Webster

Webster

  • 1983
  • 6 Seasons
  • 150 Episodes
  •  5.842  (38)
  •   Ended

Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

Webster
Seasons
Webtrek
25. Webtrek
March 10, 1989
Webster's video game transports him as the captain of the Enterprise from Star Trek: The next Generation.
Flood of Memories: The Final Chapter
24. Flood of Memories: The Final Chapter
March 03, 1989
A flood hits the basement and everyone realizes that most of the contents in the basement are pretty much ruined. This includes photographs of the family's evolvement which is expressed through a series of flashbacks from past episodes.
The Visitor
23. The Visitor
February 24, 1989
Webster's pen pal, an adult butler from England visits to meet Webster in person.
They Don't Shoot Horses, Do They?
22. They Don't Shoot Horses, Do They?
February 17, 1989
Webster goes to the race track and learns that one of the horses will be put to death because it's too old to race anymore. With this, Webster tries to make a plan that will save the horse from the brutality.
The Gospel Truth
21. The Gospel Truth
February 10, 1989
Webster arranges a Gospel group thinking that it is a rock group to perform at a party.
The Science Project
20. The Science Project
February 03, 1989
Webster's very smart friend gets depressed because her science project didn't come in as number one.
Ticket to Ride
19. Ticket to Ride
January 27, 1989
Webster gets a brand new bike, but ends up getting a ticket from a cop.
A Camping We Will Go
18. A Camping We Will Go
January 20, 1989
To try and spice up their romance and to bring back the youth in them, George and Katherine go camping together.
Here Come the Jets
17. Here Come the Jets
January 13, 1989
Katherine tries to buy Webster tickets to see the Jets, but their sold out. She then tries to buy them off of a ticket scalper and then ends up arrested as part of a sting operation.
Thanksgiving with the Four Tops (a.k.a.) Pass the Potatoes, Obie
16. Thanksgiving with the Four Tops (a.k.a.) Pass the Potatoes, Obie
January 06, 1989
The Four Tops, who are friends of George are invited for thanksgiving after having nowhere to go for the holiday.
Bowled Over
15. Bowled Over
December 16, 1988
An insulting couple want to use Katherine to help make them popular.
Doing Time at the Community Center
14. Doing Time at the Community Center
December 09, 1988
Webster encounters a convicted gambler who is going under rehabilitation. This man's influence is then put on to Webster.
Rich Man, Poor Man
13. Rich Man, Poor Man
December 02, 1988
When Katherine's rich Uncle falls in love with the leading lady of a thratrical performance, Webster and Katherine's debuts are in danger.
The Web-touchables (2)
12. The Web-touchables (2)
November 25, 1988
While his daydream continues, Webster finds that he was ""set up"" by a gangster and moves in on the caper.
The Web-touchables (1)
11. The Web-touchables (1)
November 18, 1988
Webster daydreams that he is in a 1920's type cops and robbers situation. In this adventure, Webster tries to nab a root-beer racketeer.
Heaven
10. Heaven
November 11, 1988
Webster is upset when his turtle dies. He then gets even more upset after a friend tells him that the turtle will not be in heaven for him.
Take My Cousin, Please
9. Take My Cousin, Please
November 04, 1988
Webster's rich aunt plans on adopting a boy and Webster thinks that he is just interested in her very large bank roll.
The Chelsea Cat
8. The Chelsea Cat
October 28, 1988
George and Katherine find out that their friend Chelsea is a cat burglar.
The Crush
7. The Crush
October 21, 1988
Katherine gives dating advice to a teen who wants to date an older woman, but she is in for a surprise when the older woman is her.
Sale Away
6. Sale Away
October 14, 1988
While gathering things for a garage sale, the family reminisces.
The Election
5. The Election
October 07, 1988
Webster is in charge of campaigning for a class presidential candidate, but the boy he presents loses.
Papa's Big Romance
4. Papa's Big Romance
September 30, 1988
The family supports Papa's techniques with a belly dance instructor.
The Quiz Show
3. The Quiz Show
September 23, 1988
Webster and his classmates appear on a TV game show.
The Painting
2. The Painting
September 16, 1988
Katherine is appalled when she sees a nude portrait of her in an art gallery. The ironic part is that when she posed, she was fully clothed.
The Wild, Wild Webst
1. The Wild, Wild Webst
September 09, 1988
After being bullied around, Webster fantasizes that he is in the Wild West to take care of his bully.
Description
Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.
  • Premiere Date
    September 16, 1983
  • Rating
    5.842  (38)