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The Wayans Bros.
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The Wayans Bros.

Wed, Jan 11, 1995
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Shawn Wayans
    Shawn Wayans
    as Shawn Williams
  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans
    as Marlon Williams
  • Anna Maria Horsford
    Anna Maria Horsford
    as Deirdre 'Dee' Baxter
  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    as John 'Pops' Williams
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Episodes

5 seasons · 102 episodes

Ended · 102 aired
Season 1
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Goop-Hair-It-Is
    Aired · Wed, Jan 11, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon's latest scheme becomes a hair-raising nightmare when they take over the manufacture and marketing of a grooming product called "Goop, Hair It Is." Gary Coleman and Garrett Morris guest star as themselves. Pops: John Witherspoon. Lisa: Lela Rochon. Marlon: Marlon Wayans. Shawn: Shawn Wayans.

  • E2
    First Class
    Aired · Wed, Jan 18, 1995

    When Marlon is mistaken for athlete John Starkes, he ends up with Starkes' first class airplane tickets.

  • E3
    I'm Too Sexy for My Brother
    Aired · Wed, Jan 25, 1995

    When Marlon decides to go into modeling, Shawn wants a piece of the action too.

  • E4
    Free Wally
    Aired · Wed, Feb 1, 1995

    Marlon's pesky interference in Shawn and Lisa's relationship causes the couple a lot of tension. Marlon tries to correct the situation by sending them on a romantic ferry ride together.

  • E5
    My Fair Marlon
    Aired · Wed, Feb 8, 1995

    Shawn helps Marlon woo a sophisticated woman, but complications develop when she gets suspicious.

  • E6
    Pops Moves In
    Aired · Wed, Feb 15, 1995

    When Pops moves in with Shawn and Marlon, it's just like when they were kids--a little too much so.

  • E7
    Afro Cab
    Aired · Wed, Feb 22, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon start their own taxi company but soon find a few roadblocks to success.

  • E8
    The Shawn-Shank Redemption
    Aired · Wed, Mar 1, 1995

    When Shawn and Marlon buy an expensive piece of jewelry instead of paying their outstanding traffic tickets, big trouble follows.

  • E9
    ER
    Aired · Wed, Mar 15, 1995

    Marlon pretends to be Shawn to get treated at the hospital, but the plan becomes complicated when the doctor turns out to be Lisa's father, who is anxious to meet Shawn.

  • E10
    The Poppa-Cabana
    Aired · Wed, Mar 22, 1995

    Pops takes a vacation in Atlantic City, but leaving the diner in Marlon's care is an even bigger gamble. GARRETT MORRIS guest stars as Uncle Leon.

  • E11
    It's Shawn! It's Marlon! It's Superboys!
    Aired · Wed, May 3, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon get unexpected results when they complain to their obnoxious landlord (SHERMAN HEMSLEY - "The Jeffersons").

  • E12
    Pulp Marlon
    Aired · Wed, May 10, 1995

    Marlon's got a sexy new girlfriend--but she's got a dangerous secret that gets him and Shawn in big trouble.

  • E13
    Brazilla vs. Rodney
    Aired · Wed, May 24, 1995

    When Shawn and Marlon start a children's entertainment business, they meet some tough competition.

Season 2
23 episodes · 23 aired
▾
  • E1
    Shawn Takes a New Stand
    Aired · Wed, Sep 6, 1995

    Shawn buys the building's newsstand and hires Marlon--with disastrous results.

  • E2
    Fatal Subtraction
    Aired · Wed, Sep 13, 1995

    Shawn finds his perfect woman, but Marlon tries to convince him that she's not what she seems.

  • E3
    Blood is Thicker Than Watercolor
    Aired · Wed, Sep 20, 1995

    Marlon gets discovered by an art patron and creates his own unique paintings.

  • E4
    Two Men and a Baby
    Aired · Wed, Sep 27, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon find a baby on their doorstep--and one of them might be its father!

  • E5
    Loot
    Aired · Wed, Oct 4, 1995

    Everyone wants to split the huge stash of money they find in the building--but the owner may still come get it.

