WZUP II: 5 Legendary ‘Martin’ Characters

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Martin aficionados are aware of two very, very distinct truths about the series. First, the last 12 episodes of the fifth season never existed and you never, ever watch the final episode under any circumstances.* And second, the characters and their personalities are the biggest reason the show remains in heavy syndication with cult-like status to this day.

Whether your memories of the show travel back as far as when it appeared on the Thursday night "murderer's row" of Black programs - Living Single, Martin and New York Undercover - or whether your appreciation of the series has come from the constant reruns of episodes on MTV2 and TV One, chances are you have a favorite episode (or six). And chances are, too, you have a favorite character (or six).

Naming the definitive top five characters is impossible. There are too many punchlines, too many situations and too much time to second guess to truly come to a concrete listing. However, these are five the series could have never lived without and all became legends in their own right. Excluding the "starting five" of Martin, Gina, Pam, Tommy and Cole, of course. That'd just be too easy.

Previously: WZUP: 5 Unforgettable "Martin" Characters

* - The final 12 episodes represent one of the most depressing moments in sitcom history. No, f*ck that, pop culture history. Tisha Campbell basically refused to be anywhere near Martin because of sexual harrassment claims. Even when she returned for the series finale, her and Martin's scenes were filmed separately. I'm sick just typing this. This series deserved a better send off and will always remain one of the biggest black eyes in TV history. Great, now I'm emotional.

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