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Barbershop: Summary

Airs Next:Showtime at Sunday 10:00 PM (30 min.)
Status:New Series
Premiered:August 14, 2005
Show Categories:Comedy, Drama

Barbershop, based on the successful MGM feature films, was adapted for television by writer/director John Ridley ("Three Kings," "Platinum," "Undercover Brother"), who is very active in television and films, in addition to being a prolific novelist. Robert Teitel and George Tillman, Jr., who also produced both the "Soul Food" movie and the Showtime television series of the same name, are series executive producers along with Ice Cube with whom they produce the "Barbershop" films. Most of the characters from the popular "Barbershop" movies have been retained, headed by Calvin, the reluctant hero and neighborhood confessor who runs the barbershop he inherited from his father. A few new memorable characters have also been added to the world. The continuing comical exploits of these people will be explored along with contemporary issues facing them, set against the slowly gentrifying backdrop of this fictional Chicago neighborhood. Barbershop, based on the successful MGM feature films, was adapted for television by writer/director John Ridley ("Three Kings," "Platinum," "Undercover Brother"), who is very active in television and films, in addition to being a prolific novelist. Robert Teitel and George Tillman, Jr., who also produced both the "Soul Food" movie and the Showtime television series of the same...

Crimes of the Heart

Aired: Sunday October 16, 2005

In the first season finale, Calvin is corcerned he will lose the shop once Romadal jumps bail. Isaac and Teri finally consummate their relationship. Meanwhile, Yinka learns that Vivian is a not-so-innocent victim and Jimmy seeks Eddie's endorsement.

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Omar GoodingCalvin Palmer (photos)
John Wesley ChathamIsaac Rosenberg (photos)
Gbenga AkinnagbeYinka (photos)
Dan WhiteRomadal Dupree (photos)
Leslie ElliardJimmy James (photos)

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KAF17
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The Bottom Line: "Off the wall"
Barbershop, based on the successful MGM feature films. Most of the characters from the popular "Barbershop" movies have been retained, headed by Calvin, the reluctant hero and neighborhood confessor who runs the barbershop he inherited from his father. ...Continue »
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jusblaze_001
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The Bottom Line: "Why did I watch that?"
well first of all i live this movie and i all so love part to of this movie man d-jay is so freaking funny man. ...Continue »
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TERCEIRA02
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
He is in prison for breaking the AVO and that just by trying to call her. ...Continue »
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JazzyOne06
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The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
This show is a spin-off from the movie "Barber Shop" which starred Ice Cube the producer of this show. ...Continue »
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ara3flex86
member since: Mar 18, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
You could tell right from the start that tonight�s episode was going to be a good one. In the previous cliff-hanger we were left with a fatal car crash, not knowing anything else about the accident besides the fact that it happened. ...Continue »
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