# List of Let's Stay Together episodes

Let's Stay Together is an American romantic comedy television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on BET on January 11, 2011. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. Initially, Soul Food star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was recast with Nadine Ellis. On April 20, 2011, BET announced that the series was renewed for a second season which aired 22 episodes starting in January 2012. For its second season, Erica Hubbard appeared infrequently due to her pregnancy. New cast member Kyla Pratt (formerly of UPN's One on One) joined the cast portraying Crystal, Charles and Kita's cousin. At the 2012 BET Upfront on April 13, 2012, it was revealed that the show has been renewed for a third season. The third season premiered on March 26, 2013. In April 2013, BET Networks announced the show had been renewed for a fourth season which premiered on March 4, 2014.

## Series overview

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released |
| Season | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released |
| 1 | 13 | 13 | January 11, 2011 (2011-01-11) | April 5, 2011 (2011-04-05) |
| 2 | 22 | 22 | January 10, 2012 (2012-01-10) | June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05) |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | March 26, 2013 (2013-03-26) | May 21, 2013 (2013-05-21) |
| 4 | 10 | 10 | March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04) | April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29) |

## Episodes
### Season 1 (2011)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| 1 | 1 | "If You'd Like It, You'd Better Put A Ring On It" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Arthur L. Harris, Jr. | January 11, 2011 (2011-01-11) | 4.4 |
| In the series premiere, Stacy discovers that Charles gives her the same ring he gave his ex. Meanwhile, Jamal plays piano in the bar while Kita sings. Guest star: Eva Marcille |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "On to the Next One" | Henry Chan | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | January 18, 2011 (2011-01-18) | 3.52 |
| Stacy and Charles spice things up in the bedroom but soon find themselves exhausted. Elsewhere, Jamal objects to Tasha's wardrobe choice for their son during a photo shoot. Guest star: Kym Whitley |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Fourth Wheel" | Henry Chan | Shawnte McCall | January 25, 2011 (2011-01-25) | 2.76 |
| Charles meets Stacy's med school friends. Meanwhile, Jamal's client attempts to seduce him. Guest stars: Nicole Ari Parker, James Lesure |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Marriage 101" | Kim Fields | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | February 1, 2011 (2011-02-01) | 2.69 |
| Charles and Stacy go to pre-marital counseling. Meanwhile, Kita makes Tasha jealous. Guest star: Tichina Arnold |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Handyman Can't" | Kim Fields | Arthur L. Harris, Jr. | February 8, 2011 (2011-02-08) | 2.57 |
| Stacy hires Charles to renovate her office. Elsewhere, Kita has romantic dreams of Jamal. Guest star: Bobb'e J. Thompson |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Dirty Scraps of Leather" | Henry Chan | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | February 15, 2011 (2011-02-15) | 2.51 |
| A gift from Stacy's old boyfriend bothers Charles, so he decides to replace it; Tasha worries she's less attractive now that she's a stay-at-home mom. |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Wedding Planner" | Kim Fields | Raynelle Swilling | February 22, 2011 (2011-02-22) | 2.35 |
| Charles hires a wedding planner since Stacy is procrastinating; Tasha becomes an entrepreneur. Guest star: Anna Maria Horsford |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Your Arm's Too Short to Box With Godparents" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Michael Carrington | March 1, 2011 (2011-03-01) | 2.41 |
| Stacy is offended and gets in a fight with Tasha; Jamal and Charles sneak around to see each other. Kita takes a vow of silence. Guest star: Brad James |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "There Goes the Groom" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Story by : Michelle Lesley Johnson Teleplay by : Jacque Edmonds Cofer | March 8, 2011 (2011-03-08) | 2.31 |
| Stacy exhibits cold feet at her engagement party, prompting Charles to question if she's ready to get married. Elsewhere, Jamal discovers that Tasha's father is still supporting her financially. Guest star: Jackée Harry, Ron Canada |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Rules of Disengagement" | Eric Dean Seaton | Arthur L. Harris, Jr. | March 15, 2011 (2011-03-15) | 2.01 |
| Charles and Stacy reconnect, but Charles thinks they should keep their distance until Stacy sets a wedding date. Elsewhere, Jamal and Tasha attempt to write a children's book. Guest star: Thomas Miles |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Daddy's Home" | Eric Dean Seaton | Erika Graham | March 22, 2011 (2011-03-22) | 1.91 |
| Stacy goes on a date to test her feelings for Charles; Tasha tries to impress a mothers' group; and Charles reflects on his problems after a visit with his dad. Guest star: Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Henry Simmons, Vanessa Bell Calloway |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Back Together Again" | Henry Chan | Michael Carrington | March 29, 2011 (2011-03-29) | 2.74 |
| Tasha and Jamal arrange a reunion for Stacy and Charles, but the plan hits a snag when their intended targets each bring dates. Guest stars: Countess Vaughn, Kym Whitley, Chris Spencer |||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Together Forever-Ever?" | Henry Chan | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | April 5, 2011 (2011-04-05) | 1.5 |
| In the first-season finale, Stacy and Charles reminisce at their rehearsal dinner about the start of their relationship. Later, the pair's wedding day features a few unexpected moments. Guest stars: Jackée Harry, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Ron Canada, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Thomas Mikal Ford, Christian Keyes |||||||

