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The Jamie Foxx Show

1996 – 2001Show5 seasons100 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 100 episodes · best: S2E10 "Traffic School Daze" 9.1

Episodes

8.2
8.2
8.0
7.7
7.9

Story

Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Sitcom
  • Family Dynamics
  • Light-hearted Comedy
  • Nineties Nostalgia
  • Relatable Struggles
  • Warm Ensemble Cast
  • Formulaic but Fun
  • Low Stakes Drama
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Hollywood Dreams

Cast

24 of 247 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shelley Jensen, Gerren Keith, Joel Zwick
Written by
Michael Carrington, Mara Brock Akil, Edward C. Evans
Produced by
Jamie Foxx, Mara Brock Akil, Sandy Frank

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 28, 1996 · January 14, 2001 · Ended

First aired
August 28, 1996
Last aired
January 14, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 100 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Didn't Think This Through, Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?, Christmas Every Day +9

  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?
  • Christmas Every Day
  • Parody Episode
  • Catchphrase
  • No-Tell Motel
  • Token White
  • Screams Like a Little Girl
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Kent Brockman News
  • Very Special Episode
  • Abhorrent Admirer

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Jamie Foxx Show?"

Questions about The Jamie Foxx Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Jamie Foxx Show?

Netflix

In the United States, The Jamie Foxx Show streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Jamie Foxx Show worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Jamie Foxx Show okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Jamie Foxx Show?

37 h

About 37 hours: 100 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2001.

Will The Jamie Foxx Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Jamie Foxx Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.