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Webster

★5.8 1983 – 1989 6 Seasons Stu Silver TV-MA

Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 150 episodes

Another Ballgame

Episode 01

Another Ballgame

Sep 16, 1983

After the untimely death of a young boy's parents, he is sent to live with his father's best friend.

Happy Un-Birthday

Episode 02

Happy Un-Birthday

Sep 23, 1983

In oder to get some extra special attention, Webster makes believe that it is his birthday and wants a party.

Consulting Adults

Episode 03

Consulting Adults

Sep 30, 1983

Webster tries out for the football team. Katherine is then afraid that Webster will get seriously hurt especially because of his height and bulid. Also, we learn that Webster is picked to be on the team only because of George's fame in football.

Katherine's Swan Song

Episode 04

Katherine's Swan Song

Oct 7, 1983

Catherine wants to get some attention from Webster and she tries a few things. Meanwhile, Webster's friend is not getting much attention because her mom just had a baby, so she runs away and Webster hides her in his room.

Saying Goodbye

Episode 05

Saying Goodbye

Oct 21, 1983

George and Katherine find out that Webster doesn't know that his parents are dead. He originally thought that they had to go away and that they will come back for him, so it's up to George and Katherine to break the news to Webster of what really happened to his parents.

Green-Eyed Monster

Episode 06

Green-Eyed Monster

Oct 28, 1983

Catherine fears that she is getting old because George and Webster play games with a girl named Mandy, who is real young and really pretty. In the light of all this, Catherine gets jealous.

Second Time Around

Episode 07

Second Time Around

Nov 4, 1983

Thinking that George and Katherine never had an official wedding ceremony, Webster plans to prepare one for them.

Travis

Episode 08

Travis

Nov 11, 1983

It is revealed to George and Katherine why Travis, Webster's late father chose George to be Webster's godparent and legal guardian if something happened to them.

That's Entertainment

Episode 09

That's Entertainment

Nov 18, 1983

Webster goes on a TV-benefit show to sing and dance.

Educating Katherine

Episode 10

Educating Katherine

Nov 25, 1983 · 24 min

Catherine gets a taste of the worst being a volunteer art teacher. She feels that she is booring and failing, do Webster tries to help her.

Teddy Bear Scare

Episode 11

Teddy Bear Scare

Dec 2, 1983

George and Katherine both try and persuade Webster that he can do without his teddy bear which is lost.

A Question of Honor

Episode 12

A Question of Honor

Dec 16, 1983

All the blame goes to Webster when his friends try to rob the Tracadero, their hangout.

Don't Jump, George

Episode 13

Don't Jump, George

Dec 23, 1983

Katherine is too obsessed with winning when she appears on a game show.

George, the Patient in Spite of Himself

Episode 14

George, the Patient in Spite of Himself

Jan 6, 1984

Webster has to have his tonsils out, so he tries to be tough just like George.

Maybe Baby

Episode 15

Maybe Baby

Jan 13, 1984

Webster wants a baby brother or sister so he goes to George and Katherine and asks them for one.

Missing

Episode 16

Missing

Jan 20, 1984

George and Katherine both forget to pick Webster up from school so he goes with a friend and his parents leaving a panicing George and Katherine not knowing of something happened to him.

Secrets of the Night

Episode 17

Secrets of the Night

Jan 27, 1984

Webster is always nervous and it has resulted him into a bed-wetting problem.

Special Friends

Episode 18

Special Friends

Feb 3, 1984

Webster makes a friend when a boy needs a sponsor for the Special Olympics.

Uncle Phillip

Episode 19

Uncle Phillip

Feb 24, 1984

George and Katherine want Webster's Uncle Phil out of his life, but that fails when Webster ends up running into him anyway.

More Than a Memory

Episode 20

More Than a Memory

Mar 2, 1984

Jerry, Katherine's secretary quits on account of helping Webster run for class president.

Dreamland

Episode 21

Dreamland

Mar 9, 1984

Webster gets nightmares because the teacher he has a crush on wants to read Webster's composition aloud.

Webster Long (1)

Episode 22

Webster Long (1)

May 4, 1984

Webster's Uncle Phillip, Webster's last surviving relative, comes up to the apartment to take Webster to live with him. The Popadapolis' do not think that Uncle Phil can take care of Webster the way they can, so Uncle Phil threatens to take them to court for custody.

About the series

Webster poster
Audience score
★ 5.8 /10

based on 45 votes

Synopsis

Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

Comedy

Cast

3 principal cast

Susan Clark

Susan Clark

Katherine Papadapolis

Alex Karras

Alex Karras

George Papadapolis

Emmanuel Lewis

Emmanuel Lewis

Webster Long

Where to watch Webster

Webster is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Stu Silver has 6 seasons and 150 total episodes, rated 5.8/10 by 45 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Webster have?

Webster has 6 seasons with 150 episodes in total.

Is Webster still on the air?

Webster has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Webster?

Webster airs on ABC, Syndication.

When did Webster first air?

Webster first aired on September 16, 1983.

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