### Season 2 (2012)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| 14 | 1 | "Let's Do It Again" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | January 10, 2012 (2012-01-10) | 3.46 |
| Season 2 opens and picks up with dramas surrounding Charles' and Stacy's wedding. Here, Charles escapes from an elevator and attempts to head home. Meanwhile, Troy arrives at Stacy's house, upsetting Jamal. Guest stars: Daphne Maxwell Reid, Christian Keyes |||||||
| 15 | 2 | "Waiting to XXXhale" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Arthur Harris | January 10, 2012 (2012-01-10) | 2.71 |
| When Stacy finds out that Charles watches pornography, she sets out to make adult material with him. Elsewhere, Kita throws her own birthday bash and is encouraged to sign up for a reality show. Guest stars: Kim Coles, Kandi Burruss, Christian Keyes |||||||
| 16 | 3 | "All Juice, No Seeds" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Shawnté McCall | January 17, 2012 (2012-01-17) | 2.21 |
| Stacy vows to be the perfect housewife. Jamal and Tasha debate whether or not he should get a vasectomy. Meanwhile, Charles' cousin Crystal arrives and becomes a hit on the Web. Guest stars: Roz Ryan, Kelly Perine Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 17 | 4 | "U Say He's Just a Friend" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Raynelle Swilling | January 24, 2012 (2012-01-24) | 2.04 |
| Charles helps Stacy become financially responsible. Tasha lands work with Troy. Crystal dates a former pimp. Guest star: Chico Benymon Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 18 | 5 | "Dancing With the Stars" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Raynelle Swilling | January 31, 2012 (2012-01-31) | 2.26 |
| A celebrity client charms Charles and, eventually, Stacy. Meanwhile, Jamal lands work with Troy. Guest stars: Jasmine Guy, Christian Keyes Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 19 | 6 | "Sickness Protection Program" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Arthur Harris | February 7, 2012 (2012-02-07) | 1.89 |
| Charles behaves like a baby when he gets sick; Jamal and Troy become running buddies. Meanwhile, Crystal has a dating party for her college schoolmates. Guest stars: Jackée Harry, Christian Keyes Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 20 | 7 | "Puppy Love" | Robbie Countryman | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | February 14, 2012 (2012-02-14) | 1.70 |
| Stacy is forced to care for her mother's disobedient dog. Meanwhile, Troy assigns Jamal an out-of-town task and then makes a move on Tasha. Guest stars: Roland "Buddy" Lewis, Christian Keyes Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 21 | 8 | "Family Business" | Robbie Countryman | Carla Waddles | February 28, 2012 (2012-02-28) | 1.91 |
| Jamal represents Charles in a court case. Meanwhile, Tasha launches a celebrity-theme gossip blog. Guest stars: Judge Greg Mathis, NeNe Leakes Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 22 | 9 | "Marriage Without Borders" | Robbie Countryman | Kevin A. Garnett | March 6, 2012 (2012-03-06) | 1.67 |
| Stacy mulls over traveling abroad for a medical program. Meanwhile, Tasha's blunt remarks and opinions impact Jamal's run for public office. Guest star: Kym Whitley Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 23 | 10 | "2 Fast, 2 Furious" | Henry Chan | Raynelle Swilling | March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13) | 1.79 |
| Stacy and Tasha's rivalry emerges when both run in a race. Meanwhile, Crystal volunteers to shoot a commercial for Charles' company. Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 24 | 11 | "Fear Factor" | Henry Chan | Carla Waddles | March 20, 2012 (2012-03-20) | 1.94 |
| Charles and Stacy install a security system in their home. Meanwhile, Crystal and her friends decide to pledge Tasha's sorority. Guest stars: Rickey Smiley, La La Anthony Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 25 | 12 | "The Choice Is Yours" | Henry Chan | Yvette Foy | March 27, 2012 (2012-03-27) | 1.81 |
| Crystal juggles dating two men. Elsewhere, the unemployed Jamal and the jobless Tasha spend their idle time together—and promptly get on each other's nerves. Guest stars: Omarion Grandberry, Cory Hardrict Absent: Erica Hubbard as Kita |||||||
| 26 | 13 | "The Good, The Bad, and The Comedically Ugly" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Arthur Harris | April 3, 2012 (2012-04-03) | 1.67 |
| Charles and Stacy disagree over whether to let Jamal and Tasha host their respective honeymoon festivities. Elsewhere, Kita returns home from her reality-TV shoot and hides her whereabouts from the show's producers. |||||||
| 27 | 14 | "An Even More Indecent Proposal" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Earl Davis | April 10, 2012 (2012-04-10) | 1.72 |
| In an attempt to re-create the magic in their marriage, Jamal and Tasha have a spontaneous liaison away from home. Meanwhile, Charles begins working with a friend for business, but finds out that his friend is only interested in his mother. Guest stars: Jackée Harry, Tony Rock |||||||
| 28 | 15 | "Inspect Me, Inspect Me Not" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Raynelle Swilling | April 17, 2012 (2012-04-17) | 1.63 |
| In order to score a permit, Charles begins to flirt with a single inspector. Meanwhile, Jamal gets high blood pressure after being stressed out due to Tasha's crazy antics. Also, Kita desperately sets out to seek employment. Guest stars: Paula Jai Parker, Edward 'Grapevine' Fordham Jr., Cedric Pendleton |||||||
| 29 | 16 | "Leave Me Alone" | Robbie Countryman | Carla Banks Waddles | April 24, 2012 (2012-04-24) | 1.49 |
| In an effort to become more independent, Stacy decides to reconnect with herself by taking time out for herself. Jamal misplaces his wedding ring. Meanwhile, a cocky NFL player tries to make advances at Kita. Guest star: Tony Bravado |||||||
| 30 | 17 | "The Apprentice" | Robbie Countryman | Jacques Edmonds Cofer | May 1, 2012 (2012-05-01) | 1.59 |
| Stacy fires Charles' incompetent friend whom he believes has received a tough break. Meanwhile, Kita prevents a robbery from occurring at the bar. Also, Jamal becomes suspicious of Tasha's secret online activity. Guest stars: Corey Holcomb, Jackie Long |||||||
| 31 | 18 | "Beauty and the Birthday" | Robbie Countryman | Valencia Parker | May 8, 2012 (2012-05-08) | 1.52 |
| With Stacy's birthday approaching, Charles has a hard time finding the perfect gift. Meanwhile, Tasha lands a potential client. Guest star: Queen Latifah |||||||
| 32 | 19 | "Owners, Players and Thieves" | Kenn Michael | Story by : Natasha "Tash" Gray Teleplay by : Shawnté McCall | May 15, 2012 (2012-05-15) | 1.55 |
| Stacy believes that it is time for Charles to think about selling his condo, much to Charles' chagrin. Tasha takes on control of the baby boutique. Meanwhile, Kita starts flirting for tips at Lucy's. Guest star: Kym Whitley |||||||
| 33 | 20 | "No Weddings and a Funeral" | Linda Mendoza | Arthur Harris | May 22, 2012 (2012-05-22) | 1.52 |
| Stacy attends the funeral of Charles' deceased uncle and gets reacquainted with a woman from his past. Meanwhile, Tasha receives an offer to expand the baby boutique, and Kita wants to take her relationship with Micah to the next level. Crystal moves out of Kita's apartment and in with Darkanian. Guest stars: Kali Hawk, Jackie Long, Tony Bravado, Darlene French White |||||||
| 34 | 21 | "Creepers" | Linda Mendoza | Raynelle Swilling | May 29, 2012 (2012-05-29) | 1.62 |
| Jamal is still at odds with Tasha over her decision to open a new baby boutique in Savannah. Kita decides to join the police academy in hopes of being closer to Micah. Elsewhere, Charles helps Connie with home repairs, only to wind up on a hidden-camera reality series that documents cheaters. Guest stars: Jackie Long, Kali Hawk, Victoria Rowell |||||||
| 35 | 22 | "Wait, What?" | Linda Mendoza | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05) | 1.97 |
| In the Season 2 finale, Jamal tries to make amends with Tasha by preparing dinner—but she gets stranded in Savannah. Meanwhile, Kita gets accepted into the police academy, which only stirs up tension with Micah; and Charles tries to keep Stacy from seeing him on a hidden-camera reality series about cheaters. |||||||

