Smart Guy 1997
What is Smart Guy?
"Smart Guy" is a television series that follows the life of a boy genius. The main character is a young boy who is advanced in his studies, to the point where he is placed in a higher grade level than his peers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 51
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 26, 1997
- Last aired
- May 16, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Kids
- Updated
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"Smart Guy" is a television series that follows the life of a boy genius. The main character is a young boy who is advanced in his studies, to the point where he is placed in a higher grade level than his peers. He attends a school where he shares classes with his siblings, who are also students. The boy genius shares classes with his brother, who is a student-athlete, and his older sister, who is described as clueless and self-absorbed. The series explores the challenges and experiences of the boy genius as he navigates his new academic environment. The show features a cast of characters, including the boy genius and his siblings, as they interact with one another in a high school setting. The series focuses on the relationships and interactions between the characters, providing a glimpse into their lives and personalities.
Should you watch it?
“A young genius navigates the social challenges of high school after skipping several grades.”
- relatable sibling dynamics
- humorous school situations
- dated production style
- premise may feel formulaic
Watch it if you enjoy family sitcoms about gifted children navigating social environments.
The series is rated TV-G and is suitable for family viewing.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
- E1 Pilot Mar 26, 1997
- E2 The Code Apr 2, 1997
- E3 Brother, Brother Apr 9, 1997
- E4 Don't Do That Thing You Do Apr 16, 1997
- E5 Lab Rats Apr 23, 1997
- E6 A Little Knowledge Apr 30, 1997
- E7 Baby, It's You and You and You May 7, 1997
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Primary Brothers Sep 10, 1997
- E2 Working Guy Sep 17, 1997
- E3 Below the Rim Sep 24, 1997
- E4 Dateline Oct 1, 1997
- E5 Dumbstruck Oct 8, 1997
- E6 Trial and Error Oct 15, 1997
- E7 Big Picture Oct 29, 1997
- E8 Book Smart Nov 5, 1997
- E9 The Dating Game Nov 12, 1997
- E10 Love Letters Nov 19, 1997
- E11 T.J. Versus The Machine Dec 10, 1997
- E12 Men Working Badly Jan 7, 1998
- E13 Rooferman, Take One Jan 21, 1998
- E14 Stop the Presses Jan 28, 1998
- E15 Bad Boy Feb 4, 1998
- E16 Most Hated Man on Campus Feb 11, 1998
- E17 Goodbye, Mr. Chimps Feb 18, 1998
- E18 Dawgburger Rebellion Feb 25, 1998
- E19 Strangers on the Net Mar 4, 1998
- E20 Gotta Dance Apr 29, 1998
- E21 Something Wicked This Way Comes May 6, 1998
- E22 My Two Dads May 13, 1998
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 She Got Game Sep 20, 1998
- E2 Achy Breaky Heart Sep 27, 1998
- E3 Love Bug Oct 4, 1998
- E4 Henderson House Party Oct 11, 1998
- E5 That's My Momma Oct 18, 1998
- E6 Beating is Fundamental Oct 25, 1998
- E7 T.A. or Not T.A. Nov 1, 1998
- E8 Boomerang Nov 8, 1998
- E9 Get a Job Nov 15, 1998
- E10 A Date With Destiny Nov 22, 1998
- E11 Break Up Not to Make Up Nov 29, 1998
- E12 Diary of a Mad Schoolgirl Dec 13, 1998
- E13 Perchance to Dream Jan 10, 1999
- E14 From A to Double D Jan 17, 1999
- E15 Can't Buy Me, Love Jan 24, 1999
- E16 It Takes Two Feb 7, 1999
- E17 I Was a Teenage Sports Wife Feb 14, 1999
- E18 Crushed Feb 21, 1999
- E19 Cross Talk Apr 1, 1999
- E20 The Soda Wars May 2, 1999
- E21 The Graduate? May 9, 1999
- E22 Never Too Young May 16, 1999
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a child prodigy named T.J. Henderson who moves from the fourth grade to high school.
How many seasons were produced?
The series ran for three seasons.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a boy genius named T.J. Henderson.
Does T.J. have siblings?
Yes, he attends the same school as his older brother Marcus and his older sister Yvette.
When did the show air?
The series aired from 1997 to 1999.