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The Wayans Bros.

  • TV Series
  • 1995–2023
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,412
5,240
Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans in The Wayans Bros. (1995)
Dark ComedySitcomComedy

The wacky escapades of brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams, along with their wise but eccentric father.The wacky escapades of brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams, along with their wise but eccentric father.The wacky escapades of brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams, along with their wise but eccentric father.

  • Creators
    • Leslie Ray
    • David Steven Simon
    • Marlon Wayans
  • Stars
    • Shawn Wayans
    • Marlon Wayans
    • John Witherspoon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    6K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,412
    5,240
    • Creators
      • Leslie Ray
      • David Steven Simon
      • Marlon Wayans
    • Stars
      • Shawn Wayans
      • Marlon Wayans
      • John Witherspoon
    • 20User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Shawn Wayans
    Shawn Wayans
    • Shawn Williams
    • 1995–1999
    Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans
    • Marlon Williams
    • 1995–1999
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • John 'Pops' Williams
    • 1995–1999
    Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    • Deirdre 'Dee' Baxter
    • 1995–1999
    Phill Lewis
    Phill Lewis
    • T.C.
    • 1995–1998
    Lela Rochon
    Lela Rochon
    • Lisa
    • 1995
    Paula Jai Parker
    Paula Jai Parker
    • Monique…
    • 1995–1996
    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Grandma Ellington…
    • 1996–1997
    Jermaine Hopkins
    • Dupree
    • 1996–1998
    Jill Tasker
    • Lou
    • 1995
    Mitch Mullany
    • White Mike
    • 1995–1996
    Darrel Heath
    Darrel Heath
    • Reggie…
    • 1995
    Benny Quan
    • Benny…
    • 1995
    Mitchell Marchand
    Mitchell Marchand
    • Bartender…
    • 1995–1998
    Gail Neely
    Gail Neely
    • Gail…
    • 1995–1996
    Roxanne Beckford
    Roxanne Beckford
    • Stacey…
    • 1995–1996
    Constance Zimmer
    Constance Zimmer
    • Vanessa
    • 1998–1999
    Karen Needle
    • Carol…
    • 1995–1996
    • Creators
      • Leslie Ray
      • David Steven Simon
      • Marlon Wayans
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    raysond

    Crazy as a loon in one silly sitcom

    Cool? Hilarious? Crazy as a loon? You bet. The Wayans Brothers Show was all that and a whole lot more. For the five seasons that it ran on the WB,you'll never what those two were up to conjure up next. You can tell that Shawn was the cool on and in control,and Marlon was the total nut. Their dad? He was something. After they got caught and stuff,their dad would talk to them,and the next get out that big 70's belt from his pants saying,"violence? I'll show you violence!" as the two ran for the nearest exit. It was funny,but it was one crazy sitcom that had me laughing out loud and then some.
    8edge_head86

    Pretty funny

    I like the show, it's not bad. It's quite old, but nonetheless, it's good. Especially the Wayans bros, they're very funny. Or the best parts when they smack their dad, and he takes off the belt, and starts beating them with it. lmao, good stuff. It's on BET sometimes,it's time well spent. The show didn't go on very long, i think from 1994, to 1999, something like that. I'm not sure.

    However, it's a really good show. I haven't watched it much, but from the few shows i've seen it's really funny. There's some drama, but not much. Mostly laughter. Hey, no comment there. That's the best part.

    So, should you watch Wayans bros, i think you should. There's just so much laughter, and all kinds off stuff. So give it a shot.
    dgordon-1

    One Funny TV Show!

    I have always been a fan of the Wayan's family, from Keenan all the way down to Marlon. Marlon & Shawn were priceless with some of their comedy in this show. It's not only what they said, but how they said it and the facial expressions all rolled into one. I was sorry to see this show cancelled back in 1999. From what I remember, the WB was going to cancel the show after the second season, but it ended up running for 2 more seasons before it's demise. I am glad that Marlon & Shawn have moved on to other things, and the rest of the family are doing great too because they have a rare gift of comedy that cannot be beat!
    JBoze313

    low brow comedy at it's best

    This might be low brow comedy, but it's hilarious. The show is very well written, and I completely enjoy every episode. I think the Wayan's brothers have great charisma, and they work perfectly together. It is clear that they have a close relationship, and it goes to make the characters more likeable. Pops, with his ridiculous outfits adds an unusual element to the show...and even more humor. This is a great show with great characters, and great acting. In a word...great. Check it out, reruns air on the WB.
    7view_and_review

    One of The WB's First Shows

    "The Wayans Bros." was one of, if not the first of many African-American sitcoms that The WB, a newly formed channel, gave a platform to. It was a formula that UPN would later adopt as well.

    Shawn and Marlon Wayans play Shawn and Marlon Williams, sons of John 'Pops' Williams (John Witherspoon). Pops owns a little cafe while Shawn runs a little newspaper stand, both inside the lobby of the same building. The shiftless and lazy Marlon bounces between the two as an employee.

    I liked "The Wayans Bros." even if Marlon Wayans was a little over the top at times. John Witherspoon was funny with his "yit-tidee" and other trademarks. I was even glad to see Anna Maria Horsford have a landing spot after the successful "Amen."

    I know "The Wayans Bros." gets panned (my father is one of them), but I do have a fondness of the Wayans family as a whole and their show could've been a lot worse.

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    • Trivia
      The show was canceled in 1999. Shawn and Marlon Wayans made "Scary Movie" the next year. At its climax, Shawn's character seems to break the fourth wall by emotionally stating "The Wayans Brothers was a good-ass show! And we didn't even get a final episode!"
    • Quotes

      [Gary Coleman enters Pop's diner]

      Pop: Hey, ain't that Webster?

      Shawn: No, Pop. That's Gary Coleman, and watch what you say to him. You might get punched in your eye.

      Pop: Punch me in my eye? I'll put him over my knee and give HIM a "different stroke".

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      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best '90s Shows with Black Casts (2022)

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brother to Brother
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Baby Way Productions
      • Next to Last Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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