Series · 1990 · 5 Seasons

In Living Color

Comedy

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.

Rating: 7.6 / 10
Creator: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Status: Ended

Episodes

Episode 1 · 30 min

Pilot

"Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film."

Episode 2 · 30 min

The Wrath of Farrakhan

Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit."

Episode 3 · 30 min

Lean On Me Beautiful

A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense.

Episode 4 · 30 min

Transitions

"Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.

Episode 5 · 30 min

A Date With Grace Jones

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.

Episode 6 · 30 min

Jheri's Kids

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.

Episode 7 · 30 min

Don King - The Early Years

"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.

Episode 8 · 30 min

Endangered Species

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."

Episode 9 · 30 min

Introducing...Homey D. Clown

Whizzer and Ice offer a seminar on making money; "Andrea Dice Clay" does her routine. Also: "America's Funniest Security Camera Videos."

Episode 10 · 30 min

Vera DeMilo

An ad for a new celebrity toy; a forgetful Don Cornelius hosting "Old Train"; a female bodybuilding contest.

Episode 11 · 30 min

Anton In The People's Court

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."