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The Steve Harvey Show

1996 – 2002Show6 seasons122 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–10.0
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic–10.0

Summary

Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at an inner-city Chicago school. Showing who's in charge with his unorthodox approach, Steve discovers a new groove at Washington High School.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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The Steve Harvey Show episodes

6 seasons · 122 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Back to School, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Dead Dog Walking, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Mr. Hightower's Opus, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 The Rock, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Brush with Greatness, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Loose Lips Sink Friendships, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Papa Don't Take No Mess, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 The Play's Not the Thing, 7.3
  9. S1 E9 Big Brothers, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 High Top Reunion, 7.5
  11. S1 E11 That's My Mama, 7.6
  12. S1 E12 Pool Sharks Git Bit, 7.8
  13. S1 E13 Coming to Chicago, 7.4
  14. S1 E14 African-American Me, 7.2
  15. S1 E15 When the Funk Bites the Dust, 7.5
  16. S1 E16 Big Daddy's Baby Girl, 8.3
  17. S1 E17 I Do, I Don't, 7.8
  18. S1 E18 Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?, 7.3
  19. S1 E19 The Roof Is on Fire, 8.2
  20. S1 E20 Love with Interest, 7.2
  21. S1 E21 Can't Buy Me Love, 7.0
  1. S2 E1 Whatever You Want, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Somebody's Sleepin' in My Bed, 8.7
  3. S2 E3 Bully Call, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 Don't Quit Your Day Job, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Fool and the Gang, 7.8
  6. S2 E6 Let's Talk About Sax, 7.8
  7. S2 E7 When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips, 8.4
  8. S2 E8 Steve's Gotta Have It, 8.2
  9. S2 E9 I'm Not a Chauvinist, Piggy, 8.3
  10. S2 E10 Big Daddy Meets the Man of Steele, 7.7
  11. S2 E11 Shut Up and Kiss Me, 7.6
  12. S2 E12 You're Driving Me Crazy, 7.7
  13. S2 E13 Dancing Fools, 8.3
  14. S2 E14 Breakfast with Tiffany, 8.1
  15. S2 E15 Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, 7.8
  16. S2 E16 Just My Imagination, 7.7
  17. S2 E17 Maid to Order, 7.5
  18. S2 E18 Ice Station Piggy, 8.1
  19. S2 E19 White Men Can Funk, 8.8
  20. S2 E20 The He-Man, Player-Hater's Club, 7.3
  21. S2 E21 That's a Bunch of Bull, Ced, 7.9
  22. S2 E22 Ring Around the Piggy, 8.3
  1. S3 E1 Das Bootie, 8.2
  2. S3 E2 Baby You Can Drive My Car, 8.0
  3. S3 E3 Educating Piggy, 8.3
  4. S3 E4 Welcome to Bernie's, 8.1
  5. S3 E5 And Injustice for All, 7.9
  6. S3 E6 What You Won't Cue for Love, 8.1
  7. S3 E7 Everybody Loves Regina, 7.9
  8. S3 E8 Rent, 8.4
  9. S3 E9 Every Boy Needs a Teacher, 8.4
  10. S3 E10 Uncle Steve, 8.4
  11. S3 E11 The Snow Job, 8.2
  12. S3 E12 Strapped Tease, 7.4
  13. S3 E13 Lovita Doesn't Live Here Anymore, 7.7
  14. S3 E14 Working Homegirl, 8.1
  15. S3 E15 Nightmare on Steve's Street, 8.2
  16. S3 E16 All That Jazz, 8.3
  17. S3 E17 Big Mouth on Campus, 8.1
  18. S3 E18 Liar, Liar, Your Versace's on Fire, 7.9
  19. S3 E19 Almost Dirty Dancing, 7.7
  20. S3 E20 Steve Don't Get Nun, 8.0
  21. S3 E21 A Star Is Born, 8.3
  22. S3 E22 My Left Gator, 8.5
  1. S4 E1 Detention Peddler, 8.5
  2. S4 E2 Party of Five, 8.1
  3. S4 E3 He's Gotta Have It, 8.2
  4. S4 E4 Little Stevie Blunder, 8.5
  5. S4 E5 Roomies, 8.4
  6. S4 E6 Boomerang, 8.3
  7. S4 E7 My Whole Left Side, 8.2
  8. S4 E8 My Two Big Daddies, 8.8
  9. S4 E9 Y2K, 7.1
  10. S4 E10 All About Steve, 8.6
  11. S4 E11 Going, Going, Gone, 8.5
  12. S4 E12 Boy Trouble, 8.3
  13. S4 E13 Guess Who's Not Coming to Counseling, 8.0
  14. S4 E14 Black Streak, 8.1
  15. S4 E15 Wedlocked, 8.0
  16. S4 E16 The Honeymooners, 7.9
  17. S4 E17 If Cooks Could Kill, 8.6
  18. S4 E18 Moonlighting, 8.6
  19. S4 E19 Don't Stand Too Close to Me, 8.2
  20. S4 E20 African-American Gigolo, 8.7
  21. S4 E21 I Believe I Can Lie, 8.8
  22. S4 E22 Dressed to Chill, 8.7
  1. S5 E1 When the Funk Hits the Big 4-0, 8.5
  2. S5 E2 Player, Interrupted, 7.9
  3. S5 E3 My Best Piggy's Wedding, 8.5
  4. S5 E4 Love, Death and Basketball, 8.4
  5. S5 E5 Touched by a Pig, 7.4
  6. S5 E6 African-American Pie, 8.4
  7. S5 E7 A Star Is Born Again, 8.6
  8. S5 E8 This Little Piggy Went Home, 8.0
  9. S5 E9 Analyze Dis, 8.4
  10. S5 E10 Tiger Hoods, 8.1
  11. S5 E11 Big Daddy Daddy, 9.2
  12. S5 E12 Me, Me and Miss Jones, 8.6
  13. S5 E13 No Free Samples, 9.1
  14. S5 E14 House Party, 8.6
  15. S5 E15 Mother and Child Reunion, 7.5
  16. S5 E16 Not the Best Man, 8.0
  17. S5 E17 After the Fall, 7.9
  18. S5 E18 The Negotiator, 7.6
  19. S5 E19 Here Comes the Judge, 7.3
  20. S5 E20 Addicted to Love and Whatnot, 8.4
  21. S5 E21 Last Dance, 7.8
  22. S5 E22 Love Is in the Air, 8.8
  1. S6 E1 Secret Lovers, 7.1
  2. S6 E2 Do Not Duplicate, 7.3
  3. S6 E3 E-Male Problems, 7.6
  4. S6 E4 Knit Picking, 8.0
  5. S6 E5 Principal's Pet, 7.7
  6. S6 E6 Dual Intentions, 7.7
  7. S6 E7 Dissin' Cousins, 7.9
  8. S6 E8 Stuck on You, 7.5
  9. S6 E9 Hate Thy Neighbor, 7.8
  10. S6 E10 The Shower Planner, 7.9
  11. S6 E11 My Fair Homegirl, 7.9
  12. S6 E12 The Graduates, 8.0
  13. S6 E13 California or Bust-Up, 8.4

