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1. See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)

60 min | Documentary

Celebrating the achievement of black actors and creators, examining the historical impact black culture has on all culture

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Ernie Suggs, Zuri Hall, Donald Bogle

Votes: 68

2. See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
Episode: Sitcom-ish (2023)

Documentary

A look back at the history of Black sitcoms; these legendary comedies have shaped childhoods and inspired the futures of viewers across generations.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Zuri Hall, Renee Graham, Ernie Suggs

Votes: 20

3. See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
Episode: Drama Deconstructed (2023)

Documentary

Black performers and creators are responsible for some of the most innovative work in the history of dramatic television; by pushing the genre's boundaries, these shows have transformed conversations, thinking, and culture as a whole.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Ernie Suggs, Lynn Whitfield, Donald Bogle

Votes: 17

4. Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
Episode: Sheryl Lee Ralph (2016)

TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History

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Stars: Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, Lisa Bonet, Richard Brooks, Charles Burnett

5. Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A series that profiles talented, influential black celebrities from Hollywood movies, television, comedy, and sports.

Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Charnele Brown, Joe Torry, John Singleton

Votes: 98

6. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: A Little Change Never Hurt Anybody (2004)

TV-PG | Comedy

Kim learns she is unable to graduate; Professor Oglevee is offered a position at another university; Nikki worries about her relationship with Johnnie.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

7. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: At Last (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

When Nikki's boyfriend proposes, Stanley has some surprising feelings about the matter.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 36

8. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Can Two Wrongs Make a Right? (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki has an interview with a scholarship program, but the interviewer arrives one day early during Nikki's girls' night; Stanley pretends to be a single father in order to land a date.

Director: Erma Elzy | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

9. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Could It Be You (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Andell sets up Nikki and Johnnie to get Nikki out of the house; Woody and Stanley become roommates.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

10. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Judge Not a Book (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki writes a book portraying Stanley to be an amazing lover; Kim gets a well-paying job where she has to cater to the needs of a tyrant boss.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 32

11. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Practice What You Preach (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki throws a naughty girl party for her visiting friend, Karla, who turns out to be a minister.

Director: Erma Elzy | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 18

12. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: School of Hard Knocks (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki finds herself in competition with classmate Andell for Oglevee's affections; Kim gets a job at a radio station, but tensions rise when popular DJs Tone and Shag both want to date her.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 18

13. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: She's Positive (2004)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

T meets a woman who is H.I.V. positive; Nikki caters a dinner party for the professor, where his guests turn out to be racist.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 19

14. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: A Plot of View (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nikki tries to buy a cemetery plot for her and Stanley; Stevie and T invite a new singer into the group but realize she is trying to steal the spotlight.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

15. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Amazing Grace (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed, Nikki receives help from her guardian angel, Grace, but Nikki is the only one who can see her.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

16. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Cheaters Never Prosper (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki becomes Stanley's teacher's assistant and tries to prove a student is cheating; Kim, Stevie, T, Regina, and Freddie are forced to stay in a room for 72 hours in order to win $5,000.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 23

17. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Foul Ball (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Former major league baseball star Eric Davis plays himself as Nikki, Kim, and Stevie enlist a ringer to win an annual softball game against Professor Oglevee and T's rival team. One hundredth episode.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

18. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: I Never Rapped for My Father (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

T's father comes to town and tries to take over Freestyle Unity. Nikki and Andell give Andell's country cousin, Lurlene, a makeover, but it presents a problem when she catches Stanley's eye.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

19. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Internship (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Kim gets an internship at The House of Dare, where she is forced to work with her nemesis, Freddie Fabulous; Nikki knocks out the professor's dance partner and takes her place in a competition.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

20. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Join the Club (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki is invited to an uppity book club; Stanley and T enter a chili cook-off; Kim, Stevie, and Regina make prank phone calls.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 19

21. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Jury Duty (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Jurors Nikki and Stanley debate the guilt or innocence of a beautiful woman accused of murder.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

22. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Kimmie Has Two Moms (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

T enlists Stanley's help in impressing a refined woman; Nikki and Kim appear on a talk show and Stevie and Andell tag along, hoping to win prizes.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

23. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Love Potion #83 (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nikki buys a love potion that creates unexpected romances: Kim and T fall for each other, Stevie falls for herself, Stanley falls for Andell, and Andell falls for Woody.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 23

24. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Mama, I'm Back (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Kim returns to town to find Nikki has rented out her room; T convinces Stanley to join a pyramid scheme.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

25. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Out with the Old, in with the New (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Stevie meets her mother's new boyfriend, who shows an overriding interest in his girlfriend's daughter; Nikki holds a garage sale and Oglevee senses a chance to strike it rich.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

26. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: She's a Bad Mamma Jamma (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Freestyle Unity prepares for a gig at a party. Stanley's old friend, Bentley, and his son come for a visit.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 24

27. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Squatter's Rights (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Stanley returns from his honeymoon without his fortune and moves in with Nikki. When he tries moving back in to his apartment, the unit is occupied.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

28. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: That's What Friends Are For (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki's old friend and Andell's nemesis, Flo, comes to visit and wreaks havoc.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

29. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Accidental Therapist (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki blackmails Stanley into attending couple's therapy with her.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 19

30. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Mack Is Like Wo! (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Stanley goes on a dating show to meet women and Nikki follows him; Kim, Stevie, and T open their own smoothie cart.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

31. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Parent Trap (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki and Andell set up their parents on a date; Allen surprises Kim with his weight loss, but his new healthy lifestyle causes a problem for Kim.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

32. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Til Death Do Us Part-And Make It Soon (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki sneaks aboard the professor's yacht and discovers his wife is plotting to murder him.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

33. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Good, the Bad, and the Funny (2003)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Seeing a picture of a desperado who resembles Stanley leads to a Western dream for Nikki.

Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 28

34. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: A Beautiful Lie (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Everyone takes an I.Q. test in an effort to win a smart car. The results shock everyone when Kim has the highest score and wins the car.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 22

35. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Don't Believe the Hype (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

T begins neglecting the group to hang out with Lil' Zane, leading Nikki to join.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 23

36. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Food Fiasco (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

When Andell's chef goes into labor, Nikki takes over in the kitchen and impresses a food critic with her cooking. He returns, excited for more, but Andell's restaurant is not prepared.

Director: Erma Elzy | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

37. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: It's Gary Coleman! (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Gary Coleman moves in to the building and Nikki asserts herself as his manager.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

38. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: It's Showtime (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki becomes manager of the Magic Johnson Theater just as Stanley escorts Kenya Moore to a movie premiere.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 19

39. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Kim's 21st Birthday (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki is unable to get Tweet tickets for Kim's birthday, so she and Andell break into Tweet's hotel room, hoping to secure a present.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 22

40. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Lights, Camera, Action (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki is hired to cater a daytime drama but causes drama when she gets into a conflict with the soap's biggest star, Delilah.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 26

41. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Make a Joyful Noise (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki's church choir competes in a gospel competition, but Kim quits to join a rival group.

Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 25

42. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Mother's Day Blues (2002)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy

When Stevie's mother loses all her money, they are forced to stay with Nikki and Kim.

Director: William Allen Young | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 27

43. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: My Two Dads (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Santa Monica College awards Nikki student of the year; Kim is in conflict with her sorority to host the event. Meanwhile, the identity of Nikki's biological father is revealed when Nikki's ... See full summary »

Director: Chip Fields | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 22

44. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Road Trip (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

T gets jealous when Stevie's old boyfriend, Hakeem, comes to town and causes a rift in the relationship.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

45. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: She's Hysterical (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Alan grows frustrated with Kim's attempts to change him; Nikki considers keeping a secret from Stanley on the eve of their wedding.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

46. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: Teach Me Tonight (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Recently fired from his job, a depressed Stanley reevaluates his feelings for Nikki; Kim hires a tutor in order to prevent flunking out of school.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21

47. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Crush (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Stanley's nephew has a behavioral problem and he is sent to stay with Stanley; Kim's cousin shows up and causes a rift between Kim and Stevie.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

48. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Dates from Hell (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

The professor is dating a woman who turns out to be married. He pretends Nikki is his wife in order to fool the husband. Elsewhere, Kim and Stevie participate in T's speed dating event.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 20

49. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Mourning After (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

Nikki discovers she is pregnant, prompting Stanley to propose; Kim tries to get Alan to lose weight.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 25

50. The Parkers (1999–2023)
Episode: The Revolution (2002)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy

The Professor teaches his class about the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Director: Erma Elzy | Stars: Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson

Votes: 21