  • E6
    The Liar's Club
    Aired · Wed, Oct 11, 1995

    Marlon gets jealous when Monique pretends to be married to Shawn to impress her competitive ex-boyfriend.

  • E7
    Scared Straight
    Aired · Wed, Oct 25, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon play a Halloween prank on Pops, but when terrible things begin to happen around the building, they wonder if they offended an evil spirit.

  • E8
    Head of State
    Aired · Wed, Nov 8, 1995

    Marlon is excited that U.S. President Clinton might visit the diner. The guys meet the building's tough new security guard.

  • E9
    The Sting
    Aired · Wed, Nov 15, 1995

    Shawn loses the newsstand in a poker game and relies on Pops to get him out of trouble.

  • E10
    Think Fast
    Aired · Wed, Nov 22, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon get the chance to beat their rivals at basketball, but Marlon's attitude doesn't help.

  • E11
    Farmer's Daughter
    Aired · Wed, Nov 29, 1995

    Shawn and Marlon try to change their country cousin into a hip city girl.

  • E12
    Psycho Santa
    Aired · Wed, Dec 20, 1995

    A gunman demands that everyone in the building show some Christmas spirit.

  • E13
    Getting It
    Aired · Wed, Jan 10, 1996

    Shawn meets his perfect woman--but problems arise when he wants to get intimate with her.

  • E14
    Who's in Charge Here?
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 1996

    With Pops sick, Shawn and Marlon reluctantly operate the diner.

  • E15
    The Odd Couples
    Aired · Wed, Feb 7, 1996

    Shawn and Marlon argue and try living with different roommates.

  • E16
    Hearts and Flowers
    Aired · Wed, Feb 14, 1996

    Dee thinks that Pops loves her, and Shawn has no date for his own Valentine's Day party.

  • E17
    Love Letter
    Aired · Wed, Feb 21, 1996

    White Mike asks Shawn to ghost write a love letter for him to Tatiana, the new waitress at Pops' diner. The letter gets into Dee's hands and she mistakenly believes Shawn left it there for her. The letter continues to be inadvertently passed around the lobby, with each recipient jumping to the wrong conclusions.

  • E18
    The Ghetto Gourmets
    Aired · Wed, Feb 21, 1996

    Shawn and Marlon help Pops host a television cooking show.

  • E19
    A Hero's Story
    Aired · Wed, Feb 28, 1996

    Shawn heroically saves a boy's life--but Marlon gets all the credit.

  • E20
    It Takes a Thief
    Aired · Wed, Mar 13, 1996

    Shawn and Marlon must protect Dee from an amorous con man.

  • E21
    New Lease on Life
    Aired · Wed, May 1, 1996

    The beautiful building owner wants something special from Shawn in order to renew his newsstand lease.

  • E22
    Mama, I Wanna Act
    Aired · Wed, May 8, 1996

    Marlon catches the acting bug and neglects the newsstand, angering Shawn, who thinks he's acting like a fool. Stacey: Roxanne Beckford. Lovejoy: Faizon Love. T.C.: Phill Lewis. Pops: John Witherspoon.

  • E23
    Trial and Error
    Aired · Wed, May 15, 1996

    When Marlon slips in some spilled coffee and injures himself, he sues Shawn.

Season 3
22 episodes · 22 aired
▾
  • E1
    Grandma's in the Hiz-House
    Aired · Wed, Sep 4, 1996

    Shawn and Marlon's Grandma (JA'NET DU BOIS) moves into their apartment and their lives. Special appearance by DIONNE WARWICK.

  • E2
    Unbrotherly Love
    Aired · Wed, Sep 11, 1996

    Shawn behaves ridiculously to get back a woman who likes Marlon better.

  • E3
    Movin' On Up
    Aired · Wed, Sep 18, 1996

    In order to impress a famous businessman, Shawn pretends to be highly successful and shuns Marlon.

  • E4
    Gots to Have a J.O.B.
    Aired · Wed, Sep 25, 1996

    Marlon's budding acting career gets a boost when he stars in a series of liquor commercials, but causes a stir when he portrays a sterotypical ghetto thug.

