Season 1

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

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

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

After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.

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.

Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.

Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.

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

The staff tries to help troubled Charles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.

Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.

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

Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.

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

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