim’s character really spoke to me when she was battling how she looked with the mammy episode it was so amazing to see I wasn’t alone in that feeling of not really loving the skin I was in this show really touched a lot for me

[@billyturner5829]

@@shania991 it was such an awesome and in a lot of ways ahead of its time. You got a chance to watch characters (at the time my age) grapple with things that affected us, while at the time empowering us to move towards a better future for ourselves and our people. The impact of A Different World is so understated to me.

[@savinggrace9844]

Agreed 👏🏾👌🏾

[@trailgrazer2241]

Not just healthy African-American relationships, but some of the healthiest examples of relationships in general. Something a lot more recent sitcoms don't generally do *Cough Cough* Ross and Rachel *Cough Cough*

[@chickpea3609]

@@trailgrazer2241don’t forget Greys Anatomy, talk about F’ed up relationships and a toxic environment I loved this show growing up

[@sakaridis]

Dwayne Wayne is one of the best sitcom characters ever and Kadeem Hardison was absolutely AMAZING in this role!

[@CodyCole80]

Tommy Davidson said that he and Kadeem were the last 2 in the decision for that role, but Kadeem finally beat him out. Tommy was better off on “ILC” though. It allowed him to be more versatile.

[@HeyTash]

truth

[@blueblur2273]

​@CodyCole80 True but also gave him less exposure

[@curtisstover6129]

The way he grew!!

[@kendawyatt3219]

She needed a man that was strong minded but also wasn’t threatened by her strong mind, Dwyane was that man! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BigA_DaTrucka]

She wasn't strong she was just acting like her complexion

[@kaylaEA_]

We need shows like this again.

[@donnac.3273]

Exactly. It so much toxicity tv now I rarely watch. I been purchase all these season of my favorite sitcoms on dvds.

[@MisterE1976]

Say it again, say it again....in Pinky's voice!!

[@ladennayoung2939]

They can bring it back. They are still here. Why not?

[@sandy81cp]

Try All-American:Homecoming. Same setting, same kind of issues but more modern....I love it. Love that they have another hbcu show

[@Mrs.Adrian]

@@MisterE1976 not pinky 🤣🤣🤣🤣 y’all got me cracking up

[@vmaninc.761]

He was a true pure example of how to be a masculine man without being overbearingly toxic with it; and she was a true pure example of how to be a woman who respects that without sacrificing who she was and her independent spirit, The perfect representation of the king and Queen / boyfriend and girlfriend/husband and wife dynamic I missed this show so much they don't make them this good anymore!💯😁😉👍

[@LoyalTC]

This.

[@trillination]

say it again.

[@vmaninc.761]

@@LoyalTC yes this! Lol

[@vmaninc.761]

@@trillination it's a one and done/ mic drop comment! Lol

[@JourneyzwithGod]

Well said

[@Superamp777]

This is why Dwayne was that guy! No matter how much he love her he refused to be a doormat.

[@xgal2]

Exactly 💯

[@SonofDavid0814]

I don't care what nobody says! The evolution in the relationship between Dwayne & Whitley is the greatest in the history of television! In the 1st season Dwayne was a bothersome, annoying nerd who was obsessed with Denise Huxtable. 2nd season, He comes back from Japan dressed in a suit and by chance, met Whitley on the way back home, and Whitley found herself intrigued! From Julian, down to the wedding day where she rejected Byron, was romantic, hysterical and pure tv gold! Thanks for the memories!

[@derekmathews1557]

I believe so too:

[@NikkiKNuvo]

Yes, yes, yes! A slow fairytale unfolded right before our eyes. 😍😍

[@LonghornsLegend]

I love the trip down memory lane!

[@itstiffanyrach]

Chef’s kiss 😘

[@alb7844]

Preach, we NEED THIS NOW....but that don't fit the agenda.

[@bee1979]

That “let’s go work this thing out” and the “c’mon” afterwards is so perfect. As someone married to someone with an extreme avoidant personality something like that is a mf dream to hear😂. Also you should have shown how Whitley ran after him when he said that. Take charge in an appropriate way men, and if you have a good woman she will fall in line!

