Storyline

R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.

First Aired

2012-06-20
Last Aired

2016-06-15
Creator

Cedric the Entertainer
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

5
Episodes

54
Status

Canceled
Language

English
Network

TV Land

Keywords:

minister religion spin off st. louis, missouri sitcom

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Season 1

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1. Lost in the Move

Only being in the ministry for a few weeks, Reverend Boyce Ballantine deals with the ups and downs of ...More

Only being in the ministry for a few weeks, Reverend Boyce Ballantine deals with the ups and downs of his church and family life. Boyce helps his wife Lolli get more customers for her salon. Boyce's daughter Lyric wants to have her sweet sixteen filmed for television.Less

2012-06-20

2. Pastor Interference

Barton is spending all his time at Boyces house, so Boyce hires him as a senior advisor at the church,...More

Barton is spending all his time at Boyces house, so Boyce hires him as a senior advisor at the church, but quickly regrets the offer. Lolli thinks Barton needs a woman, and Lyric practices driving with Stamps.Less

30mins 2012-06-27

3. The Ballentine Hands

The church choir director convinces Boyce to hire outside singers to rig their competition. Boyce stru...More

The church choir director convinces Boyce to hire outside singers to rig their competition. Boyce struggles with the decision. Lolli hires Stamps as a hair washer at her salon but discovers that he's doing more than shampooing.Less

30mins 2012-07-04

4. I Wanna Spend Time Witchoo

Boyce is excited to spend his birthday with Lolli; former neighbors interfere with the surprise party ...More

Boyce is excited to spend his birthday with Lolli; former neighbors interfere with the surprise party Lolli and the family have planned.Less

30mins 2012-07-11

5. My Old Flame

Attending a funeral prompts Barton to announce his own last will and testament; Boyce is visited by hi...More

Attending a funeral prompts Barton to announce his own last will and testament; Boyce is visited by his hot ex-girlfriend who is looking for more than just counseling.Less

30mins 2012-07-18

6. Preacher's Block

When Boyce gets preacher's block, Lolli invites his old writing partner to help; Barton and Stamps loc...More

When Boyce gets preacher's block, Lolli invites his old writing partner to help; Barton and Stamps lock themselves in Boyce's office while installing a new alarm system.Less

30mins 2012-07-25

7. The God-Fathers

The punch gets spiked at Lolli's gathering for female parishioners. Boyce's church is under scrutiny b...More

The punch gets spiked at Lolli's gathering for female parishioners. Boyce's church is under scrutiny by a clerical organisation.Less

30mins 2012-08-01

8. J.C. Carpenter's Gospel Show

A former backup singer of Boyce's who also became a preacher—but at a much bigger church—decides to gi...More

A former backup singer of Boyce's who also became a preacher—but at a much bigger church—decides to give up the spotlight and wants Boyce to break the news to his congregation. Meanwhile, Barton asks Lolli for romantic advice.Less

30mins 2012-08-08

9. How to Be a Church Lady

Gossip about a church member's wife inadvertently reaches its subject; Barton changes his mind about S...More

Gossip about a church member's wife inadvertently reaches its subject; Barton changes his mind about Stamps' girlfriend when he realizes she cooks a fantastic breakfast.Less

30mins 2012-08-15

10. Loving Las Vegas

A family trip to Las Vegas for rest and relaxation turns into anything but when Barton is tempted by s...More

A family trip to Las Vegas for rest and relaxation turns into anything but when Barton is tempted by sin, Lolli clashes with the church ladies, and Stamps steals Boyce's spot in a round of celebrity golf.Less

30mins 2012-08-22

11. To Leave or Not to Leave

Barton makes plans to move to Florida after visiting his brother. Meanwhile, the Ballentines prepare f...More

Barton makes plans to move to Florida after visiting his brother. Meanwhile, the Ballentines prepare for a big storm—and Barton's estranged wife—headed straight for St. Louis.Less

30mins 2012-08-29

12. Momma's Home

In the first-season finale, a storm causes a blackout that coincides with the arrival of Barton's estr...More

In the first-season finale, a storm causes a blackout that coincides with the arrival of Barton's estranged wife, and Boyce tries to play peacemaker between her and his father.Less