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Need Help on Black Comedy Show Selection

  • Moesha 51
  • Black-Ish 30
  • Black Dynamite 10
  • My Wife and Kids 111
  • Sister, Sister 39
  • The Steve Harvey Show 7
  • The Hughleys 2
  • House of Payne 27
  • The Chris Rock Show 6
  • The Boondocks 100
  • 2026-02-07
  • 383 votes
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So one of my goals right now is to find a show for a solo watch for each host. It's tricky, because I need it to fit a few requirements. 1) Should be a show that would be fun for THAT specific host's style in the realm of what that host already covers2) It should be a show where it won't feel like it's missing something because it's not a duo.3) ideally it's a comedy (run time is easier to do solo)This particular list is for MichaelNow, my first pick for Michael in my mind was Moesha. It's 6 seasons, 30 min comedy, in the realm of what Michael already watches and I feel like could work as a fun solo watch. It's a known enough show that I think people would tune in for that reaction (this is obviously really important). However, I really really want to know what you guys think works best and what you'd be excited from the list below for Michael to watch solo.There are shows not on this list because I either want it for someone else (including me) or as a duo. Deliberately omitted are Key & Peele, Chappelle Show, In Living Color, Girlfriends, Bernie Mac Show, Wayans Brothers, Atlanta, Lovecraft.

Comments

Jalee Taylor

Damn this a hard ass list can we get the top 3 reacted to? 😭😭😭

James Adams

I’d narrow it down to Moesha, Everybody Hates Chris, or The Boondocks. I think Moesha is a quick and easy watch and could work for a solo host. I do think out of all the other shows, My Wife and Kids should be a shared experience.

OnyxRose

I would enjoy watching Michael redact to Blackish. I believe he would really tap into the message while also having fun. Ive listened to him talk about history/culture and I appreciate his acknowledgment of struggle but also recognizing accomplishments. Blackish will lead to great discussion.

Rashauna Mack

Moesha and The Steve Harvey Show HAVE to be duo reactions!

Tapi Chimbetete

Really wished everybody hates Chris was here. Pure comedy and 20-30 minute episodes

Auriona

The boondocks is absolutely something you need to watch with another person 😂

Webster

Everybody hates chris

Unique Nique

My Wife & Kids is a must lol

Talisa Lucas

Would love to see yall do The Jamie Foxx Show one day 🤞🏾 from this list though, I’ll have to say House of Payne

Drake

the boondocks is my fav show of aot, please watch dat lol

Aaron Bailey

I think House of Payne is better for a solo reaction because the show is always shown from the 3rd person point of view, similar to Tyler Perry's plays. My wife and kids is not as good because the shows centers on one particular characters point of view so it is a little narrow minded and does not have an anchor point between episodes.

tom

Whatever you pick, just make sure to save My Wife And Kids for Jaby and Achara to watch together if possible. From Martin to that would be perfect.

David Martin

My wife and Kids is perfect for a duo. Boondocks is cool but it’s definitely an acquired taste.

La Toya Sheri

Black ish for sure. My wife and kids is a good one also. Everybody hates Chris, house of Payne, moesha. There are spoon many good ones.

James White

If you mean EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS....then that might be the best option. MOESHA would probably get you a lot of views though because some of it is a little controversial on twitter....and he could watch the spin off THE PARKERS after which is hilarious. Everybody hates Chris is def lighter. And i agree with another commenter that THE BOONDOCKS are an acquired taste with the type of jokes. It might be too black for Michael lmao. A lot of the jokes may go over his head.

JD

My Wife and Kids for the Katt Williams episodes alone

rickie woodson

Wow surprised my wife and kids is this popular. Not surprised at boondocks but ok.... picked moesha cause i really want to get to the Parkers which is the spinoff of Moesha

Timeetha

I feel like Moesha would be a good solo for Michael. I see the Boondocks has a higher vote count but idk if that would be a good solo venture for Michael. Plus some of the themes in that show are better suited for a duo to discuss.

ItsMeNae

Okay so I like Moesha for Michael. My wife and kids is also a great show but I think that would be a better solo watch for another pal. And the Boondocks can get a little “political”. I think the Boondocks is for a duo def you and Michael. Also, I saw someone mention the Jamie Foxx show!!! Please consider this one! WAY funnier than some of the others on the ballot🤷🏽‍♀️

Ciobhan D

This is a toughy. I want Moesha to be watched just so The Parkers can we watched! I think The Parkers would be a good duo show though, so I’m torn! Actually, the more I think, I’m thinking either Sister, Sister, Black-Ish, or House of Payne would be the better single options.

