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List of Charlie Murphy TV Shows: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Chappelle's Show
37
5
Chappelle's Show
TV-MA
37
5
Role:
Himself / ... (14 episodes, 2003-2006)
Starring:
Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Donnell Rawlings, Karl Lake
Directed By:
Neal Brennan, Peter Lauer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rusty Cundieff, Scott Vincent
3. Charlie Murphy's Law
8
2
Charlie Murphy's Law
8
2
Role:
Charlie Murphy (1 episode, 2014)
Starring:
Freez Luv, Emily Morris, Dan Lawler, Katherine Lee
7. Sonny Spoon
7
3
Sonny Spoon
7
3
Starring:
Melvin Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles, Terry Donahoe, Bob Wieland
9. Black Jesus
8
4
Black Jesus
TV-MA
8
4
Role:
Vic (21 episodes, 2014-2015)
Starring:
Keith David, Fred Willard, John Witherspoon, Antwon Tanner
11. Murder Was the Case: The Movie (1995)
5
3
Murder Was the Case: The Movie
5
3
Role:
JC' (as Charles Q. Murphy)
Starring:
Pam Grier, Rudy Ray Moore, Snoop Dogg, John Amos, Gregory Scott Cummins, Freez Luv
Directed By:
Dr. Dre, Fab 5 Freddy, F. Gary Gray, Ricky Harris
12. Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize (2010)
4
3
Charlie Murphy: I Will Not Apologize
4
3
Role:
Himself (as Charles Q. Murphy)
Starring:
Freez Luv
Directed By:
Lance Rivera
13. Are We There Yet?
4
4
Are We There Yet?
TV-PG
4
4
Starring:
Kelly Osbourne, Erik Estrada, Darrell Hammond, Paulina Porizkova, Alfonso Ribeiro, Wayne Brady, Michael Blackson
Directed By:
14. The Rickey Smiley Show
3
4
The Rickey Smiley Show
3
4
Starring:
Kenya Moore, Roz Ryan, Rickey Smiley, J. Anthony Brown
Directed By:
15. Nite Tales: The Series
2
3
Nite Tales: The Series
2
3
Starring:
Danny Glover, Jason Mewes, William Gary Busey, Tom Arnold, Kel Mitchell, Brigitte Nielsen, Flavor Flav
Directed By:
16. Natural Born Komics (2007)
2
3
Natural Born Komics
2
3
Starring:
Pauly Shore, Vivica A. Fox, Steven Bauer, Ruben Studdard
Directed By:

Movies

1. Jungle Fever (1991)
12
6
Jungle Fever
R
12
6

Jungle Fever is a romantic drama film which tells the story of Flipper, an African American lawyer who begins an affair with his secretary. His wife throws him out of the house, when she comes to know about this. Soon he decides to begin courting his mistress, although other people don’t approve of this.

Starring:
Halle Berry, Queen Latifah, Anthony Quinn, Timothy Francis Robbins, Ossie Davis, Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson
Directed By:
2. Mo' Better Blues (1990)
10
5
Mo' Better Blues
R
10
5

Forced by his mother to take trumpet lessons, Bleek Gilliam eventually becomes the leader of a successful jazz quintet. However, although he is in a relationship with a girl named Indigo, he is unable to commit to her, since he is also interested in other women.

Starring:
Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Diahann Carroll, Giancarlo Esposito
Directed By:
3. Night at the Museum (2006)
85
48
Night at the Museum
PG
85
48

Larry Daley is divorced and unsuccessful. He is hired to work as a night watchman at a museum where, much to his astonishment, he finds that the exhibits to come to life every night and create a ruckus. It is up to Larry now to control the exhibits, prevent a theft attempt by three old guards and eventually gain respect in his son’s eye.

Starring:
Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Dick Van Dyke, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, Rami Malek, Mickey Rooney
Directed By:
Shawn Levy
4. CB4 (1993)
9
5
CB4
R
9
5

Albert, Euripedes and Otis want to establish themselves as a successful rap group, but things don’t seem to be going well for them. Things turn upside down when Gusto, a nightclub owner is arrested, and Albert steals his identity, after which they manage to rise to fame.  

