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Bob Hearts AbisholaBob Hearts Abishola

From award-winning creator, executive producer, and writer Chuck Lorre, Bob Hearts Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America.more

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Episode 1

Pilot

In the series premiere, we meet Bob, who runs his family's successful, highly competitive sock company with his mother, Dottie, his sister, Christina, and his younger brother, Douglas. When the stress of the job lands him in the hospital, he meets Abishola, his kind, hard-working nurse whom he's immediately drawn to. Now all Bob needs to do is convince her to give him a chance, which will take some doing since they couldn't be more different. After coming to America from Nigeria to find a better life for her and her son, Dele, a straight-A student, Abishola lives in a small apartment with her super-protective relatives, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde. Abishola's close friends include fellow nurse Gloria and Kemi.

Episode 2

Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things

While Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.

Episode 3

A Bird May Love A Fish

While Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs, Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.

Episode 4

Square Hamburger, Round Buns

After Abishola calls things off with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist. Meanwhile, Bob tries online dating.

Episode 5

Whacking the Mole

After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.

Episode 6

Ralph Lauren and Fish

Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.

Episode 7

Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine

Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie, however, has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.

Episode 8

Useless Potheads

With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.

Episode 9

We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers

After Abishola gives her previous suitor, Chukwuemeka, a Nigerian pharmacist, a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.

Episode 10

Ice Cream For Breakfast

Bob must gain the confidence to fight for Abishola when she goes on another date with Chukwuemeka. Also, Uncle Tunde finds an unlikely friend in Dottie in the aftermath of his fight with Auntie Olu

Episode 11

Splitting the Hairs

Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will. Also, Kemi and Abishola's friendship is tested when Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.

Episode 12

There's My Nigerians

While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.

Episode 13

The Canadians of Africa

Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son."

Episode 14

Full-Frontal Dottie

Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot -- much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.

Episode 15

Black Ice

When it comes to showing affection on Valentine's Day, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.

Episode 16

Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?

Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Meanwhile, Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their relationship.

Episode 17

A Big White Thumb

Abishola takes her relationship with Bob to the next level when she invites him into an intimate part of her life: church. Also, Kemi fights with Ogechi to be Chukwuemeka's favorite.

Episode 18

Sock Wife!

Bob's past and present collide when his ex-wife, Lorraine, is admitted to Abishola's hospital. Also, Christina recruits Kofo for a project to rename the sock colors.

Episode 19

Angry, Happy, Same Face

Abishola must draw the line when Bob's ex-wife, Lorraine, tries to maneuver her way back into Bob's life. And, Goodwin is concerned when Christina sets her romantic sights on Kofo.

Episode 20

Randy's a Wrangler

Dottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor, Hank, at physical therapy. Also, Bob and Douglas try to keep tabs on Christina while she's away at an emotional wellness spa.

About this Show

Bob Hearts Abishola

From award-winning creator, executive producer, and writer Chuck Lorre, Bob Hearts Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America.

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