Frank's Place — Season 1
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
About this season
Frank's Place is an American comedy-drama series which aired on CBS for 22 episodes during the 1987-1988 television season. The series was created by Hugh Wilson and executive produced by Wilson and series star Tim Reid. Frank's Place is the most recent show that ran for only one season which was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. TV Guide ranked it #3 on their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon".
Episodes (22)
1. Pilot
Aired 14 September 1987 • 30 min
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
2. Frank Returns
Aired 21 September 1987 • 30 min
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
3. Frank Takes Charge
Aired 28 September 1987 • 30 min
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
4. The Bridge
Aired 5 October 1987 • 30 min
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
5. Frank Joins A Club
Aired 12 October 1987 • 30 min
Frank joins an all black club of professionals but then Anna-May informs him of the ""Capital C club,"" as the members are all light-skinned blacks whereas Frank is dark-skinned, making him the token black in an all-black club.
6. Eligible Bachelor
Aired 19 October 1987 • 30 min
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
7. Disengaged
Aired 26 October 1987 • 30 min
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
8. Cool and the Gang (1)
Aired 9 November 1987 • 30 min
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
9. Cool and the Gang (2)
Aired 16 November 1987 • 30 min
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
10. Reverend Gets His Flock
Aired 23 November 1987 • 30 min
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
11. I.O.U.
Aired 30 November 1987 • 30 min
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
12. Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs
Aired 7 December 1987 • 30 min
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
13. Season's Greetings
Aired 14 December 1987 • 30 min
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
14. The Bum Out Front
Aired 4 January 1988 • 30 min
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
15. Dueling Voodoo
Aired 11 January 1988 • 30 min
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
16. Where's Ed?
Aired 18 January 1988 • 30 min
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
17. Night Business
Aired 3 February 1988 • 30 min
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
18. Shorty's Belle
Aired 15 February 1988 • 30 min
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
19. Frank's Place—The Movie
Aired 22 February 1988 • 30 min
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
20. Cultural Exchange
Aired 7 March 1988 • 30 min
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
21. The Recruiting Game
Aired 15 March 1988 • 30 min
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
22. The King of Wall Street
Aired 22 March 1988 • 30 min
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.