Ep 2. Really, Gina Is Not My Lover
- TV-PG
- August 29, 1993
- 22 min
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9.0 (71)
Martin is a comedy series that was originally aired in 1992 and went on to become a classic of its time. This show revolved around the life of Martin Lawrence, a radio personality living in Detroit who is trying to juggle his personal and professional life. In Season 2 Episode 2, titled "Really, Gina Is Not My Lover," Martin finds himself in a sticky situation that requires his quick wits to get out of.
The episode begins with Martin and Gina getting into a fight over a misunderstanding. Gina assumes that Martin has been cheating on her, and Martin tries to explain that he was simply trying to help a friend. Meanwhile, Martin's friends, Tommy, Pam, and Cole, are waiting for him to come to the club so they can celebrate his birthday.
As Martin tries to make amends with Gina, he gets a surprise call from his friend Shawn, who is in town for business. Shawn asks Martin if he can crash at his place for a few days, and Martin agrees. However, when Shawn arrives, he brings a woman with him that Martin has never seen before.
Martin starts to panic, thinking that Gina will assume the worst if she sees this woman in their home. He tries to play it cool, but eventually, Gina finds out about the situation and assumes the worst. Martin is forced to explain to her that the woman is not his lover but is in fact, Shawn's girlfriend.
Throughout the episode, Martin tries everything in his power to get Gina to believe him. He even goes to the extent of asking Cole to dress up as a woman to trick Gina into thinking that he is not cheating on her. However, all of Martin's efforts backfire, and the situation only gets worse.
As the episode progresses, Martin and Gina continue to argue, and their friends try to intervene. Eventually, they manage to patch things up, but not before Martin ends up in some embarrassing situations.
Overall, Season 2 Episode 2 of Martin is a funny and lighthearted episode that showcases Martin's ability to get himself into sticky situations. The episode is filled with funny one-liners and slapstick comedy that will have viewers laughing out loud. It is a great reminder of why Martin was such a beloved show during its time.