  • E5
    Trippin'
    Aired · Wed, Oct 2, 1996

    Marlon wins a trip for two to the Bahamas--and Shawn, Pops and Grandma all want to go with him.

  • E6
    Drama for Yo' Mama
    Aired · Wed, Oct 9, 1996

    The brothers fabricate a story of hardship to win a magazine contest--and now the magazine wants to meet their pitiful family.

  • E7
    Family Business
    Aired · Wed, Oct 16, 1996

    Pop's furious when Uncle Nate parks his lunch truck across from the diner, stealing business. Antonio Fargas guest stars.

  • E8
    An Officer and a Homegirl
    Aired · Wed, Nov 6, 1996

    Marlon and Dee's sister are in love--and Dee is horrified.

  • E9
    The Return of the Temptones
    Aired · Wed, Nov 13, 1996

    Pop and his old singing group reunites for an attempt at a comeback. Jazzmun guest stars.

  • E10
    Going to the Net
    Aired · Wed, Nov 20, 1996

    Marlon meets a risk-taking woman via the computer, while Shawn dates an older woman despite his family's disapproval. PAM GRIER guest stars.

  • E11
    Do the Wrong Thing
    Aired · Wed, Nov 27, 1996

    Shawn derails Marlon's acting career when he becomes his agent.

  • E12
    Boyz in the Woods
    Aired · Wed, Jan 8, 1997

    Wanting to have quality time with his sons, Pops invites them on a camping trip. But the brothers try to combine the family outing with a party--and women.

  • E13
    Life Without Marlon
    Aired · Wed, Jan 15, 1997

    Marlon gambles away the money he collected for Pops' birthday gift and feels like a failure, until an angel reveals what life would be like without Marlon.

  • E14
    Unusual Suspects
    Aired · Wed, Jan 22, 1997

    The brothers' home is burglarized--and Marlon thinks T.C. is the crook.

  • E15
    Goodbye Mr. Gibbs
    Aired · Wed, Jan 29, 1997

    Shawn and Marlon think they accidentally killed their former teacher.

  • E16
    Risky Bid-ness
    Aired · Wed, Feb 5, 1997

    Shawn dreams of success when he's hired at an ad agency, but his boss promptly steals his first slogan. Erik Estrada guest stars.

  • E17
    Pops' Secret
    Aired · Wed, Feb 12, 1997

    When Pops behaves suspiciously, the brothers follow him and conclude that he's having an affair.

  • E18
    I Do...
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 1997

    Marlon proposes to his girlfriend when her threatening brother suggests this would be a good idea. Bernie Mac and Michael Clarke Duncan guest star.

  • E19
    Dee's Baby Daddy
    Aired · Wed, Feb 26, 1997

    Dee wants a baby--and she wants Shawn as the dad.

  • E20
    The Black Widower
    Aired · Wed, Apr 30, 1997

    To avoid being Grandma's constant companions, the brothers find her a man--but their matchmaking suddenly gets dangerous. ("Batman" TV series) makes a special appearance.

  • E21
    Say It Ain't So Marlon
    Aired · Wed, May 7, 1997

    Marlon is out for revenge when he encounters a Little League rival he feels ruined his chances for big-league glory. Kenny Lofton guest stars.

  • E22
    Marlon Goes on the Road
    Aired · Wed, May 14, 1997

    Marlon gets a part in a national musical, ruining Shawn's plans to expand the "Williams Brothers News."

Season 4
22 episodes · 22 aired
▾
  • E1
    Marlon's Return
    Aired · Wed, Sep 17, 1997

    Marlon's ego creates problems between him and his family and friends. Singer KEITH SWEAT guest stars.

  • E2
    Prom Fright
    Aired · Wed, Sep 24, 1997

    Shawn is forced to confront his feelings towards relationship commitments. Marlon helps him understand his attitude by reliving a past experience.

  • E3
    Pops' Daughter
    Aired · Wed, Oct 1, 1997

    Could a new girl in town be Pops' long-lost daughter? Or is the diner under surveillance by the health department?

