Everybody Say Moesha! 19 Reasons Why The '90s Show Deserves A Rewatch

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In 1996, the world of sitcoms got better.

A man sitting in a chair tapping his hands together with the words tell me more on the screen
A man sitting in a chair tapping his hands together with the words tell me more on the screen

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Moesha debuted and helped change the way Black sitcoms were seen, and did so from the view of a teenage girl.

A woman moving and raising her arm mouthing the words keep going
A woman moving and raising her arm mouthing the words keep going

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The show became so iconic that even 27 years later, it can be seen playing faithfully on streaming services.

A woman sitting down mouthing the words give me more
A woman sitting down mouthing the words give me more

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If you haven't seen an episode of the show recently, you need to reevaluate your life. Here are 19 reasons why you need to rewatch the show...like, right now:

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A man talking to another man with the words you got my attention on the screen

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1.Moesha's fashion is responsible for a lot of popular trends.

Brandy as the character Moesha in the intro of the show
Brandy as the character Moesha in the intro of the show

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In every episode of its six seasons, Moesha served a LOOK. She never overdid her style; the attire perfectly matched the fictional character's personality. They were vibrant and stylish; plus, they gave ultimate '90s vibes.

2.Everyone wanted the "Moesha braids" then and even more now.

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A man mouthing the words she's an icon

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There's nothing better than seeing a Black girl rock braids effortlessly on television. The show was one of the first where the main character's signature style revolved around the cultural hairstyle.

3.It showed the beauty of a two-parent household.

4.Moesha had the best friend group.

5.Moesha showed the importance of sisterhood.

6.The episodes are extremely relatable.

7.It's one of the best coming-of-age shows to hit the small screen.

8.It's laugh-out-loud funny.

9.Rewatching means you can see the early life of Countess Vaughn as Kim Parker.

10.Sheryl Lee Ralph. That's it. That's the sentence.

11.Frank and Dee Mitchell were HARDWORKING parents.

12.Moesha had boyfriends every girl in the '90s dreamed of having.

13.The theme song was a hit.

14.The show gave viewers original music, specifically from CPQ.

15.It showed that friends can become family.

16.Moesha was a media girlie.

17.The show gave viewers the spin-off, The Parkers.

18.It showed a Black girl always voicing her opinion.

19.Lastly, it's a cult classic so you know there's something in this series for everyone to love!

Now that you've decided to rewatch the show, because I know I did a great job convincing you, which episode are you watching first? Let me know in the comments!

You can currently stream Moesha on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Paramount+.

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