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