  • E4
    Stand Up Guy
    Aired · Wed, Oct 8, 1997

    Marlon learns that success may prove difficult when his comedy act insults his friends and family. DAVID LEISURE guest stars.

  • E5
    Unspoken Token
    Aired · Wed, Oct 15, 1997

    Shawn's new job with a high-tech government research company seems too good to be true. JA'NET DUBOIS, BERNADETTE STANIS and JOHNNY BROWN guest star, reprising their roles from "Good Times."

  • E6
    Odd Man Out
    Aired · Wed, Oct 22, 1997

    Shawn's old high school friend comes to town for a visit, and Marlon questions his intentions.

  • E7
    Pops' Last Hurrah
    Aired · Wed, Nov 5, 1997

    Believing that Pops is dying, Marlon and Shawn arrange for him to meet his favorite entertainer. Disco diva GLORIA GAYNOR guest stars as herself.

  • E8
    I Was En Vogue's Love Slave
    Aired · Wed, Nov 12, 1997

    Marlon meets his dream girls, singing group EN VOGUE (themselves), but ends up in a multimillion dollar lawsuit.

  • E9
    Can I Get a Witness?
    Aired · Wed, Nov 19, 1997

    Marlon and his family are in danger when Marlon is asked to testify against a notorious criminal.

  • E10
    Ted's Revenge
    Aired · Wed, Dec 10, 1997

    Shawn's got trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, thanks to his old enemy Ted, who seeks vengeance against him.

  • E11
    All in the Family Feud
    Aired · Wed, Jan 14, 1998

    The Williams are chosen for a TV game show, but Pops and Shawn bring in a ringer - Dee - to replace Marlon. Fred Willard guest stars.

  • E12
    Raging Marlon
    Aired · Wed, Jan 21, 1998

    Marlon inadvertently challenges a professional boxer to a fight. HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO guest stars.

  • E13
    The Son of Marlon
    Aired · Wed, Jan 28, 1998

    Marlon surprises everyone when he proposes to a woman with a son.

  • E14
    Dee's Deelemma
    Aired · Thu, Feb 5, 1998

    When Dee wants her mild-mannered dentist boyfriend to loosen up, Shawn and Marlon transform him into a wild man.

  • E15
    Independence Day
    Aired · Wed, Feb 11, 1998

    Yearning for independence, Marlon moves into his own apartment but gets tricked into signing a 10-year lease.

  • E16
    Help a Brother Out
    Aired · Wed, Feb 18, 1998

    Marlon befriends a homeless man as research for a movie audition, only to have the man move in with him--much to Shawn's chagrin.

  • E17
    The Rich Girl
    Aired · Wed, Feb 25, 1998

    Shawn's integrity is in question when he dates someone outside of his social group.

  • E18
    Busta Saves the Day
    Aired · Wed, Mar 4, 1998

    Marlon and Shawn sell tickets to a rap concert to raise money for Dee's church. But the plan goes awry, and it's up to rapper BUSTA RHYMES (himself) to rescue the bumbling brothers.

  • E19
    Talk Is Cheap
    Aired · Wed, Apr 29, 1998

    On "The Jerry Springer Show," Marlon and Shawn argue over a woman. Talk-show host JERRY SPRINGER (himself) guest stars.

  • E20
    Bringing It All Back Home
    Aired · Wed, May 6, 1998

    Pops wants to sell the family home against Shawn and Marlon's wishes.

  • E21
    Recipe for Success
    Aired · Fri, May 15, 1998

    Pops' famous chili impresses everyone--even the Pope. Only Shawn and Marlon know what gives it a unique flavor.

  • E22
    Fire!
    Aired · Wed, May 20, 1998

    After losing his business to an embezzler, Shawn and his family are questioned about a suspicious fire that destroys the newsstand.

Season 5
22 episodes · 22 aired
▾
  • E1
    Brother Can You Spare a Dime?
    Aired · Fri, Sep 18, 1998

    Brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams experience a reversal of fortune that changes the balance of power between them.

  • E2
    Six Degrees of Marlon
    Aired · Fri, Sep 25, 1998

    As Marlon's agent, Shawn gets unexpected results when he convinces the producers of his brother's sitcom to change Marlon's unintelligent character.

