227

227

Created by Michael G. Moye

On NBC

1985–19905 seasons116 episodes30 min6.9 / 10

A warm, character-driven sitcom centered on the bonds between neighbors in a Washington D.C. apartment building, built on conversation, humor, and genuine affection.

A housewife sits on the stoop of her apartment building in a black neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and discusses all manner of things with her neighbors.

Questions people ask

  • Is 227 easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is 227 scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is 227 violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is 227 sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Does 227 leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity12

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like 227

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 227

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 227, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 227, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 227, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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