[@thatboynealtv718]

It was all good but you don't ever snap your fingers at someone

[@nca4794]

​@@thatboynealtv718I agree. That's the only thing I'd change about the scene.

[@blkjohnnybravo3506]

@@thatboynealtv718it was meant for comedy

[@thatboynealtv718]

@@blkjohnnybravo3506 It wasn't but okay

[@blkjohnnybravo3506]

@@thatboynealtv718 it was which is why u hear laughter after he made the statement.

[@derekmathews1557]

Whitley says you doing it wrong, but Dwayne says but I’m doing it😂😂😂😂😂😂; Easily one of my favorite.

[@h.l.d.9988]

He ad libbed that line.

[@angelariley3082]

Shake that coat daddy!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smill1985]

Indeed!

[@derekmathews1557]

@@h.l.d.9988 , yes he sure did😂😂😂😂

[@derekmathews1557]

@@angelariley3082 , yes indeed LMMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@daymunsdayz]

The evolution of Dwayne was really cool to watch on this show. When he had a crush on her and wanted to be with her he pretty much worshipped the ground she walked on and she didn't respect him. Over time, he realized his worth and handled her firmly, but with love and care. The end result, she loved and respected him. I miss shows like this one. It's very much needed during these times.

[@kwasiaking1989]

I don’t think she didn’t respect him, as they became good friends. Their “timing” took some time. When he was available, she was dating Julian. When she became available, he was dating Kinu.

[@lelelew2735]

All that changed because she found him attractive without those goofy glasses once he changed his approach and clothes she was into him before she dated julian even. He just wasnt rich lol

[@daymunsdayz]

@@kwasiaking1989 Fair point.

[@daymunsdayz]

@@lelelew2735 I forgot about those glasses. Lol.

[@KeKe4Christ]

They really needed to include Whitley’s lines in these because my favorite is 1:37 and Whitley goes “BYE!” and grabs her purse and runs after her man 🤣😭

[@tiffanyrachell9896]

Mine too lol 😂 I was hoping they played it

[@KeKe4Christ]

@@tiffanyrachell9896 also “I love it when you take charge Daddy” when Dwayne tells her that he’d drop her like a bad habit 🤣

[@tiffanyrachell9896]

@@KeKe4Christ me too lol

[@ladiblue03]

I know right

[@Seancarter2010]

They had the absolute best relationship. They were so down for each other

[@danavixen6274]

The audience's reactions to the INCOMPARABLE chemistry between Dwayne and Whitley were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@keosemeraldscorpio]

I love and need Whitley's reaction at 1:02 when she says "I love it when you take charge, Daddy!" Classic!🤣🤣

[@quentology11]

I was waiting on it too!! 😂😂

[@Larouge07]

Some of these scenes needed to show Whitley’s reaction is was just as good as his.

[@sweetbeauty2153]

Exactly!!

[@Kelvinllovejr]

"Oh, I love it when you take charge Deddy" -Whitley Gilbert

[@Kelvinllovejr]

Yeah, they cut it too quick.

[@jojo-dy2er]

a lot of these moments were so important for whitley’s character 🥰 love them sm

[@jasminej9238]

He humbled tf outta Whitley it made her a better woman it added to her feminity she grounded dwayne and opened his heart it made him even more secure in his masculinity i love it i wish this show wouldve been ongoing to my chirrens generation they represented the black culture VERY WELL 🥰

[@DawnSummers-hq7rb]

the perfect partnership.

[@MaxineShaw-de7bh]

Love your comment but you got me at chirrens. Lmao ❤❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂

[@likeitsgoldn9200]

Oouu love me some Dwayne. The masculinity, the intelligence, the attentiveness, the tenderness and the goofiness. Lord, what a man 😍😍

[@Mrs.Adrian]

“Go sit down hush up…this is my moment woman” sounds just like my husband 🤣🤣🤣❤️ i love a man that commands respect

[@derekmathews1557]

Dwayne had to do that with Whitley so he had to keep up with her attractiveness towards her. She was a handful too.

