The Primetime, Non-Animated Black-centric Sitcom: From Today to the 70's
by PeggyFromMannix | created - 13 Nov 2011 | updated - 28 Dec 2015 | PublicA 70's Child's virtual retrospective from "Reed Between The Lines" (2011) to "Barefoot In The Park" (1970).
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1. Reed Between the Lines (2011–2015)
30 min | Comedy
Psychologist Carla Reed and Professor Alex Reed balance their professional lives as doctors and personal lives in a blended family with three kids.
Stars: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Nadji Jeter, Zoé Hendrix, Zoë Soul
Votes: 479
2. State of Georgia (2011)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Georgia Chamberlain, a confident aspiring actress with a larger-than-life personality, moves to the city from the South in order to make it on Broadway. Along with her quirky best friend ... See full summary »
Stars: Raven-Symoné, Majandra Delfino, Loretta Devine, Kevin Covais
Votes: 1,105
3. Love That Girl! (2010–2014)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A young woman looks for a second chance at life by obtaining her real estate license, but when her brother moves in, her whole life is turned upside down.
Stars: Mark Adair-Rios, Bresha Webb, Alphonso McAuley, Peter Oldring
Votes: 388
4. Let's Stay Together (2011–2014)
TV-14 | Comedy, Romance
Couples navigate the highs and lows of modern relationships in this romantic-comedy series.
Stars: Bert Belasco, Joyful Drake, Nadine Ellis, RonReaco Lee
Votes: 586
5. Are We There Yet? (2010–2012)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Based on the hit film, centers on the blended Kingston-Persons of Seattle facing the challenges of everyday life in a new blended family.
Stars: Shad Moss, Terry Crews, Essence Atkins, Keesha Sharp
Votes: 1,769
6. Sherri (2009)
Comedy
It's not just a comedy...it's her life.
Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Kali Rocha, Tammy Townsend, Elizabeth Regen
Votes: 203
7. Meet the Browns (2009–2012)
30 min | Comedy
For Cora Simmons, living at home as a grown adult has its challenges, especially with Mr. Brown for a daddy.
Stars: Tamela J. Mann, Denise Boutte, David Mann, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 2,412
8. Brothers (2009)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The series stars former NFL star Michael Strahan and Daryl "Chill" Mitchell as estranged brothers who are pressured to get along by their parents after Strahan's character moves back to his home town of Houston.
Stars: Michael Strahan, Daryl Mitchell, Carl Weathers, CCH Pounder
Votes: 293
9. Under One Roof (2008–2009)
Comedy
A ex-con (Flav) moves in with his wealthy, conservative brother, turning one family's life upside down.
Stars: Carrie Genzel, Jesse Reid, Emily Kuroda, Flavor Flav
Votes: 324
10. House of Payne (2006– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A multi-generational family lives together under one roof.
Stars: LaVan Davis, Cassi Davis, Allen Payne, Lance Gross
Votes: 6,363
11. The Game (2006–2015)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A spinoff of Girlfriends (2000) featuring a group of women who all have relationships with professional football players.
Stars: Hosea Chanchez, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Coby Bell, Pooch Hall
Votes: 4,785
12. Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A young African-American teen attempts to survive with his dysfunctional family and his all-white school in the 1980s.
Stars: Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim
Votes: 41,813
13. Cuts (2005–2006)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Kevin, the son of the former owner, and Tiffany, the daughter of the current owner, team up to manage a hair salon/day spa, in this spinoff of "One on One."
Stars: Shannon Elizabeth, Shondrella Avery, Rashaan Nall, Edward Fordham Jr.
Votes: 297
14. Barbershop (2005)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The daily life of a Chicago based Barbershop owner.
Stars: Omar Gooding, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Anna Brown, Wes Chatham
Votes: 325
15. Second Time Around (I) (2004–2005)
30 min | Comedy
A Black American couple decide to give marriage a second chance with one another, after failing at it the first time around.
