Smart Guy
Genius leadExceptional intellect as the protagonist's engine.This show: 9/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 9/10Kids & familyGenuinely watchable for and with children.This show: 8/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 8/10WholesomeKindness and decency at the core, with barely a trace of cynicism.This show: 7/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Tahj MowryJohn Marshall JonesJason WeaverOmar GoodingEssence AtkinsJ.D. Walsh
Written by
Danny KallisBrian Suskind
Starring
Tahj MowryJohn Marshall JonesJason WeaverOmar GoodingEssence AtkinsJ.D. Walsh
Written by
Danny KallisBrian Suskind
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Smart Guy Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | ||
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| S1 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| S2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| S3 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.1 |
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About
T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust to his new life, but he shares some classes with his 14 year-old brother Marcus, the school jock, and his clueless and self-absorbed 16 year-old sister Yvette.
All Seasons
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Season 11997
8.02957
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Season 21997
7.963022
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Season 31998
8.062922
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Tahj Mowry T.J. Henderson
John Marshall Jones Floyd Henderson
Jason Weaver Marcus Henderson
Omar Gooding Morris L. 'Mo' Tibbs
Essence Atkins Tasha Yvette Henderson
J.D. Walsh Mackey Nagle
Jim Ward Mr. Militich, Militich, Militch
Dann Florek Coach Gerber
Arvie Lowe Jr. Deion
Tinsley Grimes Nina
Crew
Danny Kallis
Brian Suskind
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