[@sharkkeeper01]

That’s not an example of commanding respect, that’s DEmanding it and there is a difference

[@willigagbob8243]

@@sharkkeeper01 Actually it is, pay attention to the tone of the scene, it's not confrontational at all.

[@Seancarter2010]

Exact words I said when I was proposing to my wife now I remember where I got it from lol

[@terran6471]

@Adrian I meannn isn't that a female's biological nature 🤣🤣

[@agordon74]

We thought we were watching a sitcom, But honestly we watching great television in the making. Black men treating women with respect & vice versa. A show encouraging us to go to college. And showing us it's "A Different World" out there. Thank you Debbie Allen for giving us something we could identify with....BLACK LOVE AT IT'S FINEST!!!!!!

[@BElle-Ballentine]

"You lie like a rug" I melted ♥🥰

[@grapelund]

1:38 You should have kept the part when she ran after him…BYYYEE!!! 😂😂😂

[@jamillahmillage4893]

Yessss

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Words can’t express how culturally important this show was. An entire generation was inspired to enroll in HBCU’s thanks to this show

[@weirdmyst7963]

I loved it! I was really young watching it and couldn't comprehend relationships at that age. It seems so much better now, I love that we can go back and see real excellence on actors AND writers.

[@sneakykamon]

My all time favorite Black sitcom. Hands down. I watched it for the first time last summer.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

So, you segregate sitcoms? What's your fave "white" sitcom and is the "white" sitcom your favorite of all? Do you have any purple sitcoms that's your favorite?

[@missmichel-a]

@@KingofgraceSARA Yes people do have favorite black and white sitcoms. My favorite white sitcom would be either Fraiser or the King of Queens... smh

[@dianaprince9311]

Dewayne loved Whitley so much. He taught her to depend on herself and not her family’s wealth.

[@reneehurt387]

Happy birthday to Kadeem Hardison Be proud of this show you were blessed with. This cast has inspired degrees

[@mr.raslyon6626]

Facts. I was disappointed as a kid to learn that Hillman wasnt real.

[@reneegibson2911]

I thought I was only one that noticed this about Dwayne's charater. He knew how to be authoritative in a loving way.

[@filippofittipaldi8050]

I absolutely loved this show. The Whitley and Dwayne arc was truly enjoyable.

[@karmaneshaspraglin2813]

Dwayne was always that dude but he handled whitley with love and care him leading was sexy because he came from a place of a grown man and out of love.. my fav sitcom couple besides Aaron and Zoey and Melanie and Derwin 🖤

[@derekmathews1557]

Mine too. It’s hard in the 90s. This is the greatest TV romance of all-time. I think the second is Martin and Gina and then Overton and Synclaire.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

@@derekmathews1557 woo woo 💛

[@tonym9227]

Melanie and Derwin were great before the show went south. My favorite scene between them was in "Turkey Bastin' B*tches".

[@shelisadaniel6718]

Melanie and Derwin.....PASS! I do remember being very into that show when it first came out and I was in college, but I rewatched the first 3 seasons a couple of years ago and couldn't remember why I wanted this couple together so bad when I was younger. Their entire situation was horrible. She gave up everything she wanted to see him through only for him to cheat and impregnate another woman. It is also upon rewatch that I realized how incredibly annoying Melanie was and how many incredibly stupid things she did. For someone who was supposed be so bright, she was incredibly dumb. The paternity test she ran on his son, really? How stupid could she be?

[@karmaneshaspraglin2813]

@@shelisadaniel6718 aww sorry you feel that way. But my opinion stays their one of my favs.. can’t help it🖤🤣

[@indiabyrd9030]

The thing is every time he “put her in check” he never disrespected her, and he always let her know that it was out of love, and that he loved her something a lot of people in general don’t do it

[@upabittoolate]

@1:37 "come on". It looks like Kim and Freddie felt that too.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Hell yeah...women understand and respond to masculinity, no matter what feminists try to say. Nothing toxic about being a man who leads.

