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Frank's Place

TV·1987–1988·1 season, 22 episodes·CBS·Drama, Comedy·30m·Created by Hugh Wilson, Tim Reid

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Frank's Place is an American comedy-drama series which aired on CBS for 22 episodes during the 1987-1988 television season. The series was created by Hugh Wilson and executive produced by Wilson and series star Tim Reid. Frank's Place is the most recent show that ran for only one season which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #3 on their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".

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Episodes by season

Season0122Episodes1987–88AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 14, 1987A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
  2. S01E02Frank ReturnsSeptember 21, 1987Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
  3. S01E03Frank Takes ChargeSeptember 28, 1987Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
  4. S01E04The BridgeOctober 5, 1987After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
  5. S01E05Frank Joins A ClubOctober 12, 1987Frank joins an all black club of professionals but then Anna-May informs him of the ""Capital C club,"" as the members are all light-skinned
  6. S01E06Eligible BachelorOctober 19, 1987Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
  7. S01E07DisengagedOctober 26, 1987Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
  8. S01E08Cool and the Gang (1)November 9, 1987A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
  9. S01E09Cool and the Gang (2)November 16, 1987The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
  10. S01E10Reverend Gets His FlockNovember 23, 1987The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
  11. S01E11I.O.U.November 30, 1987A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
  12. S01E12Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting ChefsDecember 7, 1987Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
  13. S01E13Season's GreetingsDecember 14, 1987The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
  14. S01E14The Bum Out FrontJanuary 4, 1988Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
  15. S01E15Dueling VoodooJanuary 11, 1988Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
  16. S01E16Where's Ed?January 18, 1988Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
  17. S01E17Night BusinessFebruary 3, 1988Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
  18. S01E18Shorty's BelleFebruary 15, 1988Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
  19. S01E19Frank's Place—The MovieFebruary 22, 1988A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
  20. S01E20Cultural ExchangeMarch 7, 1988Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
  21. S01E21The Recruiting GameMarch 15, 1988Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
  22. S01E22The King of Wall StreetMarch 22, 1988A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.

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