Comedy

When Does The Wayans Bros. Season 6 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Our brothers!

The Wayans Bros. ended after Season 5.

IMDb

7.3/10

Seasons

5

Episodes

101

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Diagnostics

Network
The WB
Genres
Comedy
First aired
1995-01-11
Last aired
1999-05-20
Runtime
23 min

Awards 1 nomination total

Predictive Logic Analysis

The Wayans Bros. has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 6 in development.

What is The Wayans Bros. about?

The Wayans Bros. centers on the dynamic between two siblings whose contrasting personalities create the engine for both comedy and heart. Shawn, the responsible older brother, constantly finds himself at odds with Marlon's impulsive, comedic chaos, yet the two remain fiercely loyal partners in whatever scheme or misadventure unfolds. The show taps into the genuine appeal of sibling relationships—that particular brand of friction and affection that only family can deliver. With their shared goal of finding money and success hanging over the proceedings, the brothers' journey becomes an accessible framework for exploring what it means to navigate young adulthood together, each pulling the other in different directions while ultimately having each other's back.

What distinguished The Wayans Bros. was its willingness to let real chemistry between the leads drive the comedy rather than relying on a rigid laugh-track formula. The show operates in a loose, improvisational register that feels distinctly rooted in sketch comedy sensibilities, allowing Shawn and Marlon to riff and play off each other with the ease of performers who actually grew up together. This energetic, character-driven approach gave the show a freshness that set it apart from more by-the-book sitcoms of its era, while the supporting cast, particularly John Witherspoon as their father, anchored the family unit with genuine warmth.

The series found solid footing with audiences and critics alike, earning a respectable 7.3 on IMDb and building a loyal following across its five-season run. It became a signature offering for The WB network during its formative years, helping establish the young network's identity as a place for younger viewers and emerging talent. The Wayans Bros. proved that there was an appetite for comedy built on authentic familial dynamics and the natural charisma of performers who understood the rhythms of humor on an instinctive level.

The show occupies an important position in 1990s sitcom history as one of the few series built entirely around a sibling duo as the core. It demonstrated that family relationships could be both genuinely funny and genuinely touching without sacrificing either element, laying groundwork that would influence how networks approached ensemble comedy in subsequent decades. The Wayans Bros. remains a touchstone of Black comedy on network television and a launching pad that helped cement Shawn and Marlon Wayans' place in entertainment.

