Frank's Place

Frank's Place

1987 · Drama, Comedy · 1 Season · 22 Episodes · 6.1

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".

Episodes

E11. Pilot30m · 1987-09-14A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.E22. Frank Returns30m · 1987-09-21Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.E33. Frank Takes Charge30m · 1987-09-28Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.E44. The Bridge30m · 1987-10-05After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.E55. Frank Joins A Club30m · 1987-10-12Frank 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.E66. Eligible Bachelor30m · 1987-10-19Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.E77. Disengaged30m · 1987-10-26Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.E88. Cool and the Gang (1)30m · 1987-11-09A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.E99. Cool and the Gang (2)30m · 1987-11-16The staff tries to help troubled Charles.E1010. Reverend Gets His Flock30m · 1987-11-23The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.E1111. I.O.U.30m · 1987-11-30A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.E1212. Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs30m · 1987-12-07Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.E1313. Season's Greetings30m · 1987-12-14The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.E1414. The Bum Out Front30m · 1988-01-04Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.E1515. Dueling Voodoo30m · 1988-01-11Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.E1616. Where's Ed?30m · 1988-01-18Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.E1717. Night Business30m · 1988-02-03Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.E1818. Shorty's Belle30m · 1988-02-15Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.E1919. Frank's Placeâ€”The Movie30m · 1988-02-22A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.E2020. Cultural Exchange30m · 1988-03-07Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.E2121. The Recruiting Game30m · 1988-03-15Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.E2222. The King of Wall Street30m · 1988-03-22A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.

Cast

Bubba Weisberger

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Francesca P. Roberts

Francesca P. Roberts

Frances E. Williams

Frances E. Williams

Virginia Capers

Virginia Capers

Bertha Griffin-Lamour

Charles Lampkin

Charles Lampkin

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Reverend Tyrone Deal

William Thomas, Jr.