Episode
Martin: The Hoedown in Motown
Overview
Stan is getting busted by the IRS for 20 years worth of back taxes, so he must sell the radio station. The new owner takes over and turns it into a country & western station. Martin tries to adapt. He buys a big cowboy hat, boots and tight jeans, but he's just not good at country & western.
Details
- Series
- Martin
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 1994-05-08
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
The Hoedown in Motown is Episode 26 in Season 2 of Martin. It aired on 1994-05-08. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 25: No Love Lost
Pam throws Martin and Gina an engagement party attended by Snoop Dogg, but the couple's childish argument threatens to make them miss it.
Episode 27: Martin's on the Move
Martin has quit his job at the new country radio station. He tries his had at working odd jobs to make money to make ends meet, but nothing seems to work out. Sad and depressed, he leaves Detroit. But he doesn't tell Gina where he's going. He only says that he will return when he finds himself. She can only contact him via his pager, but . . . This is a season ending cliffhanger.
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Episode 20: Arms Are for Hugging
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Episode 16: No Justice, No Peace
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Episode 15: Holiday Blues
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