Cast

24 of 161 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stan Lathan
Written by
B. Mark Seabrooks, Walter Allen Bennett Jr., Manny Basanese
Produced by
Stan Lathan, Brad Grey, Winifred Hervey

Everyone

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Facts

August 25, 1996 · February 17, 2002 · Ended

First aired
August 25, 1996
Last aired
February 17, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 122 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

You Taste Delicious, Love Triangle, Everyone Went to School Together +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Steve Harvey Show?"

Questions about The Steve Harvey Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Steve Harvey Show?

NetflixHuluPhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Steve Harvey Show streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Steve Harvey Show worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.7).

Does The Steve Harvey Show get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.5, and season 4 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Big Daddy Daddy (season 5, episode 11) at 9.2, and the lowest is Can't Buy Me Love (season 1, episode 21) at 7.0.

Is The Steve Harvey Show okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

Will The Steve Harvey Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Steve Harvey 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.

What tropes does The Steve Harvey Show use?

You Taste DeliciousLove TriangleEveryone Went to School TogetherBeauty ContestToken WhiteA Fool and His New Money Are Soon PartedWild Teen PartyNice Jewish BoyForgotten BirthdayMoral MyopiaChristmas EpisodeCredit Card Plotand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including You Taste Delicious, Love Triangle, and Everyone Went to School Together.