Stars: Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Brian White, Danielle Nicolet
Votes: 70
16. Method & Red (2004)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Two street-wise, urban rap artists move into a comfortable suburban neighborhood in New Jersey and try to fit in with the predominantly white residents.
Stars: Method Man, Redman, Anna Maria Horsford, Beth Littleford
Votes: 700
17. The Big House (2004)
TV-PG | Comedy
A spoiled rich kid has to live with his working-class aunt, uncle, and their family.
Stars: Kevin Hart, Keith David, Yvette Nicole Brown, Faizon Love
Votes: 127
18. Whoopi (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A faded singer decides to reopen her hotel's lounge.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Wren T. Brown, Elizabeth Regen, Omid Djalili
Votes: 736
19. Wanda at Large (2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Wanda Hawkins is a stand up comic who is also working as a correspondent on a political talk show in Washington, D.C. while at home, she must manage her sister-in-law who is raising two children.
Stars: Wanda Sykes, Phil Morris, Dale Godboldo, Tammy Lauren
Votes: 309
20. The Tracy Morgan Show (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Tracy Morgan plays an owner of an auto-repair shop who is married with two kids. Tamela Jones from "Head of State" plays his wife and rapper Heavy "D" plays one of the mechanics.
Stars: Tracy Morgan, Tamala Jones, Marc John Jefferies, Bobb'e J. Thompson
Votes: 280
21. Like Family (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Two families -- one black, one white -- who share the same house work together to overcome their differences to create a home.
Stars: Holly Robinson Peete, Diane Farr, J. Mack Slaughter, Megalyn Echikunwoke
Votes: 146
22. Eve (2003–2006)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Follows Shelly and her group of friends as they experience life's highs and lows.
Stars: Eve, Jason George, Ali Landry Monteverde, Natalie Desselle Reid
Votes: 1,297
23. All of Us (2003–2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The estranged wife of a television reporter returns to invade his new life.
Stars: Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Khamani Griffin, Tony Rock
Votes: 1,690
24. All About the Andersons (2003–2004)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
A struggling actor tries to provide a good life for his young son when he makes the tough decision to move back in with his parents, however he instantly remembers why he left home in the first place.
Stars: Anthony Anderson, Roz Ryan, Damani Roberts, Aimee Garcia
Votes: 112
25. Abby (2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Abby has a complicated life. She dumps Will, her charming, but egocentric jock boyfriend only to agree to remain roommates in order to keep their inexpensive, rent controlled apartment in San Francisco.
Stars: Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Kadeem Hardison, Randy J. Goodwin, Tangie Ambrose
Votes: 31
26. Half & Half (2002–2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Mona and Dee Dee are half-sisters with the same father who didn't really know each other when they were little and are complete opposites, but as adults they live in the same apartment building and at least try to bond.
Stars: Essence Atkins, Rachel True, Chico Benymon, Valarie Pettiford
Votes: 2,107
27. The Bernie Mac Show (2001–2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A stand up comedian suddenly becomes a father when he takes custody of his sister's three children.
Stars: Bernie Mac, Kellita Smith, Jeremy Suarez, Dee Dee Davis
Votes: 8,462
28. One on One (2001–2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A sportscaster must take on the responsibility of being a full-time dad when his teenage daughter moves in with him.
Stars: Kyla Pratt, Robert Ri'chard, Flex Alexander, Kelly Perine
Votes: 2,569
29. Girlfriends (2000–2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A look at the lives, loves, and losses of four different women, Toni, Maya, Lynn, and Joan.
Stars: Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Reginald C. Hayes
Votes: 5,058
30. The Parkers (1999–2023)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
Nikki and Kim Parker attend Santa Monica college to earn their college degrees.
Stars: Mo'Nique, Dorien Wilson, Countess Vaughn, Jenna von Oÿ
Votes: 2,707
31. Linc's (1998–2000)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
An American television series starring Steven Williams as the owner of "Linc's Bar and Grill" in Washington, D.C., and co-stars Pam Grier and Golden Brooks. The series aired on the Showtime cable network from 1998 to 2000.
