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Never Miss a Drop
10
A fresh take on parenting, inspired by Bernie Mac. He plays a version of himself raising his sister's kids. It broke the fourth wall often and tackled tough love with sharp wit.
The Bernie Mac Show (2001–2006)

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Never Miss a Drop
9
A special story of twins separated at birth who are then reunited as teens. We see them navigate family life with their adoptive parents, blending family dynamics with teen issues with comedy.
Sister, Sister (1994–1999)

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8
Inspired by Chris Rock’s teenage years, this show focused on a working-class Black family in 1980s Brooklyn. The combination of nostalgia with biting social commentary was one that kept us watching.
Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)

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Never Miss a Drop
7
From the creative mind of one of the Wayans, Damon Wayans, we got to enjoy a comedic display of family. This sitcom portrayed a loving yet quirky Black family navigating everyday life with humor and heart.
My Wife and Kids (2001–2005)

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6
A view of a single father and daughter relationship gave viewers a different perspective. Comedian Flex, as a sportscaster, raises his teenage daughter full-time after her mother moves away.
One on One (2001–2006)

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Never Miss a Drop
5
This is a classic to the young and old. One of the first sitcoms to focus on a working-class Black family, the Evans family, living in a Chicago housing project. It tackled real issues like poverty, systemic racism, and community.
Good Times (1974–1979)

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Never Miss a Drop
4
Times change and parenting does as well. Through the lens of this show, we have a modern look at a Black family's struggles to maintain their cultural identity while living in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class environment.
Black-ish (2014–2022)

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Never Miss a Drop
3
Would we consider this a twist of a ‘rags to riches’ story or look beyond and see the growth of a troubled youth given a chance? Will Smith stars as a street-smart teen sent to live with his wealthy relatives, the Banks family, in Bel-Air. The show used humor to tackle serious topics like race, identity, and class.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)

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Never Miss a Drop
2
This show experienced great success being the spinoff of Perfect Strangers. We got to follow the lives of the Winslow family and were introduced to the iconic nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel.
Family Matters (1989–1998)

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This groundbreaking series destroyed the stereotype of black families in its day with finesse and redefinition. The show focused on the Huxtable family, an upper-middle-class Black family, in Brooklyn. We got to experience the feel of a traditional family that dealt with relatable situations.
The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
