Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans

6.1

1987 – 19881 Seasons · 22 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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".

Network: CBS

Cast

Tim Reid

Frank Parrish

Robert Harper

Bubba Weisberger

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Hanna Griffin

Francesca P. Roberts

Anna-May

Frances E. Williams

Miss Marie

Virginia Capers

Bertha Griffin-Lamour

Tony Burton

Big Arthur

Charles Lampkin

Tiger Shepin

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Reverend Tyrone Deal

William Thomas, Jr.

Cool Charles

Episodes

S1E1

Episode 1 · 30m

Pilot

A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.

Sep 14, 1987

S1E2

Episode 2 · 30m

Frank Returns

Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.

Sep 21, 1987

S1E3

Episode 3 · 30m

Frank Takes Charge

Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.

Sep 28, 1987

S1E4

Episode 4 · 30m

The Bridge

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

Oct 5, 1987

S1E5

Episode 5 · 30m

Frank Joins A Club

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.

Oct 12, 1987

S1E6

Episode 6 · 30m

Eligible Bachelor

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

Oct 19, 1987

S1E7

Episode 7 · 30m

Disengaged

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

Oct 26, 1987

S1E8

Episode 8 · 30m

Cool and the Gang (1)

A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.

Nov 9, 1987

S1E9

Episode 9 · 30m

Cool and the Gang (2)

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

Nov 16, 1987

S1E10

Episode 10 · 30m

Reverend Gets His Flock

The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.

Nov 23, 1987

S1E11

Episode 11 · 30m

I.O.U.

A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.

Nov 30, 1987

S1E12

Episode 12 · 30m

Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs

Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.

Dec 7, 1987

S1E13

Episode 13 · 30m

Season's Greetings

The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.

Dec 14, 1987

S1E14

Episode 14 · 30m

The Bum Out Front

Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.

Jan 4, 1988

S1E15

Episode 15 · 30m

Dueling Voodoo

Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.

Jan 11, 1988

S1E16

Episode 16 · 30m

Where's Ed?

Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.

Jan 18, 1988

S1E17

Episode 17 · 30m

Night Business

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

Feb 3, 1988

S1E18

Episode 18 · 30m

Shorty's Belle

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

Feb 15, 1988

S1E19

Episode 19 · 30m

Frank's Placeâ€”The Movie

A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.

Feb 22, 1988

S1E20

Episode 20 · 30m

Cultural Exchange

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

Mar 7, 1988

S1E21

Episode 21 · 30m

The Recruiting Game

Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.

Mar 15, 1988

S1E22

Episode 22 · 30m

The King of Wall Street

A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.

Mar 22, 1988

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