Stars: Steven Williams, Golden Brooks, Georg Stanford Brown, Pam Grier
Votes: 142
32. The Hughleys (1998–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Darryl Hughley is a successful businessman who seems to have achieved the American dream.
Stars: D.L. Hughley, Elise Neal, Eric Allan Kramer, John Henton
Votes: 888
33. Guys Like Us (1998–1999)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Three guys help one another become successful.
Stars: Maestro Harrell, Bumper Robinson, Chris Hardwick, Courtney Mun
Votes: 53
34. Getting Personal (1998– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An American sitcom starring Vivica A. Fox as the new Creative Director of a Chicago-based advertisement company, and the boss of a guy she knew from a bad date (Duane Martin). The series ... See full summary »
Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Duane Martin, Jon Cryer, Elliott Gould
Votes: 63
35. For Your Love (1998–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Three couples try to counsel one another on how to deal with the opposite sex.
Stars: Holly Robinson Peete, James Lesure, Tamala Jones, Dedee Pfeiffer
Votes: 345
36. Damon (1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The adventures of Damon, a talented police officer living in Chicago with his loser older brother.
Stars: Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Greg Pitts, Andrea Martin
Votes: 204
37. Smart Guy (1997–1999)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A 10-year-old genius goes from elementary school to high school.
Stars: Tahj Mowry, John Marshall Jones, Jason Weaver, Omar Gooding
Votes: 5,565
38. The Gregory Hines Show (1997–1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An American television sitcom starring Gregory Hines as a publishing agent and widower, who's dedicated to raising his 12-year old son Matty (Brandon Hammond) along with returning to the ... See full summary »
Stars: Gregory Hines, Wendell Pierce, Robin Riker, Brandon Hammond
Votes: 96
39. The Good News (1997–1998)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Young acting pastor David Randolph (David Ramsey) is designated to Compton, California's African American Church of Life. Initially, the majority of the church's members balk at the young ... See full summary »
Stars: Tracey Cherelle Jones, Alexia Robinson, Guy Torry, Roz Ryan
Votes: 94
40. Between Brothers (1997–1999)
30 min | Comedy
Charles and James Winston are good-looking young brothers with conflicting differences: Charles is a workaholic journalist, and James is a fun playboy.
Stars: Kadeem Hardison, Dondré T. Whitfield, Kelly Perine, Rachael Crawford
Votes: 107
41. Arsenio (1997)
30 min | Comedy, Sport
In his return to TV, Arsenio Hall plays Mike Atwood, a broadcaster on an all-sports network based in Atlanta. He gets to work with his wife.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Vivica A. Fox, Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dunn
Votes: 93
42. The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
Stars: Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Merlin Santana, William Lee Scott
Votes: 3,429
43. Sparks (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Alonzo Sparks is a lawyer who has a practice in Compton. His two sons Maxie and Greg join the practice. Maxie is basically an "ambulance chaser" who doesn't do things by the book. Greg is ... See full summary »
Stars: James Avery, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Terrence Howard, Kym Whitley
Votes: 206
44. Moesha (1996–2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A teenager struggles to come to terms with everything life throws at her.
Stars: Brandy Norwood, William Allen Young, Marcus T. Paulk, Lamont Bentley
Votes: 4,141
45. Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Apparently, opposites do attract. Malcolm and Eddie are as different as one can imagine, but they're best friends who manage to be roommates as well as co-workers without killing each other.
Stars: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Eddie Griffin, Karen Malina White, Jaime Cardriche
Votes: 1,658
46. Homeboys in Outer Space (1996–1997)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Straight-laced Morris Clay and fun-loving Tyberius Walker are two Han Solo wannabes who fly around the galaxy in the Space Hoopty, a used starship that looks like a winged car and comes ... See full summary »
Stars: Flex Alexander, Darryl M. Bell, Rhona Bennett, Kevin Michael Richardson
Votes: 296
47. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Jamie King is an aspiring actor from Terrell, Texas, who has come to Los Angeles to pursue a career in show business. To support himself, he works at his family's hotel.
Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garrett Morris, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan
Votes: 3,672
48. Goode Behavior (1996–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A man is released on parole under one condition: he must stay under house arrest in care of his son who hadn't spoken to him in years. The son is not too crazy about this idea at all and son's shocked wife and teen daughter even less so.
Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Dorien Wilson, Alex Datcher, Scott Grimes
Votes: 56
49. Cosby (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Votes: 2,747
50. The Wayans Bros. (1995–2023)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The wacky escapades of brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams, along with their wise but eccentric father.
Stars: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford
Votes: 5,678
51. Under One Roof (I) (1995)
60 min | Drama
Short-lived (6 weeks) show about Neb Langston, a widowed African-American police officer sharing his Seattle home with his family.
Stars: Joe Morton, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Merlin Santana
Votes: 72
52. The Parent 'Hood (1995–1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A college professor copes with contemporary fatherhood.
Stars: Robert Townsend, Suzzanne Douglas, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Curtis Williams
Votes: 1,294
53. Minor Adjustments (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy
Philadelphian Ron Aimes, a child psychologist, has a shrewd wife Rachel plus precocious tykes Trevor and Emma. He shares ditzy receptionist Darby with fastidious dentist Bruce and anxious pediatrician Francine.
Stars: Rondell Sheridan, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Mitchell Whitfield, Linda Kash
Votes: 89
54. In the House (1995–1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A once-famous football player must rent part of his house to support himself. A single mother and her two kids are the latest tenants. He also owns a sports clinic that he barely manages to run with help from his friends.
Stars: LL Cool J, Maia Campbell, Alfonso Ribeiro, Kim Wayans
Votes: 1,421
55. Cleghorne! (1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Focuses on the life of Ellen Carlson, a single mom trying to raise her 9 year old daughter Akeyla, balance her duties of running a local production company in SoHo, boyfriend Brad, and overbearing parents, Sidney and Lena.
Stars: Ellen Cleghorne, Garrett Morris, Alaina Reed-Hall, Steve Bean
Votes: 30
56. Sister, Sister (1994–1999)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell are twins separated at birth who learn of each other's existence and come together as teenagers.
Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Tim Reid
Votes: 13,746
57. South Central (1994)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Joan Mosley, tries to raise her two children in a troubled neighborhood after a son is killed. Andre is 17, is attracted to the wealthy Nicole and hangs with buddy Rashad. Tasha is her studious daughter and Deion her mute foster child.
Stars: Tina Lifford, Larenz Tate, Tasha Scott, Keith Mbulo
Votes: 287
58. On Our Own (1994–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
When the seven Jerrico siblings are left orphaned by a tragic accident, eldest brother Josh takes charge, determined that the family won't be split up and put into foster care.
Stars: Ralph Louis Harris, Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett
Votes: 300
59. Me and the Boys (1994–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Widower Steve is raising three very different sons, ages 10-16, in Dallas with the help of his mother-in-law Mary. When not at his video store, Steve is interacting with Artis, William, or Andrew, or with his new girlfriend Amelia.
Stars: Madge Sinclair, Steve Harvey, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Wayne Collins
Votes: 87
60. 704 Hauser (1994)
30 min | Comedy
A Black family, the Cumberbatches, moves into the former Queens home of Archie Bunker years after Bunker had sold the house located at 704 Hauser Street.
Stars: John Amos, Lynnie Godfrey, T.E. Russell, Maura Tierney
Votes: 107
61. Where I Live (1993– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The TV series focused on New York City high-school student Doug and his two best friends., Reggie and Malcolm. Most of the stories revolved around their neighborhood and involved Doug, his ... See full summary »
Stars: Doug E. Doug, Flex Alexander, Shaun Baker, Lorraine Toussaint
Votes: 103
62. The Sinbad Show (1993–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
David (Sinbad) is a single foster father for Zana and LJ, and he's very new to the game. He learns as much from the children as they learn from him.
