Frank's Place
“Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans”
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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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Pilot
14-09-198730 minA college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
- Ep 2
2.Frank Returns
21-09-198730 minFrank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
- Ep 3
3.Frank Takes Charge
28-09-198730 minFrank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
- Ep 4
4.The Bridge
05-10-198730 minAfter a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
- Ep 5
5.Frank Joins A Club
12-10-198730 minFrank 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, m...
- Ep 6
6.Eligible Bachelor
19-10-198730 minFrank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
- Ep 7
7.Disengaged
26-10-198730 minHanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
- Ep 8
8.Cool and the Gang (1)
09-11-198730 minA young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
- Ep 9
9.Cool and the Gang (2)
16-11-198730 minThe staff tries to help troubled Charles.
- Ep 10
10.Reverend Gets His Flock
23-11-198730 minThe Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
- Ep 11
11.I.O.U.
30-11-198730 minA creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
- Ep 12
12.Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs
07-12-198730 minBig Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
- Ep 13
13.Season's Greetings
14-12-198730 minThe restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
- Ep 14
14.The Bum Out Front
04-01-198830 minFrank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
- Ep 15
15.Dueling Voodoo
11-01-198830 minFrank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
- Ep 16
16.Where's Ed?
18-01-198830 minTiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
- Ep 17
17.Night Business
03-02-198830 minFrank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
- Ep 18
18.Shorty's Belle
15-02-198830 minShorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
- Ep 19
19.Frank's Place—The Movie
22-02-198830 minA noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
- Ep 20
20.Cultural Exchange
07-03-198830 minFrank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
- Ep 21
21.The Recruiting Game
15-03-198830 minColleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
- Ep 22
22.The King of Wall Street
22-03-198830 minA corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.
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