About this season
Created by stars Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans, this Emmy-winning sketch series offers cutting-edge satire and features a host of talent, including Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey, David Alan Grier and Tommy Davidson.
Episodes (13)
1. Pilot
10.0Aired 15 April 1990 • 30 min
"Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film."
2. The Wrath of Farrakhan
10.0Aired 21 April 1990 • 30 min
Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit."
3. Lean On Me Beautiful
Aired 28 April 1990 • 30 min
A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense.
4. Transitions
Aired 5 May 1990 • 30 min
"Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.
5. A Date With Grace Jones
Aired 12 May 1990 • 30 min
Boxing greats find a child on their doorstep; a corporate climber hopes his date is suitable; a condo caters to a corpulent clientele; an interpreter introduces Ambassador Shirley Temple Black to her new post.
6. Jheri's Kids
Aired 19 May 1990 • 30 min
A picky karate instructor; a specific chemical dependency; the creative process of Tracy Chapman; a yuppie couple at an earthy eatery; a businessman trying to be young.
7. Don King - The Early Years
Aired 27 May 1990 • 30 min
"Men on Books"; a black leader's early years; the Jamaican sitcom "Hey Mon"; rappers Salt-n-Pepa hosting a cooking show; a wise men's-room attendant; a "colorized" classic from Ted Turner.
8. Endangered Species
Aired 3 June 1990 • 30 min
Anton gives home-remodeling tips; "President Jesse Jackson" holds a press conference; a domestic dispute at a salon takes its toll on a client; "Joan Embery" shows an endangered species to "Alan Thicke."
9. Introducing...Homey D. Clown
Aired 17 June 1990 • 30 min
Whizzer and Ice offer a seminar on making money; "Andrea Dice Clay" does her routine. Also: "America's Funniest Security Camera Videos."
10. Vera DeMilo
Aired 24 June 1990 • 30 min
An ad for a new celebrity toy; a forgetful Don Cornelius hosting "Old Train"; a female bodybuilding contest.
11. Anton In The People's Court
Aired 15 July 1990 • 30 min
Sketches include the homeless Anton defending himself in a people's court; a parody of rapper MC Hammer; Ted Turner's "colorized classic" version of "The Kid."
12. Conspiracy
Aired 2 September 1990 • 30 min
A cable repairman benefits when LaQuita tries to impress a producer. Also: a "Ray Charles in Charge" segment.
13. Homey D. Clown Returns
Aired 9 September 1990 • 30 min
Damon Wayans plays Homey the Clown; comedienne Samantha Kinison speaks on men and marriage.