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Martin
1992–1997
· TV Show
· 30 min episodes
· 5 seasons
B
MEANRANK
79/100
Every rating
Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne, focusing on his relationship with his girlfriend Gina, interactions with Gina's best friend Pam, and escapades with his best friends Tommy and Cole.
Details
- Created by
- John Bowman, Martin Lawrence, Topper Carew
- Studio
- HBO Independent Productions
- Released
- 27 August 1992
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Episodes
- 132 across 5 seasons
- Awards
- 6 wins, 11 nominations
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Awards & nominations
See all 17 →6 wins from 17 nominations across 3 ceremonies
| NAACP Image Awards 1997 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominee | |
| NAACP Image Awards 1997 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Martin Lawrence | Nominee |
| NAACP Image Awards 1997 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominee |
| NAACP Image Awards 1996 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Thomas Mikal Ford | Nominee |
| NAACP Image Awards 1996 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominee |
| NAACP Image Awards 1996 | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominee | |
| NAACP Image Awards 1996 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Martin Lawrence | Winner |
| NAACP Image Awards 1996 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Tichina Arnold | Winner |
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17 awards — Martin
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NAACP Image Awards
13 nominations, 5 won
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Martin Lawrence | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Martin Lawrence | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Tichina Arnold | Winner |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Martin Lawrence | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Thomas Mikal Ford | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Carl Anthony Payne II | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Marla Gibbs | Nominee |
People's Choice Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Favorite TV New Comedy Series | Winner |
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
3 nominations
| Favorite Television Actor | Martin Lawrence | Nominee |
| Favorite Television Actor | Martin Lawrence | Nominee |
| Favorite Television Show | Nominee |