Brothers Shawn and Marlan Williams (show creators and real-life brothers Shawn and Marlan Wayans) live together in New York City. The two siblings are like night and day: Shawn wants to marry his girlfriend Lisa Saunders (Lela Rochon) and settle down while Marlon just wants to have a good time. Shawn is responsible, has a steady job and plans to own his own business. Brother Marlan shows up for his job at the diner of their father, John “Pops” Williams’ (John Witherspoon), when/if he feels like it or after a wake-up call and prodding from his brother.