### Season 3 (2013)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| 36 | 1 | "See, What Had Happened Was..." | Robbie Countryman | Carla Banks Waddles | March 26, 2013 (2013-03-26) | 1.88 |
| Stacy confronts Connie about a kiss in the Season 3 opener. Also, Jamal fears that Troy has feelings for Tasha; and Crystal is the recipient of a generous offer. Guest star: Kali Hawk |||||||
| 37 | 2 | "Hot Junk" | Robbie Countryman | Arthur Harris | April 2, 2013 (2013-04-02) | 1.31 |
| A dry spell in the bedroom tests Charles; Stacy reaches out to a marriage counselor; Jamal's newest client is a mob boss; Crystal and Kita happen upon Troy, as Kita tries to fight off her feelings for him. Guest stars: Tichina Arnold, Reggie Hayes |||||||
| 38 | 3 | "The Need for Speed" | Debbie Allen | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | April 9, 2013 (2013-04-09) | 1.28 |
| Charles and Stacy exchange anniversary gifts, but she becomes overly attached to his motorcycle. Meanwhile, Jamal's mob-boss client goes to jail; and Kita feels she's entitled to Darkanian's perks, exasperating Crystal. Guest star: Reggie Hayes |||||||
| 39 | 4 | "Troy Story" | Robbie Countryman | B. Mark Seabrooks | April 16, 2013 (2013-04-16) | 1.53 |
| Stacy and Charles try to set up a love connection for Kita, who mulls over revealing her relationship with Troy. Elsewhere, Tasha serves as Crystal's style coach; Jamal's father works to expand Jamal's client base. Guest stars: Ernie Hudson, Donnie McClurkin |||||||
| 40 | 5 | "Single Black Stacy" | Angela Barnes Gomes | Shawnté McCall | April 23, 2013 (2013-04-23) | 1.18 |
| Stacy has a new protégé named Sharon, but Charles suspects that Sharon is far too interested in Stacy. Elsewhere, Jamal and Tasha seek a new nanny for the twins. Guest star: Naturi Naughton |||||||
| 41 | 6 | "Each One, Teach One" | Alfonso Ribeiro | Arthur Harris | April 30, 2013 (2013-04-30) | 1.49 |
| Jamal and Charles serve as big brothers to two boys. Elsewhere, Tasha's frustration mounts when Kita dates Troy and Crystal meets a new man. |||||||
| 42 | 7 | "The Other Doctor" | Debbie Allen | Carla Banks Waddles | May 7, 2013 (2013-05-07) | 1.25 |
| Stacy begins to lose patients when a doctor moves into her office building. Meanwhile, Charles tries to add sizzle to Jamal's fizzled career, and Kita discovers she'll be working with her ex-beau. Guest stars: T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Jackie Long |||||||
| 43 | 8 | "Buyer Beware" | Alfonso Ribeiro | Scott Taylor & Wesley Jermaine Johnson | May 14, 2013 (2013-05-14) | 1.40 |
| Stacy purchases a building but must deal with a demanding tenant. Elsewhere, Charles and Jamal temporarily join Darkanian's entourage; Crystal and Rashad inch closer to one another; security is increased at the baby boutique. |||||||
| 44 | 9 | "Kita's Got a Gun" | Debbie Allen | Angela Yarbrough | May 21, 2013 (2013-05-21) | 1.22 |
| Kita worries that her quirky father will drive Troy away. Elsewhere, Jamal discovers that Tasha may be hiding money and Stacy and Delores feud while planning a party for Kita. Guest stars: Debbie Allen, Leland L. Jones |||||||
| 45 | 10 | "Babies, Blindness and Bling" | Alfonso Ribeiro | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | May 21, 2013 (2013-05-21) | 0.89 |
| Jamal is temporarily blinded when he decides to go to work with Charles. Also, Charles is challenged to care for the twins for the weekend; and Crystal is caught kissing Rashad. |||||||

