IMDb 6.8 1998 HD

The Hughleys

The Hughleys

1998
Comedy Family
6.8 IMDB

The Hughleys is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 22, 1998 to April 28, 2000 and on the UPN network from September 11, 2000 to…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
D.L. Hughley / Elise Neal / Eric Allan Kramer / John Henton / Ashley Monique Clark / Dee Jay Daniels / Marietta DePrima

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

witty relatable insightful predictable charming earnest uneven functional good natured sharp conventional light

Reviews

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Penelope Davies
Jun 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Hughleys' offers a breezy, good natured look at family life and social mobility, anchored by the comedic presence of D. L. Hughley. As Darryl, he navigates the transition to suburban living with a blend of humour and…

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Silas Croft
Jun 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

For a sitcom built around the comedic talents of D. L. Hughley, 'The Hughleys' often feels surprisingly conventional. The narrative of a family relocating to the suburbs is fertile ground for humour, but the execution here is hit…

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Genevieve Dubois
Jun 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A sharp, witty exploration of class and aspiration, 'The Hughleys' deserves credit for its earnest portrayal of a family striving for a better life. D. L. Hughley is a revelation as Darryl, imbuing the character with a relatable…

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Marcus Bellweather
Jun 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Hughleys' attempts to blend the classic fish out of water narrative with the comedic stylings of its lead. D. L. Hughley essays Darryl, a man navigating the unfamiliar landscape of suburban Los Angeles with his family. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

D. L. Hughley brings his signature observational wit to the forefront in 'The Hughleys', a sitcom charting a family's move from urban grit to suburban polish. While the premise of culture clash is a well trodden path, the…

FAQs

While specific critical reception details are not provided, 'The Hughleys' ran for multiple seasons across two different networks, suggesting a degree of audience engagement. Its longevity indicates it found a consistent viewership interested in its particular brand of family comedy, centred around the experiences of D. L. Hughley's character and his family's suburban transition.