[@missmichel-a]

They were amused, because just a second before she was talking big sh*t lol

[@healthyhabits3406]

He really wasn’t checking her, he was being patient with her.

[@dawnwilliams3555]

Dwayne had the perfect amount of, arrogance, love, respect, protection, humor and intellect. 😍😍wishful thinking.

[@isaacruffinjr.4725]

He did not have to snap his fingers at her. 🤣🤣

[@mlauren629]

Lol. Yes...I was like ohhhh noooo don't do that. LOL

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Yes he did.

[@kayjeffs3741]

Right! I would've been like "whoa whoa whoa...hold on baby I'm coming, but please don't snap the fingers now.."

[@vensonj]

Y’all loved it and you know it

[@kayjeffs3741]

@@vensonj I'm all for a respectful checking...but no snapping fingers...we're not going that far now...

[@kristenjames-houston6992]

They had amazing chemistry.

[@ericstroman260]

Dwaynes character development from season 1 to the end was amazing, thats how a character is supposed to be

[@semajdebose4961]

Dwayne and Whitley ❤

[@HeyTash]

forever

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

Great comedy and chemistry, this was a very entertaining show

[@dionna3674]

His assertiveness was always so attractive 😭👏🏽☺️💖.

[@angelariley3082]

It was her running after him for me lmao

[@Im_Jaaylen]

Women need more men like Dwayne. Sweet, loving but at the sametime..he ain't no pushover💪🏾💯

[@moorpapi154]

Dwayne was a real one loved her with all his heart and knew how to keep her in check

[@crystalthompson9700]

Dwayne is an example of a strong man without the toxic masculinity I loved him

[@BlackLion76]

There is no such thing as "toxic masculinity." There are toxic people, men and women, but masculinity by itself is not toxic. Get it right.

[@nightsun1295]

I remember watching A Different World since I was little every episode. It seem like I grew with the show and these two became my favorite. I remember when Dwayne had a crush on Dr Cosby's daughter an it gradually changed to Whitley. It's still one of the greatest shows I've had the pleasure of watching.

[@EL2ube]

Man her reactions... Her reactions! I use to love that! LOL

[@rosered3608]

Dwayne: Come on ! Whitley: Bye. 🤭

[@shaylaharmon8630]

I need me a Dwayne

[@nomibe2911]

Need me a Whitley

[@shinbakihanma2749]

Maybe you two should get in touch with one another. Exchange info, and see where things go. You never know. 😏

[@LavenderJack540]

@@shinbakihanma2749 , excellent advice. I firmly agree. One never knows what's possible, particularly in situations like this. It certainly can't hurt to try. Your Dwaye/Whitley could be the comment below/above you. Lavender Jack...Swooping On Down.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

@@shinbakihanma2749 😂🥳

[@sharkkeeper01]

Naw you don’t baby…find a man that’s gonna respect you as much as you respect him…that’s what you want.

[@kimberlyscaliatine1120]

Never heard of this show and now I’m binging clips and already in love with these two

[@Wolf10media]

As a kid, I wanted his glasses. And I didn't even wear glasses let alone needed them at the time.

[@kierancarter8369]

I HAD these glasses...and I didn't wear glasses either, they had glass inserts.

[@Wolf10media]

@@kierancarter8369 SWEET!!

[@marshalittle4143]

@@kierancarter8369I found a pair bout 6 years ago I only wore them bout 3/4 times!! I just don’t anymore!! But People wanted them I said Oh Noooo!!😠

[@twinqt578]

He's perfect at respectfully checking her. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥 No wonder she was crazy for him.

[@tonysoprano7372]

Everyone that was able to enjoy these shows is absolutely Blessed. Generation X 🙏. We are the last of the literate. We had our pagers. We had game. No swiping left or right. We weren't perfect, but compared to the generations after, we were saints. It was the best time to be a kid in America. No matter what the color of your skin was. I even caught jungle fever a few times 😉( grew up in Louisiana, all black school)

[@andresrodriguez3708]

I strongly agree and much respect.

[@moni1952]

The generations after us will say the same thing about their generation.

