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Arsenio

TV·1997–1997·1 season, 6 episodes·ABC·Comedy

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Arsenio is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC. The series starred Arsenio Hall and Vivica A. Fox. It aired from March 5 to April 23, 1997 with a total of 7 episodes produced.

Cast

Arsenio HallArsenio HallMichael AtwoodVivica A. FoxVivica A. FoxVicki AtwoodShawnee SmithShawnee SmithLaura LaumanAlimi BallardAlimi BallardMatthew DeveauxKevin DunnKevin DunnAl O'Brien

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1997Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01OvertimeMarch 5, 1997—Vivian is disappointed when she's not made a partner at her law firm, and Michael does precisely the wrong thing upon hearing the news.
  2. S01E02Secrets and LiesMarch 12, 1997—Mike's uncooperative source on a sports story is Vivian, who invokes lawyer-client privilege because her firm represents the athlete in ques
  3. S01E03Lisa's First ScriptMarch 19, 1997—Vivian and Michael are reluctantly drawn into a comedic dating circus when Al decides to pursue Vivian's best friend, Laura, and asks for Mi
  4. S01E04We Can Still Be FriendsMarch 26, 1997—It looks as if the torch is being passed when a new producer retools the guys' show - Mike is in (the studio) and Al is out (in the field).
  5. S01E05Show Me the MoneyApril 2, 1997—Without consulting each other, the Atwoods drop some big money: Mike buys a big-screen TV from a ""guy"" whom Al knows; Vivian loses interes
  6. S01E06Throw Momma From the HouseApril 9, 1997—Mike's mother, who thinks her son has married beneath him, visits from Chicago. Her cooking scores with Matthew, but Vivian can't stomach he

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