Frank's Place Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot

1

Pilot

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

30 min

2

Frank Returns

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

30 min

3

Frank Takes Charge

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

30 min

4

The Bridge

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

30 min

5

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.

30 min

6

Eligible Bachelor

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

30 min

7

Disengaged

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

30 min

8

Cool and the Gang (1)

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

30 min

9

Cool and the Gang (2)

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

30 min

10

Reverend Gets His Flock

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

30 min

11

I.O.U.

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

30 min

12

Food Fight a.k.a. Fighting Chefs

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

30 min

13

Season's Greetings

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

30 min

14

The Bum Out Front

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

30 min

15

Dueling Voodoo

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

30 min

16

Where's Ed?

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

30 min

17

Night Business

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

30 min

18

Shorty's Belle

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

30 min

19

Frank's Place—The Movie

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

30 min

20

Cultural Exchange

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

30 min

21

The Recruiting Game

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

30 min

22

The King of Wall Street

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

30 min