South Central (1994)

Overview

South Central was set in 1990's South Central Los Angeles, and dealt with the lives of an African American family, the Moseleys, and issues such as gang violence, drugs, dating, sex, school, and unemployment. Joan Moseley is a divorced mother, raising three children with no assistance from her ex-husband. Her oldest son Marcus having been murdered years earlier by a gang member, Joan's financial situation becomes complicated after she is laid off. Her remaining children include Andre, Tasha, and foster son Deion Carter. Rounding out the cast of characters are Joan's friend "Sweets" and Andre's mentor Dr. Ray McHenry.