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The Wayans Bros. 1995

“Our brothers!”

★ 7.2/10 · 68 votes TV-PG Comedy 5 seasons · 101 eps Ended
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What is The Wayans Bros.?

The Wayans Bros. is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on The WB network.

Type
TV series
Year
1995
Status
Ended
Episodes
101
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Jan 11, 1995
Last aired
May 20, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
The WB
Genres
Comedy
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The Wayans Bros. is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on The WB network. The program premiered on January 11, 1995, and concluded its run on May 20, 1999. The show stars real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans, alongside comedian John Witherspoon and actress Anna Maria Horsford, who joined the cast beginning in the second season. The narrative centers on the two brothers as they navigate life while pursuing money and success. Although they are siblings, the characters are portrayed as complete opposites. Shawn is characterized as the responsible and conservative brother, whereas Marlon is depicted as free-spirited and liberal. Despite their differences and the presence of typical sibling rivalry, the two frequently act as partners in crime. The series is classified as a comedy and maintains a TV-PG rating. The production credits for the show involve a variety of directors, writers, and cast members who contributed to the series throughout its four-year broadcast history on The WB.

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“Two brothers with opposing personalities navigate life and pursue success together in this classic sitcom.”

Reasons to watch
  • relatable sibling dynamics
  • humorous contrast between characters
Keep in mind
  • premise relies on familiar sitcom tropes

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven comedies about family bonds and sibling rivalry.

The series features lighthearted humor suitable for a general audience.

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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Who are the main characters?

The main characters are brothers named Shawn and Marlon.

What is the relationship between the brothers?

They are siblings who share a close bond despite having very different personalities.

How are the brothers different?

Shawn is described as responsible and conservative, while Marlon is free-spirited and liberal.

What are the brothers looking for?

The brothers are on the lookout for money and success.

Do the brothers get along?

While they experience sibling rivalry, they frequently act as partners in crime.

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