Moesha
| Television series | |
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| German title | Moesha |
| Original title | Moesha |
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| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Year (s) | 1996-2001 |
| length | 24 minutes |
| Episodes | 127 in 6 seasons |
| genre | Sitcom , dramedy |
| idea | Ralph Farquhar Sara V. Finney Vida Spears |
| music | It's Me (Moesha) by Brandy |
| First broadcast | Jan 23, 1996 (USA) on UPN |
| German-language first broadcast |
November 28, 1998 on RTL |
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Moesha is an American sitcom produced for UPN and broadcast from 1996 to 2001. The first four seasons of the series were shown on German-speaking television on sky , RTL and RTL II .
content
Moesha is a 15-year-old girl whose life changes suddenly when her father Frank introduces her to his new wife Dee. Actually, Dee Moesha and her younger brother Myles just want to be a good stepmother and friend, but that's where the problems start. Dee's principles limit Moesha's adolescent desire for freedom, and she doesn't put up with that. Moesha feels reset.
However, over time, she realizes that her stepmother is a wonderful woman who takes care of the young girl and her family. Moesha deal with typical teenage worries and problems. She falls madly in love, experiences her first big disappointment and occasionally carries out small jealousies with her best friend Kim, who was later replaced by Niecy.
Whereby one can speak of rather trivial topics at the beginning, at the end of the series this changes strongly towards dramedy and includes, among other things, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, racial conflicts, premarital sex and death. This is how Myles was kidnapped in the last episode. It also came out that the supposed acquaintance Dorian is Frank's son.
success
In America, the broadcaster CBS was supposed to take over the series, but canceled it at short notice. So instead of 1995, the series was only broadcast in 1996, taken over by UPN.
The so-called " Black Sitcom" (in English : "Black Sitcom") was a huge success in the US and the most successful series ever to run on UPN. It is often compared to the legendary Bill Cosby Show as it offers a humorous glimpse into modern family life in the 90s.
Moesha shares a series universe with Clueless - The Chaos Clique and The Parkers . In episode 45 ( Endless Horror ) of Clueless , Amber ( Elisa Donovan ) calls Moesha's name as she searches for Murray ( Donald Faison ) and Sean ( Sean Holland ) with Cher ( Rachel Blanchard ) and Dionne ( Stacey Dash ) . Finally, in episode 60 ( women's choice ), Lamont Bentley and Shar Jackson appear in their roles from Moesha . The Parkers is a Moesha spin-off that involves Kim Parker and her family. Some characters appeared mutually as guests in both series.
Since brandy only made its breakthrough in Germany in 1998 , it was decided not to air Moesha until the end of the same year. The series ran every Saturday at around 12:40 p.m. in the sitcom block Willkommen bei HOME on RTL . Although only 38 episodes were planned, due to the great success of the series 61 more episodes were broadcast in Germany. Moesha is currently premiering in Germany .
In addition to the good ratings, Moesha received numerous awards such as the Image Award .
main characters
- Moesha Mitchell is a 16-year-old African American who - together with her clique - goes through the typical everyday life of a teenage girl. She likes to listen to music.
- Frank Mitchell is a Saturn businessman and the father of Moesha and Myles. While it was originally said to be Dorian's uncle, it turns out towards the end of the series that he is actually his father.
- Deidra "Dee" Mitchell is a successful career woman as well as a teacher and educator. She is the stepmother of Moesha and her siblings.
- Kimberly "Kim" Parker Moesha's best friend. She is very bright and very interested in boys, especially Hakeem.
- Myles Mitchell is Moesha's annoying little brother.
- Hakeem Campbell is a frequent visitor to the Mitchell and Moesha's childhood friend.
- Andell Wilkerson is a good older friend of Moesha's and the owner of The Den bar.
- Niecy Jackson is a good friend of Moesha's.
- Quinton "Q" Brooks is Moesha's boyfriend
- Dorian Long is Moesha's and Myles' cousin, although later in the series it turns out that he is actually their half-brother.
