Like Family is an American sitcom television series that aired on The WB from September 19, 2003 to April 22, 2004. The series stars Holly Robinson Peete and Kevin Michael Richardson and lasted one season. Like Family was created and produced by Dan Fogelman, and executive produced by Warren Littlefield, Kenny Schwartz, and Rick Weiner.
Synopsis Holly Robinson Peete stars as Tanya Ward, the matriarch of a middle-class African American family that live in suburban New Jersey. Tanya's family includes husband Ed (Kevin Michael Richardson), their 12-year-old son Bobby (B.J. Mitchell) and 16-year-old daughter Danika (Megalyn Echikunwoke). Rounding out the family is Ed's father, Ed "Pop" Ward Sr. (J. Anthony Brown), an opinionated and feisty senior citizen.
When Tanya's closest friend Maddie Hudson (Diane Farr), a Caucasian single mom, hits a rough patch, Tanya and her family invite Maddie and her 16-year-old son Keith (J. Mack Slaughter Jr.) to live with them. Episodes focus on the problems and comical situations arising from both families living and working together.
The series was cancelled after all but one of the 22 episodes produced were aired.
Cast Holly Robinson Peete as Tanya Ward Diane Farr as Maddie Hudson, Tanya's best friend J. Mack Slaughter Jr. as Keith Hudson, Maddie's son Megalyn Echikunwoke as Danika Ward, Tanya & Ed's daughter B.J. Mitchell as Bobby Ward, Tanya & Ed's son J. Anthony Brown as Ed "Pop" Ward Sr., Ed's father and Tanya's father-in-law Kevin Michael Richardson as Ed Ward Jr., Tanya's husband
Nielsen ratings Season Episodes Premiere Season finale Viewers(in millions) Rank 1 2003–2004 22 September 19, 2003 April 22, 2004 2.61 #191
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Syndication On June 8, 2009, reruns of the series began airing on TV One in the United States. The show was also shown on Disney Channel in the United Kingdom, although the episodes were edited for a children's audience.
Awards and nominations Year Award Result Category Recipient 2004 BET Comedy Awards Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series J. Anthony Brown
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