Smart Guy_
T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust to his new life, but he shares some classes with his 14 year-old brother Marcus, the school jock, and his clueless and self-absorbed 16 year-old sister Yvette.
Created By
Danny Kallis
Network
The WB
Episodes
51
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Smart Guy has 3 seasons with 51 episodes spanning 1997-1999.
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Rating
With a 7.8/10 rating from 38 votes, Smart Guy is considered highly rated.
Year context
Smart Guy first aired 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 51 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
T.J. skips grades and enters high school at age 10.
02
The Code
In the opener, T.J. has trouble learning the ropes outside the classroom and pays the price for breaking ""The Code,"" which states you never rat…
03
Brother, Brother
Two twin sisters move to the school. Marcus gets a date with the pretty cheerleader, but unknowingly mistakes her for her smart twin later. As…
04
Don't Do That Thing You Do
When the keyboard player in Marcus' band breaks his finger, T.J sits in. Meanwhile, Yvette is mortified when her friend admits having a crush on…
05
Lab Rats
When Mo and T.J. are teamed up by their biology teacher to observe animal behavior, T.J. decides they'll watch his brother Marcus and sister Yvette.
06
A Little Knowledge
T.J. earns a spot on the game show Knowledge College in the hope that his winnings will help defray household expenses, but the pressure may…
07
Baby, It's You and You and You
Yvette is convinced T.J. is dying to go to the prom, despite his protestations, so Floyd gets him a date -- then Marcus gets him…
SEASON 2
01
Primary Brothers
T.J. tries to run for student-council president, but decides Marcus would be a better choice -- and someone he could control behind the scenes.
02
Working Guy
T.J. learns a hard lesson about office politics while taking part in a work-study program that lands him in a lofty position at an electronic…
03
Below the Rim
When the basketball coach quits his job in the middle of a game, the team must come up with another coach or forfeit - so…
04
Dateline
T.J. hooks up his dad with a date from a computer dating service, but is uncomfortable when their relationship heats up.
05
Dumbstruck
T.J.'s IQ takes a dive after he's accidentally hit on the head by a wood plank, allowing him to act more his age.
06
Trial and Error
T.J. defends Mo when he's accused of setting a fire to the school's chemistry lab where his most hated teacher was working. Meanwhile, Marcus tries…
07
Big Picture
T.J., Marcus and Mo decide to do a music video for their video-production class, with T.J. directing. Meanwhile, Yvette falls for a hunky swimmer who's…
08
Book Smart
T.J.'s classroom behavior irritates a teacher who feels it's preventing the other students from learning. Meanwhile, Mo and Marcus try to meet girls in a…
09
The Dating Game
To discourage a tireless suitor, Yvette agrees to T.J.'s plan and pretends to be Mo's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Floyd aims to teach Marcus a life lesson…
10
Love Letters
T.J. ghostwrites love letters for Marcus to Nina, the new girl in their literature class - and winds up having to ghostwrite love letters for…
11
T.J. Versus The Machine
TJ's skill in chess gives him the chance to play against a computer, Socrates, that's supposed to be unbeatable in chess. Marcus plans to win…
12
Men Working Badly
Floyd, T.J. and Marcus build Yvette her own private bathroom, but she is less than thrilled. Meanwhile, T.J. and Mo must work out a family…
13
Rooferman, Take One
T.J. thinks his dad's business would benefit from a TV commercial, but when the station airs it at 3:00am, T.J. sneaks in and repositions it…
14
Stop the Presses
T.J. decides he wants to be a reporter, but since answering to Yvette as the editor of the school paper is more than he can…
15
Bad Boy
T.J. falls for a girl at the arcade but falls short in the style department, so he tries a new look -- one his dad…
16
Most Hated Man on Campus
When the star player of the basketball team is in danger of flunking history and being off the team, it's up to T.J. to tutor…
17
Goodbye, Mr. Chimps
T.J. qualifies as an intern at the Primate Intelligence Research Project. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo try to get rich selling "nutritional, energy supplement" candy bars.
18
Sit In (a.k.a. Dawgburger Rebellion)
Tales of Floyd's Uncle Mert, a 1960s activist, inspire T.J. to protest a change in the school's lunch policy.
19
Strangers on the Net
T.J. buys bootleg computer games but soon runs into trouble with a sinister stranger. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo buy a used car that doesn't run.
20
Gotta Dance
After attending a dance class with Yvette, T.J. decides his life's ambition is to become a tap dancer, but he finds out it's no cakewalk.