Sabrina Shaniece

I casted my vote, but i also wanna take this opportunity to say once more: ROOTS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH PLEASE! Preferably with all three members of Destiny’s Child (Jaby, Michael, Achara) but I’ll take who i can get!!!🤣🤣🤣

Loveableniki

I don't know if Jaby messed up, but The Chris Rock Show was a sketch show on cable.

Loveableniki

I am surprised how many people like My Wife and Kids. I just did a rewatch, and it's not great. Definitely would work for a solo.

Peaches

I hope yall eventually watch Empire!!!! Taraji P and Terrance Howard but for now Moesha, the Parkers, my wife and kids

Loveableniki

The Boondocks should be a duo watch. Moesha should be as well.

Reggie Riobe

the boondocks yes.. Steve Harvey show wasn't bad and my wife and kids.. classic

Mike Bridges

Moesha would be a great solo for Micheal it's definitely in the relm of what he's currently watching.

Karrey

I’m extremely disappointed in how this vote is going. The Boondocks for Michael?? Smh no

Carla Davis

Jaby, anything but my wife and kids. Not because it's not good. It's a classic but we NEED to see you react to that or You and Michael or YOU and Achara because YOU are gonna laugh your a$$ off. So yes boondocks or anything else but save MY Wife and KIDS for you or you and someone else. Probably you and achara since you to ARE watching Martin because the both have Ticha Campbell.

Shardé

Jaby, PLEASE don't listen to these people recommending The Boondocks for Michael. Absolutely not. That is just too much for him. Does not fit his personality at all, especially the latter seasons that get way too racist. Please, just no. Funny show but not his style.

T D

Now are we talking about v Everybody Hates Chris, not sure I've heard of the chris rock show

YB

The Boondocks is NOT a good choice for Michael?! My Wife and Kids or Moesha make a lot of sense though😭

Gabrielle Hawkins

I was so focused on what I wanted to see and forgot so quickly that this poll is solely for what Michael will be watching alone. I changed my answer to the Steve Harvey show, second I'd choose Black-ish for Michael.

Queen Tee

I haven’t watched the Boondocks since the first 2 seasons so I can’t say on that. Please do Moesha or My Wife & Kids.

mzlala87

The boondocks needs to be a duo show

Nia Amaris

suggestion for Achara: half & half (i also think michael would enjoy too)

Dana Rankin

Ok, because this is for Magic B, none of these. Honest opinion. IF I had to choose one, it would be Everybody Hates Chris. That being said, it might not get many views. Sister, Sister would be my next choice. I really feel like he would be bored with all of these personally, but what do I know. I hope yall don't rely on the votes too much because if The Boondocks win for him as a solo, bruh!! It is a two person watch. Second, you would definitely need a patrion subscription because you might be doing a lot of cutting based on the content of the episodes. It would probably get more views than any other show on this list, but don't leave Michael out to dry by himself like that yall DAMM!!!

Ishi

BOONDOCKS BABY!!! This is the Ultimate show you need to watch. it's Great

Ashley H

I think My Wife & Kids would be great for Michael. I think The Boondocks would be good for Jaby as a solo choice or for a duo. I could totally see Kristen or Achara enjoying Sister, Sister. A show that would be great for anyone is Abbott Elementary.

A. Saffari

more people need to watch the Boondocks

Talisa Lucas

Would also love to see yall do The Parkers one day!

Cynndee03

Moesha and Sister, Sister would be great choices.

JMK BlaQ-IfJesusNmalcomXhadAbabyIdMiraculouslyComeOutOfKeisha

JAAAAAAAAABYYYYYYYY BOONDCKS NEEEEEEEEDS TO BE A DUO ...Please believe us! Its too much for one person (especially non black) to digest and theres a lot of content/topics/themes to debrief and discuss .....it would vee greator for You AND MICHAEL at some point.i think people picking Bonndocks because WE would love a reason to rewatch it again but theyre not thinking past that for he reasons youve asked.....My wife and kis would aso be great duo for Michael and achara (even ashleigh) but can be managed as a solo reaction......BOONDOCKs DESERVESSSSS the care and attention of 2 people. (For sensitivity purposes when it comes to commentary i would strongly suggest the duo not include Kirsten as LOVELY as she is)

Imani

Damn the top 3 shows make sense but I really wanted “House of Payne” 😭🤦🏽‍♀️

Jet A

The Boondocks are definitely NOT a solo watch for Michael lmao. That needs multiple people.

