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The Wayans Bros.

Name: The Wayans Bros.
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1995-01-11
Cast: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Anna Maria Horsford, John Witherspoon

1995 | 5 seasons | 23 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Brothers Shawn and Marlon are on the lookout for money and success, though the two are complete opposites. Shawn is responsible and conservative while Marlon is free-spirited and liberal. They are not immune to sibling rivalry, but frequently enjoy being each other's partner in crime.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 160K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 11995 · 13 episodes · 9.0 out of 10
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Season 21995 · 22 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 31996 · 22 episodes · 9.0 out of 10
Friday
Season 41997 · 22 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 51998 · 22 episodes · 9.0 out of 10
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The Wayans Bros.

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

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How it earned its rating

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