---
title: "Sparks"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sparks-1996"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2700
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 40
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 9.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sparks (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sparks-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sparks is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by UPN. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 40 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1990s sitcom following the comedic antics of the Sparks family."

### Why Watch
- Early appearances by Terrence Howard
- Created by veteran producer Ed Weinberger
- Ensemble cast with James Avery and Robin Givens

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only 40 episodes produced
- Tone & Suitability: The series features light‑hearted, family‑oriented humor suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, sitcom, 1990s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/sparks-1996#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
### Season 2 (18 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 36 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ed. Weinberger
- **Networks / Studios**: UPN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Avery** as *Alonzo Sparks*
- **Miguel A. Núñez Jr.** as *Maxey Sparks*
- **Terrence Howard** as *Greg Sparks*
- **Robin Givens** as *Wilma Cuthbert*
- **Kym Whitley** as *Darice Mayberry*
- **Arif S. Kinchen** as *LaMarr Hicks*
- **Patricia Belcher** as *Judge Carol Barlow*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Sparks first air?
Sparks premiered on UPN on August 26, 1996.

### Q: When did the series end?
The final episode aired on March 2, 1998.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The show ran for 40 episodes.

### Q: Who created Sparks?
The series was created by Ed Weinberger.

### Q: Which actors starred in the show?
The main cast includes James Avery, Robin Givens, Terrence Howard, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Kym Whitley and Arif S.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sparks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2700)
- [Sparks (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparks_(TV_series))
- [Sparks (1996) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/114936-sparks/prehled/)
- [Nicholas Sparks – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Sparks)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*