City Guys 1997
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 6, 1997
- Last Aired
- December 15, 2001
- Format
- 5 seasons · 105 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~52.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~52 hours (skips filler)
- Created By
- Peter Engel, Scott S. Gorden
- Network
- NBC
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel
What is City Guys?
"City Guys" is a television series that provides an edgy and hip portrayal of urban teen life. The show is set in New York City and focuses on the relationship between two characters from different backgrounds.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 105
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 6, 1997
- Last aired
- Dec 15, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10 from 7 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 105 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
Where to watch in United States
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"City Guys" is a television series that provides an edgy and hip portrayal of urban teen life. The show is set in New York City and focuses on the relationship between two characters from different backgrounds. One character is from Harlem, described as a smart Black kid, while the other is from Park Avenue, characterized as a rich White kid. The series explores the dynamics between these two characters, offering a look at the contrasts and potential connections between their lives. The show's setting and characters' backgrounds are the primary focus of the series, providing a unique perspective on urban teen life in New York City. The show's tone is described as edgy and hip, suggesting a gritty and realistic portrayal of the characters' experiences.
Should you watch it?
“Explore urban teen life in New York City through an unlikely friendship.”
- features an edgy and hip look at urban teen life
- traces the relationship between a smart Black kid and a rich White kid
- limited plot details available in the provided overview
Watch it if you are interested in a drama and comedy about teenagers in New York City.
The show is rated TV-Y7.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 New Kids Mytharc Sep 6, 1997
- E2 For the Love of Mother Core Sep 13, 1997
- E3 Knicks Tickets Core Sep 20, 1997
- E4 The Package Core Sep 27, 1997
- E5 The Date Core Oct 4, 1997
- E6 The Communication Gap Core Oct 11, 1997
- E7 Red Ferrari Mytharc Oct 18, 1997
- E8 Rock the Vote Core Oct 25, 1997
- E9 The Movie Core Nov 1, 1997
- E10 Future Shock Core Nov 8, 1997
- E11 Easy Money Core Nov 15, 1997
- E12 The College Girl Core Nov 22, 1997
- E13 Bye Mom Mytharc Nov 29, 1997
- E14 Old Friends Mytharc Dec 6, 1997
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Men Behind Bars Mytharc Sep 12, 1998
- E2 Shocked Jock Core Sep 19, 1998
- E3 The Roomate Core Sep 26, 1998
- E4 Jamal Got His Gun Core Oct 3, 1998
- E5 The Divorce Core Oct 10, 1998
- E6 Bully, Bully Core Oct 17, 1998
- E7 Dance Fever Core Oct 24, 1998
- E8 A Guy and a Goth Core Oct 31, 1998
- E9 Big Brothers Core Nov 7, 1998
- E10 Over the Speed Limit Core Nov 14, 1998
- E11 A Noble Profession Core Nov 21, 1998
- E12 Party of Three Core Nov 28, 1998
- E13 Saving Private Johnson Mytharc Dec 5, 1998
- E14 Gift of Friendship Mytharc Dec 12, 1998
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Greece is the Word Mytharc Sep 11, 1999
- E2 Mr. Baseball Core Sep 11, 1999
- E3 Alley Oops Core Sep 18, 1999
- E4 Face the Music Core Sep 18, 1999
- E5 The Players Core Oct 2, 1999
