TV series
The Big House
2004, English, on ABC. Created by Stephen Engel.
The Big House is an American prime time television sitcom starring actor/comedian Kevin Hart. It ran on the ABC television network in April 2004, lasting for only six episodes. The series represents a mirror-opposite of the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Kevin Hart is a wealthy, pampered student from Malibu. After his father is arrested and imprisoned for embezzlement, Kevin moves to Philadelphia to live with his working-class aunt, uncle and cousins, and enrolls in Drexel University.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2004
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Kevin's Birthday
Aired 30 April 2004
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Stephen EngelCreator
- Faizon LoveCast · 6 ep
- Keith DavidCast · 6 ep
- Yvette Nicole BrownCast · 6 ep
- Arnetia WalkerCast · 6 ep
- Kevin HartKevin · 6 ep
- Malcolm BarrettCast · 1 ep
- Mike DamusCast · 1 ep
- Robinne LeeCast · 1 ep
- Bianca LawsonCast · 1 ep
- Stephen SauxCast · 1 ep
- Reginald VelJohnsonCast · 1 ep
- Jo Marie PaytonCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 2004
- Last aired
- 30 April 2004
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Big House: quick answers
Is The Big House worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Big House are there?
The Big House has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Big House finished?
Yes. The Big House ended in 2004, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Big House on?
The Big House isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
The Big House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Big House?
If you liked The Big House, try Who's the Boss?, The Danny Thomas Show, American Housewife.
Who created The Big House?
The Big House was created by Stephen Engel and stars Faizon Love, Keith David, Yvette Nicole Brown.