Ranker TVList RulesVote up your favorite African American comedy shows that aired in 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.
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1,032155Martin
Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell-MartinPremiered: 1992
Martin (Fox, 1992) is an American sitcom created by John Bowman, Martin Lawrence, and Topper... more
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991148The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will Smith, James AveryPremiered: 1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from... more- 3633103
Living Single
Queen Latifah, Kim ColesPremiered: 1993
Living Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the FOX network... more - 4651111
A Different World
Lisa Bonet, Kadeem HardisonPremiered: 1987
A Different World (NBC, 1987) is an American sitcom created by Bill Cosby, and a spin-off of... more - 552286
The Wayans Bros.
Shawn Wayans, Marlon WayansPremiered: 1995
The Wayans Bros (WB,1995) is an American sitcom comedy created by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans,... more - 640657
The Proud Family
Kyla Pratt, Tommy DavidsonPremiered: 2001
The Proud Family is an American animated television sitcom that ran on the Disney Channel from... more - 749085
The Jamie Foxx Show
Jamie Foxx, Garrett MorrisPremiered: 1996
The Jamie Foxx Show is an American television sitcom that aired on the WB Network from August... more - 8582115
Family Matters
Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel WhitePremiered: 1989
Family Matters is an American sitcom which originated on ABC network from September 22, 1989... more - 9541102
Sister, Sister
Tia Mowry, Tamera MowryPremiered: 1994
Sister, Sister is an American television sitcom starring identical twins Tia and Tamera Mowry.... more - 1050094
Moesha
Brandy Norwood, William Allen YoungPremiered: 1996
Moesha is an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996, to... more - 1137980
The Steve Harvey Show
Steve Harvey, Cedric the EntertainerPremiered: 1996
The Steve Harvey Show, was a sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2002 on The WB Television Network.... more - 1236287
Smart Guy
Tahj Mowry, Essence AtkinsPremiered: 1997
Smart Guy is an American sitcom centering on the exploits of child genius T.J. Henderson, who... more - 1337493
Kenan & Kel
Kenan Thompson, Kel MitchellPremiered: 1996
Kenan & Kel is an American teen comedy sitcom created by Kim Bass for Nickelodeon. It starred... more - 1430566
Girlfriends
Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden BrooksPremiered: 2000
Girlfriends (UPN, 2000) is an American sitcom created by Mara Brock Akil. A look at the lives,... more - 1529378
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Mark Curry, Holly Robinson PeetePremiered: 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (ABC, 1992) is an American sitcom created by Jeff Franklin. After a... more - 1623464
The Parent 'Hood
Robert Townsend, Suzzanne DouglasPremiered: 1995
The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to... more - 1724670
In the House
LL Cool J, Maia CampbellPremiered: 1995
In the House (NBC, 1995) is an American sitcom created by Winifred Hervey. A once famous... more - 18289101
Cosby
Bill Cosby, Phylicia RashadPremiered: 1996
Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16,... more - 1920880
Malcolm & Eddie
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Eddie GriffinPremiered: 1996
Malcolm & Eddie is an American television sitcom that premiered August 26, 1996 on UPN, and... more - 2017690
The Hughleys
D. L. Hughley, Elise NealPremiered: 1998
The Hughleys is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 22, 1998 to April 28, 2000... more - 2117392
Roc
Charles S. Dutton, Ella JoycePremiered: 1991
Roc is an American comedy-drama television series which ran on Fox from August 1991 to May... more - 229349
South Central
Jennifer Lopez, Maia CampbellPremiered: 1994
South Central is an American comedy-drama series that aired on the Fox network from April 5,... more - 2311576
The Sinbad Show
Sinbad, T.K. CarterPremiered: 1993
The Sinbad Show is an American sitcom starring comedian Sinbad that premiered on September 16,... more - 248550
My Brother and Me
Jim Coleman, Karen FractionPremiered: 1994
My Brother and Me is an American sitcom, which ran on Nickelodeon from October 15, 1994... more - 255149
On Our Own
Will Ferrell, Meagan GoodPremiered: 1994
On Our Own is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1994 until April 14,... more
