Homeboys in Outer Space is an American science fiction/fantasy sitcom that aired on UPN from August 27, 1996 to May 13, 1997. The series stars comedian Flex Alexander and Darryl Bell. Plot The plot centered around two astronauts, Tyberius "Ty" Walker (Flex) and Morris Clay (Bell), who flew around the universe in a winged car, nicknamed the "Space Hoopty", in the 23rd century. The duo's car, which was a cross between a lowrider and an 18 wheeler, was piloted by a talking female computer named Loquatia. Cast Main cast Flex as Tyberius "Ty" Walker Darryl M. Bell as Morris Clay Rhona Bennett as Loquatia Kevin Michael Richardson as Vashti Paulette Braxton as Amma Michael Colyar as Milky Ray James Doohan as Pippen Episodes Reception The series was panned by critics. Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr. of The Progressive, in an article on Black-focused television in the 1990s, described the show as "Star Trek meets Amos 'n' Andy." Keith Marder of the Daily News criticized the show for "predictable" jokes and sexual humor, rating it a "C-". References External links 1996 American television series debuts 1997 American television series endings 1990s American comic science fiction television series Parody television series based on Star Wars Parodies of Star Trek English-language television shows Television series set in the 23rd century American fantasy television series Television series by ABC Studios UPN original programming 1990s American black sitcoms