Halal in the Family
Halal in the Family is a four-episode American web series starring Aasif Mandvi and Sakina Jaffrey. It premiered on Funny or Die featuring an American Muslim family and addressing the underlying issues of Islamophobia in a comedic context. It uses the classic family sitcom formula to change perceptions of Muslims. Mandvi stated in the fifth episode of season 2 of Politically Re-Active that Halal in the Family is being developed as an animated series for TBS.
Cast
Main cast
- Aasif Mandvi as Aasif Qu'osby
- Sakina Jaffrey as Fatima Qu'osby
- Shoba Narayan as Whitney Qu’osby
- Nicky Maindiratta as Bobby Qu’osby
Supporting cast
- Tariq Trotter as Cousin Tariq
- Samantha Bee as Wendy
- Jordan Klepper as Waleed
- Russ Armstrong as Mr. Smith
- Jason Babinsky as Protester
- Morgan Turner as Jessica
Episodes
- "Spies Like Us"
- "A Very Spooq'y Halloween Special"
- "B'ully"
- "The Amazing Race"