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