Ep 4. Please Pass the Jock

Hangin' With Mr. Cooper is a classic sitcom from the 1990s, which tells the story of Mark Cooper (played by Mark Curry), a former basketball player turned high school gym teacher who shares an apartment with two female roommates, Robin and Vanessa. This dynamic trio has a knack for getting into trouble, but they always manage to find a way out with their good-natured humor and quick thinking.

In season 1 episode 4, titled "Please Pass the Jock," Mark is excited to be coaching the school's basketball team for the upcoming season. However, he soon finds out that one of his star players, Tony (played by Marques Houston), has been failing his classes and won't be able to play unless he passes his next test.

Mark and his roommates decide to help Tony study and get his grades up, but they soon realize they have their work cut out for them. Tony is not interested in studying and would rather hang out with his friends and go to parties. Mark, Robin, and Vanessa try everything they can to get Tony on track, including bribing him with basketball tickets and threatening to tell the coach about his grades. Eventually, Tony agrees to study with them, and they spend the night before the test cramming for hours.

The day of the test arrives, and the group is nervous as they wait for Tony's results. When the teacher announces that Tony passed, they all jump for joy and celebrate his achievement. Tony thanks Mark and his roommates for all the help, and Mark realizes that teaching is about more than just basketball.

Throughout the episode, there are also subplots involving Robin's fear of getting a haircut, Vanessa's attempts to sell her artwork, and Mark's unsuccessful attempt to ask out a fellow teacher. These storylines add to the humor and heartwarming moments of the show, making "Please Pass the Jock" a classic episode of Hangin' With Mr. Cooper.

Overall, season 1 episode 4 of Hangin' With Mr. Cooper is a fun and lighthearted look at the challenges of coaching and teaching, as well as the importance of teamwork and perseverance. With its relatable characters and clever writing, the show remains a beloved classic of the 90s sitcom genre.