Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Created by Jeff Franklin
On ABC
A warm, lighthearted sitcom about a former athlete finding purpose in teaching and community, built on ensemble charm and weekly episodic humor.
Former NBA player Mark Cooper becomes a dedicated teacher and basketball coach in Oakland after his playing career ends. When he's not dealing with his students and players, Mark spends time with his gorgeous female roommate and other friends.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is Hangin' with Mr. Cooper scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Hangin' with Mr. Cooper sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Does Hangin' with Mr. Cooper leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Hangin' with Mr. Cooper easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Hangin' with Mr. Cooper violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