Christian

the boondocks easy

Dub

we need need jaby and michael for boondocks

Fear of Reactions

Love the fact that we get to vote on something. I had been asking for some engagement from the CinePals crew with the Patreons. A little at a time I guess lol. No Boondocks for solo reactions

CreativeCrusader

Sorry this is so long: As a non-black POC, I agree Boondocks is a must-watch but as a GROUP watch and not a SOLO watch for Michael. I was a little more prepared for this show because if memory serves me correctly, the creator of the comic turned animation based it off of his hometown of Columbia, MD (also my hometown), so I could (amusingly & sadly) see a lot of the town and its people in the show. It’s also supposed to be satire which in itself can be hard to digest on your own because they can be pretty serious topics. I would recommend this even as a rewatch for you Jaby since you’ve been more involved in watching and understanding black cinema and television. Unsure of Cortney’s and Ashleigh’s background, (still kind of new to the channel) but Syntell would be a good person to collab this with. With that my suggestions: Kenan & Kel, The Bernie Mac Show or Everybody Hates Chris.

Ty

Definitely The Boondocks or maybee Moesha for Michael. But i would rather The Boondocks be a duo if possible. Please save My Wife and Kids and Chappelle Show for Jaby and Michael though lol Thx Guys!

Stacy

What’s Happening+What’s Happening Now 227 In Living Color The Dave Chapelle Show The Wayans Brothers

tdd93 .

I personally am shocked that the most votes specifically for Boose went to The Boondocks because I personally think he would be miserable between not catching every reference, to the extreme satire of black stereotypes, etc. but then again, I think a lot of people who commented did not COMPLETELY read the post first- I would say specifically for Michael -The Boondocks is NOT the show, it is NOT his wavelength of humor and I truly believe he would be borderline miserable of it very quickly, now don't mishear me The Boondocks IS an ingenious show in a 'not-just-saying-the-quiet-parts-out-loud-but-screaming-them-through-an-intercom' sort of way! And, I personally love it- Regina King voices both brothers whom the story is centered around, John Witherspoon voices their grandad (their caretaker) but also, it really is an great satire it is just one I wouldn't vote for Michael specifically because in addition to loving an authentic 'first time watch' reaction, I also am considering how much I am convinced the actor is genuinely enjoying the show. Ultimately, I would let him at least screen the first episode- I say this because of the following: The Boondocks highlights the different stereotypical archetypes Black people often fall into by having characters that are the caricature thereof- a few are a highly exaggerated version. Again, if he is not allowed to screen the first episode as to stick to true 'first time watch' claims- I appreciate that as well so his reviews will be mixed, but all authentic -which I personally really love true 'first time watch' reactions- and all human, and therefore his reactions will be understandable to those of us who truly understand and love (me!) the show for the extreme satire it is. In that case, let me at least give Boose an idea of some notable characters.: there is one character- Uncle Ruckus- who plays the 'Uncle Tom' of the show but again highly exaggerated so he is always, literally ALWAYS, going on about how good-hearted white people are (as if they can't be inherently evil) and how big of a heart white women have and he hates Black people. Then there is Thugnificent- who by the name alone I am sure you can guess his character is supposedly the one representing street life and hustling drugs and hyper-masculinity ( at least what masculine is according to gang/street culture anyway) and extremely homophobic...but then suspiciously there is a rumor that he is gay and Thugnificent does everything he can to prove he isn't (which ironically enough only raises the brow that he may indeed be gay-this particular episode makes fun of the rumors which have been happening for at least 30 years of black rappers specifically having a fascination towards men themselves all while trying to prove they are not gay in their songs, image, the women they choose, etc.- i.e. Diddy-and MANY OTEHRS BLACK RAPPERS who actually love having sex with men- I have been hearing about Diddy's 'fancy' with men and then, particularly young boys since I was in middle school just for context I am currently in my 30s so...yeah also there is a documentary when i was coming which exposed even further the homosexuality amongst Black rappers in particular that made it's rounds called 'hip-hop: beyond beats and rhymes'). When I say I think Boose will be borderline miserable, its because I think he will find himself in an extreme; if not merciless; "double-dutch" of 'what-can-i-laugh-at-as-non-Black-person-who-doens't-want-to-offend-their-audience' and 'trying-to-not-be-offended-himself' as his demographic (and its stereotypes-including the caricatures many fall into) will be the very target of topic more often than not. I think he is mature enough to handle the show, and maybe it is the perfect one for him; but just keep in mind in terms of satire it is definitely more on the deep-end.

