10 Black TV Shows That Should Be On Netflix

The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juicy, funny, amazing content these shows have to offer.

1. Empire

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Number of Seasons: One (2015 - )

What It's About: Well if you've been living under a rock and haven't heard of Empire the show is about very successful music mogul, Luscious Lyon, who is diagnosed with an incurable disease and has to choose which of his three sons to take over when he dies.

Why It Should Be On Netlflix: This is a binge watcher's dream. The overtop hip-hop soap has everything you've ever wanted in a tantalizing drama. The twists and turns never stop from the first episode to the last minute of the season. Oh, and COOKIE LYON IS QUEEN.

2. Everybody Hates Chris

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Number of Seasons: Four (2005 - 2009)

What It's About: It's the story of a young Chris Rock, narrated by the comedian, showing his everyday life with dysfunctional family and his best friend.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: The show is very funny but all very touching and real. Very relatable to any audience. And shows how Rock got his funny bone.

3. The Haves and the Have Nots

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Number of Seasons: Three (2013 - )

What It's About: The drama, written and directed by Tyler Perry, is about the interactions between the high society Cryer and Harrington families, and the poor Young family.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: There are not a lot of dramas that feature not only African Americans, but a diverse cast in general so that gives this show some points. Also this soap is crazy drama with everyone being about two steps from doing the most devious thing you could think of.

4. Smart Guy

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Number of Seasons:: Three (1997 - 1999)

Whit It's about: Young kid genius, T.J. Henderson, is able to skip from the fourth to the tenth grade, and must learn the ins and out of high school to the unlikeliness to his older brother and sister.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: This show is such a throwback! And a great show to watch with your littler brother or sister to show them how kids TV used to be good.

5. Moesha

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Number of Seasons: Six (1996 - 2001)

What It's About: Age old story of a teenager, Moesha living here everyday life and dealing with it's struggles.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: The show should be on Netflix only because it starts the beautiful fabulous fierce, Ms. Brady Norwood. She is 90's royalty and I think that deserves a spot on the site. Also, revisiting this show could also bring back many a 90s trend. Brandy's Braids - ICONIC.

6. In Living Color

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Number of Seasons: Five (1990 - 1994)

What It's About: Created by Kenan Ivory Wayans, In Living Color was an African-American based sketch comedy show.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: It is HILARIOUS. The number of characters and sketches that will have you rolling are too many to count. Also, many people got their start on this show and became huge stars (i.e. Jamie Foxx & Jim Carey).

7. Sister, Sister

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Number of Seasons: Six (1994 - 1999)

What It's About: Twins who are seperated at birth, learn of each other and live together as teenagers.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: This show put Tia and Tamara Mowry on the map and made them a household name. Not to mention the show shows a great example of a blended family. And we can't forget that great one-liner: GO HOME ROGER!

8. Girlfriends

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Number of Seasons: Eight (2000 - 2008)

What It's About It: A look into the daily lives of four single women living in L.A. and their daily trials and tribulations. A black Sex and the City if you will.

Why It Should Be On Netflix: This is the perfect show for a girls' night in. Grab the popcorn and wine and dish with your favorite girlfriends while watching Girlfriends! Also these ladies' different personalities clash in the most funny and beautiful way.

9. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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Number of Seasons: Six (1990 - 1996)

What It's About: Well if you know the theme song, you know the story &#9835 This is a story all about how my life got twist turn up side down ... &#9835 A young man from the streets of Philly (Will Smith) goes to live with his classy uncle and their family in Bel-Air, California.

Why Should It Be On Netflix: WHY SHOULDN'T IT BE?! This show is amazing, and Will is still making bank from his dance moves and fabulous acting through reruns. And how can you not take a style tip or two from Hilary, or Will himself. He is the Fresh Prince after all.

10. Martin

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Number of Seasons: Five (1992 - 1997)

What It's about: The show, created and starring Martin Lawrence is about loud-mouthed but lovable Martin, his love Gina, and their friends Tommy, Cole, and Pam and their adventures with the many characters they meet.

Why Should It Be On Netflix: This is show is da BOMB. It is so hilarious you could sit and watch it for hours on end. Martin Lawrence not only plays himself, but an assortment of characters on the show. From their neighbor, Sheneneh Jenkins, to Jerome the pimp, he kills it playing 10 different characters in the series.