  • E3
    Pops' Campaign
    Aired · Thu, Oct 1, 1998

    Shawn and Marlon convince Pops to challenge a corrupt politician (RONNIE SCHELL) up for reelection.

  • E4
    Romeo & J'Leeta
    Aired · Thu, Oct 8, 1998

    Shawn angers his father by dating the daughter of Pops' rival, while Marlon becomes "favorite son" by helping Pops plot revenge.

  • E5
    Ho's on First
    Aired · Thu, Oct 15, 1998

    When Marlon vows not to let his new girlfriend's promiscuous past affect him. But will he succeed?

  • E6
    Escorting Ain't Easy
    Aired · Thu, Oct 29, 1998

    Shawn starts his own male-escort service for women.

  • E7
    The Kiss
    Aired · Thu, Nov 5, 1998

    Friends Shawn and Dee fear they may have consummated their relationship after attending a concert together. Hip-hop artists MISSY "MISDEMEANOR" ELLIOTT and NICOLE WRAY guest star as themselves.

  • E8
    The High Life
    Aired · Thu, Nov 12, 1998

    In this powerful episode about the repercussions of drug experimentation, Marlon is too star-struck to resist smoking marijuana with a famous movie star (NICK SPANO).

  • E9
    Misery
    Aired · Thu, Nov 19, 1998

    When Marlon receives a fan letter, Shawn warns him not to meet the sender.

  • E10
    Marlon Joins a Cult
    Aired · Thu, Dec 10, 1998

    The family has to rescue Marlon when he accidentally joins a cult, thinking it was an intensive acting seminar. Gary Coleman guest stars.

  • E11
    A Country Christmas
    Aired · Thu, Dec 17, 1998

    A visit to a cousin's (KIM WAYANS) farm down South teaches the brothers the true meaning of Christmas.

  • E12
    Green Card
    Aired · Thu, Jan 14, 1999

    After marrying an illegal alien for $10,000, Shawn angers Marlon when he moves the woman and her family into the brothers' apartment.

  • E13
    Big Brother
    Aired · Thu, Jan 21, 1999

    Marlon and Shawn each volunteer to mentor a "little brother" from the "Help a Brother Out" program--with varying results.

  • E14
    Saving Private Marlon
    Aired · Thu, Jan 28, 1999

    While doing research at the local military base for a role in a war movie, Marlon unknowingly enlists in the army.

  • E15
    Jump!
    Aired · Thu, Feb 4, 1999

    After unintentionally assisting in getting Dee suspended from her job, Shawn and Marlon risk their lives to save it.

  • E16
    Pops Gets Evicted
    Aired · Thu, Feb 11, 1999

    When his proposal for revamping the building that houses the newsstand earns Shawn a leading position on the project, will he evict Pops?

  • E17
    Crazy 4 U
    Aired · Thu, Feb 18, 1999

    Shawn and Marlon are both "crazy" about a psychiatrist (SHARI HEADLEY), but she thinks only one of them is truly insane.

  • E18
    Hip Hop Pops
    Aired · Thu, Feb 25, 1999

    When Marlon and Shawn take Pops to a dance club on his 50th birthday, they unleash a monster.

  • E19
    Everybody Loves Shawn
    Aired · Thu, Apr 29, 1999

    When Shawn gets a small role on Marlon's sitcom and becomes the focus of the show, will the writers kill off Marlon's character?

  • E20
    Dreamgirl
    Aired · Thu, May 6, 1999

    When Shawn dates a superstar (singer PAULA ABDUL), she only wants him as a father.

  • E21
    Three on a Couch
    Aired · Thu, May 13, 1999

    When Shawn blames Pops and Marlon for his own lack of success, the three Williams men seek help from a family therapist. Clips from past episodes highlight this episode directed by series star MARLON WAYANS.

  • E22
    Rope-a-Dope
    Aired · Thu, May 20, 1999

    After selling Pops' collection of boxing memorabilia to middleweight champion ROY JONES, JR. (himself), the brothers scheme to get it back.