Bob Hearts Abishola

S01E12: 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 23, 2019 10.0 20 min
An American man falls in love with his Nigerian nurse.
Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things

S01E02 Nigerians Don't Do Useless Things

September 30, 2019 20 min
While Bob waits for Abishola to make the next move, her Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde make it hard for her by stalking him.
A Bird May Love A Fish

S01E03 A Bird May Love A Fish

October 7, 2019 20 min
Bob attempts to learn more about Nigerian customs while Abishola has to contend with gossip spreading about her relationship with Bob.
Square Hamburger, Round Buns

S01E04 Square Hamburger, Round Buns

October 14, 2019 20 min
After Abishola calls off things with Bob, her Auntie Olu sets her up with a Nigerian pharmacist, and Bob tries online dating.
Whacking the Mole

S01E05 Whacking the Mole

October 21, 2019 20 min
After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.
Ralph Lauren and Fish

S01E06 Ralph Lauren and Fish

October 28, 2019 20 min
Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.
Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine

S01E07 Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine

November 4, 2019 20 min
Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers. Dottie has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.
Useless Potheads

S01E08 Useless Potheads

November 18, 2019 20 min
With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.
We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers

S01E09 We Were Beggars, Now We Are Choosers

November 25, 2019 20 min
After Abishola gives her previous suitor a second chance, Uncle Tunde goes behind Auntie Olu's back to warn Bob about the other man who's courting his niece.
Ice Cream for Breakfast

S01E10 Ice Cream for Breakfast

December 2, 2019 20 min
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.
Splitting the Hairs

S01E11 Splitting the Hairs

December 16, 2019 20 min
Bob, Douglas and Christina try to get Dottie to make a will; Abishola and Kemi's friendship is tested after Abishola catches Kemi in a lie.
There's My Nigerians

S01E12 There's My Nigerians

January 5, 2020 20 min
While Bob and Abishola struggle to pull Dottie out of her depression, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde come over to lift her spirits.
The Canadians of Africa

S01E13 The Canadians of Africa

January 20, 2020 20 min
Abishola doesn't appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her "unhappy son".
Full-Frontal Dottie

S01E14 Full-Frontal Dottie

February 3, 2020 20 min
Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot, much to the dismay of Bob, Douglas and Christina.
Black Ice

S01E15 Black Ice

February 10, 2020 20 min
On Valentine's Day, when it comes to showing affection, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle.
Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?

S01E16 Where's Your Other Wives, Tunde?

February 17, 2020 20 min
Dottie, Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde must find a way to reconcile when they're forced to eat dinner together. Also, Bob and Abishola have differing opinions on the progress of their relationship.
A Big, White Thumb

S01E17 A Big, White Thumb

March 9, 2020 20 min
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.
Sock Wife

S01E18 Sock Wife

March 16, 2020 20 min
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.
Angry, Happy, Same Face

S01E19 Angry, Happy, Same Face

April 6, 2020 20 min
Abishola must draw the line when Bob's ex-wife, Lorraine, tries to maneuver her way back into Bob's life. Also, Goodwin is concerned when Christina sets her romantic sights on Kofo.
Randy's a Wrangler

S01E20 Randy's a Wrangler

April 13, 2020 20 min
Dottie makes an unexpected connection when she meets a fellow stroke survivor, Hank (John Ratzenberger), at physical therapy. Also, Bob and Douglas try to keep tabs on Christina while she's away at an emotional wellness...

Cast

Billy Gardell
Billy Gardell
Bob Wheeler
Folake Olowofoyeku
Folake Olowofoyeku
Abishola Adebambo
Gina Yashere
Gina Yashere
Kemi
Christine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole
Dottie Wheeler
Matt Jones
Matt Jones
Douglas Wheeler
Maribeth Monroe
Maribeth Monroe
Christina Wheeler
Shola Adewusi
Shola Adewusi
Auntie Olu
Barry Shabaka Henley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Uncle Tunde
Vernee Watson-Johnson
Vernee Watson-Johnson
Gloria

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