Pearl (1996)
Pearl is an American television sitcom which aired on CBS from September 16, 1996 until June 25, 1997. The series starred Rhea Perlman, in what was her return to television after the conclusion of her long-running series Cheers three years earlier. Don Reo created the series, and Perlman served as an executive producer alongside Reo, Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas and Gary S. Levine. Pearl was produced by Impact Zone Productions and Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Pilot1996-09-16 · 30mPearl, a longshoreman's widow turned college freshman, enrolls in a tough class taught by an arrogant professor.
- 2 2. Teacher's Pet1996-09-18 · 30mTo get in with Prof. Pynchon, zealous Pearl becomes his teaching assistant. Bad idea. Running his errands turns her into a ""pack mule with a pager""--and she forgets her son's bir
- 3 3. Your Cheatin' Heart1996-09-23 · 30mTo compensate for cheating on a philosophy test, Pearl persuades Prof. Pynchon to give her an oral makeup exam, which evolves into a freewheeling battle of wits.
- 4 4. Billy1996-09-30 · 30mScottish comedian Billy Connolly guest stars as Billy Pynchon, Stephen's long lost, scotch-swilling, blue collar brother, who is attempting to fulfill their father's last request -
- 5 5. The Naked Truth1996-10-07 · 30mPearl's longtime friendship with Annie is tested.
- 6 6. Pynchon's Pynchon1996-10-14 · 30mWhen Pynchon's former university professor, who intimidated him when he was a student, shows up during class, Pynchon is reminded of what it's like to be speechless. After Professo
- 7 7. Ticket to Ride1996-10-30 · 30mUnable to drive, Pynchon asks Pearl for a ride into New York City to see a play and she mistakenly thinks he's asked her out on a date. Once they arrive in Manhattan, it dawns on P
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8. Homecoming (1)1996-11-06 · 30mWhen Carlo, Pearl's new classmate, falls hard for her and asks her to a dance, Pearl lies, saying she is already going - with Professor Pynchon, in part one of a special two-part e
- 9 9. Homecoming (2)1996-11-13 · 30mDates for the grand homecoming ball hinge on a lost wager, an attempted bribe, second thoughts and, yes, fate.
- 10 10. Lessons in Love1996-11-20 · 30mWhen the University threatens to remove controversial books from its library, Pynchon is arrested for chaining himself to the library doors in protest, and his class is cancelled.
- 11 11. The Tutor1996-12-11 · 30mWhen Pearl, confused about what courses to enroll in next semester, asks Pynchon for advice on the subject, he recommends the services of a ""senior advisor"" - a 9-year-old genius
- 12 12. Christmas Daze1996-12-18 · 30mAn attack dog that Pynchon's brother sent him for Christmas proves to be a bit overzealous and prevents Pynchon and Pearl from leaving the classroom on Christmas Eve. Pynchon and P
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13. Power Play1997-01-08 · 30mProf. Pynchon's students have written papers on the abuse of power - and that's just what happens when he gleefully assigns them to grade one another's work. Pynchon tries an exper
- 14 14. Pearls Before Swine1997-01-15 · 30mWhen Uncle Bobo's widow Tina arrives to collect a $5,000 debt incurred by Pearl's deceased husband, Pearl fears she will have to drop out of school to pay it back. While Pearl trie
- 15 15. Mission ImPearlsible1997-01-29 · 30mWhen Pearl, Amy and Frankie get stuck with a freak student nicknamed ""Weird Guy Bob"" who sabotages their group project, they end up using espionage tactics to save their grade. I
- 16 16. Dean Cuisine1997-02-05 · 30mUnbeknownst to either Pynchon or Pearl, Annie fixes them up on a blind date for an important dinner at Dean Aston Martin's house and things really start cooking when Pearl turns ou
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17. The Write Stuff (1)1997-02-12 · 30mOutlandish dream sequences depict Pearl's attempts to write fiction, including a scenario in which she works on the loading dock at a hospital named for ER's George Clooney. When P
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18. The Write Stuff (2)1997-02-19 · 30mPearl's work of ""fiction"" continues with Joey having a litter of kids, Annie becoming a star in the world of country music and Pearl romanticizing the image of her late husband,
- 19 19. The Two Mrs. Rizzos1997-06-04 · 30mAnnie's ex-boyfriend and current pen pal, Freddy Rizzo, is released from prison, but her hopes to rekindle the flame are dashed when he discovers that he has more in common with Pe
- 20 20. Mommy Dearest1997-06-11 · 30mFrankie's mother, Miriam Spivak, arrives in town and announces that she's left Frankie's father, but matters become worse when Pearl discovers that Miriam is having a fling with Pr
- 21 21. My So-Called Real Life1997-06-18 · 30mWhen Frankie decides he wants to be a documentary filmmaker, Pynchon allows him to turn in a film in lieu of a written term paper and Frankie's subjects turn out to be Pearl, Amy,
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22. Billy Returns1997-06-25 · 30mWhen Pynchon's brother returns to town and asks Pearl on a date, Pearl questions his intentions. Although Pearl is attracted to Billy she isn't sure if he really likes her or if he
Cast
Rhea PerlmanPearl Caraldo
Carol KaneAnnie Caraldo
Kevin CorriganFrankie Spivak
Nikki CoxMargaret Woodrow
Malcolm McDowellProfessor Stephen Pynchon
Dash MihokJoey Caraldo
Lucy LiuAmy Li
Mara WilsonSamantha Stein
Sara RueBertha SugsYou might also like
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