- E6 Raise the Roofies Core Oct 2, 1999
- E7 Ebony & Ivory Core Oct 9, 1999
- E8 Reluctant Hero Core Oct 9, 1999
- E9 In this Corner Core Oct 16, 1999
- E10 El-trainmania IV Core Oct 16, 1999
- E11 Marriage Go-Round Core Oct 23, 1999
- E12 Movin' on Up Core Oct 30, 1999
- E13 Down and Out in Soho Core Oct 30, 1999
- E14 When Al Met Dawn Core Nov 6, 1999
- E15 Funny Business Core Nov 6, 1999
- E16 Get Your Vote On Core Nov 13, 1999
- E17 Angels of Harlem Core Nov 20, 1999
- E18 Rollin' with the Homies Core Nov 20, 1999
- E19 El-Train in the Sky with Geena Core Nov 27, 1999
- E20 Miracle on 134th Street and Lexington Avenue Core Nov 27, 1999
- E21 Yoko Oh-No Core Dec 3, 1999
- E22 Party Like It's 1999 Core Dec 3, 1999
- E23 Fast Time at Manny High Core Feb 12, 2000
- E24 Harlem Honey Mytharc Mar 11, 2000
- E25 Mom on the Rocks Mytharc Jun 10, 2000
Season 4 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kickin' It Mytharc Sep 23, 2000
- E2 The Users Core Sep 23, 2000
- E3 Cheat Happens Core Sep 30, 2000
- E4 Presumed Innocent Core Sep 30, 2000
- E5 The Third Wheel Core Oct 7, 2000
- E6 Students of the Bride Core Oct 7, 2000
- E7 Mo' Money, Mo' Problems Core Oct 14, 2000
- E8 Kodak Moment Core Oct 14, 2000
- E9 Meet Mr. History Core Oct 21, 2000
- E10 Keep on the Download Core Oct 21, 2000
- E11 Havoc Core Oct 28, 2000
- E12 Making Up is Hard to Do Core Oct 28, 2000
- E13 Living in America Filler Nov 4, 2000
- E14 Shock Treatment Core Nov 4, 2000
- E15 Frisky Business Core Nov 11, 2000
- E16 Jamal X Core Nov 11, 2000
- E17 Subway Confessions Core Nov 18, 2000
- E18 Who Da Man? Core Nov 18, 2000
- E19 Get to Preppin' Core Nov 25, 2000
- E20 Unhappy Hour Core Dec 2, 2000
- E21 Compromising Principal Core Dec 2, 2000
- E22 Dating Games Core Dec 9, 2000
- E23 Wager Money Go Core Dec 9, 2000
- E24 El Brain Core Dec 16, 2000
- E25 Pier Pressure Mytharc Dec 16, 2000
- E26 Blast From the Past Mytharc Feb 24, 2001
Season 5 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 This Old Nerd Mytharc Sep 8, 2001
- E2 E-Breakup Core Sep 8, 2001
- E3 Chicken Run Core Sep 22, 2001
- E4 Papa Please Core Sep 22, 2001
- E5 Red Dawn Core Sep 29, 2001
- E6 Dances With Malcolm Core Sep 29, 2001
- E7 Just for the Record Core Oct 6, 2001
- E8 Skips, Lies and Radiotapes Core Oct 6, 2001
- E9 Dawn Don't Know Jack Core Oct 13, 2001
- E10 Rosie O'Diner Core Oct 13, 2001
- E11 Cassidy Couch Core Oct 20, 2001
- E12 Brother From Another Mother Core Oct 20, 2001
- E13 Weight On Jamal Mytharc Oct 27, 2001
- E14 Basket Case Core Oct 27, 2001
- E15 An SAT Carol Core Nov 3, 2001
- E16 Mock The Vote Core Nov 3, 2001
- E17 Pros And Cons Core Nov 10, 2001
- E18 Why Y'All Clippin Core Nov 10, 2001
- E19 Model Behavior Core Nov 17, 2001
- E20 Almost Fatal Core Nov 17, 2001
- E21 Anchors Away Core Nov 24, 2001
- E22 Video Killed The Radio Star Core Dec 1, 2001
- E23 Prom-Lems Core Dec 1, 2001
- E24 Goodbye Manny High Core Dec 8, 2001
- E25 And Then There Were None Mytharc Dec 8, 2001
- E26 Al's In Toyland Mytharc Dec 15, 2001
Frequently asked questions
What is City Guys?
It is a television series from 1997 that offers an edgy, hip look at urban teen life in NYC.
Who are the main characters?
The series traces the relationship between a smart Black kid from Harlem and a rich White kid from Park Avenue.
What genres does the series belong to?
The series is categorized under drama and comedy.
What is the age rating for the show?
The show carries a TV-Y7 rating.
Where does the series take place?
The show is set in New York City.
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