Complex Magazine, has released their version of the 25 Best Black Sitcoms of all time. Our dear, Brandy Norwood’s show, “Moesha” landed at the #16 spot. Read the show review after the jump…..

16. Moesha (1996-2001)

Network: UPN

Ice Cube is the original “Leimert Park Legend,” and currently the title is held by Dom Kennedy, but from the mid-’90s until the early aughts, it belonged to Moesha Mitchell. Brandy starred as the show’s title character, a teen living with her middle-class African-American in South Central.

Moesha and her younger brother, Myles, lived with their father Frank and his new wife, Dee. Moesha’s circle of friends included the loud Kim, the talkative Niecy, and the ever-present Hakeem. The teens frequented The Den, managed by Andell, one of Moesha’s older friends and role models. In a “wait a minute” moment, Brandy’s real-life brother Ray J joined the series for the final two seasons as Frank’s nephew, Dorian.

The show, one of UPN’s biggest hits, bravely dealt with issues like drugs, race, premarital sex, and infidelity. Similar to many great black sitcoms, Moesha had plenty of guest appearances, including Onyx’s Fredro Starr as Moesha’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Q. Bernie Mac had a recurring role as Frank’s brother, Bernie, and athletes such as Kobe Bryant (who took Brandy to his Senior Prom), Vince Carter, and Bo Jackson all had walk-ons.

One imagines that Brandy’s status in the music world can be credited with the cameos from Master P, DMX, LeAnn Rimes, Russell Simmons, and Big Pun, among others.

After Countess Vaughn left the show after the fourth season, a spinoff called The Parkers was created, based around Kim and her mother, Nikki, played by comedian Mo’Nique. Andell went on to appear on The Parkers as a friend of Nikki’s.

Source: http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/02/best-black-sitcoms/moesha