Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to A Different World List

• The Cosby Show - Both series feature African American families and highlight cultural issues and humor.
• Living Single - Both focus on a group of young, diverse friends navigating life and relationships.
• Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Similar themes of family, cultural identity, and humor in a contemporary setting.
• Moesha - Centers on a young African American woman's life and the issues she faces.
• Girlfriends - Focuses on a group of African American women and their friendships and struggles.
• Family Matters - Follows a family dealing with everyday issues and humorous situations.
• Half & Half - Explores the complexities of relationships in a diverse family setting.
• Raven's Home - A continuation of themes of family and friendship among African American characters.
• The Parkers - Comedy about mother-daughter relationships and navigating life in college.
• Proud Family - Animated series about a young African American girl facing daily adventures.
• Different Strokes - Explores race and class issues through the lives of adopted brothers.
• Everybody Hates Chris - Based on Chris Rock's life, showcasing humor in a family setting overcoming adversity.
• Soul Food - Focuses on a multi-generational African American family dealing with life issues.
• Brown Sugar - Explores friendships, love, and African American culture and music.
• The Chi - Explores relationships and community issues in Chicago's South Side.
• Insecure - Follows the lives of two black women navigating personal and professional life.
• Dear White People - Examines race relations and cultural identity at a predominately white college.
• The Best Man - Focuses on friendships, loyalty, and relationship dynamics among a group of friends.
• A Black Lady Sketch Show - Sketch comedy series featuring black women that tackles various cultural topics.
• Run's House - Reality TV show that follows the family life of Rev Run from Run-D.M.C.
• Being Mary Jane - Explores the life of a successful black woman dealing with love and career.
• Mixed-ish - Explores the challenges of growing up in a mixed-race family.
• The Game - Follows the lives of professional football players and their relationships.
• Empire - Dramatic series revolving around a hip-hop music and entertainment company.
• Sister, Sister - Follows identical twins separated at birth and their adventures in finding each other.
• All American - Explores the struggles and triumphs of a high school football player from South LA.
• The Secret Life of the American Teenager - Features teen issues and relationships in a diverse high school setting.
• College Hill - Reality series centered around college life and student experiences.
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion - A reunion special that reflects on themes from the classic series.
• Black Lightning - Superhero series that addresses social issues and family dynamics.
• Nashville - Explores relationships and the personal lives of country music stars.
• Black-ish - Focuses on a contemporary African American family navigating cultural identity.
• The Mindy Project - Follows a woman balancing her personal life and career with humor.
• The Neighborhood - Follows a white family moving into a predominantly black neighborhood.
• Kenan - Centers on a father's life with humor and family dynamics.
• The Good Place - Explores ethical dilemmas and cultural norms in a comedic setting.
• The Upshaws - A family comedy that deals with everyday life and personal challenges.
• Virtuoso - A drama series that focuses on themes of education and personal growth.
• The Game Changers - Explores themes of sports and overcoming obstacles with humor.
• The Wonder Years - Coming-of-age series that deals with adolescence and family in a nostalgic setting.
• Boy Meets World - Follows the life lessons of a young man growing up supported by friends and family.
• Scrubs - A comedic yet heartfelt look at personal and professional lives in a hospital setting.