Frank's Place

Frank's Place

  • 1987
  • 1 Seasons
  • 22 Episodes
  •  6.1  (7)
  •   Ended

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".

Frank's Place
Seasons
The King of Wall Street
22. The King of Wall Street
March 22, 1988
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.
The Recruiting Game
21. The Recruiting Game
March 15, 1988
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
Cultural Exchange
20. Cultural Exchange
March 07, 1988
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
Frank's Place—The Movie
19. Frank's Place—The Movie
February 22, 1988
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Shorty's Belle
18. Shorty's Belle
February 15, 1988
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
Night Business
17. Night Business
February 03, 1988
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
Where's Ed?
16. Where's Ed?
January 18, 1988
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
Dueling Voodoo
15. Dueling Voodoo
January 11, 1988
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
The Bum Out Front
14. The Bum Out Front
January 04, 1988
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
Season's Greetings
13. Season's Greetings
December 14, 1987
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs
12. Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs
December 07, 1987
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
I.O.U.
11. I.O.U.
November 30, 1987
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
Reverend Gets His Flock
10. Reverend Gets His Flock
November 23, 1987
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
Cool and the Gang (2)
9. Cool and the Gang (2)
November 16, 1987
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
Cool and the Gang (1)
8. Cool and the Gang (1)
November 09, 1987
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
Disengaged
7. Disengaged
October 26, 1987
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
Eligible Bachelor
6. Eligible Bachelor
October 19, 1987
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Frank Joins A Club
5. 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.
The Bridge
4. The Bridge
October 05, 1987
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Frank Takes Charge
3. Frank Takes Charge
September 28, 1987
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
Frank Returns
2. Frank Returns
September 21, 1987
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
Pilot
1. Pilot
September 14, 1987
A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
Description
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".
  • Premiere Date
    September 14, 1987
  • Rating
    6.1  (7)