Martin

“Martin” is an American sitcom created by HBO Independent Productions that was broadcast for five seasons on Fox, from August 27, 1992, to May 1, 1997. The show is named after its lead, actor-comedian Martin Lawrence, and features a supporting cast including Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Tisha Campbell.

During the 1990s, as the Fox network gained popularity, “Martin” emerged as one of its top-rated programs throughout its five-season duration. While NBC’s “Must See TV” dominated Thursday nights in the 1990s, Fox attracted a significant African American and Latino audience with its Thursday night lineup, which included “Martin,” “Living Single,” and “New York Undercover.” These three shows were the highest-rated among black households during the 1996–1997 season.