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Moesha S03E05 My Mom's Not an Ottoman

★ 8.0 · GREAT Sep 16, 1997 UPN 5 GUEST STARS
Still from Moesha S03E05: My Mom's Not an Ottoman

The episode in brief

Dee decides it's time to redecorate the house. so she has a garage sale and encourages Moesha to donate any of her old junk. But when Moesha learns that Dee's trying to sell the old furniture that belonged to her mother, she loses her cool.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Henry Chan
WRITTEN BY Mara Brock Akil

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S03E05

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8.0
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

S03E05 FAQ

When did Moesha S03E05 air?

Moesha S03E05 (“My Mom's Not an Ottoman”) first aired on September 16, 1997.

Where can I watch Moesha S03E05?

In the US, Moesha season 3 — including this episode — is available on Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount Plus, and Philo.

Who guest stars in Moesha S03E05?

Guest stars include Ashley Monique Clark (Young Moesha), Marsha Warfield (Tracy Jackson), Stephanie Williams (Marguerite Mitchell), Christina Solis (Woman), and Willie Barcena (Man).

Who directed and wrote Moesha S03E05?

Moesha S03E05 (“My Mom's Not an Ottoman”) was directed by Henry Chan and written by Mara Brock Akil.

Is Moesha S03E05 a good episode?

Fans rate Moesha S03E05 (“My Mom's Not an Ottoman”) 8.0/10, which puts it in the great tier for Moesha.

EPISODE FACTS
SHOWMoesha
SEASONSeason 3
EPISODES03E05
AIREDSep 16, 1997
NETWORKUPN
DIRECTORHenry Chan
WRITERSMara Brock Akil
TMDB★ 8.0 · 1 vote
VERDICTGREAT
WHERE TO WATCH
Watch on Paramount+ (Via Apple TV)→ Watch on Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime)→ Watch on Paramount Plus→ Watch on Philo→
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