A spinoff of CBS’ long-running series, “ The Neighborhood ,” Paramount’s “ Crutch ” is a hilarious sitcom about family, community and the ups and downs of life. Created by Owen Smith, the show follows Francois “Crutch” Crutchfield ( Tracy Morgan ), the Harlem-dwelling cousin of Calvin, ( Cedric the Entertainer ), the central character on “The Neighborhood.” Crutch is a widower and business owner who is just starting to enjoy his empty nest when his adult children and grandchildren move back into his brownstone. Stuffed full of laugh-out-loud moments, a robust and talented cast and some iconic guest stars, the show is fun, refreshing and well thought-out.

“Crutch” begins in Harlem with a celebration. Jake (Jermaine Fowler), Crutch’s son, has just graduated from Columbia Law School,

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