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The PJs

1999 – 2001Show3 seasons43 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

Thurgood Stubbs lives with his wife, Muriel, in the Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs housing project, where he is the superintendent. This animated comedy follows the adventures of the Subbs and their friends, while taking a satirical view of the ups and downs of life in a big-city housing project.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, suspense or brutality.

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The PJs episodes

3 seasons · 43 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Hangin' with Mr. Super, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Bones, Bugs, and Harmony, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 The Door, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Journal Fever, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 Rich Man, Porn Man, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Bougie Nights, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Super, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 He's Gotta Have It, 7.8
  9. S1 E9 Boyz 'n the Woods, 7.6
  10. S1 E10 Operation Gumbo Drop, 7.6
  11. S1 E11 U Go Kart, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 House Potty, 8.0
  13. S1 E13 Haiti Sings the Blues, 7.7
  14. S1 E14 How the Super Stoled Christmas, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 Home School Daze, 7.9
  2. S2 E2 The Postman's Always Shot Twice, 7.2
  3. S2 E3 The Preacher's Life, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 The HJs, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Haiti and the Tramp, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 Smokey the Squatter, 7.9
  7. S2 E7 Weave's Have a Dream, 7.5
  8. S2 E8 Let's Get Ready to Crumble, 6.5
  9. S2 E9 Who Da Boss?, 7.6
  10. S2 E10 Fear of a Black Rat, 7.5
  11. S2 E11 Ghetto Superstars, 7.9
  12. S2 E12 What's Eating Juicy Hudson, 7.4
  13. S2 E13 The Jeffersons, 7.3
  14. S2 E14 Robbin' HUD, 7.5
  15. S2 E15 Cliffhangin' with Mr. Super, 7.4
  16. S2 E16 The Last Affirmative Action Hero, 6.8
  17. S2 E17 Parole Officer and a Gentleman, 6.9
  1. S3 E1 Boyz Under the Hood, 7.3
  2. S3 E2 Scarthroat, 6.9
  3. S3 E3 Smoke Gets in Your High-Rise, 6.9
  4. S3 E4 National Buffoon's European Vacation, 6.5
  5. S3 E5 Cruising for a Bluesing, 6.9
  6. S3 E6 It Takes a Thurgood, 6.2
  7. S3 E7 Miracle Cleaner on 134th Street, 6.4
  8. S3 E8 Survival: In Tha Hood, 6.9
  9. S3 E9 Let's Get Ready to Rumba, 6.7
  10. S3 E10 A Race to His Credit, 6.9
  11. S3 E11 Red Man's Burden, 7.3
  12. S3 E12 Clip Show, 6.1

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Logue, Paul Harrod, David Bleiman Ichioka
Written by
Les Firestein, Saladin K. Patterson, Bill Freiberger
Produced by
David Bleiman Ichioka, Donald R. Beck, Mike Reiss

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Facts

January 10, 1999 · May 20, 2001 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 1999
Last aired
May 20, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 43 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Pro Wrestling Episode, Butt-Monkey, Clip Show +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The PJs?"

Questions about The PJs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The PJs?

fuboTVTubi TV

In the United States, The PJs streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is The PJs worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.9).

Which season of The PJs is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is How the Super Stoled Christmas (season 1, episode 14) at 8.3, and the lowest is Clip Show (season 3, episode 12) at 6.1.

Is The PJs okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The PJs?

22 h

About 22 hours: 43 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2001.

Will The PJs make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is The PJs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.