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Season 1 – The PJs

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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.
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The PJs — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel The comedy may be distasteful. The bigger problem is it isn't especially funny. Rated: 3/5 Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Ray Richmond Variety The pilot suffers from scribe Don Beck's punchless opening script that stains all of those trailblazing graphics with a collection of doltish black stereotypes. May 30, 2019 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly This is animation at the other end of the scale from Batman Beyond, which is not to say it's either better or less effective - just different, and certainly distinctive. Rated: B May 30, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Maybe in time The PJs will grow on viewers. King of the Hill took a few episodes to work its way into my heart, but at least with that show the characters seemed well-defined from the start. The same can't be said about The PJs. Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News There's a fair amount of toilet humor (and some truly dazzling toilet animation), but the all's-well-that-ends-well plot line is warmer and squishier than one might expect from Murphy, leaving most of the envelope-pushing to the animators. Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) The PJs is certainly something to look at. The animation -- or, rather, "foamation" -- is distinctive and visually appealing. Now, if only The PJs was something to listen to, as well. May 30, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Stephen C The least funny season!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Angie P Very funny and my go to show when I'm sitting in bed late at night with nothing to do. Highly recommend as a comfort show! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Patricia C I loved the PJs!! It is such a funny and clever show! I am so happy to find it is now streaming on Hulu!! I am very excited to revisit this hilarious show from the master -- Eddie Murphy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Leticia q Uhhh I don't know what's this Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Eddie Murphy

Thurgoode Orenthal Stubbs

Loretta Devine

Muriel Stubbs

Ja'net DuBois

Mrs. Avery

Crystal Scales

Calvin

Michele Morgan

Voice

Michael Paul Chan

Jimmy Ho

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 1999 Hangin' With Mr. Super Calvin decides he wants to be a building superintendent after spending a day with Thurgood. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 12, 1999 Bones, Bugs and Harmony Thurgood draws the wrong conclusion when he discovers Mrs. Avery eating dog food. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 19, 1999 The Door When the tenants complain about their building's front door, Thurgood reluctantly goes to HUD for a new one. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 26, 1999 Journal Fever When Muriel comes down with the flu, Thurgood struggles to nurse her back to health. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 2, 1999 Rich Man, Porn Man When Thurgood decides to restore a ramshackle theater, he asks his tenants for help. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 9, 1999 Bougie Nights When Thurgood discovers a hidden penthouse apartment in the building, he turns it into his plush playground. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 16, 1999 A Hero Ain't Nothing but a Super When Muriel busts a burglar in the projects, Thurgood takes credit for it. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 23, 1999 He's Gotta Have It Thurgood becomes hooked on a prescription drug when he discovers that it enhances his libido. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 6, 1999 Boyz 'N the Woods When Thurgood fails to send Calvin and Juicy to summer camp, he takes the boys camping with Sanchez and Walter. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 13, 1999 Operation Gumbo Drop Thurgood and Juicy compete for a Grill Master 3000 in a barbecue contest. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 11 Aired May 4, 1999 U Go Kart Thurgood remains closemouthed when Calvin and Juicy's go-cart mysteriously disappears. Voices of Eddie Murphy, Loretta Devine, Ja'net DuBois, Crystal Scales and Michele Morgan. Details Episode 12 Aired May 11, 1999 House Potty Thurgood feels old and outdated when his plan to install space-age toilets in the building blows up in his face. Details Episode 13 Aired May 18, 1999 Haiti Sings the Blues After Thurgood and Haiti Lady get into a spat, she puts a curse on him, and he must beg her forgiveness. Details

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Season Info

Director
David Bleiman
Screenwriter
Les Firestein
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 1999