Series synopsis
The First Family is an American comedy television series that premiered on Syndication on September 22, 2012. It ended on April 25, 2015. It was created by Byron Allen. It stars Christopher B. Duncan, Kellita Smith, Jackée Harry and Khylin Rhambo.
The First Family is an American sitcom that debuted in first-run syndication in the United States on September 22, 2012. Created by Byron Allen and produced by Allen's production company Entertainment Studios, the series is the first situation comedy to air in first-run syndication since the 2000 cancellation of Malibu, CA.
Premise
The First Family is an American sitcom that debuted in first-run syndication in the United States on September 22, 2012. Created by Byron Allen and produced by Allen's production company Entertainment Studios, the series is the first situation comedy to air in first-run syndication since the 2000 cancellation of Malibu, CA.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christopher B. Duncan as William Johnson
- Kellita Smith as Katherine Johnson
- Jackée Harry as Pauletta Birdsong
- Khylin Rhambo as Charles Johnson
- Layla Crawford as Olivia Johnson
- Michael D. Roberts as Bernard
- Yara Shahidi as Chloe Johnson
- Sayeed Shahidi as Lucas Johnson
Supporting cast
- John Witherspoon as Grandpa Alvin
Guest cast
- Gladys Knight as Grandma Carolyn
- Marla Gibbs as Grandma Eddy
- Lee Reherman as Ross Hardison
- John Eric Bentley as Brent Hill
- Tucker Smallwood as Admiral Masini
- Casey Sander as General Robertson
- Tom Virtue as General Alexander
- Adam Kulbersh as John the Speechwriter
- Paul Rodríguez as Dictator Rafael
- Jet as Max
- Kim Goldberg as Student
- Ariana Guido as Popular Girl
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 22, 2012 | April 25, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 22, 2013 | April 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot President Johnson stands up to a foreign dictator at the same time his children confront a school-yard bully in the opener of this sitcom about life in the White House with a big and boisterous extended family. |
September 22, 2012 |
| 2 |
The First Report Card National favorability polls on President William Johnson are revealed at the same time his children receive their report cards from school. |
September 29, 2012 |
| 3 |
The First Strike Pauletta protests the closure of a post office she worked in by going on strike inside the White House. |
October 6, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The First Friends President Johnson comes up with a plan after the First Couple are snubbed by not being invited to their oldest friends' annual blow-out barbecue. |
November 22, 2013 |
| 2 |
The First Love Exchange Charles is convinced that his troubles finding a girlfriend are caused by him being the First Son, so when he stumbles upon a beautiful young lady wandering the halls of the White House, he tells her that his father is actually Bernard, the Butler. |
November 28, 2013 |
| 3 |
The First Scandal President Johnson has to handle a series of wild scandals which continue to grow despite his best efforts to deal with them. |
November 8, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2012 |
| Last aired | April 25, 2015 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |