The Hughleys

The Hughleys follows Darryl Hughley, a quick witted husband and father who finds himself navigating life in a new world when his family leaves the rougher streets of the city for a calmer, suburban corner of Los Angeles. He and Yvonne, his hardworking wife, juggle jobs, school runs, and a growing circle of neighbors as they adjust to a culture that feels unfamiliar at first. The show mines humor from clashes over neighborhood norms, etiquette, and the pull between city roots and suburban opportunities, all while keeping the family dynamics front and center. Sydney Hughley, their energetic daughter, adds spark to scenes with Dave Rogers and Milsap Morris who offer friendship and guidance along the way in everyday life.

Created by D L Hughley and Chris Rock, The Hughleys premiered on ABC in 1998 and later moved to UPN where it ran through 2002, blending streetwise humor with family life in Los Angeles and using relatable conversations to illuminate daily life.

The show offered a window into a Black middle class family negotiating life in a changing suburban Los Angeles landscape. It used humor to address race, community, and the pull between city connections and suburban norms. It also highlighting generational differences and the appeal of new opportunities.

Critics praised the warmth of its family dynamics and practical humor that balances ambition with loyalty. The Hughleys framed the clash between urban roots and suburban opportunity as fertile ground for laughs and real world reflection, making viewers feel seen in familiar family moments.

There are no widely reported major awards or nominations for The Hughleys during its run. Its impact was more about representation and everyday comedy than trophies; the show offered a recognizable family voice on network television that stayed with viewers beyond its episodes.