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Season 1 – The Gregory Hines Show

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Widower Ben Stevenson tries to be both parent and pal to his precocious 12-year-old son, Matty, when he isn't working as an editor at a small Chicago publishing house run by bickering ex-spouses Alex and Nicole. At home, Ben's father, James, and brother, Carl, are more than ready to offer unsolicited advice on everything from childrearing to romance. Ben's administrative assistant, Angela, also is good for a supportive hug now and then.
The Gregory Hines Show — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Gregory Hines proves a natural fit for sitcom stardom, bringing effortless charisma and warmth to this good-natured series.

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David Wild Rolling Stone 07/23/2019
The writing seems a little sharper and more sensitive than the standard stuff, and ace hoofer Hines displays a light touch and considerable grace. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 07/23/2019
Has all the cuteness and lovability of a panda party. That's not necessarily good... Television is a personality medium, however, and Hines and Hammond bring enough of that to the show to make one want to overlook the painful familiarity of it all. Go to Full Review Ray Richmond Variety 07/23/2019
Hines is such a genuine, adorable presence that audiences can't help but feel drawn to him. And his relationship with screen son Hammond is sweet enough to promote hypoglycemia. Go to Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant 07/23/2019
It's the sweetest little pilot of the season. An absolute home run of a show -- the kind that makes you think somebody in Hollywood is listening. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Gregory Hines

Ben Stevenson

Brandon Hammond

Matty Stevenson

Wendell Pierce

Carl Stevenson

Bill Cobbs

James Stevenson

Mark Tymchyshyn

Alex Butler

Robin Riker

Nicole Moran

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 15, 1997 Pilot A widower (Hines) and his young son (Brandon Hammond) enter the world of dating. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 1997 Basketball Jones Ben has second thoughts about publishing a basketball player's autobiography; guest Rick Worthy. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 1997 Flirting With Disaster Carl's date confuses Ben's professional interest with flirting. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 1997 Epilogue to a Kiss For Marty's sake, Ben invites Paige's parents to dinner. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 1997 Boys Night In Ben leaves Matty home alone for the first time. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 17, 1997 Catcher on the Train An award-winning author's second book stinks, to Ben's chagrin. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 24, 1997 Sofa, So Good Matty is upset with Ben for replacing their couch. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 31, 1997 Eight and Half Months Ben meets a pregnant woman at a Halloween costume party. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 14, 1997 The Man Called Uncle Ben prepares for an IRS audit. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 15, 1997 Three's Not Company Matty and Weitzman fall for the daughter of Ben's competitive high-school pal. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 1998 To Volunteer Is Human Ben spearheads a fund-raising auction for Matty's choir; guest Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 1998 Love Thy Neighbor Ben's dad has a romantic relationship with a hip neighbor. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 23, 1998 James Stevenson Stands Alone Foot surgery sidelines James, then Ben and Carl convince him to retire. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 30, 1998 Carpe Diem Just for fun, Ben dates a younger woman. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 27, 1998 Perchance to Dance Ben's friends and family tap-dance with him in dream sequences. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 6, 1998 Ben Her After an intimate evening, Kyra seems to avoid Ben; Matty dates two girls. Details Episode 17 Airs undefined Sister in Law, Sister in Law Ben gets a surprise visit from his baby sister-in-law, Julia Bullock. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 27, 1998 Mug the One You're With Ben takes out a mugger to protect Matty, making him a hero in his son's eyes and an object of envy in Carl's eyes. Details Episode 112 Aired Mar 6, 1998 Wahunthra Ben becomes awestruck after a manuscript falls into his lap about a fearless Masai Princess called Wahunthra. Details Episode 113 Aired Jan 30, 1999 Get Smarter Matty joins a study group and begs Ben for some money to attend a lecture. Details Episode 114 Aired Jan 9, 1998 Anita the Hun Matty gets in trouble at school, making Ben have to come down and talk with his tough English teacher, Anita Hunsley. Details Episode 121 Aired Feb 13, 1991 I'll See You All in Health After a heart attack scare with James, Ben recommends to James that he start taking better care of himself. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Weyman, Bob Delegall
Executive Producer
Mitchel Katlin, Nat Bernstein, Fran Saperstein
Screenwriter
Kriss Turner, Michael Carrington, Michael Feldman, Alex Reid, Denise Moss, Alan Kirschenbaum, Sy Dukane, Ron Darian
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 15, 1997