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Season 1 – The Sinbad Show

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A carefree bachelor becomes a single parent when he adopts two orphaned children.
The Sinbad Show — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Sinbad acquits himself capably as a winning leading man who could anchor a well-written sitcom -- unfortunately, this particular show isn't one of them.

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Steven Cole Smith Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com 02/16/2022
The Sinbad Show is better than it sounds. The writing in the premiere is crisp, the cast is likable, and the time slot is the one that helped make Martin a hit. This one's a good bet to stick around for a few seasons. Go to Full Review Tony Scott Variety 06/14/2019
Most of the material is predictable or recycled. Go to Full Review Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel 06/14/2019
3/5
There isn't a line so flat the goateed comic can't milk it for a laugh. Sinbad could read the telephone book and be funny, and you get the feeling it might come to that. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02/16/2022
You can't mask crudeness with a moral lesson; you can't tell us to value our "sisters" and then set them up for cheap sex jokes. Well you can. But we don't have to watch it. Go to Full Review Kathleen Shea Philadelphia Daily News 02/16/2022
"Sinbad," starring the genial giant standup comic of that name, is small stuff. But it is a pleasant, positive, amusing half-hour. Go to Full Review Diane Holloway Austin American-Statesman 02/15/2022
[The Sinbad Show] earns only a smattering of applause for its uneven, poorly produced opener. But stand-up comic Sinbad, who was a regular on A Different World, is such an engaging, funny fellow I'll happily give him a second chance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sinbad

David Bryan

T.K. Carter

Clarence Hull

Erin C. Davis

Zana Beckley

Ray J. Norwood

L.J. Beckley

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 16, 1993 Pilot Bachelor David Bryan (Sinbad) becomes a father overnight when he agrees to take in two foster children (Willie Norwood, Erin Davis). Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 1993 The Tooth Fairy Has Landed David (Sinbad) plays tooth fairy for Zana (Erin Davis), alienating Little John (Willie Norwood). Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 30, 1993 The Par-tay David's parents (Nancy Wilson, Hal Williams) want to take the kids to Disneyland. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 1993 Petty Larceny A mystery thief strikes the Bryan home. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 1993 My Daughter's Keeper Zana and Little John (Erin Davis, Willie Norwood) enroll David (Sinbad) in a cooking class. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 1993 Strictly Business David's ex-fiancee wants to rekindle their business relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 1993 David's Van David (Sinbad) fears that buying a family car will turn him into a nerd. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 1993 I Coulda Been the Man To settle a score, David and a childhood pal (Sinbad, Marques Johnson) play one-on-one basketball. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 1993 Shades of Acceptance David (Sinbad) joins an ultraconservative club; guest Diahann Carroll. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 1993 It's My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To David (Sinbad) pulls a Jurassic lark after Zana's (Erin Davis) favorite TV dinosaur demands money to attend her party. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 1993 Breaking the Pattern David (Sinbad) discovers he needs to have a frank talk with L.J. (Willie Norwood) about sex and peer pressure. Guest star: Dawn Gardner. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 1994 Keep the Faith After receiving an invitation to attend church, David (Sinbad) wonders why L.J. (Willie Norwood) refuses to go. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 1994 The Dog Episode Problems occur when David locates the owner of a dog that followed Zana home. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 27, 1994 David Goes Skiing David's conscience bothers him after he leaves the kids home to go skiing. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 1994 Mr. Science To help a friend (Lewis Dix) out of a jam, David (Sinbad) agrees to serve as guest host on a local children's program. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 10, 1994 Black History Month David (Sinbad) turns into a "stage mom" when Zana (Erin Davis) is cast as a civil rights activist in her school play. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 3, 1994 The Telethon David's ego suffers when he participates in a telethon; guests Jay Leno; Terry Bradshaw; Debbie Allen; Ice Cube. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 10, 1994 Neighborhood Watch David (Sinbad) learns of a crime ring after Little John's bicycle is stolen. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 17, 1994 Love Lessons L.J.'s (Willie Norwood) puppy love turns into jealousy when his English tutor (Rose Jackson) begins to date David (Sinbad). Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 22, 1994 Can We Talk? David and Clarence's friendship is jeopardized when they compete for the attentions of a female producer. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 31, 1994 The Family Reunion David (Sinbad) takes L.J. and Zana (Willie Norwood, Erin Davis) to his family reunion where they meet his various relatives. Guest star: Nancy Wilson. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 7, 1994 Adoption An overzealous social worker threatens David's adoption of the kids. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 14, 1994 Adoption David (Sinbad) runs into last-minute delays in his efforts to adopt L.J. and Zana (Willie Norwood, Erin Davis). Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 21, 1994 Girls Unda Hoodz David's (Sinbad) day goes from bad to worse after L.J. (Willie Norwood) tries to teach Clarence (T.K. Carter) how to drive. Details

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Season Info

Network
Fox
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 16, 1993