Marlon

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  • TV-PG
  • 2017
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.0  (4,802)

Marlon is a sitcom that aired on NBC from 2017 to 2018. The show stars Marlon Wayans as Marlon Wayne, a man who is going through a divorce from his wife, Ashley (played by Essence Atkins), with whom he shares two children. Throughout the series, Marlon and Ashley attempt to navigate their new co-parenting relationship while also dealing with their own personal struggles and romantic relationships.

The show is based on Marlon Wayans' real life experiences as a father and co-parent. He is also one of the executive producers of the show, along with Christopher Moynihan.

Marlon is known for its comedic approach to serious topics such as divorce and co-parenting. Despite their differences, Marlon and Ashley are committed to making their relationship work for the sake of their children. Viewers often praise the show for its authenticity and relatable humor.

Aside from Marlon and Ashley, the show also features a cast of supporting characters. Bresha Webb plays Yvette, Marlon's best friend and co-worker. Diallo Riddle plays Stevie, Ashley's new boyfriend who initially struggles to establish a relationship with Marlon's children. Notlim Taylor and Amir O'Neil play Marley and Zack, Marlon's children.

Episodes of Marlon often feature Marlon and Ashley struggling to balance their co-parenting duties with their personal lives. For example, in one episode, Marlon brings his new girlfriend to his son's birthday party without informing Ashley beforehand. This results in tension and conflict between Marlon and Ashley, as well as a humorous and awkward exchange between Marlon's girlfriend and Yvette.

In another episode, Marlon and Ashley attempt to give their children a traditional Christmas experience despite their divorce. The episode features humorous moments such as Marlon and Ashley competing to buy their children the best Christmas present, while also highlighting the emotional struggles that come with the holiday season for divorced parents.

Marlon often uses humor to address serious topics such as racism and police brutality. In one episode, Marlon and Yvette confront a racist neighbor who refuses to let Marlon's children play with his own. In another episode, Marlon gets pulled over by the police and fears for his life due to recent incidents of police brutality against Black men.

Throughout the series, Marlon and Ashley's relationship evolves as they learn to communicate and co-parent effectively. Despite their differences, they remain committed to their children and to each other as co-parents. The show has been praised for its realistic portrayal of co-parenting and its ability to address serious topics with humor and authenticity.

Overall, Marlon is a lighthearted sitcom with relatable characters and humor that appeals to a wide audience. The show's focus on co-parenting and family dynamics sets it apart from other sitcoms on television. Fans of Marlon appreciate the show's ability to address serious topics with humor, while also being authentic and relatable.

Marlon is a series that ran for 2 seasons (20 episodes) between August 16, 2017 and on NBC

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Funeral Party
10. Funeral Party
July 12, 2018
Marlon goes all out for his 43rd birthday and decides to throw himself a funeral party after attending his barber's funeral. Everyone speaks at Marlon's party, talking about all the insensitive jokes he made at their expense. This makes Marlon worry that he is too harsh on everyone. They reassure him that they love him and know that even when he is making fun of them it's because he cares.
Career Day
9. Career Day
July 12, 2018
Marlon believes that non-traditional careers are being under-represented at Zack's school career day. To vent his frustration's Marlon decides to speak to Zack and his classmates. He warns them to never be put in a box and to pursue alternative career paths. This backfires and Marlon has to reinforce that school is important, but they should never be told what they can or can't do.
Driving Miss Marley
8. Driving Miss Marley
July 5, 2018
Marlon and Ashley discover that Marley purposefully failed her driver's test because she is afraid to drive. Marlon wants to show her they all need to push through their fears, so he decides to face his own and pet a dog, and that inspires Marley to take her driver's license test. Yvette enlists Stevie's help to increase her Uber rating, but he accidentally ruins it by throwing up in the car.
Homecoming
7. Homecoming
July 5, 2018
Marlon, Stevie, Yvette and Ashley all attend homecoming weekend at Howell University. Stevie is determined to join the independent fraternity that Marlon created because Stevie was always blocked from membership as an undergrad. Ashley and Yvette get caught up with a couple of young co-eds.
Man Code
6. Man Code
June 28, 2018
Marlon and Stevie see Yvette's fiancé, Demetrius, cheating on her and they disagree whether or not they should tell her. Marlon refuses, claiming they can't break the "man code." Ashley deals with Yvette's new relationship by turning to numerous hobbies. Yvette discovers what is going on and breaks up with Demetrius after he and Marlon get into a fight at her engagement party.
Keepin' It 100
5. Keepin' It 100
June 28, 2018
Marlon decides to buy the house he has been renting since the separation. While prepping for the sale Marlon and Ashley decide that they no longer have to follow the politics of marriage and tell white lies to keep each other happy. They can be totally honest with each other.. "Keep It 100." Yvette and Stevie get involved and the plan eventually backfires when they realize you can be too honest. They all agree to keep it a balmy "77" with a slight breeze.
Divorce Counseling
4. Divorce Counseling
June 21, 2018
Marlon and Ashley go to see Kamala Shabazz, a strong-willed relationship therapist, to help stabilize their rocky divorce. When Marlon exposes Kamala as a fraud, he experiences a breakthrough and realizes he should change his ways. Stevie gives Yvette an intense massage.
Sisters
3. Sisters
June 21, 2018
When Marlon's sisters come to town, he convinces Ashley to pretend they are still married to keep them from being disappointed. As the weekend goes on, the charade gets harder to keep up and Marlon finally confronts them in an epic confession. After receiving a psychic reading from Lenora, Stevie tries to woo Yvette as he thinks they are destined to be together.
Wingman
2. Wingman
June 14, 2018
Marlon offers to be Ashley's wingman during a night out at a club. All is going well until Marlon meets someone too and Ashley finds herself jealous. Yvette gives Stevie a makeover and kisses him in an attempt to make her ex jealous.
Model Parenting
1. Model Parenting
June 14, 2018
The Season 2 premiere: Marlon convinces Ashley to let Zack model for a kids' athletic line after he is approached in a mall. After the shoot, Stevie, Yvette, Marlon and Ashley are horrified to see that the photos have been altered as the shirt he is modeling now contains the phrase "Funky Monkey." Ashley and Marlon decide to pull Zack from the campaign after the advertising executives fail to see the racism of the shirt.
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Where to Watch Marlon
Marlon is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Marlon on demand at Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 16, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (4,802)