227 1985
What is 227?
The television series 227 premiered in 1985 and centers on the daily lives of residents living in a black neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The narrative structure of the show is defined by a housewife who frequently sits on the stoop of her apartment building.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 116
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1985
- Last aired
- May 6, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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The television series 227 premiered in 1985 and centers on the daily lives of residents living in a black neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The narrative structure of the show is defined by a housewife who frequently sits on the stoop of her apartment building. From this vantage point, she engages in ongoing discussions with her neighbors regarding various matters. The series explores the interactions and relationships among these individuals as they navigate their community life. By focusing on the conversations that take place on the stoop, the program highlights the social dynamics and personal exchanges occurring within the apartment building setting. The show documents the perspectives of the characters as they share their thoughts on all manner of things while gathered outside their home. Through these interactions, the series presents a portrait of neighborhood life in the city. The stoop serves as the primary location for the characters to connect and communicate with one another throughout the duration of the program.
Should you watch it?
“A wise-cracking housewife shares her stoop with colorful neighbors in 1980s D.C.”
- Sharp dialogue and memorable characters
- Authentic portrayal of community life
- Humor balanced with heart
- May feel dated to modern audiences
- Plot lines can be episodic
You enjoy character-based comedies with strong ensemble casts.
Suitable for general audiences with mild language and situational comedy themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Honesty Sep 14, 1985
- E2 Mary's Brother Sep 21, 1985
- E3 Family Hero Sep 28, 1985
- E4 The Refrigerator Oct 5, 1985
- E5 Do You Love Me? Oct 19, 1985
- E6 Pilot Oct 26, 1985
- E7 The Sidewalk Sale Nov 2, 1985
- E8 A Letter to the President Nov 9, 1985
- E9 Pity the Poor Working Girl Nov 16, 1985
- E10 Football Widow Nov 23, 1985
- E11 A Daughter is a Precious Thing Nov 30, 1985
- E12 The Big Piano Play-Off Dec 7, 1985
- E13 Mary's Christmas Dec 14, 1985
- E14 The Bed of Rose's Jan 4, 1986
- E15 Brenda's Last Date Jan 11, 1986
- E16 A Young Man's Fancy Jan 18, 1986
- E17 We the People Feb 1, 1986
- E18 Redecorating Blues Feb 8, 1986
- E19 Fifty Big Ones Feb 15, 1986
- E20 Slam Dunked Feb 22, 1986
- E21 Pick Six Mar 8, 1986
- E22 Young Man with a Job May 3, 1986
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Wheel of Misfortune Oct 4, 1986
- E2 Mary Nightingale Oct 11, 1986
- E3 Washington Affair Nov 1, 1986
- E4 The Great Manhunt Nov 8, 1986
- E5 The Temptations Nov 15, 1986
- E6 Pillow Talk Nov 22, 1986
- E7 Come Into My Parlor Nov 29, 1986
- E8 Father's Day Dec 6, 1986
- E9 Author, Author Dec 13, 1986
- E10 Matchmakers Jan 3, 1987
- E11 The Handwriting on the Wall Jan 10, 1987
- E12 A Matter of Choice Jan 17, 1987
- E13 Got a Job Jan 24, 1987
- E14 Far From the Tree Feb 7, 1987
- E15 Toyland Feb 14, 1987
- E16 The Audit Feb 21, 1987
- E17 A Good Citizen Feb 28, 1987
- E18 Happy Twentieth Mar 7, 1987
