Ratings
227 had higher ratings than other sitcoms airing at the time with a predominantly African American cast during the first two seasons of its original run on NBC, (1985–1990), (with the exception of The Cosby Show, as it was #1 from 1985–1990).
- 1985–1986: #20 (18.80 rating)
- 1986–1987: #14 (18.90 rating)
- 1987–1988: #28 (16.44 rating)
- 1988-1989: #35 (14.47 rating)
- 1989-1990: #60 (11.53 rating)
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