Television series

George Lopez

Name: George Lopez
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2002
Cast: George Lopez, Constance Marie, Masiela Lusha, Luis Armand Garcia, Belita Moreno

Comedy
Light-hearted

A sitcom about a plant manager navigating workplace absurdities and family chaos with wisecracks. George Lopez built a comedy vehicle around his own persona—warm, self-deprecating, grounded in a working-class LA life rarely seen on network TV. It's broad but genuinely funny, anchored by real affection between characters.

TVMaze rating

3.2

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