The Cop and the Kid
An unmarried, middle-aged and overweight Los Angeles beat cop (Frank) is forced to adopt a street-smart young black orphan (Lucas) after the cop catches the boy shoplifting. During the chase, Frank had an asthma attack which could get him taken off the street and behind a desk if his bosses were to find out about it, so Lucas blackmails Frank into putting in a good word for him at his trial. The judge then forces Lucas into Frank's custody. Their differences in ages and culture is the object of most of the comedy.
- 1975-1976
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy
An unmarried, middle-aged and overweight Los Angeles beat cop (Frank) is forced to adopt a street-smart young black orphan (Lucas) after the cop catches the boy shoplifting. During the chase, Frank had an asthma attack which could get him taken off the street and behind a desk if his bosses were to find out about it, so Lucas blackmails Frank into putting in a good word for him at his trial. The judge then forces Lucas into Frank's custody. Their differences in ages and culture is the object of most of the comedy.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1975 - 1976
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Dec 4, 1975 30 mins
Policeman Frank Murphy suffers an asthma attack when trying to apprehend a youth Lucas and his dog. The judge, with convoluted thinking, decides to make,Murphy the boy's guardian.
Episode 2
You'll Look Great in Basic Black
Thu, Dec 11, 1975 30 mins
Frank is excited about his undercover assignment until he learns he must do disguised as an elderly woman.
Episode 3
Happy Birthday, Champ
Thu, Dec 18, 1975
Episode 4
Notre Dame by 50
Thu, Dec 25, 1975 30 mins
One thing Lucas learned from his biological dad was gambling doesn't pay. So the young boy decides to rune football pools out of the police station instead.
Episode 5
The Weekend Guest
Thu, Jan 8, 1976
Frank's boss at work asks him to watch his son for a weekend so he and his wife can get away.
Episode 6
The Hero
Thu, Jan 22, 1976
After Lucas starts admiring Lee, a SWAT officer, Frank tries to find things to accomplish so Lucas will look up to him.
Episode 7
A Little Understanding Goes a Short Way
Thu, Jan 29, 1976
Social worker Mary suggests to Frank that his dealings with Lucas would go better if he was more even tempered.
Episode 8
Not with My Teacher
Thu, Feb 12, 1976
When Frank is called to school to discuss Lucas and his schoolwork he finds himself attracted to the teacher Eileen.
Episode 9
The Ides of Martha
Thu, Mar 4, 1976
Frank constant worrying is in overdrive. First he's up for a promotion and then he's concerned about a pain in a stomach.
Episode 10
Daydream
Sun, Sep 5, 1976
Episode 11
Previous Engagement
Sun, Sep 5, 1976
Episode 12
The Ballad of Joe
Sun, Sep 5, 1976
Episode 13
Danger: Men Working
Sun, Sep 5, 1976