Real-life adventures of St. Louis soul-food restaurateur Robbie Montgomery, a onetime Ike and Tina Turner backup singer. As the series begins, Miss Robbie and her business partner (and son), Tim, are preparing to open their third Sweetie Pie's eatery. Meanwhile, Tim and his girlfriend, Jenae, are preparing for both their wedding and the birth of their first child. And Robbie, who's 71 and single, is still looking for love.

Miss Robbie leaves Tim in charge at Sweetie Pie's to plan her birthday party. This year's bash will include a reunion performance of her old group, the Ikettes.

Two events test Miss Robbie's nerves: She discovers that her kitchen manager, Pops, lied; and Jenae her daughter-in-law-to-be, who is six months pregnant, has a medical emergency.

The premature birth of Tim and Jenae's baby boy leaves Grandma Robbie working hard to keep the restaurants running smoothly. It also forces Lil Charles to take some responsibility.

Miss Robbie's old flame visits St. Louis and Lil Charles tests the romantic waters with a foreign-exchange student. Meanwhile, Tim struggles to communicate his feelings to Jenae following their son's premature birth.

While Lil Charles copes with his suspension from work, Tim takes on a meal for 5000 people at an event at the St. Louis Arch and Miss Robbie ponders an offer to sell the building she envisioned for her dream restaurant.

Lil Charles returns to work after his suspension, and Miss Robbie gives Jazzmin her job back as well. Meanwhile, a surprising paternal bond develops between Tim and Jenae's prison-guard father. Ep. 8: Hopes & Dreams - Robbie finally gets the loan to enable her to start

Robbie finally gets the loan to enable her to start construction on her dream restaurant; Lil' Charles plans for college; Tim stokes the fires of romance with Jenae; and the Montgomerys throw a baby shower for Jenae.

Tim, Jenae, and their baby, TJ, move into Miss Robbie's place, pushing the limits of the house's capacity, and adding to the tensions that already exist between Robbie and Tim over construction on the new restaurant.

Miss Robbie's oldest grandson wants to move to St. Louis - and into her house. Meanwhile, Tim is dealing with Jenae's foray into wedding planning, and the new assistant manager can't seem to stop crying.

Trust becomes an issue when Miss Robbie's prized picture is stolen from the restaurant and her 17-year old grandson lies about dating an older employee. Meanwhile, Tim and Jenae try to find a nanny for TJ when Jenae goes back to work.

Tim Plans a cook-off with Miss Robbie to determine whose recipes should appear on the menu at the new restaurant. Meanwhile, Jenae and her new wedding planners try to get Tim's attention; and Charles starts training to be a bartender - by getting drunk.

Miss Robbie is pushed to the edge. For starters, she learns that she needs $50,000 to fix the new restaurant's leaking roof. And Tim starts acting out, forcing her to fire him. That leaves only Lil Charles to help run the business.

Change is in the air at Sweetie Pie's: Jenae pushes up her wedding date; Tim pursues his music career; and a crisis in the kitchen forces Robbie to decide who'll go to the Upper Crust and who'll be left behind.

Robbie must run the business by herself because Tim is distracted by his show-business endeavors. But she does persuade him to help judge auditions for the Upper Crust, and he finds one performance surprisingly charming.

Oprah Winfrey shows up unexpectedly at Sweetie Pie's; Robbie pushes her resisting contractors toward the Upper Crust finish line; and Andre is suspended from school for a week for fighting, and Tim is put in charge of schooling him.

Tim and Jenae are fighting while Charles tries to secure a respectable spot in the family business. And with the Upper Crust opening just two weeks away, Robbie must decide whether or not to close the Mangrove and West Florissant locations.

With the Upper Crust opening a week away, Robbie already has a full plate when she learns that Andre has been suspended from school again. Meanwhile, Tim is worried about the true intentions of Charles' new girlfriend, Latina.

In the season opener, Robbie plans a party to celebrate the opening of the Upper Crust, but Tim claims he's too busy to help with preparations. Elsewhere, Charles seeks a bartending post at the new eatery.

Tim views the newly minted Upper Crust as competition and battles Robbie for customers.

Tim lands a huge catering gig for the same weekend as the annual family reunion at Upper Crust, resulting in hurt feelings. Elsewhere, Monique approaches Charles about his slovenly habits.

There's no rest for the weary as Robbie deals with squabbling employees during her birthday week. Elsewhere, Tim realizes he needs to make plans for running Sweetie Pie's after his mom's retirement.

Jenae makes plans for TJ's first-birthday party, but Tim's duties may keep him from getting to the bash on time.

Robbie goes on vacation and leaves Charles to run the Upper Crust; Jenae needs help getting her wedding plans back on track.

Tim sends staff members from the Mangrove to assist an ailing Robbie at Upper Crust; Charles decides he wants to be an actor.

Part 1 of 2. Robbie focuses on consolidating restaurants and prepares to receive a community award; Tim works to keep the Mangrove open and unwittingly blows off Jenae.

Conclusion. The staff deals with the fallout from Tim's decision to close the Mangrove. Elsewhere, Jenae plans to move into the new house without Tim; and Charlie wants to be a fisherman.

A holiday edition, featuring the cast members sharing stories of life behind the camera.

Jenae surprises Robbie with a girls' night out involving a striptease class; Tim hires a new manager for the Mangrove; Robbie arranges counseling for Andre.

Charles is kicked out of Monique's house and opts to move in with Tim. Elsewhere, Robbie learns that she needs surgery on her vocal chords; and Ike gets a huge surprise.

Robbie hires a tutor for Andre. Elsewhere, the Upper Crust's liquor license comes through, much to Charles' delight; and a land dispute affects business.

Robbie considers whether to close down her first restaurant; Tim and Jenae deal with emotions regarding their separation; Tim begins to regret letting Charles move in.

Tim trains Andre in the family business while he prepares for his first weekend alone with his son. Meanwhile, Charles has a pregnancy scare.

Tim and Robbie take turns looking after Ike; Andre picks Charles to be his driving teacher; Tim creates a contest to boost business.

Tim starts a delivery business without consulting his mother; Robbie becomes exasperated with Charles.

Charles decides to help Tim start a delivery service; Jenae and Monique try to set Robbie up on a date.

Jenae takes steps to prevent Tim from seeing his son; Tyrone prepares for an audition; and Robbie pressures Andre to graduate on time.

Robbie wants to reopen West Florissant, but Tim's isn't sure it's worth the cost to repair it; Charles secretly works to expand the delivery service; and Jenae goes on a surprise adventure with her friends.

Tim and Robbie meet with a literary agent in New York to discuss a possible cookbook deal. Meanwhile, the staff at the Upper Crust enjoy their freedom; and Charles delivers his puppies in an inopportune place.

Tim plans a surprise for Robbie's birthday; Charles encounters trouble.

Jenae plans TJ's birthday party; Tim tries to turn his mom into a music-video star; Charles helps Robbie improve her computer skills.

Tim and Robbie face deadline pressure as construction on West Florissant begins. Elsewhere, Charles takes an acting class; and Jenae learns to let go as TJ starts day care.

Robbie asks her niece and her sister to comanage construction on Florissant, but the two don't get along. Elsewhere, Charles' rehearsal time is interrupted by a broken-down delivery car.

Robbie deals with a difficult decision as the deadline to reopen West Florissant approaches. Elsewhere, Charles frets about his acting debut; and Jenae wonders what will happen to her son once Tim moves to Houston.

Robbie mediates a fight between Jan and Michelle at West Florissant in the third-season premiere. Meanwhile, Tim and Charles check out a potential new restaurant location in Houston; and Jenae thinks about how a move would affect her family's future.

Tim takes over at Upper Crust while Robbie helps her brother George prepare for open-heart surgery. Elsewhere, Charles gets a surprise that affects his career.

Tim returns to Houston to work on plans for a new Sweetie Pie's location. Elsewhere, Monique prepares for an adult conversation with Nya; and Lynda finds her dream home.

Robbie joins Tim in Houston to scout new locations; Jenae comes up with a new business idea; and Charles attempts to sneak back into work.

Tim and Charles consider a new restaurant location as Jenae contemplates a move.

Tim thinks a kickball game will loosen up the Upper Crust staff, and meanwhile, he moves ahead with the sweet-tea line without Miss Robbie's knowledge.

Tim deals with his relationship with Jenae and later hires an assistant who doesn't get along with Miss Robbie.

Jenae learns about TJ's assistant, pushing tensions to a breaking point.

Miss Robbie and Tim head to Memphis to check out Beale Street; back in St. Louis, the staff has a hard time following new rules.

Tim wants the school staff to run the kitchen.

The team travel to Philly.

Miss Robbie goes to the career fair.

Ma'ri gets in trouble when payroll gets delayed.