Black TV Families

Let's take a look at some of our favorite Black TV families.

Big Sis - Sabrina Le Beauf played big sister Sondra Huxtable on The Cosby Show, but she almost didn't get the role because she was only 10-years younger than Phylicia Rashad, who played her mother on the show.\r(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

1 / 8

The Cosby Show\r - Setting the template for the modern Black family on TV, The Cosby Show is as celebrated today as it was when it started. \r\r \r(Photo: Getty Images)

The Parent 'Hood\r - Created by Robert Townsend, The Parent 'Hood focused on Robert Peterson (played by Townsend), the beloved family patriarch, and how he manages to juggle it all. \r\r \r(Photo: WB)

2 / 8

The Parent 'Hood\r - Created by Robert Townsend, The Parent 'Hood focused on Robert Peterson (played by Townsend), the beloved family patriarch, and how he manages to juggle it all. \r\r \r(Photo: WB)

Moesha\r - Set in South Central, L.A., Moesha followed the humorous, but at times turbulent, exploits of Moesha Mitchell (played by R&B singer Brandy) as she navigates between her teenage years and home life.\r \r(Photo: UPN)

3 / 8

Moesha\r - Set in South Central, L.A., Moesha followed the humorous, but at times turbulent, exploits of Moesha Mitchell (played by R&B singer Brandy) as she navigates between her teenage years and home life.\r \r(Photo: UPN)

Everybody Hates Chris\r - Set in Brooklyn, NY, in the '80s, Everybody Hates Chris is inspired by Chris Rock's adolescent life. Rock also narrates and provides comedic commentary during each episode.\rEverybody Hates Chris airs on BET Monday through Saturday.\r \r(Photo; CBS)

4 / 8

Everybody Hates Chris\r - Set in Brooklyn, NY, in the '80s, Everybody Hates Chris is inspired by Chris Rock's adolescent life. Rock also narrates and provides comedic commentary during each episode.\rEverybody Hates Chris airs on BET Monday through Saturday.\r \r(Photo; CBS)

My Wife & Kids\r - Starring Damon Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin as Michael and Janet Kyle, respectively, this family sitcom dealt primarily with Micahel's relationship with his underachieving son, Junior.\r \r(Photo: ABC)

5 / 8

My Wife & Kids\r - Starring Damon Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin as Michael and Janet Kyle, respectively, this family sitcom dealt primarily with Micahel's relationship with his underachieving son, Junior.\r \r(Photo: ABC)

ADVERTISEMENT
The Cleveland Show\r - A spinoff of the hugely successful animated series Family Guy, The Cleveland Show centers around Cleveland Brown, and the daily hi-jinx he encounters.\r \r(Photo: FOX)

6 / 8

The Cleveland Show\r - A spinoff of the hugely successful animated series Family Guy, The Cleveland Show centers around Cleveland Brown, and the daily hi-jinx he encounters.\r \r(Photo: FOX)

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\r - A hit from the '90s, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air helped bring Will Smith further into mainstream prominence, having already cemented himself in the music industry as a successful rapper. Smith's character bore the same name (and nickname as he was the "Fresh Prince") and was seeking refuge at his wealthy uncle's house after some trouble in his hometown.\r \r(Photo: NBC)

7 / 8

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\r - A hit from the '90s, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air helped bring Will Smith further into mainstream prominence, having already cemented himself in the music industry as a successful rapper. Smith's character bore the same name (and nickname as he was the "Fresh Prince") and was seeking refuge at his wealthy uncle's house after some trouble in his hometown.\r \r(Photo: NBC)

Family Matters\r - Set in Chicago, IL, Family Matters revolved around the Winslow family and their relationship with their nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel.\r \r(Photo: ABC)

8 / 8

Family Matters\r - Set in Chicago, IL, Family Matters revolved around the Winslow family and their relationship with their nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel.\r \r(Photo: ABC)