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".
Air date: 1987-09-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
Air date: 1987-09-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
Air date: 1987-09-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
Writer: Hugh Wilson
Air date: 1987-10-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Air date: 1987-10-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 1987-10-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Air date: 1987-10-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
Air date: 1987-11-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
Air date: 1987-11-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
Air date: 1987-11-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
Air date: 1987-11-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
Writer: Richard Dubin
Air date: 1987-12-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
Writer: Hugh Wilson
Air date: 1987-12-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
Air date: 1988-01-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
Air date: 1988-01-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
Air date: 1988-01-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
Air date: 1988-02-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
Air date: 1988-02-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
Writer: Hugh Wilson
Air date: 1988-02-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Air date: 1988-03-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
Writer: David Chambers
Air date: 1988-03-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
Air date: 1988-03-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.
