Moesha 1996
What is Moesha?
Moesha is an American television sitcom that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996, to May 14, 2001. Created by Sara Finney-Johnson and Vida Spears, the series stars R&B singer and actress Brandy Norwood as the title character, Moesha Denise Mitchell.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 127
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 23, 1996
- Last aired
- May 14, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- UPN
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Moesha is an American television sitcom that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996, to May 14, 2001. Created by Sara Finney-Johnson and Vida Spears, the series stars R&B singer and actress Brandy Norwood as the title character, Moesha Denise Mitchell. The show follows the everyday life of a vivacious young woman as she navigates the challenges of growing up. Throughout the series, Moesha manages various personal responsibilities, including her friendships, romances, and school life. The narrative also explores her experiences with ever-changing family dynamics as she attempts to keep her family together. The story spans her high school years and continues into her college years, documenting the various twists and firsts she encounters while coming to terms with the different situations life presents to her. The cast features actors including William Allen Young, Marcus T. Paulk, and Lamont Bentley. The program remains a notable example of television focused on the experiences of a young Black woman during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Should you watch it?
“A vivacious young woman navigates the complexities of school, romance, and family life in this classic series.”
- relatable coming-of-age themes
- engaging family dynamics
- episodic format may feel dated to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms centered on the experiences of a teenage protagonist.
The series is generally suitable for family viewing with themes centered on adolescent life.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jan 23, 1996
- E2 Friends Jan 30, 1996
- E3 Sixteen Feb 6, 1996
- E4 Hakeem Owes Moesha Big Feb 13, 1996
- E5 Million Boy March Feb 20, 1996
- E6 Driving Miss Moesha Mar 5, 1996
- E7 Chain, Chain, Chain Mar 12, 1996
- E8 Job Mar 26, 1996
- E9 Niece Apr 9, 1996
- E10 Reunion Apr 23, 1996
- E11 The Ditch Party Apr 30, 1996
- E12 Mother's Day May 7, 1996
- E13 Baby Love May 14, 1996
- E14 Hakeem's New Flame May 21, 1996
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The List Aug 27, 1996
- E2 Credit Card Sep 3, 1996
- E3 Mama Said Knock You Out Sep 10, 1996
- E4 Basket Case Sep 17, 1996
- E5 The Whistle Blower Sep 24, 1996
- E6 Labels Oct 1, 1996
- E7 Women Are From Mars, Men Are From Saturn Oct 15, 1996
- E8 Ichi, Ni, San, Shi Look--Clarkzilla! Oct 29, 1996
- E9 A Concerted Effort (1) Nov 5, 1996
- E10 A Concerted Effort (2) Nov 5, 1996
- E11 The Regulations of Love Nov 12, 1996
- E12 There's No Place Like the Mitchell Home Nov 19, 1996
- E13 Road Trip Nov 26, 1996
- E14 Guess Q's Coming to Dinner Jan 7, 1997
- E15 Mentor Jan 14, 1997
- E16 Break a Leg Jan 28, 1997
- E17 Who Moved the Charity Stripe? Feb 4, 1997
- E18 Back to Africa Feb 11, 1997
- E19 Strike a Pose Feb 18, 1997
- E20 Songs in the Key of Strife Mar 18, 1997
- E21 Hakeem's Birthday Apr 29, 1997
- E22 For Better or Worse May 6, 1997
- E23 Cold Busted May 13, 1997
- E24 Prom Fright May 20, 1997
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Labor Day Jammy Aug 26, 1997
- E2 (Grand)Poppa Don't Take No Mess Aug 26, 1997
- E3 Day One Sep 2, 1997
- E4 Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number Sep 9, 1997
- E5 My Mom's Not an Ottoman Sep 16, 1997
- E6 The Play Scene Sep 23, 1997
- E7 Use Me Once Shame on You, Use Me Twice I'll Kill You Sep 30, 1997
- E8 Keepin' It Real Oct 14, 1997
- E9 Halloween Part 1: Kim's Revenge Oct 28, 1997
- E10 Rhythm and Dues Nov 4, 1997
- E11 Break It Down Nov 11, 1997
- E12 Double Date Nov 18, 1997
- E13 Talk of the Town Nov 25, 1997
- E14 He Ain't Heavy, He's Dee's Brother Jan 13, 1998
- E15 The Short Story Feb 3, 1998
- E16 It's My Paper, And I'll Cry If I Want To Feb 24, 1998
- E17 She's Back Mar 3, 1998
- E18 Model Employee Mar 17, 1998
- E19 Mo's Money, Mo's Money, Mo's Money Apr 14, 1998
- E20 This Time You've Gone Too Far Apr 28, 1998
- E21 Body Language May 5, 1998
- E22 Pajama Jam May 12, 1998
- E23 A House is Not a Home May 19, 1998
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Moesha Meets Brandy Oct 6, 1998
- E2 Homecoming Oct 13, 1998
- E3 Hello, What's This? Oct 20, 1998
- E4 Psyche Your Mind Oct 27, 1998
- E5 Teacher Nov 3, 1998
- E6 I Know What You Did in the 3rd Grade Nov 10, 1998
- E7 A Terrible Thing Happened on My Tour of College Nov 17, 1998
- E8 Birth Control Nov 24, 1998
- E9 A Class Act Christmas Dec 15, 1998
- E10 The Crush Jan 19, 1999
- E11 Barking up the wrong tree Jan 26, 1999
- E12 Life Imitating Art Feb 9, 1999
- E13 Ohmigod, Fanatic Feb 16, 1999
- E14 The Rite Stuff Feb 23, 1999
- E15 I Love Moesha Mar 2, 1999
- E16 Home is Where the Car Is Mar 9, 1999
- E17 Girls' Night In Mar 30, 1999
- E18 It Takes Two Apr 27, 1999
- E19 Had to be You May 4, 1999
- E20 The Prom May 11, 1999
- E21 Independence Day May 18, 1999
- E22 I Studied Twelve Years For This? May 25, 1999
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Good Vibrations? Aug 23, 1999
- E2 Fired Up Aug 30, 1999
- E3 The Party's Over (Here) Sep 6, 1999
- E4 Mis-Directed Study Sep 13, 1999
- E5 Not My Pumpkin Sep 20, 1999
- E6 Just Above My Head Oct 4, 1999
- E7 A Den is a Terrible Thing to Waste Oct 18, 1999
- E8 Isn't She Lovely? Nov 8, 1999
- E9 Unappreciated Interest Nov 15, 1999
- E10 Thanksgiving Nov 22, 1999
- E11 To Sleep, Perchance to Dream Dec 6, 1999
- E12 He Doth Protest Too Much Jan 3, 2000
- E13 Let's Talk About Sex Jan 24, 2000
- E14 Secrets & Lies Feb 7, 2000
- E15 Color Him Father Feb 14, 2000
- E16 Family Affair Feb 21, 2000
- E17 The Matchmaker Mar 20, 2000
- E18 Gimme a Break Apr 10, 2000
- E19 Something About Moesha May 1, 2000
- E20 The Robbing Hood May 8, 2000
- E21 Arriving Right on Q May 15, 2000
- E22 D-Money Loses His Patience May 22, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series follows the everyday life of Moesha Mitchell as she balances school, friendships, and family.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a young woman named Moesha Mitchell.
What genre is this show?
It is a television series focused on the daily life and personal growth of its lead character.
What challenges does Moesha face?
She manages various responsibilities including her education, romantic interests, and changing family dynamics.
Is this a family-oriented show?
Yes, the series explores family dynamics and personal relationships.