occupation
Main cast
Brandy (2010)
Sheryl Lee Ralph (2008)
Shar Jackson (2007)
Ray J (2008)
| Role name | actor |
Main role (episode) |
Supporting role (season) |
Voice actor |
| Moesha Mitchell | brandy | 1.01-6.22 | Katja Primel | |
| Frank Mitchell | William Allen Young | 1.01-6.22 | Jan Spitzer | |
| Dee Mitchell | Sheryl Lee Ralph | 1.01-5.01 | 6th | Regine Albrecht |
| Kimberly "Kim" Parker | Countess Vaughn | 1.01-4.22 | Nana Spier | |
| Myles Mitchell | Marcus T. Paulk | 1.01-6.22 | Fabian Zibell | |
| Hakeem Campbell | Lamont Bentley | 1.01-6.22 | Björn Schalla | |
| Andell Wilkerson | Yvette Wilson | 1.01-5.22 | Bettina White | |
| Quinton "Q" Brooks | Fredro Starr | 2.01-3.22 | 4, 5, 6 | Timm new |
| Deniece "Niecy" Jackson | Shar Jackson | 2.01-6.22 | 1 | Julia Blankenburg |
| Dorian Long | Ray J | 5.01-6.22 |
Supporting cast / guest roles
| actor | Role name | Season |
| Bernie Mac | Uncle Bernie | 1-4, 6 |
| Ricky Harris | Javon "JW" Willis | 1-3 |
| Merlin Santana | Ohagi | 1 |
| Sanaa Lathan | Ebony | 1 |
| Nia Long | Babysitter | 1 |
| Gabrielle Union | Ashli | 1 |
| Antwon Tanner | Michael | 2, 3 |
| Usher | Jeremy Davis | 3 |
| Dru Mouser | Haley Dillard | 3 |
| Dante Basco | Marco | 3 |
| Jon Huertas | Antonio | 4th |
| Mo'Nique | Nikki Parker | 4th |
| Jo Marie Payton-Noble | Bernetta Campbell | 4th |
| Brandon Quintin Adams | Aaron | 4th |
| 702 | than herself | 4th |
| Ginuwine | Khalib | 5 |
| Marissa Jaret Winokur | Theresa | 5 |
| Lil 'Kim | Diamond | 6th |
| Jazsmin Lewis | Lanae Foster | 6th |
Episodes
season 1
| # | US premiere | D premiere | German title | Original title | Consecutive number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/23/1996 | 11/28/1998 | The first great love | pilot | 001 |
| 2 | 01/30/1996 | 05/11/1998 | My best girl friend | Friends | 002 |
| 3 | 02/06/1996 | 11/12/1998 | In private | Sixteen | 003 |
| 4th | 02/13/1996 | 11/19/1998 | Hakeem in a bind | Hakeem Owes Moesha Big | 004 |
| 5 | 02/20/1996 | 11/26/1998 | Women are smarter | Million Boy March | 005 |
| 6th | 05.03.1996 | December 3rd, 1998 | Dream on four wheels | Driving Miss Moesha | 006 |
| 7th | 03/12/1996 | 12/10/1998 | The chain letter | Chain, chain, chain | 007 |
| 8th | 03/26/1996 | 12/17/1998 | Wrong ambition | job | 008 |
| 9 | 04/09/1996 | 12/24/1998 | The clever niece | Niece | 009 |
| 10 | 04/23/1996 | 01/07/1999 | Frank's clever plan | Reunion | 010 |
| 11 | 04/30/1996 | 01/14/1999 | The truancy party | The Ditch Party | 011 |
| 12 | 05/07/1996 | 01/21/1999 | Mother's Day | Mother's Day | 012 |
| 13 | 05/14/1996 | 01/28/1999 | Moesha's big mistake | Baby love | 013 |
| 14th | 05/21/1996 | 02/02/1999 | Hakeem's new flame | Hakeem's New Flame | 014 |
season 2
| # | US premiere | D premiere | German title | Original title | Consecutive number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08/27/1996 | 02/09/1999 | The list | The List | 015 |
| 2 | 01/30/1996 | 02/16/1999 | Playful credit | Credit card | 016 |
| 3 | 02/06/1996 | 02/23/1999 | Kim goes nuts | Mama Said Knock You Out | 017 |
| 4th | 02/13/1996 | 03/02/1999 | Partner swap | Basket Case | 018 |
| 5 | 02/20/1996 | 03/09/1999 | The trick for success | The Whistle Blower | 019 |
| 6th | 05.03.1996 | March 16, 1999 | A bitter experience | Labels | 020 |
| 7th | 03/12/1996 | 03/23/1999 | A nice misunderstanding | Women Are From Mars, Men Are From Saturn | 021 |
| 8th | 03/26/1996 | 03/30/1999 | A monster named Clark | Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Look Clarkzilla | 022 |
| 9 | 05/11/1996 | 04/06/1999 | A concert with obstacles - part 1 | A Concerted Effort (Part 1) | 023 |
