The 30 Best Black Sitcoms of All Time

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  1. The Cosby Show (1984-1992)
  2. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
  3. A Different World (1987-1993)
  4. Martin (1992-1997)
  5. Abbott Elementary (2021-Present)
  6. Sanford and Son (1972-1977)
  7. The Jeffersons (1975-1985)
  8. The Boondocks (2005-2014)
  9. Living Single (1993-1998)
  10. black-ish (2014-2022)
  11. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
  12. Good Times (1974-1979)
  13. Girlfriends (2000-2008)
  14. Julia (1968-1971)
  15. Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009)
  16. The Bernie Mac Show (2001-2006)
  17. 227 (1985-1990)
  18. Moesha (1996-2001)
  19. The Wayans Bros. (1995-1999)
  20. Roc (1991-1994)
  21. Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1985)
  22. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992-1997)
  23. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996-2001)
  24. What's Happening!! (1976-1979)
  25. Family Matters (1989-1998)
  26. Sister, Sister (1994-1999)
  27. The Steve Harvey Show (1996-2002)
  28. Kenan and Kel (1996-2000)
  29. That’s So Raven (2003-2007)
  30. The Proud Family (2001-2005)

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