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22 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 14, 1987 30 mins
In the series pilot, Boston professor Frank Parrish (Tim Reid) goes to New Orleans to sell his recent inheritance, a Creole restaurant---but the "waitress emeritus" (Frances E. Williams) commissions a spell to keep him there. Hanna: Daphne Maxwell Reid. Bubba: Robert Harper. Anna-May: Francesca P. Roberts.
Episode 2
Mon, Sep 21, 1987 30 mins
Having paid dearly for defying the curse placed upon him, Frank (Tim Reid) returns to the restaurant, where his expectations change. Joe Frazier and Don King have cameos. Miss Marie: Frances E. Williams. Hanna: Daphne Maxwell Reid.
Episode 3
Mon, Sep 28, 1987 30 mins
Anxious to take a more active role in running Chez Louisiane, Frank (Tim Reid) learns how not to buy lobsters, and to never cross Mrs. Bertha Griffin-Lamour (Virginia Capers). Miss Marie: Frances E. Williams.
Episode 4
Mon, Oct 5, 1987 30 mins
Chez Louisiane faces a lawsuit from the family of a man who drove to his death after allegedly being served liquor at the Chez while already intoxicated. Bubba: Robert Harper. Frank: Tim Reid. Olive Varden: Beah Richards. Jan Rudy: Conchata Ferrell. Jake: Lionel Smith.
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 12, 1987 30 mins
Frank's introduction to men's social clubs begins with a wild night with Tiger (Charles Lampkin), followed by lunch with a fellow Brown alumnus (Ron O'Neal), whose own club is a little more reserved---and restricted. Broussard: Jay Flash Riley.
Episode 6
Mon, Oct 19, 1987 30 mins
Frank has difficulty adjusting to his new popularity with women, including a new waitress (Suzette Charles) and a minister's daughter (Andi Chapman). Reverend Gaines: Robert DoQui. Mrs. Gaines: Ann Weldon.
Episode 7
Mon, Oct 26, 1987 30 mins
It's smiles for Frank (Tim Reid) but tears for Anna-May (Francesca P. Roberts) when Hanna (Daphne Maxwell Reid) dares to alter the best-laid plans of Mrs. Bertha Griffin-Lamour (Virginia Capers). Father Phil: Carl Franklin. Miss Marie: Frances E. Williams.
Episode 8
Mon, Nov 9, 1987 30 mins
Cool Charles (William Thomas Jr.) experiments with a new second job after a 16-year-old "businessman" offers him $3000 for 30 minutes of his time to "transpire this 'n' that." Part 1 of two. Homer: Phill Lewis. Sylvester: Billy Kane. Tyrone: Duane Davis.
Episode 9
Mon, Nov 16, 1987 30 mins
Conclusion. Cool Charles' strange behavior concerns his friends, prompting him to reconsider working at his new part-time job. Cool Charles: William Thomas Jr. Homer: Phill Lewis. Sylvester: Billy Kane. Tyrone: Duane Davis. Arnold: Hakeem.
Episode 10
Mon, Nov 23, 1987 30 mins
Tiger and Bubba (Charles Lampkin, Robert Harper) tell Frank the story of the contribution of the Glorious Kingdom Church to the mystery that is the Rev. Tyrone Deal (Lincoln Kilpatrick). Crews: Garwood Perkins.
Episode 11
Mon, Nov 30, 1987 30 mins
Frank (Tim Reid) may be risking his life if he doesn't make good on his father's gambling debts, two of which are called in simultaneously. Pokie: Raymond Oliver. Mrs. Bertha Griffin-Lamour: Virginia Capers.
Episode 12
Mon, Dec 7, 1987 30 mins
Big Arthur (Tony Burton) has a showdown with a rival chef (Randall "Tex" Cobb) who's taken some of Big Arthur's recipes and used them as his own. Rev. Deal: Lincoln Kilpatrick. Sheriff: Samm-Art Williams. Shorty: Don Yesso.
Episode 13
Mon, Dec 14, 1987 30 mins
Frank (Tim Reid) celebrates the holidays by meeting the uncle (John Witherspoon) he never knew, and going to a Hanukkah dinner, where he's introduced as someone he's never been. Bubba: Robert Harper. Mrs. Weisberger: Nan Martin. Mimi: Kate Zentall.
Episode 14
Mon, Jan 4, 1988 30 mins
No one can budge the bum (Abdul Salaam El Razzac) who makes a home behind the Chez and spends his day singing outside the front door. Frank: Tim Reid. Big Arthur: Tony Burton. Bubba: Robert Harper.
Episode 15
Mon, Jan 11, 1988 30 mins
Frank (Tim Reid) asks a voodoo doctor to help get rid of a tenant in Frank's rental property, whose behavior has prompted the other tenants to leave. Miz Tallant: Rosalind Cash. Mme. Torchet: Lynne Thigpen.
Episode 16
Mon, Jan 18, 1988 30 mins
An emergency meeting of Tiger's club is called after hours at the Chez for a final drink with the body of brother Ed Chambers. D. Wayne Thomas: Hugh Wilson. Mrs. Griffin-Lamour: Virginia Capers. Sam: Jay Brooks.
Episode 17
Wed, Feb 3, 1988 30 mins
Frank's efforts to expand business may send him to a shrink after he takes suggestions from a consultant (Richard Brestoff), including night business, entertainment and valet parking. Buddy: Jack Kehler. Cool Charles: William Thomas Jr. Tiger: Charles Lampkin.
Episode 18
Mon, Feb 15, 1988 30 mins
Shorty (Don Yesso) rescues a Southern belle (Lise Cutter) from two overzealous admirers, and receives a black eye---and a houseguest---in return. John: Jay Baker. Frank: Tim Reid. Hanna: Daphne Maxwell Reid.
Episode 19
Mon, Feb 22, 1988 30 mins
When the bar is used as a movie set, Tiger (Charles Lampkin) lands a minor role and Frank (Tim Reid) gets a major invite: a tete-a-tete lunch with the female lead (Pam Grier) in her trailer. Arnold David Tuney: Daniel Davis.
Episode 20
Mon, Mar 7, 1988 30 mins
Anna-May (Francesca P. Roberts) arouses the passions of two East African musicians, whose leader's passion is so stirred by a Dizzy Gillespie performance that he makes a momentous decision. Adele: Johnny Sekka. Bob: Mel Stewart. Utu: Akpor Otebele.
Episode 21
Tue, Mar 15, 1988 30 mins
Frank is asked to help a young basketball star (Eric Wallace) wade through a flood of college recruiters. Chick: Tom La Grua. Frank: Tim Reid. Mrs. Ross: Jo Marie Payton-France.
Episode 22
Tue, Mar 22, 1988 30 mins
A Wall Street tycoon's dinner is interrupted by the news that he's being forced out of his company. Mitch: Kenneth McMillan. Frank: Tim Reid. Rev. Deal: Lincoln Kilpatrick.