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Season 1 – Webster

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Webster Long, a young black child, loses his parents in a car crash. He gets taken in by his football-playing father's wealthy former teammate George Papadapolis and George's socialite wife, Katherine. George works as a sportscaster for a local TV station and Katherine is an accomplished family psychologist.
Webster — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Emmanuel Lewis is an immediately winning star, but Webster squanders his charms on a contrived and derivative premise that reinforces questionable social themes.

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Tom Shales Washington Post 08/27/2021
Webster the show, like Webster the killer tot, seems very much a lost child looking for a home, or at least a good script. Go to Full Review Marvin Kitman Newsday 08/27/2021
The story is very, very warm. You could die from the cuteness. Its like being suffocated in whipped cream. Webster is so rich you can have a gall bladder attack from it. Go to Full Review Harriet Van Horne Newsday 08/27/2021
Karras, who was a linebacker for the Detroit Lions, is a stiff, self-conscious, utterly boring actor. His limitations are particularly glaring in this role that calls for a suave comedic style. Go to Full Review Mike Boone Montreal Gazette 08/27/2021
If you think Arnold on Diff'rent Strokes is cute, wait'll you see Emmanuel Lewis in this series' title role. When it comes to cuddliness, this kid makes Gary Coleman look like Howard Cosell. Go to Full Review Martin Merzer Miami Herald 08/27/2021
In addition to -- and probably because of -- the weak script, Webster has a laugh track that just won't quit. Bad joke, polite chuckle. Awful joke, loud laughter. No joke, absolute hysterics. Go to Full Review Gerald B. Jordan Kansas City Star 08/27/2021
The decisions that went into producing Webster represent the type of shallow, insensitive, and often callous thinking that too often goes into the production of TV series. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 26 22 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
Webster — Season 1

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Emmanuel Lewis

Webster Long

Alex Karras

George Papadapolis

Susan Clark

Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis

Henry Polic II

Jerry Silver

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 16, 1983 Another Ballgame George and Katherine return from their cruise to find they've "inherited" George's godchild. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 1983 Happy Un-Birthday Webster lets everyone believe it's his birthday. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 30, 1983 Consulting Adults Katherine's fearful when Webster tries out for the community football team. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 1983 Katherine's Swan Song Webster hides a runaway (Heather O'Rourke) in his bedroom. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 1983 Saying Goodbye George and Katherine help Webster face the painful truth of his parents' deaths. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 1983 Green Eyed Monster A now-beautiful blonde from George's past returns. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 1983 Second Time Around Webster arranges a wedding for George and Katherine, believing they never had a real ceremony. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 1983 Travis Katherine and Webster discover how George was selected to be the youngster's godfather. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 1983 That's Entertainment Webster sings and dances on a TV benefit show. Guest: Ben Vereen. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 25, 1983 Educating Katherine Webster tries to help Katherine, who is failing as a volunteer art teacher. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 1983 Teddy Bear Scare George and Katherine hope to convince Webster that he can sleep without his teddy bear. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 16, 1983 A Question of Honor Webster's older friends steal money from a restaurant and blame him. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 23, 1983 Don't Jump, George Katherine becomes obsessed with winning on a TV game show. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 6, 1984 George: The Patient in Spite of Himself Webster tries to be tough like George when he's hospitalized for a tonsillectomy. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 13, 1984 Maybe Baby Webster and friend Samantha decide to create a baby. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 20, 1984 Missing George and Katherine panic when they realize that no one picked up Webster after school. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 27, 1984 Secrets of the Night Webster struggles to control his bed-wetting. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 3, 1984 Special Friends Webster meets a Special Olympics competitor. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 24, 1984 Uncle Phillip George wants to keep Uncle Phillip (Ben Vereen) out of Webster's life. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 2, 1984 More Than a Memory Webster inadvertently talks Jerry into leaving his job as Katherine's secretary. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 9, 1984 Dreamland Webster's afraid everyone will find out he has a crush on his teacher. Details Episode 22 Aired May 4, 1984 In Re: Webster Long George and Katherine want to adopt Webster, but Uncle Phillip has the same idea. Details

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Season Info

Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 16, 1983