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  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 1992
  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Summary Set in Oakland, California, this is a show about Mark Cooper, a former NBA basketball player who moved back to his hometown to become a coach at his old high school, Oakbridge High School. In the first season, he shared his house (and the rent) with his old friend Robin Dumars, a music teacher, and the sexy Vanessa Russell. Their relatio...

Created By: Jeff Franklin

  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 1992
  • ABC
  • Sep 22, 1992
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Season 1
5 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 22, 1992
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Summary Set in Oakland, California, this is a show about Mark Cooper, a former NBA basketball player who moved back to his hometown to become a coach at his old high school, Oakbridge High School. In the first season, he shared his house (and the rent) with his old friend Robin Dumars, a music teacher, and the sexy Vanessa Russell. Their relatio...

Created By: Jeff Franklin

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Episode 1 • Sep 22, 1992 • 23 m
The Presentation
Mark is hired as a substitute teacher, but his roommate Robin must teach him how to control his students. Alan Thicke guest stars.
Episode 2 • Sep 29, 1992 • 23 m
Hangin' with Michelle
Michelle Tanner takes care of Mr. Cooper when he hurts himself while substituting for her class.
Episode 3 • Oct 6, 1992 • 23 m
On the Rebound
An old flame returns to pick up where she left off with Mark - until Vanessa and Robin learn her real intentions.
Episode 4 • Oct 20, 1992 • 23 m
Please Pass the Jock
Mark helps a student basketball player (CHRISTOPHER CARTER) pass an important algebra test. Chris Tucker guest stars.
Episode 5 • Oct 27, 1992 • 23 m
Cheers
When Mark coaches a girl's cheerleading team, he desperately asks Vanessa to help him train the untalented cheerleaders.
Episode 6 • Nov 10, 1992 • 23 m
Warriors: Part 1
After Mark finally gets a permanent teaching job as a basketball coach, he's offered a contract to play for the Warriors, a professional basketball team.
Episode 7 • Nov 17, 1992 • 23 m
Warriors: Part 2
Mark is given a temporary contract to play professional basketball with his favorite team, the Warriors. Unfortunately, Mark must play guard against basketball star Charles Barkley (HIMSELF).
Episode 8 • Nov 24, 1992 • 23 m
Torn Between Two Teachers
Mark and Robin try to make Andre choose between his interests in basketball and music.
Episode 9 • Dec 1, 1992 • 23 m
My Dinner with Mark
When Vanessa's boss is stranded at an airport, she convinces Mark to impersonate him for an important meeting with an influential businesswoman.
Episode 10 • Dec 15, 1992 • 23 m
Miracle in Oaktown
While portraying Santa Claus, Mark helps to make a little boy's Christmas wish come true.
Episode 11 • Jan 5, 1993 • 23 m
Unforgettable
Mark helps settle a family fight between Robin and her father, Chip.
Episode 12 • Jan 12, 1993 • 23 m
In Vanessa We Trust
After their landlord dies, Mark, Vanessa and Robin try to buy their house for themselves.
Episode 13 • Jan 19, 1993 • 23 m
Forbidden Fruit
Mark eagerly dates Teresa, an attractive schoolteacher, until he learns that her father is Coach Ricketts.
Episode 14 • Feb 2, 1993 • 23 m
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
When Mark takes a temporary job in an office mail room, he is quickly promoted to an executive position. MARCUS ALLEN guest stars as himself.
Episode 15 • Feb 9, 1993 • 23 m
Valentine's Day Massacre
Robin and Vanessa win dates with handsome bachelors on a television game show while Mark spends Valentine's Day at home.
Episode 16 • Feb 16, 1993 • 23 m
Boyz in the Woodz
Mark, Vanessa and Robin take several high school students on a camping trip.
Episode 17 • Feb 23, 1993 • 23 m
Boys Don't Leave
Tyler is jealous of his parents' new baby and asks to move in with Mark, Vanessa and Robin.
Episode 18 • Mar 2, 1993 • 24 m
The Unteachables
When Mark teaches a history class for lazy students, Coach Ricketts wagers that he can't get them to study.
Episode 19 • Mar 16, 1993 • 23 m
Piano Lesson
Robin begins to feel neglected as Mark and Vanessa develop a close friendship.
Episode 20 • Apr 13, 1993 • 23 m
PMS: Post Moving in Syndrome
Mark and his roommates Robin and Vanessa learn how to share the responsibilities of living together. Shawn Wayans guest stars.
Episode 21 • May 11, 1993 • 23 m
A Moving Experience
Mark accepts Trey's (REGGIE McFADDEN) offer to be his roommate in an apartment building filled with beautiful women and wild parties.
Episode 22 • May 18, 1993 • 22 m
Livin' a Large Lie
When Mark's grandmother (MONTROSE HAGINS) visits him, he wants to impress her with his success and asks Robin and Vanessa to pose as his servants.
5 Seasons

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Jun 25, 2013
When the focus is on the trio's fractious home life, the show is lively enough to overcome its formulaic nature. But Curry also plays a substitute teacher, which means he's often surrounded by precocious little smart alecks.
By David Hiltbrand FULL REVIEW
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Jun 10, 2013
This variation on Three's Company — guy and two gals share an apartment — is lifted into the category of Just Barely Watchable due to the skills of its stars.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
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Jul 12, 2013
Watching one espiode was an experience less enjoyable than hangin' by the thumbs. [27 Aug 1992]
By Marvin Kitman FULL REVIEW

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