The Greatest Black Sitcoms of the 1990s
Although Black sitcoms have been on television since the earliest days of network syndication, the genre really boomed in the 1990s. The '90s showcased some incredibly funny Black sitcoms on a variety of networks. This list contains funny '90s Black sitcoms, and heartwarming 1990s African American sitcoms that the whole family can enjoy.
What are the best '90s Black sitcoms? Of course, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made the cut! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was created by Andy and Susan Borowitz, and starred comedian/rapper Will Smith. It aired on NBC from 1990 – 1996.
Other great '90s Black sitcom shows like Living Single and Family Matters also appear on this list. Sister, Sister was a favorite 1990s Black sitcom that aired on ABC from 1994 – 1995, and on the WB from 1995 - 1999. This funny Black sitcom starred real-life twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry.
Where do your favorite 1990s funny Black sitcoms fall on this list? Be sure to vote them to the top and share your thoughts in the comments section.
- An urban youth moves in with rich relatives.
- A radio talk show host balances his professional and personal lives.
- Four women sharing a New York brownstone disagree on everything.
- Student life at Hillman College.
- A black 14-year-old girl navigates the "tween-dom" years.
- Twins, separated at birth, scheme to bring their single adoptive parents together.
- Two young brothers try their wings in New York.
- A teen-ager experiences love and life.
- The misadventures of a middle-class black family in suburban Chicago.
- An aspiring performer works at his aunt and uncle's hotel.
- Black women from different walks of life form intense friendships.
- Kenan plots and schemes with the help of his best friend Kel.
- T.J. Henderson, a 10-year-old genius tries to fit in as a sophomore in high school.
- The Steve Harvey Show, was a sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2002 on The WB Television Network. It was created by Winifred Hervey and directed by Stan Lathan.
- A former NBA player returns home to coach at his old high school.
- A college professor copes with contemporary fatherhood.
- A theological and scientific exploration of miracles.
- 18Hilton Lucas faces retirement with his wife and his grown daughter.
- Two friends share an apartment in Kansas City.
- 20A hard-working man supports his extended family.
- The Hughleys is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 22, 1998 to April 28, 2000 and on the UPN network from September 11, 2000 to May 20, 2002. It starred comedian D. L. Hughley as the ...more
- Eight-year-old Dee Dee and his brother grow up in North Carolina.
- South Central is an American comedy-drama series that aired on the Fox network from April 5, 1994 to June 7, 1994. It was cancelled following its first season, with the airing of only 10 episodes.
- The Sinbad Show is an American sitcom starring comedian Sinbad that premiered on September 16, 1993 on Fox. The show's main plot is about a bachelor taking in two orphaned children. Chuck Brown ...more
- 25Sparks is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from August 26, 1996 to March 2, 1998. The series stars James Avery, Robin Givens, Terrence Howard, and Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. The sitcom is set in ...more
