Bob Hearts Abishola

From award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre, BOB ♥ 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 (series star FOLAKE OLOWOFOYEKU) lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob (series star BILLY GARDELL) is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America After Bob and Abishola land in Lagos, they rush to rescue Dele (series star TRAVIS WOLFE, JR.) from his dad’s place and are a bit surprised at what they find once reunited. Also, Auntie Olu (series star SHOLA ADEWUSI) and Uncle Tunde (series star BARRY SHABAKA HENLEY) explore their old stomping grounds and realize things have changed since their last visit to Nigeria on the third season premiere.

It’s wedding time! With a traditional Nigerian wedding approaching, the Wheelers are formally introduced to Abishola’s family. Also, while Bob sets out to market to fulfill Abishola’s bride price to demonstrate his serious intentions of marrying her, Abishola tries to keep the peace between her mother and Auntie Olu.

After returning home from their wedding in Nigeria, Abishola moves in to Bob’s house, and with his blessing, she redecorates it to make the place her own. At their housewarming party, their friends and family make their opinions about Abishola’s taste known.

With Bob and Abishola settling into married life, Dottie (series star CHRISTINE EBERSOLE) feels pushed aside and decides to run away from home. Also, Goodwin and Kofo (series stars BAYO AKINFEMI and ANTHONY OKUNGBOWA) bring a domestic dispute to MaxDot.

Abishola is caught in the middle when Morenike (guest star TORI DANNER) agrees to be the “plus one” in Kemi (series star GINA YASHERE) and Chukwuemeka’s relationship. Also, when Bob refuses to pay for Douglas’s company car, he learns what it’s like to live on a budget.

Abishola and Kemi are conflicted as to how to handle Morenike after she confides in them her deepest secret. Also, after Bob gets credit for Christina’s idea for a Twitter marketing campaign, she considers leaving MaxDot.

Abishola and Kemi take a directionless Christina to see a Yoruba priest, where she learns that her toxic relationship with her mother may be stifling her growth. Also, Bob deals with the fallout of promoting Kofo over Goodwin when Goodwin has a panic attack at work.

Abishola gets the surprise of a lifetime when she finds out Bob has flown in Dele and her mother, Ebun (guest star SAIDAH ARRIKA EKULONA), from Nigeria. However, the joy is cut short when Ebun’s constant criticism makes Bob question his success as a businessman.

When Abishola finds out Tayo (recurring guest star DAYO ADE) has given Dele a credit card, she worries he’s being spoiled and becomes stricter with him. Also, worried she’s being too harsh, Bob goes behind Abishola’s back to do something special for Dele. Series star Bayo Akinfemi directed the episode.

Bob is surprised when Abishola’s medical school plans include going to Baltimore – with or without him.

When word gets out that Bob and Abishola might be trying to have a baby, the expectations from family, friends and employees start to take a toll on the couple.

When Christina gets a new job at a sock startup the family is supportive… until they discover the new company is more successful than MaxDot. Realizing they’ve given their competitor a helping hand Dottie vows to do anything to get her daughter back.

Bob’s not sure his family is cut out for the small screen when he decides to shoot a TV commercial for MaxDot and the director, Marion (guest star BRIGA HEELAN) wants the ad to focus on the Wheelers. CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER and TICHINA ARNOLD make cameo appearances as Calvin and Tina Butler from The Neighborhood.

Dottie and Goodwin question Bob’s ability to lead under pressure when the successful MaxDot television commercial generates more business than they can handle. Meanwhile, Abishola is unsure whether Bob’s newfound success is worth it if it means he’s never home.

Bob and Abishola decide her mother has officially overstayed her welcome when Ebunoluwa starts renovating Bob’s guest room. Also, when Abishola and Kemi hatch a plan to have a spirit to speak to Ebunoluwa from beyond the grave, Abishola gets more information about her mother than she bargained for.

When Bob, Abishola and Kemi learn that Morenike’s family disowned her because she’s gay, they do what they can to help her pay for school and stay in America.

Douglas is finally ready to introduce Olivia to his family, but he sets some ground rules to make sure Dottie plays nice.

When Abishola brings Dele to work with her at the hospital, she discovers that her dream of him becoming a doctor might not become a reality. Also, Kemi and Chukwuemeka’s mother bond when Ogechi slips in the bathtub.

With Dele’s dream of becoming a doctor dashed, Bob, Abishola, Tayo and the rest of the family scramble to find him a new career path. But when the pressure mounts, Dele turns to a surprising source for advice on dealing with the family.

When a charismatic new pastor (guest star JONATHAN ADAMS) joins their congregation, Abishola takes a new interest in church. Also, Bob must do what he can to make sure he doesn’t lose his best employee after Dottie gives out bonuses to upper management – without Goodwin!