- E19 The Fourth Time Around Mar 21, 1987
- E20 Rich Kid Apr 11, 1987
- E21 The Working Game May 23, 1987
- E22 Check Snub Jun 6, 1987
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Men's Club Sep 26, 1987
- E2 Low Noon Oct 3, 1987
- E3 There Goes the Building Oct 17, 1987
- E4 And Baby Makes Three Oct 24, 1987
- E5 Bull's Eye Oct 31, 1987
- E6 Teach Me Tonight (1) Nov 7, 1987
- E7 Teach Me Tonight (2) Nov 14, 1987
- E8 See You in Court Nov 21, 1987
- E9 The Honeymoon's Over Nov 28, 1987
- E10 Rapture Dec 5, 1987
- E11 The Facade Dec 12, 1987
- E12 The Talk Show Jan 2, 1988
- E13 Snowbound Jan 9, 1988
- E14 Shall We Dance? Jan 16, 1988
- E15 The Sing-Off Jan 23, 1988
- E16 Sweet Sixteen Jan 30, 1988
- E17 The Roommate Feb 6, 1988
- E18 The Big Deal Feb 13, 1988
- E19 The New Neighbors Feb 20, 1988
- E20 Blues Feb 27, 1988
- E21 The Butler Did It Mar 12, 1988
- E22 My Aching Back Apr 9, 1988
- E23 Country Cousins Apr 30, 1988
- E24 Best Friends May 7, 1988
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Whiz Kid Oct 8, 1988
- E2 Hide the Star Oct 22, 1988
- E3 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Pageant Oct 29, 1988
- E4 Double Your Pleasure Nov 5, 1988
- E5 Brother from a Sister City Nov 12, 1988
- E6 And the Survey Says . . . Nov 19, 1988
- E7 A Yen for Lester Nov 26, 1988
- E8 Looking Back Dec 3, 1988
- E9 The Night They Arrested Santa Claus Dec 10, 1988
- E10 The Real Decoys Jan 7, 1989
- E11 Play it Again, Stan Jan 14, 1989
- E12 A Class Act Jan 28, 1989
- E13 The Prince Feb 4, 1989
- E14 Babes in the Woods Feb 11, 1989
- E15 A Date to Remember Feb 18, 1989
- E16 Mary's Cookies Feb 25, 1989
- E17 For Richer, For Poorer Mar 4, 1989
- E18 The Class of '89 Mar 18, 1989
- E19 Trial and Error Apr 1, 1989
- E20 The Bet Apr 8, 1989
- E21 No, My Darling Daughter Apr 15, 1989
- E22 House Number May 6, 1989
- E23 Jackee May 11, 1989
- E24 For Sale May 13, 1989
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Take My Diva . . . Please! Sep 23, 1989
- E2 Tenants, Anyone? Sep 30, 1989
- E3 A Pampered Tale Oct 14, 1989
- E4 The Fight of the Century Oct 21, 1989
- E5 How the West Was Fun (1) Oct 28, 1989
- E6 How the West Was Fun (2) Nov 4, 1989
- E7 Video Activity Nov 11, 1989
- E8 Flying Down to Leo's Nov 18, 1989
- E9 Reunion Blues Nov 25, 1989
- E10 The Perfume Game Dec 2, 1989
- E11 War is Heck Dec 9, 1989
- E12 Guess Who's Not Coming to Christmas Dec 16, 1989
- E13 There Go the Clowns Dec 23, 1989
- E14 Come the Revolution Dec 30, 1989
- E15 Where Do We Go From Here? Jan 6, 1990
- E16 Play Christy for Me Jan 13, 1990
- E17 Knock It Off Jan 27, 1990
- E18 Do Not Pass Go (1) Feb 3, 1990
- E19 Do Not Pass Go (2) Feb 10, 1990
- E20 You Gotta Have Art Feb 17, 1990
- E21 Gone Fishing Feb 24, 1990
- E22 Nightmare on 227 Apr 21, 1990
- E23 The Class of '90 Apr 29, 1990
- E24 No Place Like Home May 6, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Where is the show set?
The show takes place in a Washington D.C. neighborhood during the 1980s.
What is the main character like?
The main character is a housewife who spends time on her apartment building's stoop.
Is this based on a real person?
The series is inspired by the creator's experiences but not based on a specific individual.
What kind of stories does it tell?
The show focuses on everyday life and conversations between neighbors discussing various topics.
What makes this show unique?
Its authentic portrayal of community life and dialogue-driven storytelling set it apart.