Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Season

2025

6.6

TV-MA

A journey through television history exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators revolutionizing the industry in a new era of authentic storytelling.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode #1.1

From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons and Good Times, Black television was historically shaped by white writers and creators. But in the 1990s, a rise in shows by Black creators brought social issues to the forefront, allowing Black television to go beyond merely reflecting culture, but to create it with shows such as In Living Color and The Arsenio Hall Show.