Starring:
Isaac Hayes, Phil Hartman, Chris Rock, Chris Elliott
Directed By:
Tamra Davis
5. Roll Bounce (2005)
8
5
Roll Bounce
PG-13
8
5
Starring:
Meagan Good, Wayne Brady, Paul Wesley, Mike Epps, Wesley Jonathan, Chi McBride, Marcus T. Paulk
Directed By:
Malcolm D. Lee
6. Harlem Nights (1989)
11
7
Harlem Nights
R
11
7

Harlem Nights is a crime comedy film which takes us to the 1930s. It tells the story of a New York City gambling house owner and his associates who face strong competition as well as problems from gangsters and corrupt policemen.

Starring:
Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Della Reese, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Redd Foxx
Directed By:
7. The Players Club (1998)
7
5
The Players Club
R
7
5

Diana is a young mother who works at a shoe store. She meets two strippers Tricks and Ronnie, who tells her that she should begin working at The Playa’s Club if she wants to earn more money. Being in need of money to raise her son, she accepts.  

Starring:
Jamie Foxx, Bernie Mac, Terrence Howard, Michael Clarke Duncan, John Amos, LisaRaye McCoy, Dick Anthony Williams
Directed By:
Ice Cube
8. Paper Soldiers (2002)
5
4
Paper Soldiers
R
5
4
Starring:
Kevin Hart, Damon Dash, Angie Martinez, Jay Z
Directed By:
9. Lottery Ticket (2010)
6
6
Lottery Ticket
PG-13
6
6

Kevin Carson is a young man who needs to survive three days with his opportunistic neighbors, and this  becomes quite hard, as he is holding a winning lottery ticket worth $370 million.

Starring:
Keith David, Mike Epps, Ice Cube, Loretta Devine
Directed By:
Erik White
10. Our Family Wedding (2010)
6
6
Our Family Wedding
PG-13
6
6

Lucia and Marcus announce their marriage and are looking forward to the day of their wedding. However, the weeks leading to their special day seem to be filled with stress and problems, especially due to their highly competitive fathers and their feud.  

Starring:
Forest Whitaker, Taye Diggs, America Ferrera, Harry Shum Jr., Gina Rodriguez, Carlos Mencia, Regina King
Directed By:
Rick Famuyiwa
11. Meet the Blacks (2016)
10
11
Meet the Blacks
R
10
11

Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family to Beverley Hills after he comes across some unexpected money. As his family settles into their new beautiful home, he comes to know about the city’s annual purge, which is approaching. The purge makes committing crimes legal for 12 hours.  

Starring:
Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, Michael Blackson, George Lopez, Gary Owen, Zulay Henao, Bresha Webb
Directed By:
Deon Taylor
12. The Perfect Holiday (2007)
4
5
The Perfect Holiday
PG
4
5
Role:
J-Jizzy
Starring:
Katt Williams, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard, Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Faizon Love
Directed By:
Lance Rivera
13. King's Ransom (2005)
4
5
King's Ransom
PG-13
4
5
Starring:
Anthony Anderson, Regina Hall, Donald Faison, Jay Mohr
Directed By:
Jeffrey W. Byrd
14. Unearthed (2007)
3
5
Unearthed
R
3
5
Starring:
Luke Goss, Russell Means, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Tonantzin Carmelo
Directed By:
Matthew Leutwyler
15. Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe (2007)
12
2
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
12
2
Starring:
Orson Bean, Carol Alt, Robert Clohessy, Catherine Hickland
Directed By:
Phil Gallo
16. A Saturday Is a Terrible Thing to Waste (2013)
10
3
A Saturday Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
10
3
Role:
Sensei (as Charles Q. Murphy)
Starring:
Brian Dillon, Alfonso Johnson, Terron Jones, Mike Krau
Directed By:
Alfonso Johnson
17. Twisted Fortune (2007)
8
4
Twisted Fortune
8
4
Starring:
Dave Attell, Chelsea Peretti, Carol Alt, Ike Barinholtz
Directed By:
Victor Varnado
18. The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990)
7
4
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
7
4
Role:
(as Charles Q. Murphy)
Starring:
Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Lynn Williams, Ben Vereen, Esther Rolle, Della Reese, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Warren
Directed By:
Arthur Allan Seidelman
19. Moving Day (2012)
5
4
Moving Day
5
4
Role:
Cedric
Starring:
Victor Garber, Gabrielle Miller, Will Sasso, Shauna MacDonald
Directed By:
Mike Clattenburg
20. The Cookout 2 (2011)
5
4
The Cookout 2
TV-14
5
4
Starring:
Vivica A. Fox, Michael K. Williams, Big Boi, Michael Kenneth Williams, Ambre Anderson, Craig Bonaventura, Rich Boy
Directed By:
Lance Rivera
21. The Pompatus of Love (1995)
5
4
The Pompatus of Love
R
5
4
Starring:
Mia Sara, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jennifer Tilly, Paige Turco, Adrian Pasdar, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Arabella Field
Directed By:
Richard Schenkman
22. Three Days to Vegas (2007)
4
4
Three Days to Vegas
PG-13
4
4
Starring:
Peter Falk, Chris Diamantopoulos, Rip Torn, George Segal
Directed By:
Charlie Picerni
23. The Hustle (2008)
3
4
The Hustle
R
3
4
Role:
Junior Walker
Starring:
Brigitte Nielsen, Bai Ling, David Alan Grier, Tamala Jones
Directed By:
Deon Taylor
24. Unconditional Love (1999)
3
4
Unconditional Love
R
3
4
Starring:
Henry Silva, Miles O'Keeffe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tracey Ross
Directed By:
Steven Rush
25. Frankenhood (2009)
3
4
Frankenhood
R
3
4
Role:
Franklin (as Charles Q. Murphy)
Starring:
Naya Rivera, J.B. Smoove, DeRay Davis, Bob Sapp
Directed By:
Blaxwell Smart
26. Death of a Dynasty (2003)
2
4
Death of a Dynasty
R
2
4
Starring:
Lorraine Bracco, Damon Dash, Kevin Hart, Rashida Jones, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Capone Lee, Loon
Directed By:
27. Bar Starz (2008)
2
4
Bar Starz
PG-13
2
4
Starring:
Jon Bernthal, Jana Kramer, Charlie Finn, Derek Waters
Directed By:
Michael Pietrzak
28. Universal Remote (2007)
2
4
Universal Remote
2
4
Starring:
Sheldon Anderson, D.C. Douglas, Howard Alonzo, Devin McGinn
Directed By:
Gary Hardwick
29. Lovesick (2005)
2
4
Lovesick
2
4
Starring:
Sam B. Lorn, Bonna Tek, Tana Sarntinoranont, Charlee Chiv, Guenevere Rodriguez
Directed By:
Sam B. Lorn