Stars: Sinbad, T.K. Carter, Erin Davis, Ray J
Votes: 477
63. Living Single (1993–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Follows the lives of several single male and female roommates and friends in 1990s Brooklyn, New York.
Stars: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, John Henton
Votes: 6,671
64. Rhythm & Blues (1992– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The owner (Horsford) of a black radio station hears the soulful voice of Bobby Soul (Kabler) and offers him a job on her station. But is stunned when she discovers that he is white. At ... See full summary »
Stars: Roger Kabler, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Troy Curvey Jr., Christopher Babers
Votes: 35
65. Out All Night (1992–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Sitcom about a singer who runs an L.A. nightclub, a young graduate and his irresponsible best friend and roommate who help her, her daughter, and their Scottish neighbor. Set in the same universe as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Stars: Patti LaBelle, Morris Chestnut, Vivica A. Fox, Duane Martin
Votes: 202
66. Martin (1992–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
Stars: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II
Votes: 10,835
67. Here and Now (1992–1993)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Graduate student A.J. volunteers at a youth center that helps troubled kids.
Stars: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Charles Brown, Daryl Mitchell, Rachael Crawford
Votes: 46
68. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sport
American comedy with a larger-than-life teacher and his housemates.
Stars: Mark Curry, Holly Robinson Peete, Sandra Quarterman, Marquise Wilson
Votes: 3,577
69. The Royal Family (1991–1992)
30 min | Comedy
Al Royal and his wife Victoria have just settled down to retire when their daughter Elizabeth, newly divorced from a man that Al always hated, moves back home with her three children: Curtis, Kim, and Hillary.
Stars: Della Reese, Mariann Aalda, Sylver Gregory, Larenz Tate
Votes: 361
70. Roc (1991–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Charles Dutton plays a married garbage man who proves by his actions and his altruistic ways that though he collects refuse for a job, his life and relationships total more than mere garbage.
Stars: Charles S. Dutton, Ella Joyce, Rocky Carroll, Carl Gordon
Votes: 1,915
71. You Take the Kids (1990–1991)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Michael Kirkland is a bus driver in Pittsburgh living with his wife Nell and their four children, Raymond, Lorette, Peter and Nate. Nell's mother Helen is living in the basement.
Stars: Nell Carter, Roger E. Mosley, Yasiin Bey, Caryn Ward
Votes: 22
72. True Colors (1990–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A new middle-class interracial blended family deals with life's issues with love and humor.
Stars: Claude Brooks, Brigid Brannagh, Adam Jeffries, Nancy Walker
Votes: 212
73. Sugar and Spice (1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Sisters Vickilyn and Loretta, very dissimilar in personalities, are raising their niece Toby in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Loretta works at a restaurant and aspires to be a singer; traditional Vickilyn runs a mail-order business.
Stars: Vickilyn Reynolds, Loretta Devine, Dana Hill, LaVerne Anderson
Votes: 30
74. New Attitude (1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
"New Attitude" is an American sitcom inspired by Shelly Garrett's stage play "Beauty Shop." It aired on ABC as part of its TGIF lineup.
Stars: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Karen Bankhead, Bebe Drake
Votes: 47
75. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.
Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 144,660
76. Homeroom (1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Gentle soul Darryl Harper leaves the fast-paced world of advertising for teaching fourth grade; his medical-student wife Vicki supports this decision, but her father Phil just focuses on ... See full summary »
Stars: Darryl Sivad, Penny Johnson Jerald, Bill Cobbs, Billy Dee Willis
Votes: 33
77. Family Matters (1989–1998)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.
Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams
Votes: 30,017
78. Frank's Place (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A professor from Boston runs his late father's New Orleans restaurant.
