Best Black Comedy Shows of All Time
by BigBadDolemite | created - 23 Aug 2013 | updated - 03 Jan 2018 | PublicThese are all the black sitcoms, sketches, and variety shows that we all love and enjoy. Some of these shows were cancelled before they even got started. Some of these shows don't get the recognition that they deserve and some were just forgotten about. To celebrate black comedy I've complied a list of the best of all time.
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1. 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: 10,846
2. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,821
3. 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: 144,738
4. 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: 10,815
5. 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: 10,615
6. The Boondocks (2005–2014)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs.
Stars: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough
Votes: 35,747
7. 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: 5,682
8. 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: 5,567
9. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,766
10. 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: 30,029
11. Kenan & Kel (1996–2023)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Kenan and Kel: two best friends who live in Chicago are always dragged down by Kenan's get rich quick schemes while orange soda-loving buddy Kel is dragged along but tends to mess things up.
Stars: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Ken Foree, Teal Marchande
Votes: 16,831
12. 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
13. 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: 8,468
14. Atlanta (2016–2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Earn and his cousin, Alfred, try to make their way in the world through Atlanta's rap scene. Along the way they come face-to-face with social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status and parenthood.
Stars: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz
Votes: 88,112
15. The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951–1953)
30 min | Comedy
Stories mostly centered on The Kingfish's schemes to get rich, often by duping his brothers in the Mystic Knights of the Sea Lodge. Andy was particularly dupable. Amos mostly narrated.
Stars: Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Tim Moore, Johnny Lee
Votes: 836
16. Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013– )
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Kevin Hart and other celebrities play a comic fictionalized version of themselves in this parody of similarly named reality shows. Episodes often feature Kevin Hart's attempts to gain celebrity and his jealousy of his friends.
Stars: Duane Martin, Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Nelly
Votes: 4,495
17. Ballers (2015–2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends and handlers.
Stars: Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Donovan W. Carter, Troy Garity
Votes: 76,307
18. 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: 36,373
19. 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: 1,916
20. 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: 41,847
21. 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: 8,124
22. The Carmichael Show (2015–2017)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael navigates through life with his therapist-in-training girlfriend and his heavily-opinionated family.
Stars: Jerrod Carmichael, Amber Stevens West, Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany Haddish
Votes: 3,319
23. 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
24. 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: 5,060
25. 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
26. 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: 29,659
27. 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: 3,430
28. Wild 'N Out (2005– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Watch as Nick Cannon and a new A-list celebrity lead a team of improv comedians each week as they compete against each other in the new show: Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out.
Stars: Nick Cannon, DJ D-Wrek, Chico Bean, Emmanuel Hudson
Votes: 2,602
29. Beulah (1950–1953)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a maid named Beulah.
Stars: Ethel Waters, Louise Beavers, Amanda Randolph, Ernest Whitman
Votes: 162
30. 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: 688
31. Desmond's (1989–1994)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy
Meet Desmond, his non-conforming family, and the regulars of his hairdresser salon in Peckham, London.
Stars: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder, Gyearbuor Asante
Votes: 1,066
32. 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: 6,677
33. 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: 2,572
34. Black-ish (2014–2022)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Stars: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown
Votes: 25,598
35. 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: 4,787
36. Black Jesus (2014–2019)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
The hijinks of a street-smart savior living in modern-day Compton, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the crime-ridden L.A. neighborhood with his small group of followers.
Stars: Gerald 'Slink' Johnson, John Witherspoon, Corey Holcomb, Angela Elayne Gibbs
Votes: 3,828
37. 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: 7,946
38. 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: 1,659
39. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,412
40. Instant Mom (2013–2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A 25-year-old party girl becomes an instant mom when she marries an older man with three children.
Stars: Tia Mowry, Michael Boatman, Sydney Park, Tylen Jacob Williams
Votes: 874
41. 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: 2,750
42. That's So Raven (2003–2007)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A teenage girl periodically receives brief psychic visions of the near future. Trying to make these visions come true results in trouble, and hilarious situations, for the girl and her friends.
Stars: Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown, Anneliese van der Pol, Kyle Massey
Votes: 21,559
43. 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: 13,754
44. The Soul Man (2012–2016)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
"The Soul Man" revolves around R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, who was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he got the ... See full summary »
Stars: Cedric The Entertainer, Niecy Nash, Wesley Jonathan, John Beasley
Votes: 902
45. 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: 4,146
46. 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
47. The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001)
TV-G | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After spending years in California working as the TV action hero Silverstone, Jett Jackson decides to move the show to his hometown hoping to pursue a more normal life.
Stars: Lee Thompson Young, Kerry Duff, Ryan Sommers Baum, Gordon Greene
Votes: 2,064
48. City Guys (1997–2001)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy
Manhattan High School students Jamal Grant and Chris Anderson try to get through life and avoid the ire of their principal, Karen Noble.
Stars: Wesley Jonathan, Scott Whyte, Caitlin Mowrey, Dionysio Basco
Votes: 752
49. Benson (1979–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.
Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 4,159
50. Cousin Skeeter (1998–2002)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Follows a boy who has come to live with his cousin and his family. Both of them get into all sorts of funny situations.
