Frank's Place
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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Season 1
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1
E1
Pilot
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
Sep 14, 1987 -
2
E2
Frank Returns
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
Sep 21, 1987 -
3
E3
Frank Takes Charge
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
Sep 28, 1987 -
4
E4
The Bridge
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Oct 5, 1987 -
5
E5
Frank Joins A Club
Frank 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 blacks whereas Frank is dark-skinned, making him the token black in an all-black club.
Oct 12, 1987 -
6
E6
Eligible Bachelor
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Oct 19, 1987 -
7
E7
Disengaged
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
Oct 26, 1987 -
8
E8
Cool and the Gang (1)
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
Nov 9, 1987 -
9
E9
Cool and the Gang (2)
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
Nov 16, 1987 -
10
E10
Reverend Gets His Flock
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
Nov 23, 1987 -
11
E11
I.O.U.
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
Nov 30, 1987 -
12
E12
Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
Dec 7, 1987 -
13
E13
Season's Greetings
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
Dec 14, 1987 -
14
E14
The Bum Out Front
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
Jan 4, 1988 -
15
E15
Dueling Voodoo
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
Jan 11, 1988 -
16
E16
Where's Ed?
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
Jan 18, 1988 -
17
E17
Night Business
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
Feb 3, 1988 -
18
E18
Shorty's Belle
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
Feb 15, 1988 -
19
E19
Frank's Place—The Movie
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Feb 22, 1988 -
20
E20
Cultural Exchange
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
Mar 7, 1988 -
21
E21
The Recruiting Game
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
Mar 15, 1988 -
22
E22
The King of Wall Street
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.
Mar 22, 1988