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.
The Show (Season 1)
(pilot) (Episode 1)
Air date: 1996-03-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Black staff writers react badly to Tom's appointment as head writer together with his associate Jeffrey.
Deandra and Them (Episode 2)
Air date: 1996-03-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Wilson calls on Tom and Allison for advice after he's dumped by his high-school sweetheart.
Tom and Them (Episode 3)
Writer: John Ridley
Air date: 1996-03-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tom throws a party to show the staff how cool he really is, and everyone attends—on orders from Wilson—but Tom commits one faux pas after another.
God & Them (Episode 4)
Air date: 1996-04-07
Runtime: 30 min
The Script Formerly Known as Writers and Them (Episode 5)
Air date: 1996-04-14
Runtime: 30 min
The Last ... and Them (Episode 6)
Writer: Bill Freiberger
Air date: 1996-05-23
Runtime: 30 min
The Censors and Them (Episode 7)
Air date: 1996-05-30
Runtime: 30 min
Allison and Them (Episode 8)
Air date: 1996-06-06
Runtime: 30 min
Seasons
Episodes 8