Roomies
A summer sitcom about the up and downs of two unlikely college freshmen. Nick Chase (Young) is a middle-aged Marine drill instructor who wants something more out of life than what the military can give him, so he leaves the military and goes to college at Saginaw University. His roommate, Matthew Wiggins (Haim), is young and bright but also looked upon as nerdy. Every week, the two learn from each other (mainly, Matthew learning from Nick) and get past life's tough challenges.
- 1987-1987
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
A summer sitcom about the up and downs of two unlikely college freshmen. Nick Chase (Young) is a middle-aged Marine drill instructor who wants something more out of life than what the military can give him, so he leaves the military and goes to college at Saginaw University. His roommate, Matthew Wiggins (Haim), is young and bright but also looked upon as nerdy. Every week, the two learn from each other (mainly, Matthew learning from Nick) and get past life's tough challenges.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 1987
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Mar 19, 1987
Set up for the series as the 14 year old genius (Haim) and the 42 year old ex Marine (Young) become college roommates, and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to teach the other.
Episode 2
Wrestling
Fri, Mar 27, 1987
Matthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.
Episode 3
The One That Got Away
Fri, Apr 3, 1987
When Matthew learns of a rare Great Lakes dancer fish kept tanked in his ichthyology class (which doesn't survive long in captivity), his concern veers Nick towards feeling something for the fish. Joined by Sheldon and Carl, the guys mount a rescue attempt, but one that's rife with doubts for success.
Episode 4
To Tell the Truth
Fri, Apr 10, 1987
Nick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.
Episode 5
The Ditch
Fri, Apr 24, 1987
During the yearly 'Stupid Documentary Festival' the college has for the students, an old military training film is shown which triggers Nick who has memories of all of the young people lost in war during his time in the Marines.
Episode 6
Bobby Midnight
Fri, May 1, 1987
Despairing over ever attracting a girl, Matthew lands a gig at the campus radio station and becomes an overnight sensation as the school's newest, sexiest and most mysterious DJ, "Bobby Midnight." As the sudden popularity starts going to his head, a sexy caller challenges him to make a personal appearance, forcing Matthew to consider stepping out from the shadow of his heretofore faceless alter-ego.
Episode 7
Obsession
Fri, May 8, 1987
When Matt finds a girl who's as obsessed with plants as he is with fish, romance blossoms, but a sudden misfortune in a science competition, in which they both compete, sets one to doubt the integrity of the other. In advising them on getting back together, Nick sets off to repair an old misgiving of his own that shattered his long-time friendship with a fellow Marine.
Episode 8
Mid-Term Fever
Fri, May 15, 1987
With mid-terms coming, Nick's trepidation surfaces as a nightmare. Since he's not alone in dread, the guys form an all-night study session for their first shared mid-term by an intimidating professor. Favorable results follow for all but Nick, who, disappointed in himself, leaves for home to regroup, with Matthew joining him.