TV series

Phenom

Name: Phenom
Released: 1993
Cast: Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso, Jennifer Lien

1993–1994· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 5.3Ended

On ABC — From Gracie Films · Columbia Pictures Television

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Synopsis

A teenage tennis prodigy tries to balance a social life with her ambition for stardom, under constant pressure from her driven coach, but with lots of support from her mom.

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E1 PilotNext upSep 14, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Angela, the tennis playing Phenom, strives to live as a normal teenager. Her pushy coach Lou, keeps her in the tennis spotlight and she does not have time for friends or family. Her mother, Diane, is falling off her hinges and needs to get away for the weekend, so Lou gives her the tip of a spa that he goes to often and she can relax and get a 50% discount for mentionining his name. When Diane gets there she meets a charming man, except he has multiple personalities. Back home, Brian must tend to his little sister's camp meetings, which turns out to be in his favor.
E2 Angela's First KissSep 14, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Angela postpones a trip to a tournament to attend a dance with her new boyfriend.
Guest stars: Shanelle Gray
E3 SecretsSep 28, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dianne's ex fails to send a check, the mortgage is late and the van needs repairs.
E4 Angela Gets CrushedOct 5, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Angela falls for her new coach who's stringing her along to get the most out of her as a player.
E5 Daddy's HomeOct 12, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Angela's dad spends more time with her - and horns in on coach Lou's turf.
E6 Game FaceOct 19, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Coach Lou pumps up Angela for a match - then Dianne destroys his handiwork with a hug.
Guest stars: Shanelle Gray
E7 Angela's Wild RideOct 26, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Encouraged by a rebellious friend, Angela takes a ride on the wild side and gets caught in a stolen car.
E8 Answered PrayersNov 2, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mary Margaret needs to work out a few misconceptions about the power of prayer. Meanwhile, a depressed Lou won't leave the Doolan house.
E9 Crazy for YouNov 9, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
At a resort, Dianne meets a gentleman who's too good to be true.
Guest stars: Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst
E10 There's No Place Like HomeNov 16, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mary Margaret lands the lead in a school play and expects the whole family to be there, despite the fact that Angela has a tournament.
Guest stars: Beverley Mitchell (Clare)
E11 A Lou-Daughter PicnicNov 30, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lou plays dad for a day when he takes Mary Margaret to a father-daughter picnic.
Guest stars: Beverley Mitchell (Clare)
E12 A Very Doolan ChristmasDec 14, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lou and his mother spend Christmas with the Doolans, and Brian has a special gift for Roanne.
Guest stars: Kathleen Freeman
E13 Brian and the Tennis StarJan 4, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Doolans host a promiscuous tennis star, whom they hope to keep away from the wild side of L.A..
E14 My Little TonyJan 11, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
To Angela's chagrin, Lou scares off her boyfriend, while Mary Margaret can't ditch a pesky admirer.
E15 Men are DogsFeb 1, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dianne discovers that her sister the judge isn't a very good judge of character when the woman falls for coach Lou.
E16 Spring Break-OutFeb 8, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Brian's overzealous approach as Coach Lou's new head of security turns the tennis academy into a prison camp.
E17 What's in a Vow?Feb 15, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Dianne gives a speech about working in the real world, and it's so inspiring that a nun renounces her vows.
E18 Dianne's Young BuckFeb 22, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Surprise and disbelief rock the Doolan household when Dianne dates a younger man.
E19 Angela's Fifteen MinutesMar 15, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Angela's first newspaper profile leads to heartache when a reporter manipulates the facts from the interview.
E20 It's a Wonderful Mid-Life CrisisApr 5, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lou faces a midlife crisis. Jerry Mathers and Tracy Austin appear as themselves.
Guest stars: Jerry Mathers (Himself)
E21 Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'May 3, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Doolans reveal their fantasies after winning five hours of free psychotherapy.
E22 Strictly LunchroomMay 10, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mary Margaret and her dancing partner plot to sidestep their instructor's restrictions on creativity.