Pilot
30m · September 14, 1987
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
Frank Returns
30m · September 21, 1987
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
Frank Takes Charge
30m · September 28, 1987
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
The Bridge
30m · October 5, 1987
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Frank Joins A Club
30m · October 12, 1987
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.
Eligible Bachelor
30m · October 19, 1987
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Disengaged
30m · October 26, 1987
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
Cool and the Gang (1)
30m · November 9, 1987
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
Cool and the Gang (2)
30m · November 16, 1987
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
Reverend Gets His Flock
30m · November 23, 1987
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
I.O.U.
30m · November 30, 1987
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs
30m · December 7, 1987
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
Season's Greetings
30m · December 14, 1987
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
The Bum Out Front
30m · January 4, 1988
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
Dueling Voodoo
30m · January 11, 1988
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
Where's Ed?
30m · January 18, 1988
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
Night Business
30m · February 3, 1988
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
Shorty's Belle
30m · February 15, 1988
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
Frank's Place—The Movie
30m · February 22, 1988
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Cultural Exchange
30m · March 7, 1988
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
The Recruiting Game
30m · March 15, 1988
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
The King of Wall Street
30m · March 22, 1988
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.
