Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sitcom features strong women ... and subtle stereotypes.
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Sherri
What's the Story?
SHERRI follows paralegal/part-time actress and comedienne Sherri Robinson (Sherri Shepherd) as she begins to rebuild her life after her 10-year marriage ends. After discovering that her husband, Kevin (Malcolm-Jamal Warner), is cheating on her with 20-year-old Paula (Kate Reinders), Sherri turns to her father (James Avery) to help her raise her young son Bo (Brandon Khalil). Meanwhile, her friends and co-workers -- including Celia (Tammy Townsend), Angie (Elizabeth Regen), and uptight supervisor Summer (Kali Rocha) -- help Sherri get back into the social scene. Starting over definitely isn't easy, especially when her ex-husband's philandering makes her life more complicated. But throughout it all, Sherri discovers that she's got the strength and the will to keep on going, one laugh at a time.
Is It Any Good?
Loosely based on Shepherd's own life story, this female-centered sitcom offers an upbeat, funny look at how women try to redefine themselves and their roles as mothers, partners, and professionals after their personal relationships are over. It also looks at some of the difficult choices that women are sometimes forced to make when dealing with others' mistakes.
The show's comedy highlights the strong bond that can develop between women when they seek solace from each other. Sometimes the discussions about dating and the constant sarcastic comments about men and infidelity get a little old -- not to mention slightly stereotypical. But if you're looking for some lighthearted comedy and/or enjoy strong female characters, Sherri will definitely fit the bill.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the show's use of stereotypes. Which characters/lines/situations strike you as stereotypical?
How does the media tend to address/portray affairs and divorce? Is it appropriate to make jokes about such serious topics?
What does it mean when a TV show or film claims to be "loosely based" on someone's life? Does this mean that it's mostly a work of fiction? Or that the writers took some creative license when telling the person's story?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 5, 2009
- Cast : Malcolm-Jamal Warner , Sherri Shepherd , Tammy Townsend
- Network : Lifetime Television
- Genre : Comedy
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- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 4, 2024
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