The Parent 'Hood (1995)

S1E2 The Rake, the Fake and the Gopher Snake

Robert feels uneasy when Zaria decides to go out with Troy, one of Michael's superficial friends. To intervene, he hires a woman from Derek's acting class to distract Troy. However, things take a turn when Jerri finds Robert hiding in the closet with her, leaving him in a tricky situation. Meanwhile, Nicholas's cherished pet snake escapes, prompting him to swap it with a fake one. Jerri, believing the snake has perished due to her lack of care, becomes worried about the whole situation.