Frank's Place

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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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Seasons

1. Pilot

Air Date: 1987-09-14

A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.

2. Frank Returns

Air Date: 1987-09-21

Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.

3. Frank Takes Charge

Air Date: 1987-09-28

Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.

4. The Bridge

Air Date: 1987-10-05

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

5. Frank Joins A Club

Air Date: 1987-10-12

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.

6. Eligible Bachelor

Air Date: 1987-10-19

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

7. Disengaged

Air Date: 1987-10-26

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

8. Cool and the Gang (1)

Air Date: 1987-11-09

A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.

9. Cool and the Gang (2)

Air Date: 1987-11-16

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

10. Reverend Gets His Flock

Air Date: 1987-11-23

The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.

11. I.O.U.

Air Date: 1987-11-30

A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.

12. Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs

Air Date: 1987-12-07

Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.

13. Season's Greetings

Air Date: 1987-12-14

The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.

14. The Bum Out Front

Air Date: 1988-01-04

Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.

15. Dueling Voodoo

Air Date: 1988-01-11

Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.

16. Where's Ed?

Air Date: 1988-01-18

Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.

17. Night Business

Air Date: 1988-02-03

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

18. Shorty's Belle

Air Date: 1988-02-15

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

19. Frank's Placeâ€”The Movie

Air Date: 1988-02-22

A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.

20. Cultural Exchange

Air Date: 1988-03-07

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

21. The Recruiting Game

Air Date: 1988-03-15

Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.

22. The King of Wall Street

Air Date: 1988-03-22

A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.

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Rating

6.1/10

Release Date

1987-09-14

Episodes

22 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Viacom Productions