### Season 4 (2014)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
| 46 | 1 | "Dirty Ink" | Henry Chan | Carla Banks Waddles | March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04) | 1.72 |
| 47 | 2 | "Date My Wife, Please" | Henry Chan | Scott Taylor & Wesley Jermaine Johnson | March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11) | 1.25 |
| 48 | 3 | "Cam-Paign in My Butt" | Henry Chan | Arthur Harris | March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18) | 1.58 |
| 49 | 4 | "Million Dollar Stacy" | Angela Barnes Gomes | Scott Taylor & Wesley Jermaine Johnson | March 25, 2014 (2014-03-25) | 1.54 |
| 50 | 5 | "Game Over" | Alfonso Ribeiro | Carla Banks Waddles | April 1, 2014 (2014-04-01) | N/A |
| 51 | 6 | "Hairy Situations" | Robbie Countryman | Valencia Parker | April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08) | 1.42 |
| 52 | 7 | "Breakdowns and Billy Clubs" | Robbie Countryman | Zina Camblin | April 15, 2014 (2014-04-15) | 1.63 |
| 53 | 8 | "Hooked on You" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Arthur Harris | April 22, 2014 (2014-04-22) | 1.25 |
| 54 | 9 | "Sex, Lies, and Packing Tape" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Scott Taylor & Wesley Jermaine Johnson | April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29) | 1.43 |
| 55 | 10 | "Full House" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Jacque Edmonds Cofer | April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29) | 1.15 |