The Wayans Bros.

The WB

Series

1995

TVPG

Sitcom

Two close-knit brothers with opposing personalities run a newsstand in New York City while striving to achieve success.

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Cast & Crew

Marlon Wayans Marlon Williams

Shawn Wayans Shawn Williams

John Witherspoon John "Pops" Williams

Paula Jai Parker Monique Lattimore

Jill Tasker Lou Malino

Darrel Heath Reggie

Anna Maria Horsford Dee Baxter

Billy Van Zandt Executive Producer

Rick Hawkins Executive Producer

Marlon Wayans Creator

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1995–2023 Series 5 Seasons103 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Wednesday, September 17

8:00 PM

My Fair Marlon

Season 1 • Episode 5

Marlon uses Shawn's poetry to woo a woman, only to have his plan backfire.

Wednesday, September 17

8:30 PM

Pops Moves In

Season 1 • Episode 6

Kicked out, Pops (John Witherspoon) moves in with Shawn and Marlon.

Wednesday, September 17

9:00 PM

Afro Cab

Season 1 • Episode 7

The brothers start a cab company which is soon in financial trouble.

Wednesday, September 17

9:30 PM

The Shawn-Shank Redemption

Season 1 • Episode 8

Shawn and Marlon are thrown into jail for unpaid parking tickets.

Wednesday, September 17

10:00 PM

ER

Season 1 • Episode 9

Marlon uses Shawn's insurance card for an emergency-room visit.

Wednesday, September 17

10:30 PM

The Poppa-Cabana

Season 1 • Episode 10

Seeing a golden financial opportunity, Marlon and Shawn turn the diner into a high-priced nightclub.

Thursday, September 18

1:00 AM

It's Shawn, It's Marlon, It's Superboys

Season 1 • Episode 11

A slum lord (Sherman Hemsley) hires the brothers as building superintendents.

Thursday, September 18

1:30 AM

Pulp Marlon

Season 1 • Episode 12

Marlon and Shawn are placed on a mob hit list because of Marlon's dream girl's jealous husband.

Thursday, September 18

2:00 AM

Brazilla vs. Rodney

Season 1 • Episode 13

Children's party-givers Shawn and Marlon deal with a jealous competitor.

Thursday, September 18

2:30 AM

Shawn Takes a New Stand

Season 2 • Episode 1

When Shawn is laid off from work, he swallows his pride to ask Pops for a new business loan.

Friday, September 19

1:00 AM

Fatal Subtraction

Season 2 • Episode 2

On the rebound, Shawn falls for a girl he met at the newsstand.

Friday, September 19

1:30 AM

Blood Is Thicker Than Watercolor

Season 2 • Episode 3

When Marlon is mistaken for a rising artist, his head swells until Lou bursts his bubble.

Friday, September 19

2:00 AM

Two Men and a Baby

Season 2 • Episode 4

Shawn and Marlon find a baby on their doorstep with a note claiming one of them is the father.

Friday, September 19

2:30 AM

Loot

Season 2 • Episode 5

Shawn and Marlon find $100,000 stashed in a garbage bag and debate its destiny.

Saturday, September 20

1:00 AM

The Liars Club

Season 2 • Episode 6

Marlon tells Monique his true feelings about her while she's pretending to be married to Shawn.

Saturday, September 20

1:30 AM

Scared Straight

Season 2 • Episode 7

Cynics Marlon and Shawn eat goodies intended for a restless spirit.

Saturday, September 20

2:00 AM

Head of State

Season 2 • Episode 8

President Clinton may stop at Pop's diner.

Saturday, September 20

2:30 AM

The Sting

Season 2 • Episode 9

Shawn loses his newsstand to T.C. in a poker game.

Saturday, September 20

3:00 AM

Think Fast

Season 2 • Episode 10

Monique coaxes Marlon back onto the basketball court after an argument with Shawn.

Saturday, September 20

3:30 AM

Farmer's Daughter

Season 2 • Episode 11

Shawn and Marlon play Pygmalion with their country-girl cousin and get shocking results.

Saturday, September 20

4:00 AM

Psycho Santa

Season 2 • Episode 12

A Santa-clad gunman takes the gang hostage.

Saturday, September 20

4:30 AM

Getting It

Season 2 • Episode 13

After becoming desperately lonely men, Shawn and Marlon head to a church bazaar in search of women.

Saturday, September 20

5:00 AM

Who's in Charge Here?

Season 2 • Episode 14

Shawn and Marlon are forced to take over operations at the diner when Pops succumbs to the flu.

Saturday, September 20

5:30 AM

The Odd Couples

Season 2 • Episode 15

Tired of each other's bad habits, Shawn and Marlon get new roommates.

Sunday, September 21

12:00 AM

Hearts and Flowers

Season 2 • Episode 16

Dateless Marlon steals Shawn's girl; Dee has a secret admirer.

Sunday, September 21

12:30 AM

The Ghetto Gourmets

Season 2 • Episode 18

Shawn and Marlon help Pops with a cooking segment on a TV show.

Sunday, September 21

1:00 AM

A Hero's Story

Season 2 • Episode 19

Marlon steals Shawn's recognition after Shawn saves a boy from death.

Sunday, September 21

1:30 AM

It Takes a Thief

Season 2 • Episode 20

Dee falls for a con artist.

Sunday, September 21

2:00 AM

New Lease on Life

Season 2 • Episode 21

The landlady (Adrienne Barbeau) makes a pass at Shawn; with Pat Harrington.

Sunday, September 21

2:30 AM

Mama, I Wanna Act

Season 2 • Episode 22

Marlon decides acting is in his future and wants to get out of the newsstand business.

Sunday, September 21

3:00 AM

Trial and Error

Season 2 • Episode 23

After breaking his leg in a fall at the newsstand, Marlon decides to sue Shawn for his injuries.

Sunday, September 21

3:30 AM

Grandma's in the Hiz-ouse

Season 3 • Episode 1

Shawn and Marlon let Grandma live with them, then find she's overbearing.

Sunday, September 21

4:00 AM

Unbrotherly Love

Season 3 • Episode 2

It's girl troubles for Shawn when his girlfriend decides Marlon is more her type.

Sunday, September 21

4:30 AM

Movin' On Up

Season 3 • Episode 3

Shawn sees a new side of himself as he discovers his street-self.

Sunday, September 21

5:00 AM

Gots to Have a J.O.B.

Season 3 • Episode 4

Marlon lands a commercial role but finds it exploits African-Americans.

Sunday, September 21

5:30 AM

Trippin'

Season 3 • Episode 5

Marlon must decide which lucky person will share his prize winnings -- a trip for two to Bermuda.

Sunday, September 21

6:00 AM

Drama for Yo' Mama

Season 3 • Episode 6

To win Mama a chair, Marlon and Shawn rewrite Dee's letter to a magazine.

Sunday, September 21

6:30 AM

Family Business

Season 3 • Episode 7

Pop's brother Leon sets up a catering truck across the street from the business.

Sunday, September 21

7:00 AM

An Officer and a Homegirl

Season 3 • Episode 8

Marlon takes a romantic interest in Dee's sister Natalie, only to be rejected.

Sunday, September 21

7:30 AM

The Return of the Temptones

Season 3 • Episode 9

Pops reunites his old singing group.

Sunday, September 21

8:00 PM

Goin' to the Net

Season 3 • Episode 10

Marlon interfaces with a thrill-seeking woman while trolling the Internet for love.

Sunday, September 21

8:30 PM

Do the Wrong Thing

Season 3 • Episode 11

Shawn becomes Marlon's agent to help Marlon get an acting job.

Sunday, September 21

9:00 PM

Boyz in the Woods

Season 3 • Episode 12

Marlon and Shawn's idea of getting back to nature while camping makes Pops feel rejected.

Sunday, September 21

9:30 PM

Life Without Marlon

Season 3 • Episode 13

A guardian angel shows Marlon what life would be like without him.

Sunday, September 21

10:00 PM

Unusual Suspects

Season 3 • Episode 14

Shawn and Marlon suspect their pal T.C. robbed their apartment.

Sunday, September 21

10:30 PM

Good-bye Mr. Gibbs

Season 3 • Episode 15

The boys plan to torment their mean former teacher at his retirement party.

Sunday, September 21

11:00 PM

Risky Bid-ness

Season 3 • Episode 16

Shawn's new boss takes credit for his ideas.

Sunday, September 21

11:30 PM

Pops' Secret

Season 3 • Episode 17

Shawn and Marlon (Shawn and Marlon Wayans) suspect Pops (John Witherspoon) is having an affair.

Monday, September 22

12:00 AM

I Do ...

Season 3 • Episode 18

The neighborhood bully forces Marlon (Marlon Wayans) to marry his sister.

Monday, September 22

12:30 AM

Dee's Baby Daddy

Season 3 • Episode 19

Dee delivers a woman's baby, and her maternal instincts surface.

Monday, September 22

1:00 AM

The Black Widower

Season 3 • Episode 20

Shawn and Marlon play matchmaker for Grandma, then fear for her life.

Monday, September 22

1:30 AM

Say It Ain't So, Marlon

Season 3 • Episode 21

The boys reminisce when All-Star Kenny Lofton visits.

Monday, September 22

2:00 AM

Marlon Goes on the Road

Season 3 • Episode 22

Marlon gets a role in a touring play with singer Keith Sweat.

Monday, September 22

2:30 AM

Marlon's Return

Season 4 • Episode 1

Marlon (Marlon Wayans) shares the stage with music star Keith Sweat (appearing as himself).

Monday, September 22

3:00 AM

Prom Fright

Season 4 • Episode 2

Marlon wants Shawn to go to the prom.

Monday, September 22

3:30 AM

Pops' Daughter