Frank's Place

Episode 01

Pilot

Sep 14, 1987 · 30 min

A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.

Episode 02

Frank Returns

Sep 21, 1987 · 30 min

Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.

Episode 03

Frank Takes Charge

Sep 28, 1987 · 30 min

Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.

Episode 04

The Bridge

Oct 5, 1987 · 30 min

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

Episode 05

Frank Joins A Club

Oct 12, 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.

Episode 06

Eligible Bachelor

Oct 19, 1987 · 30 min

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

Episode 07

Disengaged

Oct 26, 1987 · 30 min

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

Episode 08

Cool and the Gang (1)

Nov 9, 1987 · 30 min

A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.

Episode 09

Cool and the Gang (2)

Nov 16, 1987 · 30 min

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

Episode 10

Reverend Gets His Flock

Nov 23, 1987 · 30 min

The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.

Episode 11

I.O.U.

Nov 30, 1987 · 30 min

A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.

Episode 12

Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs

Dec 7, 1987 · 30 min

Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.

Episode 13

Season's Greetings

Dec 14, 1987 · 30 min

The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.

Episode 14

The Bum Out Front

Jan 4, 1988 · 30 min

Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.

Episode 15

Dueling Voodoo

Jan 11, 1988 · 30 min

Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.

Episode 16

Where's Ed?

Jan 18, 1988 · 30 min

Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.

Episode 17

Night Business

Feb 3, 1988 · 30 min

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

Episode 18

Shorty's Belle

Feb 15, 1988 · 30 min

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

Episode 19

Frank's Place—The Movie

Feb 22, 1988 · 30 min

A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.

Episode 20

Cultural Exchange

Mar 7, 1988 · 30 min

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

Episode 21

The Recruiting Game

Mar 15, 1988 · 30 min

Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.

Episode 22

The King of Wall Street

Mar 22, 1988 · 30 min

A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.