[@vetgirl71]

@@moni1952 lol😅

[@sambeezy007]

I want to say right now it's Gen X retiring and Gen Y (my generation) holding the economy afloat while Gen Z is not even wanting to work and complain about genders.

[@faa1412]

@@moni1952 Lol I dunno. I see comments all the time from the new generation saying they wish they grew up in the 90s. The 90s was the decade of "goldenness"...

[@ndavis894]

I could watch these re-runs forever...

[@sandy81cp]

I'm watching it now...for the third time I about 2 years lol. Just got past the wedding episode, which I watched like three time🤣

[@marshalittle4143]

I DOOOOO!!!!!!🤗😍100%❤️❤️❤️👍🏾

[@BeastNationXIV]

"Who doesn't?" That part though.

[@Steph-nc4bo]

The chemistry these two had was INSANE

[@martinacold9255]

Y'all remember when D'Wayne broke up her wedding and the Fabulous Diane (spelling?🥺) Carroll said "Die! Just Die!!" 😭🤣🤣 Whitley's mama was a mess 🤣🤣

[@derekmathews1557]

Yeah only the late Dianna Carol from Dynasty could have played Whitley’s mother. She was a knockout but that is one of the all-time lines.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

Excellent show, Excellent couple.

[@S_King117]

Dwayne was always smooth with his talk lol.

[@Afrocentricpoet]

I'd love to see these characters revisited. A short series on adulthood, parenthood, trials and tribulations of them all.

[@sleepinggorilla]

Totally agree. One of the few shows I would love to see revised. Dwayne Wayne as a math professor being a role model for a new generation.

[@moorpapi154]

Unfortunately you cant recapture the type of magic in these days and times that the characters brought back then...it ended the way it should have let it rip we have the memories tho

[@DanThaManOhNo]

Writing has changed and you wont get the same feel. Times have also changed as well. You don't see characters like Dwayne anymore on TV.

[@GaiaCarney]

Great idea! All kind of shows & movies get rebooted, your idea would be 🔥🔥🔥

[@FrancesWilliams-hl7et]

KJl

[@steveyj3002]

Say what you will about Dwayne but .. his character had to fight for everything he got including women and he was considered a nerd or looser for the most part of the show up until he came into his own and finally got the respect he deserves from his peers

[@xgal2]

He was a cool nerd 🤓

[@keldorthebluemack]

​@@xgal2He really a need in real life

[@missmichel-a]

He was only a nerd the first season when the show was wack. Ron was even nerdier LOL I am glad they changed things

[@shabrethajennings7291]

Dwayne showed such great boundaries skills. Especially when he told her if she go without talking to him he would drop her 👏👏👏. Yes when you love yourself in healthy manner not to put up with bs.

[@ferehj675]

Those lines from those entire scripts for this sitcom was COMPLETE GENIUS. They had the RIGHT CAST WITH THE RIGHT DIRECTOR HANDS DOWN. The “EDUCATION” is there from inside to out. No denying it.

[@The.Jace.Perspective]

Nothing sexier than when a man takes control of a situation the way Dwayne did with Whitley. ❤❤❤❤

[@paralegalkc]

I loved the show once Denise was gone! Debbie Allen did in excellent job

[@TheRozberry]

Dwayne knows how to put a women in check and make it sexy and respectful at the same time.

[@feliciapillow5860]

Dwayne kept Whitley grounded. She new what she needed. Innately. One of the greatest TV love stories ever., especially in the black community.

[@christinastephens7804]

Dwayne dancing up the stairs 🤣

[@Honestlylovely]

They ended up being the cutest couple and perfect match

[@xgal2]

Yes . Some people want them to be with other people. Whitley and Byron or DWAYNE and Denise but once we had Whitley and Dwayne it's hard to change that they were like a perfect puzzle ❤️

[@veronicalodgesawyer3099]

That coat flip gets me EVERY TIME

[@aieshatheteapot]

This is how I want a man to respond to me! I know we women can get catty, bratty and head strong but God BLESS a Man who will meet me where I am to ELEVATE me ❤ This was true PARTNERSHIP! GO HEAD, DWAYNE (KH) 🎉

[@zabrinatheteacher]

After Cliff and Clair..Dwayne and Whitley..❤👍🏼

[@sharkkeeper01]

There is a big difference in the way Cliff treated Claire…he truly loved and respected her…Dwayne loved Whitley…but he didn’t really respect her, which is why he always felt like he had to take her down a peg or two. A man should never have to constantly announce that he’s a man. The fact that we as a community find this type of relationship ideal speaks to the high levels of toxicity rampant in our marriages today…and why soooo many WIVES are miserable.

