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    The PJs

    • TV Series
    • 1999–20011999–2001
    • TV-14TV-14
    • 30min
    IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.7K
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    • Cast & crew
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    • Trivia
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    The PJs (1999)
    AnimationComedy

    The lives of occupants of an inner-city housing project.The lives of occupants of an inner-city housing project.The lives of occupants of an inner-city housing project.

    IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Steve Tompkins
      • Larry Wilmore
    • Stars
      • Loretta Devine
      • Ja'net DuBois
      • Michele Morgan
    Top credits
    • Creators
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Steve Tompkins
      • Larry Wilmore
    • Stars
      • Loretta Devine
      • Ja'net DuBois
      • Michele Morgan
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    • 30User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 5 wins & 8 nominations total

    Episodes43

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    Director Kyle Bell working on "The PJs".
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    Animator Kevin MacLean working on "The PJ's".
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    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Muriel Stubbsas Muriel Stubbs
    43 episodes43 eps • 1999–2001
    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Mrs. Averyas Mrs. Avery
    43 episodes43 eps • 1999–2001
    Michele Morgan
    • 'Juicy' Hudsonas 'Juicy' Hudson…
    42 episodes42 eps • 1999–2001
    Pepe Serna
    Pepe Serna
    • Mr. Sanchezas Mr. Sanchez
    42 episodes42 eps • 1999–2001
    Michael Paul Chan
    Michael Paul Chan
    • Jimmy Hoas Jimmy Ho
    41 episodes41 eps • 1999–2001
    Shawn Michael Howard
    Shawn Michael Howard
    • Smokeyas Smokey
    41 episodes41 eps • 1999–2001
    Marc Wilmore
    • Walter Burkettas Walter Burkett
    41 episodes41 eps • 1999–2001
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    • Mr. Hudsonas Mr. Hudson…
    40 episodes40 eps • 1999–2001
    Crystal Scales
    Crystal Scales
    • Calvinas Calvin
    40 episodes40 eps • 1999–2001
    Cheryl Francis Harrington
    Cheryl Francis Harrington
    • Ms. Mambo Garcelle (Haiti Lady)as Ms. Mambo Garcelle (Haiti Lady)
    36 episodes36 eps • 1999–2001
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Bebe Hoas Bebe Ho
    36 episodes36 eps • 1999–2001
    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbsas Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbs
    30 episodes30 eps • 1999–2001
    James Black
    James Black
    • Tarnellas Tarnell
    29 episodes29 eps • 1999–2001
    Cassi Davis
    Cassi Davis
    • HUD womanas HUD woman
    27 episodes27 eps • 1999–2001
    Mark Moseley
    Mark Moseley
    • Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbs (2000-2001)as Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbs (2000-2001)…
    27 episodes27 eps • 1999–2001
    Phil Morris
    Phil Morris
    • Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbsas Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbs…
    17 episodes17 eps • 1999–2001
    Larry Wilmore
    Larry Wilmore2 episodes2 eps • 1999
    Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg1 episode1 ep • 2000
    • Creators
      • Eddie Murphy
      • Steve Tompkins
      • Larry Wilmore
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    Storyline

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    Thurgood Stubbs lives with his wife Muriel in the housing project where he is the chief superintendent. The show, created by Eddie Murphy (who provides Stubbs' voice), follows the adventures of the Stubbs family and the others in the building, animated through a process called 'Foamation.' —Brian Barjenbruch
    stop motion animationsitcomstand up comedianracismracial stereotype18 more
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    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      An episode of Futurama (1999) featured the PJs on sewer manhole cover. In response, the Futurama character of Fry appears as a missing person on the side of a milk carton in the PJs.
    • Quotes

      Thurgood Stubbs: Whitney Houston, we have a problem.

    • Connections
      Featured in Animation Lookback: The Best of Stop Motion - Will Vinton (2014)

    User reviews30

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    One of the greatest cartoons of all time
    If there is one show that deserves to be called one of the greatest this is the one, there are many other shows that are close for instance family guy or futurama, but this one is a classic because of the fact that it is about a bunch of broke people living in the hilton-jacobs projects. This show basically pokes fun at people such as crackheads, fat people and the beloved main character, superintendant Thurgood Stubbs. In my opinion, they made a mistake about the cancellation of the show, and Eddy Murphy should keep making these hilarious cartoons.:10/10
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    • tdubz
    • Feb 11, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • PJs: The Projects
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Television
      • Will Vinton Studios
      • Eddie Murphy Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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