Stars: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Votes: 518
79. A Different World (1987–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.
Stars: Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell
Votes: 7,938
80. Bustin' Loose (1987–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Jimmy Walker is Sonny Barnes, an independent and care-free foster father to a group of kids.
Stars: Jimmie 'JJ' Walker, Larry O. Williams Jr., Tyren Perry, Aaron Lohr
Votes: 45
81. The Redd Foxx Show (1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An American sitcom starring Redd Foxx as a newsstand owner who adopts a street smart teenage daughter, played by Pamela Adlon. The series premiered January 18, 1986 on the ABC television ... See full summary »
Stars: Redd Foxx, Rosanna DeSoto, Pamela Adlon, Sinbad
Votes: 146
82. Amen (1986–1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.
Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan
Votes: 2,334
83. What's Happening Now! (1985–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
"What's Happening Now!" is a sequel to "What's Happening!," a TV series about the adult main characters (Raj, Dwayne, Rerun, Shirley, and Dee) as teenagers/children.
Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Shirley Hemphill, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 1,248
84. Charlie & Co. (1985–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Follows the Richmond family, headed by dad Charlie, a blue-collar worker, and his wife Diana.
Stars: Flip Wilson, Gladys Knight, Fran Robinson, Kristoff St. John
Votes: 56
85. 227 (1985–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.
Stars: Helen Martin, Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall
Votes: 3,988
86. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe
Votes: 36,360
87. The New Odd Couple (1982–1983)
30 min | Comedy
An African American remake of the television series inspired by the Neil Simon play about two friends living together despite their completely disparate attitudes to life.
Stars: Ron Glass, Demond Wilson, John Schuck, Bart Braverman
Votes: 170
88. Sanford (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy
The further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Votes: 417
89. Sanford Arms (1977)
30 min | Comedy
A widower with two children buys the Sanford Arms rooming house.
Stars: Teddy Wilson, Tina Andrews, John Earl, Don Bexley
Votes: 107
90. Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
30 min | Comedy
Ray Ellis returns to his wife after seven years of abandonment, only to find she is engaged to another man.
Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
Votes: 122
91. What's Happening!! (1976–1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
A trio of black youths learn about life, love, friendship, credit cards, gambling, and a variety of other things while growing up in an inner city.
Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Danielle Spencer, Fred Berry
Votes: 4,203
92. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.
Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 10,611
93. Grady (1975–1976)
30 min | Comedy
The solo adventures of Fred Sanford's pal Grady, who has moved on up to Los Angeles.
Stars: Whitman Mayo, Carol Cole, Joe Morton, Rosanne Katon
Votes: 158
94. That's My Mama (1974–1975)
30 min | Comedy
Clifton enjoys being a barber in Washington, DC.
Stars: Clifton Davis, Theresa Merritt, Ted Lange, Teddy Wilson
Votes: 553
95. Good Times (1974–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
Stars: Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
Votes: 8,115
96. Roll Out (1973–1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War
Drivers and the other largely African-American staff at the U.S. Third Army's Red Ball Express during WWII try to squeeze in a life and a few laughs dealing with the Army and being thousands of miles from hometowns and families.
Stars: Stu Gilliam, Hilly Hicks, Val Bisoglio, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 50
97. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,801
98. Barefoot in the Park (1970–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter struggle to survive their first year of matrimony in NYC.
Stars: Scoey Mitchell, Tracy Reed, Thelma Carpenter, Nipsey Russell
Votes: 69
99. My Wife and Kids (2000–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Michael Kyle longs for a traditional life, but his day-trader wife Janet, gangsta rap-worshipping son Michael Jr., and brooding daughters Claire and Kady make his dream just that ... a dream.
Stars: Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey
Votes: 29,642
100. Julia (1968–1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Julia Baker is a young African-American woman working as a nurse. She is also a widow (her husband died in Vietnam) trying to raise a young son alone.
Stars: Diahann Carroll, Lloyd Nolan, Marc Copage, Michael Link
Votes: 687
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