| 10 | 05/11/1996 | 04/13/1999 | A concert with obstacles - part 2 | A Concerted Effort (Part 2) | 024 |
| 11 | 11/12/1996 | 04/20/1999 | The rules of love | A Regulation of Love | 025 |
| 12 | 11/19/1996 | 04/27/1999 | Andel, the pain in the ass | There's No Place Like The Mitchell Home | 026 |
| 13 | 11/26/1996 | 05/04/1999 | The botched trip | Road trip | 027 |
| 14th | 07/01/1997 | 05/11/1999 | Guess who comes to eat? | Guess Q's coming to dinner | 028 |
| 1 | 01/14/1997 | 05/18/1999 | A strange neighbor | mentor | 029 |
| 2 | 01/21/1997 | 05/25/1999 | Myles is making a career | Break A Leg | 030 |
| 3 | 01/28/1997 | 06/01/1999 | Quinton collects points | Who Moved The Charity Stripe? | 031 |
| 4th | 02/04/1997 | 06/08/1999 | Africa calls | Back to Africa | 032 |
| 5 | 02/11/1997 | 06/15/1999 | Dess youth dreams | Strike A Pose | 033 |
| 6th | 03/18/1997 | 06/22/1999 | Not an ideal couple | Songs In The Key Of Strife | 034 |
| 7th | 04/29/1997 | 06/29/1999 | father and son | Hakeem's Birthday | 035 |
| 8th | 05/06/1997 | 07/06/1999 | The broken engagement | For Better Or For Worse | 036 |
| 9 | 05/13/1997 | 07/13/1999 | A severe punishment | Cold Busted | 037 |
| 10 | 05/20/1997 | 07/20/1999 | One day it has to be over! | Prom night | 038 |
season 3
| # | US premiere | D premiere | German title | Original title | Consecutive number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08/26/1997 | 07/27/1999 | Love or friendship? | Labor Day Jammy | 039 |
| 2 | 09/26/1997 | 08/03/1999 | Always trouble with parents | (Grand) Poppa Don't Take No Mess | 040 |
| 3 | 09/02/1997 | 08/10/1999 | A school to get used to | Day One | 041 |
| 4th | 09/09/1997 | 08/17/1999 | Hakeem, the heartbreaker | Age Ain't Nothin 'But a Number | 042 |
| 5 | 09/16/1997 | 08/24/1999 | Memories of mom | My Mom's Not an Ottoman | 043 |
| 6th | 09/23/1997 | 08/31/1999 | Every beginning is difficult | The play scene | 044 |
| 7th | 09/30/1997 | 09/07/1999 | In joy and sorrow | Use Me Once Shame on You, Use Me Twice I'll Kill You | 045 |
| 8th | 10/14/1997 | 09/14/1999 | A chance for Jeremy | Keepin 'It Real | 046 |
| 9 | 10/28/1997 | 09/21/1999 | Halloween Part 1: Kim's Revenge | Halloween Part 1: Kim's Revenge | 047 |
| 10 | 11/04/1997 | 09/28/1999 | CPQ on the way up | Rhythm and Dues | 048 |
| 11 | 11/11/1997 | 05/10/1999 | Herself is the woman | Break It Down | 049 |
| 12 | 11/18/1997 | 10/12/1999 | Listen to your heart | Double date | 050 |
| 13 | 11/25/1997 | 10/19/1999 | Rescue for the "Bomp Bay" | Talk of the Town | 051 |
| 14th | 01/13/1998 | 10/26/1999 | The way to easy money | He Ain't Heavy, He's Dee's Brother | 052 |
| 15th | 02/03/1998 | 11/02/1999 | A little disgust | The short story | 053 |
| 16 | 02/24/1998 | 11/09/1999 | Competition for Moesha | It's My Paper, and I'll Cry I want To | 054 |
| 17th | 03/01/1998 | 11/16/1999 | Frank's old love | She's back | 055 |
| 18th | 03/17/1998 | 11/23/1999 | A job for Moesha | Model Employee | 056 |
| 19th | 04/14/1998 | 11/30/1999 | Moesha takes off | Mo's Money, Mo's Money, Mo's Money | 057 |
| 20th | 04/28/1998 | 07/12/1999 | The trip to Mexico | This Time You've Gone Too Far | 058 |
| 21st | 05/05/1998 | 12/14/1999 | Body art | Body Language | 059 |
| 22nd | 05/12/1998 | December 21, 1999 | A father sees red | Pajama Jam | 060 |
| 23 | 05/19/1998 | 12/28/1999 | Two stubborn heads | A House Is Not a Home | 061 |
Web links
- official website
- Moesha in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Moesha at tv.com
- Jump The Shark - Moesha (English)
- Moesha in Sitcomarchiv.de