'Girlfriends,' 'Sister, Sister,' 'Moesha,' and Other Iconic Black Sitcoms Are Coming to Netflix

'Moesha,' 'Sister, Sister,' 'Girlfriends,' 'The Parkers,' 'Half & Half,' 'One on One,' as well as the first three seasons of 'The Game,' are coming to Netflix.

Actress Brandy (Center, Orange Sweater), Star Of Upn's "Moesha"
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Actress Brandy (Center, Orange Sweater), Star Of Upn's "Moesha"

On Wednesday, Netflix announced that it has secured the streaming rights to a host of popular Black sitcoms from the late 1990s-early 2000s. They include Moesha, Sister, Sister, Girlfriends, The Parkers, Half & Half, One on One, as well as the first three seasons of The Game, which aired on the CW. 

Moesha and The Game will both hit Netflix in August on the first and 15th respectfully. They'll be followed by Sister, Sister and Girlfriends which will be available to stream in September. The Parkers, Half & Half, and One on One will hit the streaming giant in October. Per Shadow and Act, Netflix staggered the releases to give fans the opportunity to revisit all of their favorite shows accordingly.

Time to pop bottles🍾🍾
The following classic shows are coming to @Netflix (US)

Moesha - Aug 1
The Game S1-3 - Aug 15
Sister Sister - Sept 1
Girlfriends - Sept 11
The Parkers - Oct 1
Half & Half - Oct 15
One on One - Oct 15

To celebrate, here's a message from your faves: pic.twitter.com/zohNPEo0rz

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 29, 2020

SERIOUSLY THE BEST WORK OF MY LIFE!

We've been working through the logistics to bring these shows to the platform for a very long time.

And we've been working on the launch plan for months.
I can't believe the news is finally out. 🤗🤗🤗 https://t.co/wob5ky1eKK pic.twitter.com/zMMnr3yhPE

— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) July 29, 2020

After news of these iconic Black shows coming to Netflix broke, fans took to Twitter to rejoice.

Netflix I’m begging you, I’m using God to beg you, please bring this to the UK!

Watching these shows in the UK was the first time many of us saw black people on television. It would mean the world to me and my home girls. https://t.co/C8yFxxp3zk

— Tolly (@tolly_t) July 29, 2020

GIRLFRIENDS COMING TO @netflix MEANS EVERYTHING TO MEEEEEE. NO MORE WATCHING IT ON BOOTLEG SITES pic.twitter.com/sa5yVaLHCD

— miski 🛸 (@musegold) July 29, 2020

I’m not crying. You’re crying 😭 @netflix @strongblacklead https://t.co/U5RSVWP5OM

— Logan Browning (@LoganLaurice) July 29, 2020

Netflix turning into UPN 21!!!!!
Let’s Go!!!!! pic.twitter.com/j8MlvF9rfy

— Coach Valai (@JayValai) July 29, 2020

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