¿Qué pasa, U.S.A.?
¿Qué Pasa, USA? is a cultural treasure. The program explored the trials and tribulations faced by the Peñas, a Cuban American family living in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, as they struggled to cope with a new country and a new language. The series is praised as being very true-to-life and accurately, if humorously, portraying the life and culture of Miami's Cuban American population.
- 1977-1980
- 4 seasons
- PBS
- Comedy
- TV-PG
¿Qué Pasa, USA? is a cultural treasure. The program explored the trials and tribulations faced by the Peñas, a Cuban American family living in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, as they struggled to cope with a new country and a new language. The series is praised as being very true-to-life and accurately, if humorously, portraying the life and culture of Miami's Cuban American population.
Season 4 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 1980
Episode 1
Carmen's Night Out
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Episode 2
The Confession
Episode 3
Nephew from New Jersey
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Episode 4
Vacation Peña Style
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Episode 5
Mi Abuela Driving School
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Episode 6
Carmen Runs Away
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
After being ignored, Carmen tries to get the attention of her family, by running away, but no one notices until a neighbor tells them she"s living with her. Upon returning her family smothers her until she begs them to leave her alone.
Episode 7
Everybody Does It
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Carmen confesses to cheating on a test saying "everybody does it." Pepe lies to on a contract, Abuela steals silverware from restaurants and abuelo runs a numbers racket. Juana sets a good example by refusing to lie on her income tax.
Episode 8
Telenovela
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
When Carmen auditions for a part on TV , Abuela, her chaperone wanders into a live broadcast of a soap opera. Pepe shows up and does the same thing. Abuela gets an audition.
Episode 9
There Goes the Neighborhood
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Episode 10
Save the Park
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Juana testifies at Commission meeting to save a park. Pepe testifies in favor of building a parking lot on the site. Abuelo sways the commission with his passionate speech.
Episode 11
Drop Out
Mon, Sep 8, 1980
Iggy drops out of school and moves out. His father shows up for a surprise visit and tells Iggy he did not get a job he wanted in Miami because he also dropped out and had no diploma.