Asha Caldwell

Please don't let Michael watch boondocks. It won’t be a good time for him lol. I think My wife and kids should be duo.

Vee

Please don't let Michael watch the Boondocks by himself. Him and Jaby should watch it. By himself, I'd say My Wife and Kids, it's lighthearted, funny, and I'd think he'd have some good input being married with a child.

Donnie

Those who chose Boondocks clearly didn't read that this is for Michael SOLO, they choose Boondocks just cause its on the list. TBH Jaby, I don't think any of these shows would do numbers with Michael SOLO. I think black shows should be DUO ONLY

Vee

To be honest Micheal could def watch Girlfriends himself but I see it's omitted 😭

Rave

I think the Steve Harvey show . Although , I love Moesha I still think it’s a girl teen show . Steve Harvey show has Steve , Cedric, Lori Beth (all that ) , Merlin Santana , Wendy Raquel . I just think it would be fun .

Rave

I just thought about “ Eve” it’s only three seasons and it’s men and women .

Lewis

BLACKISH PLEASE🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Katherine Audrey

House of Payne for Michael Solo. I think the boondocks should be for Jaby and Michael together. I think Achara and Kristen should do Ginny and Georgia together. I love their reactions together and it’s kind of got a little mystery and YA cringe for the first season but gets deeper in later seasons! Plus I feel like they haven’t done a show together in a while!

Ljm

NOT AT ALL! I agree with everyone about The Boondocks, it would be too much for Michael. It is an excellent show, but it's in the deep in of black satire. He needs something a little easier before he makes that type of transition. I suggest series with short seasons for him to get comfortable. My first pick would be "Half and Half." Michael would love Big DeeDee, Little DeeDee, Mono and Phyllis. It's only three seasons and it doesn't have instances where he would have to have some sort of background to understand. Steve Harvey, Meet the Browns, or My Wife and Kids would be my other suggestions.

qveen india

Michael should do Moesha or the house of Payne by himself not the boondocks.. I personally think Jaby and another black host should watch the boondocks

Vee

Has anyone considered Abbott Elementary?? I think he'd love it if he hasn't already been watching

Auriona

The boondocks is a show that you and Michael should watch together Jaby

Chyna Green

boondocks is definitely a duo watch. I think my wife and kids would be hilarious

Chey Siearra

My Wife and Kids is definitely a duo for Jaby and Michael, you both would have a great time with that show. Moesha is a good choice for a solo watch.

sharond

Half & Half is a good show about two estranged half sisters reuniting as young adults in San Francisco, with constant comedic bickering between their mothers.

Illusive

I would like to suggest Family Matters. I don't know if it's been done or not, but I haven't seen it.

Nina

nobody followed directions. My Wife and Kids is not a good choice. Its a bout a couple and that should be a 2 person watch to get different perspectives, moesha is the same. Its based off a group of friends. The boondocks would be perfect, although I am not a fan

Keisha Levine

It’s so hard because the majority of these shows would be perfect for Jaby & Michael. I think sister sister would be perfect for Michael. And although it wasn’t on the vote I just want to put this out there but I’m ROOTING for Love Craft Country for Jaby & Michael to watch!!!!! And after Fresh Prince, My wife and Kids is a must!!! I agree with everyone Boondocks is not the right fit.

Stephanie Williams

I'm late, but I just subscribed! I voted for The Steve Harvey Show but Sister, Sister is a cute watch for Michael. He would love Lisa, Ray, Roger and the girls. Moesha isn't fun and hasn't aged well. Its a skip entirely. House of Payne is a show that premiered in 2006 and is still on the air. It is humanely impossible for anyone to finish. Nor is it worth watching to begin with.

Xomyaa._

I NEED a duo between Micheal, achara, jaby or all 3 of yall to watch the Bernie Mac show ASAP, I have been requesting for a long time now