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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this sitcom centers around the lives of two young, single brothers who live together in Manhattan. They get into trouble and egg each other on when it comes to chasing women; one especially isn't afraid to use lines to get women eating out of his hand and into his bed.

Families can discuss what bonds siblings. Why is it important for brothers and sisters to get over their differences and show respect and love for each other? In what situations might people come to particularly rely on their family? Families can also talk about the show's brand of humor. Do you find it offensive or funny? Where do you draw the line between the two?

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Common Sense Review

Reviewed By: Lucy Maher

In THE WAYANS BROS., comedians and real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) play siblings Shawn and Marlon Williams, who share a New York City apartment and find ways each week to get themselves into sticky situations and get on each other's nerves.

Shawn, the older of the two Williams brothers, owns and operates a local newsstand, where Marlon also works. They see their father, John "Pops" Williams (John Witherspoon), every day, since their newsstand is in the same building as his diner. Although Shawn and Marlon are adults, they still bear the brunt of their father's anger when he disapproves of their lifestyle or finds them goofing off.

Though he generally means well, Shawn's on-the-prowl bachelor ways might offend some viewers. In one episode, for example, he shares the couch with a woman he's dating. After she coyly asks him if he has her where he wants her, he says he's "not sure, because you've got all your clothes on and you are not covered in whipped cream."

And Marlon often goes along with Shawn's sometimes plans without thinking things through. Once, at Shawn's urging, Marlon helped his older brother convince their jilted cousin that she needed to be more feminine to attract a man. After her makeover, she gained more confidence and ended up convincing Shawn's girlfriend that he wasn't good for her -- something the duo hadn't expected when they hatched their plan.

Though it's at times unorthodox, The Wayans Bros. is a mindless half-hour of entertainment that fans of the comedic siblings will find especially amusing. But given the adult scenarios and off-color language, parents might want to pre-screen episodes for younger kids and tweens before they let them watch on their own.

Fans might also like The Loop and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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