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'''''The Parent 'Hood''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series that aired on [[The WB]] from January 18, 1995, to July 25, 1999. The series starred [[Robert Townsend (actor)|Robert Townsend]] and [[Suzzanne Douglas]]. Originally to be titled ''Father Knows Nothing'' (a parody of the title of the 1950s sitcom ''[[Father Knows Best]]''),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coe |first=Steve |date=August 15, 1994 |title=It's Comedy for WB Network |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-15671161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105131034/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-15671161.html |archive-date=2012-11-05 |website=Broadcasting & Cable (via HighBeam Research)}}</ref> the series was one of the four sitcoms that aired as part of the original Wednesday-night two-hour lineup that helped launch The WB network (along with ''[[The Wayans Bros.]]'', ''[[Unhappily Ever After]]'', and the short-lived ''[[Muscle (TV series)|Muscle]]'').<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=January 29, 1996 |title=Robert Townsend Gives Positive View of Black Family on The Parent 'Hood |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VzsDAAAAMBAJ&dq=suzzanne+douglas&pg=PA24 |magazine=JET Magazine}}</ref>
'''''The Parent 'Hood''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series that aired on [[The WB]] from January 18, 1995, to July 25, 1999. The series starred [[Robert Townsend (actor)|Robert Townsend]] and [[Suzzanne Douglas]]. Originally to be titled ''Father Knows Nothing'' (a parody of the title of the 1950s sitcom ''[[Father Knows Best]]''),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coe |first=Steve |date=August 15, 1994 |title=It's Comedy for WB Network |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-15671161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105131034/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-15671161.html |archive-date=2012-11-05 |website=Broadcasting & Cable (via HighBeam Research)}}</ref> the series was one of the four sitcoms that aired as part of the original Wednesday-night two-hour lineup that helped launch The WB network (along with ''[[The Wayans Bros.]]'', ''[[Unhappily Ever After]]'', and the short-lived ''[[Muscle (TV series)|Muscle]]'').<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=January 29, 1996 |title=Robert Townsend Gives Positive View of Black Family on The Parent 'Hood |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VzsDAAAAMBAJ&dq=suzzanne+douglas&pg=PA24 |magazine=JET Magazine}}</ref>


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On November 1, 2021, ''The Parent 'Hood'' had several episodes available to stream on [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/hbo-max-david-makes-man-martin-jamie-foxx-show-hangin-with-mr-cooper-1234865327/|title=HBO Max Acquires Season 2 Of 'David Makes Man', Five '90s-Era WBTV Sitcoms|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref>
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==Episodes==
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{{main|List of The Parent 'Hood episodes}}
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{{:List of The Parent 'Hood episodes}}


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Robert Townsend (actor)|Robert Townsend]] as Robert Peterson, a college professor and strict-disciplinarian father.
* [[Robert Townsend (actor)|Robert Townsend]] as Robert Peterson, a college professor and strict-disciplinarian father
* [[Suzzanne Douglas]] as Geraldine "Jerri" Peterson, a law student and mother of four kids.
* [[Suzzanne Douglas]] as Geraldine "Jerri" Peterson, a law student and mother of four kids
* [[Kenny Blank]] as Michael Peterson (seasons 1–3)
* [[Kenny Blank]] as Michael Peterson (seasons 1–3)
* [[Reagan Gomez-Preston]] as Zaria Peterson
* [[Reagan Gomez-Preston]] as Zaria Peterson
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* Bobby McGee as Derek Sawyer (season 1)
* Bobby McGee as Derek Sawyer (season 1)
* [[Carol Woods]] as Mrs. Wilcox (season 1)
* [[Carol Woods]] as Mrs. Wilcox (season 1)
* [[Faizon Love]] as Wendell Wilcox (seasons 2–4, main; 1, recurring)
* [[Faizon Love]] as Wendell Wilcox (seasons 2–4, main; season 1, recurring)
* Tyrone Dorzell Burton as T.K. Anderson (seasons 4–5)
* Tyrone Dorzell Burton as T.K. Anderson (seasons 4–5)
* [[Kelly Perine]] as Kelly Peterson (season 5)
* [[Kelly Perine]] as Kelly Peterson (season 5)


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==Episodes==
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On November 1, 2021, ''The Parent 'Hood'' had several episodes available to stream on [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/hbo-max-david-makes-man-martin-jamie-foxx-show-hangin-with-mr-cooper-1234865327/|title=HBO Max Acquires Season 2 Of 'David Makes Man', Five '90s-Era WBTV Sitcoms|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref>
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{{main|List of The Parent 'Hood episodes}}
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{{:List of The Parent 'Hood episodes}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:59, 8 May 2022

The Parent 'Hood
File:The Parent 'Hood Title.jpg
GenreFamily sitcom
Created by
Starring
Theme music composerMonty Seward
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes90 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupVideotape; Multi-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe WB
ReleaseJanuary 18, 1995 (1995-01-18) –
July 25, 1999 (1999-07-25)

The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom television series that aired on The WB from January 18, 1995, to July 25, 1999. The series starred Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas. Originally to be titled Father Knows Nothing (a parody of the title of the 1950s sitcom Father Knows Best),[1] the series was one of the four sitcoms that aired as part of the original Wednesday-night two-hour lineup that helped launch The WB network (along with The Wayans Bros., Unhappily Ever After, and the short-lived Muscle).[2]

On November 1, 2021, The Parent 'Hood had several episodes available to stream on HBO Max.[3]

Cast

  • Robert Townsend as Robert Peterson, a college professor and strict-disciplinarian father
  • Suzzanne Douglas as Geraldine "Jerri" Peterson, a law student and mother of four kids
  • Kenny Blank as Michael Peterson (seasons 1–3)
  • Reagan Gomez-Preston as Zaria Peterson
  • Curtis Williams as Nicholas Peterson
  • Ashli Amari Adams as Cecilia "CeCe" Peterson
  • Bobby McGee as Derek Sawyer (season 1)
  • Carol Woods as Mrs. Wilcox (season 1)
  • Faizon Love as Wendell Wilcox (seasons 2–4, main; season 1, recurring)
  • Tyrone Dorzell Burton as T.K. Anderson (seasons 4–5)
  • Kelly Perine as Kelly Peterson (season 5)

Episodes

Main article: List of The Parent 'Hood episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113January 18, 1995 (1995-01-18)May 17, 1995 (1995-05-17)
222September 6, 1995 (1995-09-06)May 15, 1996 (1996-05-15)
322September 8, 1996 (1996-09-08)May 18, 1997 (1997-05-18)
422September 7, 1997 (1997-09-07)May 17, 1998 (1998-05-17)
511May 30, 1999 (1999-05-30)July 25, 1999 (1999-07-25)

References

  1. ^ Coe, Steve (August 15, 1994). "It's Comedy for WB Network". Broadcasting & Cable (via HighBeam Research). Archived from the original on 2012-11-05.
  2. ^ "Robert Townsend Gives Positive View of Black Family on The Parent 'Hood". JET Magazine. January 29, 1996.
  3. ^ "HBO Max Acquires Season 2 Of 'David Makes Man', Five '90s-Era WBTV Sitcoms". Deadline Hollywood. November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
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