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Roomies

TV·1987–1987·1 season, 8 episodes·NBC·Comedy·30m·Created by Sy Rosen

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Roomies is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of the series later aired on Saturday morning.

Cast

Burt YoungBurt YoungNick ChaseCorey HaimCorey HaimMatthew WigginsJane DalyJane DalyKate AdlerSean SullivanSean SullivanCarlJoshua NelsonJoshua NelsonSheldon

Episodes by season

Season018Episodes1987Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotMarch 19, 1987—A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and the 42 year old ex Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple rel
  2. S01E02WrestlingMarch 27, 1987—Matthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.
  3. S01E03The One That Got AwayApril 3, 1987—Matthew's concern for the survival of a rare fish prompts the boys to form a rescue party.
  4. S01E04To Tell the TruthApril 10, 1987—Nick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.
  5. S01E05The DitchApril 24, 1987—During the yearly 'Stupid Documentary Festival' the college has for the students, an old military training film is shown which triggers Nick
  6. S01E06Bobby MidnightMay 1, 1987—Matthew becomes a campus sensation as the newest radio station DJ "Bobby Midnight."
  7. S01E07ObsessionMay 8, 1987—Matthew hooks up with a girl who's as obsessed with plants as he is with fish, but a mishap causes suspicion, threatening their romance.
  8. S01E08Mid-Term FeverMay 15, 1987—Mid-terms approach, and the guys pull an all-nighter for their first one, but Nick's subsequent low grade sends him reeling for home (with M

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