Denise persuades Dwayne to participate in the Miss Hillman Beauty Pageant as a stand for gender equality, challenging the reigning contestant, Whitley. Dwayne, initially hesitant, is drawn into the competition, leading to unexpected dynamics and humorous moments as he navigates the world of pageantry. As the event unfolds, both competitors face off, revealing their true selves and the pressures of societal expectations. The pageant becomes a platform for self-discovery and empowerment, showcasing the importance of equality in a lighthearted yet impactful way.
Show
A Different World
Episode
S01E17
Air Date
Feb 25, 1988
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Reconcilable Differences
S01E01
Episode #101
S01E02
Pilot
S01E02
Episode #102
S01E03
Porky de Bergerac
S01E03
Episode #103
S01E04
Those Who Can't... Tutor
S01E04
Episode #104
S01E05
War of the Words
S01E05
Episode #105
S01E06
Rudy and the Snow Queen
S01E06
Episode #106
S01E07
Episode #107
S01E07
Sometimes You Get the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Gets You
S01E08
Episode #108
S01E08
If Chosen, I May Not Run
S01E09
Episode #109
S01E09
Romancing Mr. Stone
S01E10
Episode #110
S01E10
The Gift of the Magi
S01E11
Episode #111
S01E11
Does He or Doesn't He?
S01E12
Advise and Descent
S01E12
Episode #112
S01E13
The Prime of Miss Lettie Bostic
S01E13
Episode #113
S01E14
Wild Child
S01E14
Episode #114
S01E15
Dr. Cupid
S01E15
Episode #115
S01E16
Episode #116
S01E16
The Show Must Go On
S01E17
Episode #117
S01E17
Mr. Hillman
S01E18
Speech Therapy
S01E18
Episode #118
S01E19
Clair's Last Stand
S01E19
Episode #119
S01E20
If Only for One Night
S01E20
Best of Season 1
S01E21
Come Back, Little Eggby
S01E22
My Dinner With Theo