The wacky escapades of brothers Shawn and Marlon Williams, along with their wise but eccentric father.
Episodes
Season 2 - Episodes
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S02E01Shawn Takes a New Stand
Aired: 6 Sep. 1995
Show details expand_moreShawn loses his job as a delivery driver and decides to open a newsstand in the lobby of the Neidermyer building
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Shelley Jensen
Writer(s): Rick Hawkins, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Shelley Jensen
Writer(s): Rick Hawkins, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E02Fatal Subtraction
Aired: 13 Sep. 1995
Show details expand_moreWhen Shawn's girlfriend (guest star Garcelle Beauvais) showers him with gifts, Marlon sees her as controlling.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Shelley Jensen
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Shelley Jensen
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard, David Steven Simon
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S02E03Blood Is Thicker Than Watercolor
Aired: 20 Sep. 1995
Show details expand_moreMarlon is "discovered" as an Artist which goes to his head. Shawn tries to keep him grounded, but it's not easy.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Phil Beauman, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Phil Beauman, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E04Two Men and a Baby
Aired: 27 Sep. 1995
Show details expand_moreShawn and Marlon find a baby on the doorstep with a note claiming one of them the father.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
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S02E05Loot
Aired: 4 Oct. 1995
Show details expand_moreShawn and Marlon find $100,000 stashed in a garbage bag and debates it's destiny.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Jim Evering, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Jim Evering, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E06The Liar's Club
Aired: 11 Oct. 1995
Show details expand_moreMarlon tells Monique his true feelings about her while she's pretending to be married to Shawn.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
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S02E07Scared Straight
Aired: 25 Oct. 1995
Show details expand_moreMarlon and Shawn try to prove to their pops ghosts don't exist.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Vince Cheung, Ben Montanio, Leslie Ray
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Vince Cheung, Ben Montanio, Leslie Ray
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S02E08Head of State
Aired: 8 Nov. 1995
Show details expand_moreWhen the President is expected to stop by Pop's diner for a bathroom pit stop, Marlon has high hopes to be able to shake his hand.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Liz Sage, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Glenn Casale
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Liz Sage, David Steven Simon
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S02E09The Sting
Aired: 15 Nov. 1995
Show details expand_moreShawn loses the newsstand to T.C. in a card game and issues a new challenge with Pop's diner as the prize.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Xavier Cook, Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Xavier Cook, Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard
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S02E10Think Fast
Aired: 22 Nov. 1995
Show details expand_moreMarlon and Shawn face archrivals in a basketball match.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Leonard R. Garner Jr.
Writer(s): Linda M. Yearwood, Marlon Wayans, Leslie Ray
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Leonard R. Garner Jr.
Writer(s): Linda M. Yearwood, Marlon Wayans, Leslie Ray
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S02E11Farmer's Daughter
Aired: 29 Nov. 1995
Show details expand_moreShawn and Marlon's cousin Sheila gets dumped by her fiance so the guys decide to give her a make over which back fires
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
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S02E12Psycho Santa
Aired: 20 Dec. 1995
Show details expand_moreSanta's loading a gun and checking it twice, then taking Pop's and the boys hostage for not showing any Christmas spirit. He's only a part-time dress up Santa, but the gun is for real.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Phil Beauman, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Phil Beauman, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E13Getting It
Aired: 10 Jan. 1996
Show details expand_moreAfter becoming desperately lonely men, Shawn and Marlon head to a church bazaar in search of women.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Manny Basanese, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Manny Basanese, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E14Who's in Charge Here?
Aired: 31 Jan. 1996
Show details expand_moreShawn and Marlon are forced to take over operations at the diner when Pops succumbs to the flu.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Barry Gold, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Barry Gold, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E15The Odd Couples
Aired: 7 Feb. 1996
Show details expand_moreMarlon and Shawn grow tired of each other's bad habits, forcing them to seek out others to room with.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): John Sgueglia
Writer(s): Manny Basanese, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): John Sgueglia
Writer(s): Manny Basanese, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E16Hearts and Flowers
Aired: 14 Feb. 1996
Show details expand_moreMarlon steals Shawn's girl.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Buzz Sapien
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Buzz Sapien
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Marlon Wayans
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S02E17The Ghetto Gourmets
Aired: 21 Feb. 1996
Show details expand_moreShawn and Marlon dream of fame when they help Pops host a cooking segment on the "Ken and Kiki Show".
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Buzz Sapien
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Buzz Sapien
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard, David Steven Simon
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S02E18A Hero's Story
Aired: 28 Feb. 1996
Show details expand_moreMarlon steals Shawn's recognition after saving a kid from being hit.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Carrie Honigblum, Renee Phillips, Leslie Ray
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Tony Singletary
Writer(s): Carrie Honigblum, Renee Phillips, Leslie Ray
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S02E19It Takes a Thief
Aired: 13 Mar. 1996
Show details expand_moreWhen Dee falls for a con man, a smooth-talking jewelry salesman, who rips off lonely single women, Shawn and Marlon must find a way to open her eyes before the wedding.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Scott Baio
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Alison Taylor
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Scott Baio
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon, Alison Taylor
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S02E20New Lease on Life
Aired: 1 May 1996
Show details expand_moreShawn's landlady makes a pass at him and Shawn must decide how to deal with the unwanted attention.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Xavier Cook, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Xavier Cook, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
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S02E21Mama, I Wanna Act
Aired: 8 May 1996
Show details expand_moreMarlon decides acting is in his future and wants to get out of the newsstand business. Los Angeles Clippers Brent Barry guest stars.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Leslie Ray, Devon Shepard, David Steven Simon
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S02E22Trial and Error
Aired: 15 May 1996
Show details expand_moreAfter breaking his leg in a fall at the newsstand, Marlon decides to sue Shawn for his injuries.
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Phil Beauman, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon
Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon
Director(s): Gerren Keith
Writer(s): Phil Beauman, Leslie Ray, David Steven Simon










































