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The misadventures of three black teens, Roger, Dwayne and Rerun, in 1970s L.A.

Genres: Comedy

Premiered: 1976-08-05

Runtime: 30 mins

Status: Ended

Rating: 7/10

Network: ABC

Main Cast

Haywood Nelson
as Dwayne Nelson

Ernest Thomas
as Roger 'Raj' Thomas

Danielle Spencer
as Dee Thomas

Fred Berry
as Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs

Shirley Hemphill
as Shirley Wilson

Mabel King
as Mabel 'Mama' Thomas

Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1: The Runaway
Aired: Aug 5, 1976
Raj is all set to go to a party with Dwayne and Rerun but at the last minute Mama breaks the news that he has to babysit Dee while she goes out to work.
Episode 2: The Birthday Present
Aired: Aug 12, 1976
Trying to get enough money to buy Mama a birthday present is not as easy as it sounds for Raj.
Episode 3: When Daddy Comes Marching Home
Aired: Aug 19, 1976
Mama's shady ex-husband, Bill re-enters her life and she's sure he's come around to squeeze some money out of her.
Episode 4: My Three Tons
Aired: Aug 26, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 5: Saturday's Hero
Aired: Nov 13, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 6: The Burger Queen
Aired: Nov 20, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 7: Speak for Yourself, Dwayne
Aired: Nov 27, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 8: Shirley's Date
Aired: Dec 4, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 9: Christmas
Aired: Dec 11, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 10: Puppy Love
Aired: Dec 30, 1976
No summary available.
Episode 11: The Maid Did It
Aired: Jan 6, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 12: The Incomplete Shakespeare
Aired: Jan 13, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 13: The Hospital Stay
Aired: Jan 20, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 14: The Sunday Father
Aired: Jan 27, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 15: The Firing Squad
Aired: Feb 10, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 16: The Boarder
Aired: Feb 17, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 17: Dwayne's Dilemma
Aired: Feb 24, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 18: The Tickets
Aired: Mar 3, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 19: What's Wrong with Raj?
Aired: Mar 10, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 20: Nice Guys Finish Last
Aired: Mar 24, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 21: From Here to Maternity
Aired: Mar 31, 1977
No summary available.

Season 2

Episode 1: Rerun Gets Married
Aired: Sep 22, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 2: It's All in Your Head
Aired: Sep 29, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 3: Trial and Error
Aired: Oct 6, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 4: Raj Goes to Press
Aired: Oct 13, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 5: Nothing Personal
Aired: Oct 20, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 6: If I'm Elected
Aired: Oct 27, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 7: The Play's the Big Thing
Aired: Nov 3, 1977
Raj reluctantly gives Rerun the lead in the play he's written.
Episode 8: Give Me Odds
Aired: Nov 10, 1977
Rerun gets his tough brother-in-law to bet his vacation money on a football game according to Dwayne's ``foolproof'' system.
Episode 9: Bill Gets Married
Aired: Nov 17, 1977
No summary available.
Episode 10: Mama, the School Girl
Aired: Nov 24, 1977
When Mama returns to high school to get her diploma, she falls for a sweet-talking classmate.
Episode 11: One Strike and You're Out
Aired: Dec 8, 1977
After organizing a strike at the supermarket where he works, Raj learns that Mama is sick and counting on the money he won't be earning.
Episode 12: The Testimonial
Aired: Dec 15, 1977
Raj, Dwayne and Rerun become frantic second-story men when they change their minds about giving Mrs. Collins an empty package for her 25th anniversary as a teacher.
Episode 13: Black and White Blues
Aired: Dec 22, 1977
Raj, Rerun and Dwayne break a new color TV set that they ``borrowed'' from their church to watch an important football game.
Episode 14: Going, Going, Gong
Aired: Jan 5, 1978
No summary available.
Episode 15: Dee's First Date
Aired: Jan 21, 1978
Dee's first date with Luther Lassiter is hampered by Raj, who has flipped out over Luther's sister.
Episode 16: Doobie or Not Doobie (1)
Aired: Jan 28, 1978
Rerun involves Raj and Dwayne in an illegal tape pirating ring after he botches the job of getting tickets for a Doobie Brothers concert.
Episode 17: Doobie or Not Doobie (2)
Aired: Feb 4, 1978
Rerun involves Raj and Dwayne in an illegal tape pirating ring after he botches the job of getting tickets for a Doobie Brothers concert.
Episode 18: Rerun Sees the Light
Aired: Feb 11, 1978
Rerun falls in love with the beautiful priestess of a new cult that worships a head of lettuce.
Episode 19: Raj and the Older Woman
Aired: Feb 18, 1978
Raj lies about his age to land a date with a 19-year-old model.
Episode 20: Diplomatic Immunity
Aired: Feb 25, 1978
When Rerun borrows his brother-in-law's car without permission it is sideswiped by a Rolls-Royce.
Episode 21: Shirley Is a Mother
Aired: Apr 13, 1978
On the eve of graduation, Rerun has doubts about leaving the comfort of high school.
Episode 22: The Apartment
Aired: May 11, 1978
Mama keeps dropping in on Raj and Rerun after they get their own apartment.

