Season 1

1987-09-14 · 30m

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

1987-09-21 · 30m

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

1987-09-28 · 30m

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

1987-10-05 · 30m

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

1987-10-12 · 30m

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.

1987-10-19 · 30m

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

1987-10-26 · 30m

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

1987-11-09 · 30m

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

1987-11-16 · 30m

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

1987-11-23 · 30m

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

1987-11-30 · 30m

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

1987-12-07 · 30m

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

1987-12-14 · 30m

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

1988-01-04 · 30m

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

1988-01-11 · 30m

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

1988-01-18 · 30m

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

1988-02-03 · 30m

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

1988-02-15 · 30m

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

1988-02-22 · 30m

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

1988-03-07 · 30m

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

1988-03-15 · 30m

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

1988-03-22 · 30m

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