| For Your Love | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Yvette Lee Bowser |
| Starring | Holly Robinson Peete James Lesure Tamala Jones Edafe Blackmon Dedee Pfeiffer D. W. Moffett |
| Opening theme | Performed by: Chaka Khan & Michael McDonald |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 87 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Yvette Lee Bowser |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production companies | SisterLee Productions Warner Bros. Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC (1998) The WB (1998–2002) |
| Original release | March 17, 1998 – August 11, 2002 |
For Your Love is an American sitcom television series that premiered on March 17, 1998, on NBC. The series starred Holly Robinson Peete and James Lesure. It was canceled by NBC after six episodes but was picked up by The WB. It ran for a total of four-and-a-half seasons, with its last episode airing on August 11, 2002.
Synopsis
For Your Love focused on three couples who try to counsel each other on how to deal with the opposite sex. At the start of the series, Sheri & Dean were the relationship "veterans," having been together for 15 years, married for the last four. Malena (Sheri's best friend) & Mel were newlyweds, moving next door to Sheri & Dean in the pilot. Bobbi & Reggie (Mel's younger brother) were dating, two "commitment-phobes" who were more devoted to each other than either would readily admit.
The theme song (a cover version of the song of the same name originally performed by the Yardbirds) was performed by Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald.
Cast
Main
- Holly Robinson Peete as Malena Ellis
- James Lesure as Mel Ellis
- Tamala Jones as Barbara Jean 'Bobbi' Seawright Ellis
- Edafe Blackmon as Reggie Ellis (1998–2002)
- Dedee Pfeiffer as Sheri Winston
- D. W. Moffett as Dean Winston
Recurring
- Natalie Desselle as Eunetta (1998–2002)
- Stuart Pankin as Mr. Gerard (1999–2001)
- Constance Marie as Samantha
- MC Lyte as Lana
- David Ramsey as Brian
- Kelly Perine as Paul
- Jessica Kiper as Amber (1999–2002)
- Eugene Byrd as Omar Ellis (2002)
Episodes
Season 1 (1998)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Barnet Kellman | Yvette Lee Bowser | March 17, 1998 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Games People Play" | TBA | TBA | March 24, 1998 |
| 3 | 3 | "The Mother of All Visits" | Barnet Kellman | David Hemingson | March 31, 1998 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Donor" | Barnet Kellman | Steve Faber & Bob Fisher | April 7, 1998 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Gift That Keeps on Giving" | TBA | TBA | April 14, 1998 |
| 6 | 6 | "The Good Doctor" | Barnet Kellman | Roger S.H. Schulman | April 21, 1998 |
| 7 | 7 | "The Vows" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Clayvon C. Harris | April 28, 1998 |
| 8 | 8 | "The Brother's Day" | TBA | TBA | May 5, 1998 |
| 9 | 9 | "The Cookie Monster" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
| 10 | 10 | "The Drought" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
| 11 | 11 | "The Last One of the Season" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
Season 2 (1998–99)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | "The Art of War" | TBA | TBA | September 17, 1998 |
| 13 | 2 | "The Divorce-i-versary" | TBA | TBA | September 24, 1998 |
| 14 | 3 | "The Hair Club for Men" | TBA | TBA | October 1, 1998 |
| 15 | 4 | "The Big Sleep" | TBA | TBA | October 8, 1998 |
| 16 | 5 | "The Most Valuable Player" | TBA | TBA | October 15, 1998 |
| 17 | 6 | "The Sister Act" | TBA | TBA | October 29, 1998 |
| 18 | 7 | "The Cuckoo's Nest" | TBA | TBA | November 5, 1998 |
| 19 | 8 | "The Goodwill Games" | TBA | TBA | November 12, 1998 |
| 20 | 9 | "The House of Cards" | TBA | TBA | November 19, 1998 |
| 21 | 10 | "The Runaround" | TBA | TBA | December 17, 1998 |
| 22 | 11 | "The Nightcap" | TBA | TBA | January 7, 1999 |
| 23 | 12 | "The Brother from Another Planet" | TBA | TBA | January 14, 1999 |
| 24 | 13 | "The Golf War" | TBA | TBA | January 21, 1999 |
| 25 | 14 | "The Endangered Species" | TBA | TBA | February 4, 1999 |
| 26 | 15 | "The Last Auction Hero" | TBA | TBA | February 11, 1999 |
| 27 | 16 | "The Paper Chase" | TBA | TBA | February 18, 1999 |
| 28 | 17 | "The Height of Passion" | TBA | TBA | February 25, 1999 |
| 29 | 18 | "The Van for All Seasons" | TBA | TBA | April 22, 1999 |
| 30 | 19 | "The Mother Load" | TBA | TBA | April 29, 1999 |
| 31 | 20 | "The First Big Break-Up" | TBA | TBA | May 6, 1999 |
| 32 | 21 | "The Morning After" | TBA | TBA | May 13, 1999 |
