The everyday life and problems of the Josephs, a black family living in Chicago, Illinois.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 7 wins & 30 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Rockmond Dunbar | ... |
Kenny Chadway
(74 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Darrin Dewitt Henson | ... |
Lem Van Adams
(74 episodes, 2000-2004)
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Aaron Meeks | ... |
Ahmad Chadway
(74 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Nicole Ari Parker | ... |
Teri Joseph
(74 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Malinda Williams | ... |
Tracy 'Bird' Van Adams
(74 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Vanessa Williams | ... |
Maxine Chadway
(74 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Boris Kodjoe | ... |
Damon Carter
(57 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Taylor Love | ... |
Kelly Chadway
(34 episodes, 2001-2004)
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| Irma P. Hall | ... |
Mama Joe
(17 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Kathryn Winslow | ... |
Gloria
(15 episodes, 2001-2004)
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| Yannick Bisson | ... |
Brian Tedrow
(14 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Tony Sciara | ... |
Al
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(13 episodes, 2001-2004)
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| Anais Granofsky | ... |
Christine Hughes
(10 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Nyla Crawford Noel | ... |
Jeremiah Van Adams
(10 episodes, 2004)
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Kevin Rahsaan Grant | ... |
Reggie
(9 episodes, 2000-2003)
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| Yvette McKoy | ... |
Mara Stiller
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(9 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Bradley Reid | ... |
Michael
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(9 episodes, 2000-2003)
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| Michael Warren | ... |
Baron Marks
(8 episodes, 2002-2004)
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Nicole Hardy | ... |
Keisha Thomas
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(8 episodes, 2000-2003)
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James B. Douglas | ... |
Principal Gordon
(8 episodes, 2000-2003)
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| Larry Marshall | ... |
Jeremiah Joseph
(7 episodes, 2000-2002)
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| Tamara Hope | ... |
Callie
(7 episodes, 2000-2004)
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Raphael Nash Thompson | ... |
Ray Moore
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(7 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Gary Dourdan | ... |
Jack Van Adams
(6 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Terrell Tilford | ... |
Malik Todd
(6 episodes, 2004)
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| Richard Roundtree | ... |
Hardy Lester
(6 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Nicki Micheaux | ... |
Lila
(6 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Vondie Curtis-Hall | ... |
Charles Miller
(6 episodes, 2004)
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| C. David Johnson | ... |
Doug Parelli
(6 episodes, 2002-2004)
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John-Patrick Mavric | ... |
Kevin Tucker
(5 episodes, 2002)
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| Eva LaRue | ... |
Josefina Alicante
(5 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Tanisha Tullock | ... |
Young Max
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(5 episodes, 2000-2004)
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Tyson Fennell | ... |
Mandel
(5 episodes, 2002-2004)
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| Isaiah Washington | ... |
Miles
(4 episodes, 2000)
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| Jim Brown | ... |
Willie White
(4 episodes, 2004)
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| Christopher B. Duncan | ... |
Bob Wayne
(4 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| James Avery | ... |
Walter Carter
(4 episodes, 2001-2003)
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| Terri J. Vaughn | ... |
Eva Holly
(4 episodes, 2002-2003)
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| Mari Morrow | ... |
Nyla
(4 episodes, 2004)
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John Leone |
(4 episodes, 2002-2003)
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| Kevin Mambo | ... |
Smokey
(4 episodes, 2000)
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Donovon Ian H. McKnight | ... |
K.C.
(4 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Ardon Bess | ... |
Uncle Pete
(4 episodes, 2000)
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| Elias Zarou | ... |
Dr. Reston
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(4 episodes, 2001-2003)
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| Eisa Davis | ... |
Rose
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(4 episodes, 2001-2003)
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Jeff Pustil | ... |
Phil Dobson
(4 episodes, 2002-2004)
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| Debbi Morgan | ... |
Lynette Van Adams
(3 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Stuart Scott | ... |
Stuart Scott
(3 episodes, 2003)
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| Richard Chevolleau | ... |
Franco Van Adams
(3 episodes, 2000)
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| Alan Van Sprang | ... |
Dr. Caldwell
(3 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Production Companies
- Waterworks LLC
- Edmonds Entertainment
- Paramount Network Television Productions
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Fox Television Studios
- Paramount Television
- Showtime Networks
- State Street Pictures
Distributors
- Showtime Networks (2004) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- 20th Century Fox Television (Non-US)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Non-US) (DVD) (unknown)
- BET Networks (United States) (tv) (syndicated repeats)
- CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2009) (United States)
- CBS Television Distribution (United States)
- Fox Film Corporation (World-wide)
- Paramount Domestic Television (2006) (United States)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD) (season 1)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD) (season 2)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD) (seasons 3 & 4)
- Paramount Television (2006) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement)
- Hand Prop (props supplied by)
- Spin Productions (opening title design)
- Transition Music (music provided by) (episode: "Pagan Poetry")
Storyline
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| Taglines | A delicious slice of life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nikki Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe met while filming the series and later got married on May 21, 2005, in Gundelfingen, Germany. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 20 Actors Who Fell in Love on Set (2020). See more » |
| Soundtracks | All That I Can Say See more » |
| Quotes |
Mama Joe:
A strong family can overcome anything. They just have to love each other. See more » |