Frank's Place

9/21/1987

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

9/28/1987

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

10/5/1987

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

10/12/1987

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.

10/19/1987

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

10/26/1987

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

11/9/1987

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

11/16/1987

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

11/23/1987

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

11/30/1987

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

12/7/1987

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

12/14/1987

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

1/4/1988

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

1/11/1988

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

1/18/1988

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

2/3/1988

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

2/15/1988

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

2/22/1988

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

3/7/1988

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

3/15/1988

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

3/22/1988

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