Narrator/Dubbing

Norbit (2007)
7
10
Norbit
PG-13
7
10

Norbit, and his best friend, Kate, grew up in an orphanage which doubles as a Chinese restaurant. They are separated when Kate gets adopted. Norbit later gets married to a tyrannical, overweight, and abusive girl named Rasputia. When Kate re-enters his life, Norbit tries to find his way back to his one true love Kate.  

Role:
Floyd the Dog (voice)
Starring:
Marlon Wayans, Cuba Gooding Jr., Thandie Newton, Eddie Murphy, Katt Williams, Terry Crews, Clifton Powell
Directed By:
Brian Robbins

Animation Movies

The Boondocks
30
5
The Boondocks
TV-MA
30
5
Starring:
Aisha Tyler, Corey Burton, Billy West, Marion Ross, Fred Willard, Cedric the Entertainer, Busta Rhymes
Directed By:
Seung Eun Kim, Sung-hoon Kim, Bob Hathcock, Jae-Myung Yoo, Lesean Thomas
Black Dynamite
12
3
Black Dynamite
TV-MA
12
3
Starring:
Erykah Badu, Michael Jai White, Snoop Dogg, Samuel L. Jackson, Billy West, Corey Burton, Byron Minns
Directed By:
Lesean Thomas, Carl Jones, Justin Ridge, Nate Clesowich
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
14
4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV-Y7
14
4
Starring:
Corey Feldman, Seth Green, Roseanne Barr, Danny Trejo, David Tennant, Sean Astin, Tom Kenny
Directed By:
Ciro Nieli, Alan Wan, Ben Jones, Michael Chang, Sebastian Montes
Freaknik: The Musical (2010)
6
3
Freaknik: The Musical
TV-MA
6
3
Role:
Al Sharpton / Perminator (voice)
Starring:
Kel Mitchell, Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, Snoop Dogg, Corey Burton, T-Pain, Joey Galaxy
Directed By:
Chris Prynoski
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street (2006)
4
3
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street
4
3
Role:
Big Kid (voice)
Starring:
Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Jon Abrahams, George Gore II, Buddy Johnson
Directed By:
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006)
2
3
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
2
3
Role:
Big Kid (voice) (as Charles Q. Murphy)
Starring:
Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Aries Spears, Michael Rapaport, George Gore II, Kim Wayans
Directed By: