TV series
The Show
1996, English, on FOX. Created by John Bowman.
The series follows a white writer who joins the staff of a black television show, exploring themes of race, television production, and comedy. It featured a "show within a show" concept, focusing on the chaotic behind-the-scenes creation of a sitcom.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Allison and Them
Aired 6 June 1996
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 17 March 1996
- Last aired
- 6 June 1996
- Network
- FOX
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Show: quick answers
Is The Show worth watching?
The Show doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Show are there?
The Show has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Show finished?
Yes. The Show ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Show suitable for kids?
The Show is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Show?
If you liked The Show, try black-ish, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, A Different World.
Who created The Show?
The Show was created by John Bowman and stars Mystro Clark, Tom McGowan, Chris Spencer.