The Show

10.0(1)|1996-03-17|1 seasons, 8 episodes

Comedy

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(8)

S1E1 · 1996-03-17 · 30m

(pilot)

Black staff writers react badly to Tom's appointment as head writer together with his associate Jeffrey.

S1E2 · 1996-03-24 · 30m

Deandra and Them

Wilson calls on Tom and Allison for advice after he's dumped by his high-school sweetheart.

S1E3 · 1996-03-31 · 30m

Tom and Them

Tom throws a party to show the staff how cool he really is, and everyone attendsâ€”on orders from Wilsonâ€”but Tom commits one faux pas after another.