Stars: Rondell Sheridan, Angela Means, Meagan Good, Robert Ri'chard
Votes: 1,439
51. 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
*
52. The Lyricist Lounge Show (2000)
Comedy, Music
Comedy sketches are performed through hip hop-style rhyming.
Stars: Tracee Ellis Ross, Ai Wan, Dread Archie Jr., Marty Belafsky
Votes: 126
*
53. 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
*
54. Taina (2001–2002)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Fifteen-year-old Taina Morales dreams of being a singer and actor, and must juggle family values and friends while attending the Manhattan School for the Performing Arts.
Stars: Christina Vidal, Khaliah Adams, Chris Knowings, David Oliver Cohen
Votes: 699
*
55. 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
*
56. My Brother and Me (1994–1995)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Alfie and Dee-Dee experience how life affects them with different aspects each day, such as learning life lessons.
Stars: Arthur Reggie III, Ralph Woolfolk IV, Jimmy Lee Newman, Aisling Sistrunk
Votes: 982
*
57. Black Dynamite (2011–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Action comedy-spoof that follows ex-C. I. A. Agent and full-time ladies man, Black Dynamite, who's out to avenge the death of his brother against kung-fu masters, drug-dealing pimps, and The Man.
Stars: Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Kym Whitley, Tommy Davidson
Votes: 4,905
*
58. The Fosters (1976–1977)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Samuel Foster works hard trying to support his family in a South London multi-storey council flat.
Stars: Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Lenny Henry, Sharon Rosita
Votes: 57
*
59. Born Again Virgin (2015– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Jenna (Danielle Nicolet), a 34 year-old up-and-coming blogger, decides to become celibate.
Stars: Danielle Nicolet, Meagan Holder, Eva Marcille, Durrell 'Tank' Babbs
Votes: 108
*
60. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez
Votes: 463
*
61. 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
*
62. 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
*
63. 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: 113
*
64. 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
*
65. 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
*
66. Cedric the Entertainer Presents (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
An American sketch comedy and variety series hosted by Cedric The Entertainer featuring a variety of comedic skits with the supporting cast members. The series premiered September 18, 2002 on the Fox television network and aired for one season.
Stars: J.B. Smoove, Shaun Majumder, Amy Brassette, Michael O'Hara
Votes: 203
*
67. 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: 294
*
68. 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
*
69. 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: 97
*
70. 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
*
71. 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
*
72. 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
*
73. Getting By (1993–1994)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Follows two women who live together. Dolores has two boys, and Cathy has two girls.
Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana
Votes: 75
*
74. 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: 148
*
75. 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: 159
*
76. 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
*
77. 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: 418
*
78. 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
*
79. 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: 4,204
80. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The educational adventures of a group of Afro-American inner city kids.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Gerald Edwards, Lou Scheimer, Erika Scheimer
Votes: 2,620
81. 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
*
82. Waynehead (1996–1997)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
This show is about a 10 year-old boy who is trying to deal with the problems of pre-adolescence in his neighborhood in lower Manhattan.
Stars: Orlando Brown, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Jamil Walker Smith, Shawn Wayans
Votes: 270
*
83. 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: 2,336
84. The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
America's funniest comedian in a less than PC setting. It's hilarious !
Stars: Chris Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 807
85. 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
86. All That (1994–2020)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A zany sketch comedy featuring many wacky characters hosted for kids and by kids.
Stars: Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, Soup
Votes: 8,433
87. Thea (1993–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Thea is a tough, no-nonsense widow raising four children while holding various low-paying jobs.
Stars: Thea Vidale, Adam Jeffries, Jason Weaver, Brandy Norwood
Votes: 339
88. 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
89. 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: 2,110
90. 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: 2,709
91. The PJs (1999–2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The lives of occupants of an inner-city housing project.
Stars: Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Michele Morgan, Pepe Serna
Votes: 4,117
92. 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: 3,990
93. 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: 3,578
94. 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
95. The Proud Family (2001–2005)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny Proud as she does her best to navigate through the early years of teend-dom.
Stars: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton, Paula Jai Parker
Votes: 8,436
96. True Jackson, VP (2008–2011)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Impressed by her no-nonsense style as she sells sandwiches outside his offices, fashion executive Max impulsively offers teenager True Jackson a dream job as vice president in charge of his youth apparel line.
Stars: Keke Palmer, Ashley Argota Torres, Matt Shively, Danielle Bisutti
Votes: 3,469
97. 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
98. C-Bear and Jamal (1996–1997)
TV-Y | 63 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Jamal passes through his 10th birthday, and in the process of 'becoming a man', which is what this milestone means, he tries to give up childhood things, including C Bear, his teddy bear.
Stars: Tone Loc, Arthur Reggie III, Dawnn Lewis, Aries Spears
Votes: 468
99. The Rickey Smiley Show (2012– )
Comedy
The inner workings of how cool Rickey and his gang can be.
Stars: Noree Victoria, Rickey Smiley, Ajiona Alexus, Roz Ryan
Votes: 146
100. 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: 6,365
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