Tattingers
Nick Tattinger runs a restaurant in New York City assisted by Sheila Bradey, the chef; Sid Wilbur, the maitre d'; Lou Chatham the head waiter; Marco Bellini the bartender; and Billie Low, the piano player. His ex-wife Hillary is having an affair with Norman Asher resulting in considerable conversation and Nick's two teenage daughters, Nina and Winnifred, require attention. When the show returned in April 1989, Hillary had become partners with Nick.
- 1988-1989
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy, Drama
Nick Tattinger runs a restaurant in New York City assisted by Sheila Bradey, the chef; Sid Wilbur, the maitre d'; Lou Chatham the head waiter; Marco Bellini the bartender; and Billie Low, the piano player. His ex-wife Hillary is having an affair with Norman Asher resulting in considerable conversation and Nick's two teenage daughters, Nina and Winnifred, require attention. When the show returned in April 1989, Hillary had become partners with Nick.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Oct 26, 1988
After six months in Paris, a New York restaurateur (Stephen Collins) returns to find his business, neighborhood and personal life in disarray.
Episode 2
The Sonny Also Rises
Wed, Nov 2, 1988
Nick helps friends with a hostile neighbor; Hillary tries to mediate for Nick and the drug dealer who shot him.
Episode 3
Nouvelle York
Wed, Nov 9, 1988
Nick's new chef (Mary Beth Hurt) is exasperating; Hillary enlists Nick's help when her boyfriend experiences inadequacy.
Episode 4
Virgin Spring
Wed, Nov 16, 1988
Hillary finds a racy letter written by Winnifred; an ex-lover's fiance threatens Nick; guests Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson.
Episode 5
Rest in Peas
Wed, Nov 30, 1988
Nick's mother (Elaine Stritch) has her missing husband declared legally dead; a Japanese businessman expires at his table.
Episode 6
Death and Taxis
Wed, Dec 7, 1988
Nick's college pal (Richard Lewis) calls in a favor; Sheila sees her boyfriend's flaws; guest Bobby Short.
Episode 7
Two Men and a Baby
Wed, Dec 14, 1988
A former employee leaves her baby with the Tattingers; a critic qualifies her rave review of Sheila's skill.
Episode 8
Broken Windows
Wed, Jan 4, 1989
A Holocaust survivor's silence vexes her daughter; Sheila and Alphonse square off; guests Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin.
Episode 9
Wall Street Blues
Wed, Jan 11, 1989
The SEC investigates Nick after Sid uses inside information he overheard at the bar.
Episode 10
Screwball
Wed, Jan 25, 1989
Episode 11
Ex-Appeal
Thu, Sep 7, 1989
Episode 12
Half a Loaf
Thu, Apr 20, 1989 24 mins
Episode 13
El Sid
Wed, Apr 26, 1989
Episode 14
Tour of Doody
Thu, Sep 7, 1989
Episode 15
Money Matters
Thu, Sep 7, 1989