[@zabrinatheteacher]

@@sharkkeeper01 They both had their biases. But, love superceded it. Despite their disagreements. They still stood by each other and worked it out. If anything there is a lot to learn from that. When it comes to marriage. Good day ✌🏼

[@threearrows2248]

We need to bring back some of that masculinity!!

[@jaylene.turner6524]

The greatest show ever with a great cast!

[@heyitzaimee]

"you lie like a rug" and the way they both flip the clothes they're wearing always takes me out 😂

[@Polo22546]

Back one there was a live studio audience and it really added to the show.

[@JAV619]

Whitley was SO damn fine!! And gorgeous as hell

[@tonym9227]

I used to love those moments. Dwayne put up with a lot of isht (Whitley's personality made that a necessity), but he stood his ground as well.

[@Albert-g6c]

Debbie Allen....Nailed it!!!! I grew up on this show, and I love it still today 2023.

[@marckristian81]

That's called growing up with a father.

[@SheniceSays214]

Exactly what that is. Growing up with a father.

[@wilbertthomas1207]

That’s strong Father figure!!!!!

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

Nah

[@marckristian81]

@@SoldierOfLoveForNow lol, why not?

[@EmptyMan000]

@@marckristian81 Seen various dudes act like Dwayne to compensate for exactly not growing up with a father. You're full of it.

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

HE TOLD HER TO COME ON & SNAPPED HIS FINGER🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cyrahomega]

Such a beautiful couple and college experience 😍

[@truman5838]

Whitley is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. And that voice with the southern accent just makes me melt.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Tell Julian I said hello okay. LOL.

[@derekmathews1557]

That was funny as hell.

[@marshalittle4143]

Yesssss!!😂😂😂😂

[@simplymincy]

One of the best TV romances. They really helped each other grow. They made mistakes and they had real arguments. Different world hit so many topics with care and this was just another one.

[@heathermetz3974]

1:06 “You LIE like a rug! Go sit down!”

[@marshalittle4143]

❤😂😂😂😂😂😂that was Funny when Dwayne said that!!!!

[@naazirra]

Great to see a him being a man with his woman.

[@RNR_the_SerialReader]

I was so inlove with this show especially when they put Dwayne & Whitley together. 💓💞

[@dlynsky]

I love it when you take charge daddy!! 😂🥰💯👏🏾

[@johnwayne2103]

I loved watching this show, it was so well written.

[@daninechevarella1376]

Wow. Watching Dwayne and Whitley again brings back great memories. Dwayne was awesome. He knew how to handle his woman with so much love respect and kindness. That’s a real man.

[@missladyanonymity]

@02:01 Whitley and her pink shirt😂😂 one of her students called her out for wearing it many days in a row. I think this was their poor phase.

[@oresource]

“You’re my wife and I love you. Let’s go work this thing out…. (snaps fingers) Come on.” Mercy! That’s the kind of masculinity that can melt a woman. 😍

[@jasmineiam]

Nothing sexier than a man who knows how to check his woman respectfully….

[@southamcaballero]

Dwayne's conversion to being a stud from being a nerd is a true inspiration to all young men, especially ones who are students at the University or college who don't come from money. I know he was to me

[@YaLittleFriend]

“5 minutes Dwayne”!!!!

[@l0rdapophis]

0:55 nah nah cuz I felt that on a DEEP, SPIRITUAL LEVEL!!!

[@thepayne7862]

Such a great show.

[@phillipayoung10]

This is my moment!! So sit down woman!!😂😂😂