Season 3

Episode 1: Disco Dollar Disaster
Aired: Sep 21, 1978
Rerun raises the money he needs to enter a disco contest by selling a percentage of his winnings to ``investors.''.
Episode 2: Shirley's Boyfriend
Aired: Sep 28, 1978
Shirley has an affair with a truck driver who, unknown to her, is already married.
Episode 3: Basketball Brain
Aired: Oct 12, 1978
Raj is hired to tutor a basketball star to take an English exam.
Episode 4: The Creep Detective
Aired: Nov 2, 1978
Dee and Earl combine their wits to save the boys when Raj and Rerun are jailed for burglary.
Episode 5: Shirley's Cookies
Aired: Nov 9, 1978
Shirley's homemade chocolate cookies attract a shady promoter who promises her millions.
Episode 6: The Landlady
Aired: Nov 16, 1978
Raj decides that he's too mature for his friends when he falls in love with his landlady.
Episode 7: Charge
Aired: Nov 23, 1978
Rerun defaults on his payments after going on a buying spree with credit cards.
Episode 8: Raj Moves Out
Aired: Nov 30, 1978
The long friendship between Raj and Rerun crashes onto the rocks when Raj moves out to room with a beautiful woman.
Episode 9: No Clothes Make the Man
Aired: Dec 14, 1978
Raj is forced to take a job as a nude model.
Episode 10: Positive Identification
Aired: Dec 21, 1978
Raj and Rerun face a bleak Christmas after they unwittingly help a burglar get away with all their valuables.
Episode 11: Making Out
Aired: Jan 11, 1979
Both Raj and Rerun line up important Saturday night dates that turn into romantic disasters.
Episode 12: Dee, the Cheerleader
Aired: Jan 25, 1979
Dee confronts the school principal after she is bumped from the cheerleading squad by a white contestant.
Episode 13: A Present for Dee
Aired: Feb 9, 1979
Dee is held for theft by a store manager when she tries to exchange a birthday present from Earl.
Episode 14: Dwayne's Dream
Aired: Feb 16, 1979
Dwayne becomes so successful at selling peanuts at football games that he wants to quit school and devote all of his time to the job.
Episode 15: Shirley's Fired
Aired: Feb 23, 1979
Rob hires a stunning but inept new waitress and fires Shirley when she demands more money.
Episode 16: Food Poisoning
Aired: Mar 2, 1979
Rerun files suit against the gang's favorite hangout when he gets sick after eating at Rob's.
Episode 17: The Eviction
Aired: Mar 9, 1979
Raj and Rerun move in with Shirley and Dee when they are thrown out of their apartment.
Episode 18: The Thomas Treasure
Aired: Mar 16, 1979
The boys discover that stolen money might be hidden in the Thomas house.
Episode 19: The Last Page
Aired: Mar 31, 1979
Rerun stars as the TV characters the Fonz, Jack Tripper and Mork during his last days as a page at ABC.
Episode 20: First Class Coach
Aired: Apr 7, 1979
The members of Big Earl's team like Dwayne and decide to vote Earl out and Dwayne in as permanent coach.
Episode 21: Dwayne's Debate
Aired: Apr 21, 1979
Dwayne runs for student council president to impress his friends and family.
Episode 22: The Benefit Show
Aired: Apr 28, 1979
After pretending to be chummy with Sammy Davis Jr., Rerun has to produce the celebrity for a benefit performance.