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Roots (2016)Roots (2016)
History, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Military/War, History, Mini-Series | ► Trailer
4.0


Historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship.


Family MattersFamily Matters
ABC, 1989 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Family, Adventure
3.9


Long-running "Perfect Strangers" spin-off series centering on the Winslow family and their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.


Black DynamiteBlack Dynamite
Adult Swim, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Action, Adventure | ► Trailer
3.4


Black Dynamite is an animated television series based on the 2009 film of the same name. Like the movie, the show is predominantly a parody of and tribute to blaxploitation cinema. The show features a dynamic animation style similar to The Boondocks, only with more censored dialogue. Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley reprise their film roles as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, Cream Corn and Honeybee, respectively.


TwentiesTwenties
BET, 2020 On Hiatus | Comedy | ► Trailer
5.0


Join Hattie, Marie, and Nia as they chase their dreams in the entertainment industry, navigating love, friendship, and career challenges. Filled with humor and heart, Twenties is a must-watch for anyone seeking a fresh take on the struggles and triumphs of young adulthood.


The GameThe Game
BET, 2006 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports | ► Trailer
4.0


This show is a spinoff to the long-running hit UPN sitcom, "Girlfriends". This new sitcom is about the lives of three women, and their relationships with pro-football players.


Tyler Perry's BruhTyler Perry's Bruh
BET+, 2020 Running | Comedy
5.0


"Bruh," a slang term made popular by Black-Greek culture, refers to a friend so close they are more like a brother. For John, Tom, Mike and Bill, no expression could characterize their camaraderie more accurately. Whether fulfilling career dreams or finding love, these four college buddies now in their 30's find themselves learning to stand on their own two feet, while leaning on each other for support and guidance. Sometimes their love is tough and their honesty brutal, but they manage to see each other through every scenario with levity and laughter.


The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Disney+, 2022 On Hiatus | Comedy, Family, Animation | ► Trailer
3.0


The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will pick up the story of its central character Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt) and also include her madcap family: parents Oscar (Tommy Davidson) and Trudy (Paula Jai Parker), twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (JoMarie Payton). We'll also see the return of Penny's loyal crew Dijonay Jones (Karen Malina White), LaCienega Boulevardez (Alisa Reyes), and Zoey Howzer (Soleil Moon Frye), among others.


The Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show
NBC, 1984 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Romance
3.6


The goings-on in the life of a successful African American family.


Sister, SisterSister, Sister
WB, 1994 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Family | ► Trailer
3.0


Tia and Tamera are twins who were put up for adoption at birth, and then separated. Fourteen years later they accidentally meet in the mall.


They Call Me MagicThey Call Me Magic
Apple TV+, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary, Mini-Series, Biography | ► Trailer
4.5


With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Earvin "Magic" Johnson's remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, "They Call Me Magic" features intimate interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup, as the docuseries charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era.


Married to Medicine Los AngelesMarried to Medicine Los Angeles
Bravo, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Reality
3.0


Married to Medicine Los Angeles will give viewers a look into the elite and fast paced lives of five successful women, including doctors and doctor's wives living in Los Angeles. With an incredibly small and exclusive African American medical community to lean on, these women share a special bond. However, when circles are this tight, it's only a matter of time before paths and personalities collide. From juggling bustling careers and family life, to shifting rivalries and evolving friendships, one thing remains constant... They are all married to medicine.


GirlfriendsGirlfriends
The CW, 2000 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
3.0


The show revolves around the friendships of four African-American women from different walks of life. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today, such as relationships, family, friends and other hot topics that interest universal women. Whether it is getting over a divorce, finding a career or simply looking for true love, GIRLFRIENDS delivers along with comedy and wit.


The JeffersonsThe Jeffersons
CBS, 1975 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
4.0


A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.


In Living ColorIn Living Color
FOX, 1990 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Sketch/Improv
3.3


In Living Color was the brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, the eldest acting sibling of a large and extremely talented family whose guidance toward his brothers and sisters would help shape his creation into something truly memorable, the likes of which had never been seen prior on US television.


Living SingleLiving Single
FOX, 1993 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
4.0


Six black 20-somethings - four women and two men - share their lives and loves in a Brooklyn brownstone. A trio of women share one of the apartments, receiving frequent visits from a fourth pal; meanwhile, two men who've been friends for years share an apartment one floor up.


A Different WorldA Different World
NBC, 1987 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
5.0


The show was born into becoming a spin-off for Denise from the Cosby Show, but over the course of 6 seasons it turned into so much more then that. A Different World follows college Students lives, their ups and downs.


Diff'rent StrokesDiff'rent Strokes
NBC, 1978 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Family
3.5


"Diff'rent Strokes" took place in New York and centered around the happenings in the Drummond household. Philip Drummond was a widower and had a daughter, Kimberly. He was also quite wealthy and lived in the penthouse of a luxurious apartment building.


Good TimesGood Times
CBS, 1974 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
4.0


A poor Afro-American family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.


Sweet Life: Los AngelesSweet Life: Los Angeles
HBO Max, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Reality | ► Trailer
5.0


Gives an honest and unique look into what it means to be young, Black, and in constant pursuit of one's dreams in the heart of South Los Angeles.


Love & Marriage: DetroitLove & Marriage: Detroit
OWN, 2023 Running | Reality



A group of African American families deeply related to Detroit, who have decided to stay in the city and prove they can give the best lives possible for their families


BiggerBigger
BET+, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy



Set in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Little Five Points, the series follows a single black woman who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves: Is there something bigger and better in life?


Race: Bubba WallaceRace: Bubba Wallace
Netflix, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer
3.5


Follows Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver currently in NASCAR's Cup Series, as he uses his voice and talent to change the sport.


Astronomy Club: The Sketch ShowAstronomy Club: The Sketch Show
Netflix, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy



The Astronomy Club - the first all-black Upright Citizens Brigade troupe - brings their smart and absurd brand of humor to this sketch comedy series.


The PJs The PJs
WB, 1999 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Stop-Motion, Animation



Thurgood Stubbs is the chief superintendent in a housing project, living with his wife, Murief. The show, which was created by Eddie Murphy, follows the adventures of the Stubbs family and others in the building, animated through the process of 'foamation.'


Cory in the HouseCory in the House
Disney, 2007 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Children
2.0


It's a brand new life for Cory Baxter when his dad, Victor, becomes the personal chef to the President of the United States. Cory's entrepreneurial scheming reaches new heights as he mingles amongst high-powered Washington D.C. elite.


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