Episode 1
Pilot
1987-09-14 • 30 min
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
TV season
1987-09-14
Episode 1
1987-09-14 • 30 min
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
Episode 2
1987-09-21 • 30 min
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
Episode 3
1987-09-28 • 30 min
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
Episode 4
1987-10-05 • 30 min
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Episode 5
1987-10-12 • 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 6
1987-10-19 • 30 min
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Episode 7
1987-10-26 • 30 min
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
Episode 8
1987-11-09 • 30 min
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
Episode 9
1987-11-16 • 30 min
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
Episode 10
1987-11-23 • 30 min
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
Episode 11
1987-11-30 • 30 min
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
Episode 12
1987-12-07 • 30 min
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
Episode 13
1987-12-14 • 30 min
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
Episode 14
1988-01-04 • 30 min
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
Episode 15
1988-01-11 • 30 min
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
Episode 16
1988-01-18 • 30 min
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
Episode 17
1988-02-03 • 30 min
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
Episode 18
1988-02-15 • 30 min
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
Episode 19
1988-02-22 • 30 min
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Episode 20
1988-03-07 • 30 min
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
Episode 21
1988-03-15 • 30 min
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
Episode 22
1988-03-22 • 30 min
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.