Brewster Place is a short lived American drama series which aired on ABC in May 1990. The series was a spinoff of the 1989 miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, which was based upon Gloria Naylor's novel of the same name. The series starred talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who also served as co-executive producer.
Brewster Place (Season 1)
Partners (Episode 1)
Air date: 1990-05-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Mattie's best friend, Etta Mae, is there to help when Mattie gets fired.
Open for Business (Episode 2)
Air date: 1990-05-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: It's opening day at LaScala restaurant, and the owners have many problems.
One Small Step at a Time (Episode 3)
Air date: 1990-05-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: When Margaret auditions for a prestigious music conservatory, she gets a lesson in prejudice.
Spring Fever (Episode 4)
Air date: 1990-05-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: For the first time in a long time, depressed widower Ralph Thomas finally feels ready for a new relationship. Plus, spring fever is in full swing at Brewster Place and the group is in high spirits.
Whatever Happened to Patience Jones? (Episode 5)
Air date: 1990-05-30
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Mattie has a new dishwasher; Etta Mae thinks she may know a woman who just got out of prison.
Gone Fishing (Episode 6)
Air date: 1990-06-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Matthew is repeatedly harassed by the local bully; a Thomas family fishing trip reveals the real source of Lester's anger.
Bernice Sands Comes Home (Episode 7)
Air date: 1990-06-20
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Sophie and Jessie's new tenant talks about a time when she lived among royalty and the super rich.
The Poet (Episode 8)
Air date: 1990-06-27
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Matthew helps a withdrawn youngster overcome his fears and reveal his talent as a gifted poet.
Family Album (Episode 9)
Air date: 1990-07-04
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Jesse discovers that he has a 20-year-old daughter; Sophie has a horrifying revelation.
Say It Loud (Episode 10)
Air date: 1990-07-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Kiswana's boyfriend and her mother have a fight during her 21st birthday party, forcing Kiswana to choose between them.
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