Webster

Webster

1983
Webster
Webster

Webster

5.7 | en | Comedy

Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

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EP25  Webtrek
Mar. 10,1989
Webtrek

Webster's video game transports him as the captain of the Enterprise from Star Trek: The next Generation.

EP24  Flood of Memories: The Final Chapter
Mar. 03,1989
Flood of Memories: The Final Chapter

A flood hits the basement and everyone realizes that most of the contents in the basement are pretty much ruined. This includes photographs of the family's evolvement which is expressed through a series of flashbacks from past episodes.

EP23  The Visitor
Feb. 24,1989
The Visitor

Webster's pen pal, an adult butler from England visits to meet Webster in person.

EP22  They Don't Shoot Horses, Do They?
Feb. 17,1989
They Don't Shoot Horses, Do They?

Webster goes to the race track and learns that one of the horses will be put to death because it's too old to race anymore. With this, Webster tries to make a plan that will save the horse from the brutality.

EP21  The Gospel Truth
Feb. 10,1989
The Gospel Truth

Webster arranges a Gospel group thinking that it is a rock group to perform at a party.

EP20  The Science Project
Feb. 03,1989
The Science Project

Webster's very smart friend gets depressed because her science project didn't come in as number one.

EP19  Ticket to Ride
Jan. 27,1989
Ticket to Ride

Webster gets a brand new bike, but ends up getting a ticket from a cop.

EP18  A Camping We Will Go
Jan. 20,1989
A Camping We Will Go

To try and spice up their romance and to bring back the youth in them, George and Katherine go camping together.

EP17  Here Come the Jets
Jan. 13,1989
Here Come the Jets

Katherine tries to buy Webster tickets to see the Jets, but their sold out. She then tries to buy them off of a ticket scalper and then ends up arrested as part of a sting operation.

EP16  Thanksgiving with the Four Tops (a.k.a.) Pass the Potatoes, Obie
Jan. 06,1989
Thanksgiving with the Four Tops (a.k.a.) Pass the Potatoes, Obie

The Four Tops, who are friends of George are invited for thanksgiving after having nowhere to go for the holiday.

EP15  Bowled Over
Dec. 16,1988
Bowled Over

An insulting couple want to use Katherine to help make them popular.

EP14  Doing Time at the Community Center
Dec. 09,1988
Doing Time at the Community Center

Webster encounters a convicted gambler who is going under rehabilitation. This man's influence is then put on to Webster.

EP13  Rich Man, Poor Man
Dec. 02,1988
Rich Man, Poor Man

When Katherine's rich Uncle falls in love with the leading lady of a thratrical performance, Webster and Katherine's debuts are in danger.

EP12  The Web-touchables (2)
Nov. 25,1988
The Web-touchables (2)

While his daydream continues, Webster finds that he was ""set up"" by a gangster and moves in on the caper.

EP11  The Web-touchables (1)
Nov. 18,1988
The Web-touchables (1)

Webster daydreams that he is in a 1920's type cops and robbers situation. In this adventure, Webster tries to nab a root-beer racketeer.

EP10  Heaven
Nov. 11,1988
Heaven

Webster is upset when his turtle dies. He then gets even more upset after a friend tells him that the turtle will not be in heaven for him.

EP9  Take My Cousin, Please
Nov. 04,1988
Take My Cousin, Please

Webster's rich aunt plans on adopting a boy and Webster thinks that he is just interested in her very large bank roll.

EP8  The Chelsea Cat
Oct. 28,1988
The Chelsea Cat

George and Katherine find out that their friend Chelsea is a cat burglar.

EP7  The Crush
Oct. 21,1988
The Crush

Katherine gives dating advice to a teen who wants to date an older woman, but she is in for a surprise when the older woman is her.

EP6  Sale Away
Oct. 14,1988
Sale Away

While gathering things for a garage sale, the family reminisces.

EP5  The Election
Oct. 07,1988
The Election

Webster is in charge of campaigning for a class presidential candidate, but the boy he presents loses.

EP4  Papa's Big Romance
Sep. 30,1988
Papa's Big Romance

The family supports Papa's techniques with a belly dance instructor.

EP3  The Quiz Show
Sep. 23,1988
The Quiz Show

Webster and his classmates appear on a TV game show.

EP2  The Painting
Sep. 16,1988
The Painting

Katherine is appalled when she sees a nude portrait of her in an art gallery. The ironic part is that when she posed, she was fully clothed.

EP1  The Wild, Wild Webst
Sep. 09,1988
The Wild, Wild Webst

After being bullied around, Webster fantasizes that he is in the Wild West to take care of his bully.

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Released: 1983-09-16 | Released Producted By: Paramount Television Studios , Georgian Bay Productions Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

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Cast

Susan Clark , Alex Karras , Emmanuel Lewis

Director

Nancy Steen

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Paramount Television Studios , Georgian Bay Productions

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Reviews

OllieSuave-007 This is another sitcom I've watched when I was a kid. It's a nice, heartfelt show about couple George and Katherine Papadapolis who adopts a little boy that was the son of a former teammate of George's. The three together go through the ups and downs in life.It's a funny little show full of life lessons, comedy and heartfelt moments and a little bit of drama as well. There's good acting for the most part. I don't remember most of the show, but I did enjoy it as a little kid for the most part. And, it's full of innocence and family-oriented fare. Grade B
Catherine_Grace_Zeh I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. Although I don't remember much about it, I must say that it was a pretty good show. Also, I don't think I've seen every episode. However, if you ask me, it was still a good show. In addition, I don't remember the theme song. Everyone was ideally cast, the costume design was great. The performances were top-grade, too. I just hope some network brings this series back one day so that I'll be able to see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, when and if this show is ever brought back on the air, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.
dmm316 This was, in my opinion, one of the best sitcoms of the 1980s. It was funny, yet serious at the same time. It showed how families come in all shapes, sizes, and in this case, colors. I still enjoy watching these reruns whenever I can.