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The Wayans Bros. seasons

Season 11995 · 13 ep
  • 1. Goop-Hair-It-Is1995-01-11
  • 2. First Class1995-01-18
  • 3. I'm Too Sexy for My Brother1995-01-25 · ★ 9.0
  • 4. Free Wally1995-02-01
  • 5. My Fair Marlon1995-02-08
  • 6. Pops Moves In1995-02-15
  • 7. Afro Cab1995-02-22
  • 8. The Shawn-Shank Redemption1995-03-01
  • 9. ER1995-03-15
  • 10. The Poppa-Cabana1995-03-22
  • 11. It's Shawn! It's Marlon! It's Superboys!1995-05-03
  • 12. Pulp Marlon1995-05-10
  • 13. Brazilla vs. Rodney1995-05-24
Season 21995 · 22 ep
  • 1. Shawn Takes a New Stand1995-09-06
  • 2. Fatal Subtraction1995-09-13
  • 3. Blood is Thicker Than Watercolor1995-09-20
  • 4. Two Men and a Baby1995-09-27
  • 5. Loot1995-10-04
  • 6. The Liar's Club1995-10-11
  • 7. Scared Straight1995-10-25
  • 8. Head of State1995-11-08
  • 9. The Sting1995-11-15
  • 10. Think Fast1995-11-22
  • 11. Farmer's Daughter1995-11-29
  • 12. Psycho Santa1995-12-20
  • 13. Getting It1996-01-10
  • 14. Who's in Charge Here?1996-01-31
  • 15. The Odd Couples1996-02-07
  • 16. Hearts and Flowers1996-02-14
  • 17. Love Letter / The Ghetto Gourmets1996-02-21
  • 18. A Hero's Story1996-02-28
  • 19. It Takes a Thief1996-03-13
  • 20. New Lease on Life1996-05-01
  • 21. Mama, I Wanna Act1996-05-08
  • 22. Trial and Error1996-05-15
Season 31996 · 22 ep
  • 1. Grandma's in the Hiz-House1996-09-04
  • 2. Unbrotherly Love1996-09-11
  • 3. Movin' On Up1996-09-18
  • 4. Gots to Have a J.O.B.1996-09-25
  • 5. Trippin'1996-10-02
  • 6. Drama for Yo' Mama1996-10-09
  • 7. Family Business1996-10-16
  • 8. An Officer and a Homegirl1996-11-06
  • 9. The Return of the Temptones1996-11-13
  • 10. Going to the Net1996-11-20
  • 11. Do the Wrong Thing1996-11-27
  • 12. Boyz in the Woods1997-01-08
  • 13. Life Without Marlon1997-01-15
  • 14. Unusual Suspects1997-01-22
  • 15. Goodbye Mr. Gibbs1997-01-29
  • 16. Risky Bid-ness1997-02-05 · ★ 9.0
  • 17. Pops' Secret1997-02-12
  • 18. I Do...1997-02-19
  • 19. Dee's Baby Daddy1997-02-26
  • 20. The Black Widower1997-04-30
  • 21. Say It Ain't So Marlon1997-05-07
  • 22. Marlon Goes On the Road1997-05-14
Season 41997 · 22 ep
  • 1. Marlon's Return1997-09-17
  • 2. Prom Fright1997-09-24
  • 3. Pops' Daughter1997-10-01
  • 4. Stand Up Guy1997-10-08
  • 5. Unspoken Token1997-10-15
  • 6. Odd Man Out1997-10-22
  • 7. Pops' Last Hurrah1997-11-05
  • 8. I Was En Vogue's Love Slave1997-11-12
  • 9. Can I Get A Witness?1997-11-19
  • 10. Ted's Revenge1997-12-10
  • 11. All in the Family Feud1998-01-14
  • 12. Raging Marlon1998-01-21
  • 13. The Son of Marlon1998-01-28
  • 14. Dee's Deelemma1998-02-05
  • 15. Independence Day1998-02-11
  • 16. Help A Brother Out1998-02-18
  • 17. The Rich Girl1998-02-25
  • 18. Busta Saves the Day1998-03-04
  • 19. Talk is Cheap1998-04-29
  • 20. Bringing It All Back Home1998-05-06
  • 21. Recipe for Success1998-05-15
  • 22. Fire!1998-05-20
Season 51998 · 22 ep
  • 1. Brother Can You Spare A Dime?1998-09-18 · ★ 9.0
  • 2. Six Degrees of Marlon1998-09-25 · ★ 9.0
  • 3. Pops' Campaign1998-10-01 · ★ 9.0
  • 4. Romeo & J'Leeta1998-10-08 · ★ 10.0
  • 5. Ho's on First1998-10-15 · ★ 9.0
  • 6. Escorting Ain't Easy1998-10-29 · ★ 9.0
  • 7. The Kiss1998-11-05 · ★ 10.0
  • 8. The High Life1998-11-12 · ★ 5.0
  • 9. Misery1998-11-19 · ★ 10.0
  • 10. Marlon Joins A Cult1998-12-10 · ★ 9.0
  • 11. A Country Christmas1998-12-17 · ★ 9.0
  • 12. Green Card1999-01-14 · ★ 9.0
  • 13. Big Brother1999-01-21 · ★ 10.0
  • 14. Saving Private Marlon1999-01-28 · ★ 9.0
  • 15. Jump!1999-02-04 · ★ 9.0
  • 16. Pops Gets Evicted1999-02-11
  • 17. Crazy 4 U1999-02-18
  • 18. Hip Hop Pops1999-02-25
  • 19. Everybody Loves Shawn1999-04-29 · ★ 9.0
  • 20. Dreamgirl1999-05-06
  • 21. Three on a Couch1999-05-13
  • 22. Rope-a-Dope1999-05-20

The Wayans Bros. cast

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Shawn Wayans

Shawn Wayans

Shawn Williams

Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans

Marlon Williams

Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Deirdre 'Dee' Baxter

John Witherspoon

John Witherspoon

John 'Pops' Williams

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    When does The Wayans Bros. Season 6 come out?
    The Wayans Bros. ended after Season 5.
    Is The Wayans Bros. renewed or cancelled?
    The Wayans Bros. has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of The Wayans Bros. are there?
    The Wayans Bros. has aired 5 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of The Wayans Bros. are there?
    There are 101 episodes of The Wayans Bros. across 5 seasons.
    Where can I watch The Wayans Bros.?
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    What is The Wayans Bros.'s IMDb rating?
    The Wayans Bros. holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 from 6,111 votes.