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Season 1 – 227

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Family life in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
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227 — Season 1

227 — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

227 shows promise whenever Marla Gibbs and Alaina Reed-Hall get to flex their comedic rapport, but a sense of aimlessness keeps this sitcom from consistently finding the laughs.

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Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times Uneven, but funny enough to make you want to tune in again, showing off Gibbs and Jackee Harry at their comedic best. Feb 23, 2021 Full Review Art Chapman Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com There are chances for some real dialogue in this series. Mary and Rose spend much of their time sitting on the stoop of their apartment just cussin' and discussin' the world around them. Gibbs can deliver that kind of dialogue with ease. Feb 23, 2021 Full Review Bud Wilkinson Arizona Republic Overall, 227 presents a loving image, something sorely needed, and a positive role model. Feb 22, 2021 Full Review Joel Keller Decider 227 more or less followed the formula of a lot of family sitcoms of the era. Think of Gibbs’ Jeffersons character Florence transplanted to a middle-class neighborhood in DC and you get the idea. May 25, 2022 Full Review Karl Vick Tampa Bay Times This is not an attractive concept to begin with, and it ends up played as vaudeville. Feb 24, 2021 Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 227 has lines that recall Amos and Andy and situations that are as stale as last week's bread. Still, Gibbs and Harry are charmers. Feb 23, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Marla Gibbs

Mary Jenkins

Hal Williams

Lester Jenkins

Alaina Reed-Hall

Rose Lee Holloway

Jackée Harry

Sandra Clark

Regina King

Brenda Jenkins

Helen Martin

Pearl Shay

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 1985 Honesty Mary attempts to compensate for the dent she put in a man's car. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 1985 Mary's Brother Sandra interferes in Mary's matchmaking plans for her brother and Rose. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 28, 1985 Family Hero Brenda learns her ancestor was a Civil War coward. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 1985 The Refrigerator Mary asks Sandra to convince the building owner to buy Mary a new refrigerator. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 1985 Do You Love Me? Mary plans an evening of romance for her and Lester. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 1985 Pilot After the apartment manager dies, Mary fears Sandra will become the new landlord. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 1985 The Sidewalk Sale Mary holds a sidewalk sale to raise cash, but mistakenly sells Lester's favorite lamp. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 1985 Letter to the President Mary writes a letter to the White House complaining about potholes. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 16, 1985 Pity the Poor Working Girl Mary becomes jealous when Sandra lands a job at Lester's office. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 23, 1985 Football Widow Mary goes to her first football game, much to the dismay of all the fans. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 30, 1985 A Daughter Is a Precious Thing Mary is shocked when Brenda asks Sandra for tips on how to attract a boy. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 7, 1985 The Big Piano Play-Off Mary and Sandra compete over who will be the better piano player. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 14, 1985 Mary's Christmas Mary and her friends have no place to worship on Christmas Day. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 4, 1986 The Bed of Rose's Rose is attracted to a man Sandra rejects as being too straight-laced. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 11, 1986 Brenda's Last Date Brenda says she is library-bound, but meets Calvin at a dance instead. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 18, 1986 A Young Man's Fancy Teenager Calvin pledges his love for Sandra. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 1, 1986 We the People Lester's former boss pays a visit, giving the impression he's wealthy. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 8, 1986 Redecorating Blues Lester's plan to buy a sports car goes awry when Mary decides to redecorate. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 15, 1986 Fifty Big Ones Mary and Lester host a golden-anniversary party for her parents. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 22, 1986 Slam Dunked Sandra's arrogant basketball-player beau leads Calvin astray. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 8, 1986 Pick Six Lottery opponent Mary falls victim to gambling fever. Details Episode 22 Aired May 3, 1986 Young Man With a Job Mary urges Lester to give Calvin a job so that he will spend less time with Brenda. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 14, 1985