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Season 1 – Whoopi

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After running a small hotel for 15 years, a one-hit-wonder diva decides to expand by opening up the hotel bar as a lounge where her fans can come see her on a regular basis. Complicating matters is her conservative younger brother, who takes her up on an offer of free office space, bringing along his girlfriend -- who has a cultural identity problem.
Whoopi — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Saddled with lame stereotypes and witless repartee, Whoopi is a poor showcase for Goldberg's talents.

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Belinda Acosta Austin Chronicle 09/03/2019
If it could foreground some of the weightier themes and sustain them, instead of treating them as incidental chatter to support the tired sitcom antics, the show might some day be memorable. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 09/03/2019
The characters in "Whoopi" aren't really characters; they're mouthpieces. And Mavis isn't really Archie Bunker; she's full of bunk. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle 09/03/2019
1/4
Tries so desperately to be un-P.C. and "cutting edge" that it ends up un-funny and looking disastrously as if someone cut out not only the edge but the jokes as well. Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 01/14/2020
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Goldberg phones it in. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin Hartford Courant 09/03/2019
Keep your old "Hollywood Squares" seat reserved, Whoopi. Go to Full Review Stephen Tropiano PopMatters 09/03/2019
With its talented cast and comic exchanges that push beyond the white-picket-fenced-world of most current sitcoms, Whoopi shows great promise. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Roger Wayne A @Rogeradams6oh6 Dec 29 I loved this show. I just recently discovered it on YouTube and I’m rewatching it again. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 27 22 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Whoopi Goldberg

Marvis Rae

Omid Djalili

Nasim Khatenjami

Wren T. Brown

Courtney Rae

Elizabeth Regen

Rita Nash

Gordana Rashovich

Guest Star

Sheryl Lee Ralph

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2003 Pilot A former singer (Whoopi Goldberg) runs a hotel in New York; the hotel's need for a concierge prompts Mavis to promote her handyman, Nasim (Omid Djalili). Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 16, 2003 Don't Hide Your Bag A terrorist threat alert makes Nasim paranoid about a briefcase left in the lobby, and Mavis gets jumpy too. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 2003 Once Bitten A ferret bite sends Mavis to the emergency room, where the hospital staff ignores her; Nasim and Jadwiga fight for control of the check-in desk while the rest of the staff is away. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 30, 2003 Shout Mavis receives a ticket for smoking, then urges Nasim to protest his citation for spitting in public. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 7, 2003 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Mavis exploits a blind man's romantic interest to share in his prized tickets to New York Rangers hockey games. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 14, 2003 The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy Mavis has a chance encounter with President Bush (guest star Steve Bridges), but doesn't speak her mind after he recognizes her and compliments her singing. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 21, 2003 She Ain't Heavy, She's My Partner After one of the Ebony Blackbirds trio dies, Mavis becomes jealous of the only other surviving member at the funeral. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 28, 2003 Rita Plays Poker Rita shows a new side of herself when she joins Mavis' all-female poker night. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 11, 2003 Sticky Fingers Mavis is detained after mistakenly stealing a belt from a department store; Phil Collins and Keith Richards are interviewed about Mavis for a TV special. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 18, 2003 Mother's Little Helper Mavis' obnoxious mother (Diahann Carroll) is surprisingly well-mannered due to her prescription medication, but then the pills accidentally get tossed. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 9, 2003 The Fat and the Frivolous An overweight man (guest star Ralphie May) sues Mavis after he crashes through the bed in his hotel room. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 2004 American Woman Mavis fields complaints about elderly guests (Eli Wallach, Rue McClanahan) smoking marijuana in their room; Nasim studies for his citizenship exam. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 2004 Airplane! Mavis and Rita share a white-knuckle experience on a flight simulator, then engage in some straight talk about their relationship. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 3, 2004 Is Rita Pregnant? When Rita suspects pregnancy, Courtney panics and gets a second job to afford a ring to propose; Nasim and Jadwiga hope to win Connecticut's Powerball contest. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 24, 2004 The Last Dance Mavis' former choreographer (guest star Patrick Swayze) drops in to resume their fun-loving relationship. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 2, 2004 No Sex in the City Wearing a blond wig, Mavis presides over a wild bachelorette party at a trendy night club; the bride-to-be has second thoughts; Nasim entertains an interesting offer. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 16, 2004 What Child Is This? A naughty little boy drives Mavis to distraction. Scott Bryce guest stars. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 23, 2004 Don't Hide Love Mavis' cousin asks to use the hotel for her gay wedding on the same night that Courtney has scheduled a Republican social event. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 30, 2004 The Squatter Mavis contends with an eccentric senior citizen (Celeste Holm) who has been residing in a rent-controlled unit for decades. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 6, 2004 Identity Theft Mavis fumes when her identity is stolen, leaving her penniless; pals try to ease Mavis' money woes by allowing her to win at poker. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 13, 2004 Strange Bedfellows Courtney becomes jealous when Rita accompanies his political boss (Scott Bryce) to Florida; Nasim nervously prepares for a blind date with a Polish immigrant. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 20, 2004 Sins of the Sister When Courtney decides to run for political office, his opponent unleashes a negative campaign that encompasses Mavis. Details

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Season Info

Director
Terry Hughes
Executive Producer
Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Werner, Marcy Carsey, Caryn Mandabach
Screenwriter
Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2003