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The Best Episodes of In Living Color Season 1

Every episode of In Living Color Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of In Living Color Season 1!

In Living Color is an American sketch comedy television series that originally ran on the Fox Network from April 15, 1990, to May 19, 1994....
Genre:Comedy
Network:FOX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "In Living Color" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 124 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/15/1990. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Wrath of Farrakhan".

  • Pilot
    7.4/10124 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/1990

    "Love Connection" host Chuck Woolery questions Robin Givens about her date with Mike Tyson; Redd Foxx gives tax tips. Also: "Men on Film."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wrath of Farrakhan
    7.5/10114 votes

    #2 - The Wrath of Farrakhan

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/1990

    Arsenio Hall welcomes Marion Barry to his show. Also: Keenen and Damon Wayans introduce the "Do-It-Yourself Milli Vanilli Kit."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lean On Me Beautiful
    6.8/1083 votes

    #3 - Lean On Me Beautiful

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/1990

    A beauty-school principal lays down the law; an inner-city Lassie saves Timmy and Mom from disaster; talk-show conversation turns intense.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Transitions
    7.3/1089 votes

    #4 - Transitions

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/1990

    "Men on Art"; Anton "entertains" a subway audience; parodies of Oprah and Billy Dee Williams.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Date With Grace Jones
    7.3/1081 votes

    #5 - A Date With Grace Jones

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/1990

    Boxing greats find a child on their doorstep; a corporate climber hopes his date is suitable; a condo caters to a corpulent clientele; an interpreter introduces Ambassador Shirley Temple Black to her new post.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jheri's Kids
    7.2/1078 votes

    #6 - Jheri's Kids

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/1990

    A picky karate instructor; a specific chemical dependency; the creative process of Tracy Chapman; a yuppie couple at an earthy eatery; a businessman trying to be young.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don King - The Early Years
    7.1/1081 votes

    #7 - Don King - The Early Years

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/1990

    "Men on Books"; a black leader's early years; the Jamaican sitcom "Hey Mon"; rappers Salt-n-Pepa hosting a cooking show; a wise men's-room attendant; a "colorized" classic from Ted Turner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Endangered Species
    6.9/1078 votes

    #8 - Endangered Species

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/1990

    Anton gives home-remodeling tips; "President Jesse Jackson" holds a press conference; a domestic dispute at a salon takes its toll on a client; "Joan Embery" shows an endangered species to "Alan Thicke."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Introducing...Homey D. Clown
    7.8/1086 votes

    #9 - Introducing...Homey D. Clown

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/17/1990

    Whizzer and Ice offer a seminar on making money; "Andrea Dice Clay" does her routine. Also: "America's Funniest Security Camera Videos."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vera DeMilo
    7.5/1078 votes

    #10 - Vera DeMilo

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/24/1990

    An ad for a new celebrity toy; a forgetful Don Cornelius hosting "Old Train"; a female bodybuilding contest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anton In The People's Court
    7.3/1075 votes

    #11 - Anton In The People's Court

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/15/1990

    Sketches include the homeless Anton defending himself in a people's court; a parody of rapper MC Hammer; Ted Turner's "colorized classic" version of "The Kid."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Conspiracy
    7.1/1075 votes

    #12 - Conspiracy

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/1990

    A cable repairman benefits when LaQuita tries to impress a producer. Also: a "Ray Charles in Charge" segment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kim Bass

  • Homey D. Clown Returns
    7.1/1076 votes

    #13 - Homey D. Clown Returns

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/1990

    Damon Wayans plays Homey the Clown; comedienne Samantha Kinison speaks on men and marriage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A