TV series

Frank's Place

Name: Frank's Place
Released: 1987
Cast: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Francesca P. Roberts, Frances E. Williams

1987–1988· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 6.1Ended

On CBS — From Viacom Productions

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Synopsis

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".

Themes

restaurant new orleans, louisiana

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 14, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
E2 Frank ReturnsSep 21, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
E3 Frank Takes ChargeSep 28, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
E4 The BridgeOct 5, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Guest stars: Beah Richards
E5 Frank Joins A ClubOct 12, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E6 Eligible BachelorOct 19, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Guest stars: Mark Winn (Bar Patron (uncredited))
E7 DisengagedOct 26, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
E8 Cool and the Gang (1)Nov 9, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
E9 Cool and the Gang (2)Nov 16, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
E10 Reverend Gets His FlockNov 23, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
E11 I.O.U.Nov 30, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
E12 Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting ChefsDec 7, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
E13 Season's GreetingsDec 14, 1987 · 30 min
Synopsis
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
E14 The Bum Out FrontJan 4, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
E15 Dueling VoodooJan 11, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
E16 Where's Ed?Jan 18, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
E17 Night BusinessFeb 3, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
E18 Shorty's BelleFeb 15, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
E19 Frank's Placeâ€”The MovieFeb 22, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Guest stars: Jan Aaris (Effects Guy), Monty Bane (Policeman), Jorga Caye (Cafe Patron), Freddye Chapman (Sheila Monyo), Daniel Davis (Arnold David Tuney), Jim Doughan (Louis), Pam Grier (Neema Sharone), John Dennis Johnston (Bobby Day)
E20 Cultural ExchangeMar 7, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
E21 The Recruiting GameMar 15, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
E22 The King of Wall StreetMar 22, 1988 · 30 min
Synopsis
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.