| 33 | 22 | "The Baby Boom" | TBA | TBA | May 20, 1999 |
Season 3 (1999–2000)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 1 | "The Thanks You Get" | TBA | TBA | September 24, 1999 |
| 35 | 2 | "The Best Laid Plans" | TBA | TBA | October 1, 1999 |
| 36 | 3 | "The Girl Most Likely to..." | TBA | TBA | October 8, 1999 |
| 37 | 4 | "The Ex-Files" | TBA | TBA | October 15, 1999 |
| 38 | 5 | "The Trouble with Angels" | TBA | TBA | October 22, 1999 |
| 39 | 6 | "The Leap of Faith" | TBA | TBA | November 5, 1999 |
| 40 | 7 | "The Sins of the Mother...and the Boyfriend" | TBA | TBA | November 12, 1999 |
| 41 | 8 | "The Membership Drive" | TBA | TBA | November 19, 1999 |
| 42 | 9 | "The Couples Court" | TBA | TBA | December 3, 1999 |
| 43 | 10 | "The Burden of Truth" | TBA | TBA | January 7, 2000 |
| 44 | 11 | "The Father Fixture" | TBA | TBA | January 14, 2000 |
| 45 | 12 | "The Special Delivery" | TBA | TBA | January 21, 2000 |
| 46 | 13 | "The Egg Timer" | TBA | TBA | February 4, 2000 |
| 47 | 14 | "The Adulterer Who Came to Dinner" | TBA | TBA | February 11, 2000 |
| 48 | 15 | "The French Lesson" | TBA | TBA | February 18, 2000 |
| 49 | 16 | "The Date That Time Forgot" | TBA | TBA | February 25, 2000 |
| 50 | 17 | "The Accidental Doctor" | TBA | TBA | April 7, 2000 |
| 51 | 18 | "The Bread Winner" | TBA | TBA | April 21, 2000 |
| 52 | 19 | "The Pregnant Pause" | TBA | TBA | April 28, 2000 |
| 53 | 20 | "The Prenuptial Disagreement" | TBA | TBA | May 5, 2000 |
| 54 | 21 | "The Shrink Gets Shrunk" | TBA | TBA | May 12, 2000 |
| 55 | 22 | "The Talented Mr. Rip-Off" | TBA | TBA | May 19, 2000 |
Season 4 (2000–01)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 1 | "The Things We Do for Love" | TBA | TBA | October 8, 2000 |
| 57 | 2 | "The Out-of-Towners" | TBA | TBA | October 15, 2000 |
| 58 | 3 | "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" | TBA | TBA | October 22, 2000 |
| 59 | 4 | "The Craving" | TBA | TBA | October 29, 2000 |
| 60 | 5 | "The Rules of Engagement" | TBA | TBA | March 11, 2001 |
| 61 | 6 | "The Not-So-Hostile Takeover" | TBA | TBA | March 18, 2001 |
| 62 | 7 | "The Wedding" | Joe Regalbuto | Rod J. Emelle | April 8, 2001 |
| 63 | 8 | "The Second Big Breakup" | Joe Regalbuto | Sean Dwyer | April 15, 2001 |
| 64 | 9 | "The Model Client" | TBA | TBA | April 22, 2001 |
| 65 | 10 | "The Replacements" | TBA | TBA | April 29, 2001 |
| 66 | 11 | "The Next Best Thing" | TBA | TBA | May 6, 2001 |
| 67 | 12 | "The Forbidden Dance" | TBA | TBA | May 13, 2001 |
| 68 | 13 | "The Birth Day" | TBA | TBA | May 20, 2001 |
Season 5 (2002)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 1 | "The "What Have I Done?" Show" | TBA | TBA | January 20, 2002 |
| 70 | 2 | "The Great Escape" | TBA | TBA | January 27, 2002 |
| 71 | 3 | "The Friend in Need" | TBA | TBA | February 10, 2002 |
| 72 | 4 | "The Boy from Uncle" | TBA | TBA | February 17, 2002 |
| 73 | 5 | "The Reunion" | TBA | TBA | February 24, 2002 |
| 74 | 6 | "The Picture Perfect Family" | TBA | TBA | March 3, 2002 |
| 75 | 7 | "The Sexual Evolution" | TBA | TBA | March 10, 2002 |
| 76 | 8 | "The Green-Eyed Monster" | TBA | TBA | March 17, 2002 |
| 77 | 9 | "The Affairs of the Heart" | TBA | TBA | March 31, 2002 |
| 78 | 10 | "The Helpless Hand" | TBA | TBA | March 31, 2002 |
| 79 | 11 | "The Blast from the Past" | TBA | TBA | July 28, 2002 |
| 80 | 12 | "The Enemy Next Door" | TBA | TBA | August 4, 2002 |
| 81 | 13 | "The Odd Couples" | TBA | TBA | August 11, 2002 |
| 82 | 14 | "The Reel Deal" | TBA | TBA | August 11, 2002 |
| 83 | 15 | "The Lifelong Dream" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
| 84 | 16 | "The Professionals" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
| 85 | 17 | "The Missing Link" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
| 86 | 18 | "The Blaze of Glory" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
| 87 | 19 | "The Married Little Christmas" | TBA | TBA | Unaired |
Broadcast
In July 2006, TV One began airing the series in syndicated reruns.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Holly Robinson Peete | Nominated |
| 2000 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Comedy Series | For Your Love | Nominated |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Holly Robinson Peete | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Comedy Series | For Your Love | Nominated |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Holly Robinson Peete | Nominated | ||
| 2002 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Holly Robinson Peete | Nominated |
External links
- For Your Love at IMDb
- For Your Love at TV.com