21
Something Wicked This Way Comes
When Mo's parents leave for a second honeymoon, he stays with the Hendersons, but it drives a wedge between T.J. and Marcus. Meanwhile, Floyd objects…
22
My Two Dads
Floyd starts having doubts when T.J. bonds with a new astronomy teacher, making him question his importance in T.J.'s life. Meanwhile, Marcus and Mo find…
SEASON 3
01
She Got Game
T.J. is thrilled when he talks Brandi into joining the basketball team - until she replaces him as starting point guard, and he's relegated to…
02
Achy Breaky Heart
New romances are on the horizon for both Marcus and Mo in this episode. Marcus finds himself interested in Stacey, the new drummer for their…
03
Love Bug
Yvette and Mo hatch a plan to eliminate the competition in a radio station Volkswagen Beetle giveaway to the person who can stay inside it…
04
Henderson House Party
When Floyd has to go out of town on business, Marcus tries to step in as the man of the house. T.J. poses some unexpected…
05
That's My Momma
Mo gets the shock of his life when his parents tell him he's adopted, so he immediately enlists T.J. in his search for his birth…
06
Beating is Fundamental
T.J. is accepted into Mensa, where Floyd meets an attractive divorcée, but T.J. can't stand her uppity son Blake and gets into a brawl. Meanwhile,…
07
T.A. or Not T.A.
TJ becomes the new assistant to Coach Gerber when the math teacher finally quits. Meanwhile Yvette meets a guy named Calvin who she finds attractive…
08
Boomerang
T.J. is forced to take wood shop and finds out it's not as easy as he thought. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Yvette and a photographer.
09
Get a Job
When Floyd tells the kids to get a job, Yvette heads for a clothing store at the mall, while Marcus and Mo take up a…
10
A Date With Destiny
T.J. lands a gig as a dancer in a music video by Destiny's Child and gets an offer to tour with them for a year,…
11
Break Up Not to Make Up
Marcus and his girlfriend Dana break up, prompting her to ask Mo to intervene. Meanwhile, T.J. faces gym class - and the locker room -…
12
Diary of a Mad Schoolgirl
Computer snooping helps Marcus woo T.J.'s study partner.
13
Perchance to Dream
Yvette has a recurring dream in which she marries Mo. Meanwhile, Marcus dreams up a scheme to make money to buy a new sound system.
14
From A to Double D
A dejected Yvette decides she needs breast augmentation after another actress is picked for a plum stage role. Meanwhile, T.J. is harassed by bullies who…
15
Can't Buy Me, Love
To enlighten Mo about feminism, Yvettle buys him at a school slave auction. Meanwhile, T.J. helps Coach Gerber do his taxes.
16
It Takes Two
When Marcus sees Mo's girlfriend with another guy, he can't decide how to tell Mo. Meanwhile, T.J. thinks he's on the bad side of the…
17
I Was a Teenage Sports Wife
Marcus scores a date with the girls' volleyball team champ, but plays second string socially. Meanwhile, T.J. tries to boost Mo's brainpower.
18
Crushed
T.J. develops his first crush on a beautiful substitute teacher; Marcus is accidentally offered a university scholarship.
19
Cross Talk
T.J.'s call to a political talk show prompts an invitation to appear as a guest -- and to replace one of the regular panelists permanently.
20
The Soda Wars
Angered over rising machine soda prices rise, T.J. markets his own cheaper soft drink with the help of Yvette, Marcus and Mo.
21
The Graduate?
T.J. plans a prank for graduation, while Yvette decides to boycott her graduation.
22
Never Too Young
Floyd refuses to believe T.J. drank beer at a party with his pals.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
51
Episodes
22 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Danny Kallis
NETWORKS (1)
The WB
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Smart Guy about?
T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust to his new life, but he shares some classes with his 14 year-old brother Marcus, the school jock, and his clueless and self-absorbed 16 year-old sister Yvette.
Where can I watch Smart Guy?
Smart Guy is available on Disney+, Rakuten TV, Filmin, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Smart Guy have?
Smart Guy has 3 seasons with 51 episodes total.
Who created Smart Guy?
Smart Guy was created by Danny Kallis.
Who stars in Smart Guy?
The cast of Smart Guy includes Tahj Mowry, John Marshall Jones, Jason Weaver, Omar Gooding, Essence Atkins.
What is the rating of Smart Guy?
Smart Guy has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
Is Smart Guy still running?
Smart Guy has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Kids
