Monet Is the Root of All Evil

what happens

Whitley organizes an exhibit to display the artwork of Hillman students. Mr. Gaines shows her some sketches drawn by Novian Winters, a young man who pays for meals with art when he is short on cash. Impressed, she struggles to convince him to take part in the show. The gallery owner orders Whitley to remove Novian's painting because he considers it sacrilegious. Whitley fails to back Novian because she does not want to hurt the other artists by canceling the show. Jaleesa and Freddie accusing her of selling out Novian to further her own career. She moves the show to the Pit so that he can take part. Walter is outraged when his visiting niece gets too friendly with Ron.

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Ajai Sanders as Gina Devereaux
• K. Todd Freeman as Novian Winters
• LaVerne Anderson as Priscilla
• VVon Washington as Bruce Murphy