Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FOX | Season Premiere Date: September 2, 1990

Starring: Abraham Benrubi, Corin Nemec, Mary Ellen Trainor

Summary: Welcome to the Parker Lewis Can't Lose guide.

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E26. Parker Lewis Can't Win
Air Date: May 19, 1991
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S1:E25. My Fair Shelly
Air Date: May 12, 1991
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S1:E24. Teens from a Mall
Air Date: May 5, 1991

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Mark Harris

Jun 7, 2013

It's loose and goofy where Ferris [Bueller] and its television counterpart are smug and smarmy. ... If Parker Lewis can resist the temptation to turn its hero into a nerve-grating smart-ass, it might deserve a chance. Read full review

Marvin Kitman

Jul 12, 2013

A real loser. [23 Aug 1990]

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Kai82

Mar 22, 2020

The show is influenced by “Ferries Buellers Day Off” and influenced many other TV shows. The surrealism elements this show created were also used by Ally Mc Beal and of cause by Scrubs. What made this show so good? The humor in combination with the actors. You had the trio of Parker LewisThe show is influenced by “Ferries Buellers Day Off” and influenced many other TV shows. The surrealism elements this show created were also used by Ally Mc Beal and of cause by Scrubs. What made this show so good? The humor in combination with the actors. You had the trio of Parker Lewis (Corin Nemec) the cool guy, then Michael Randell (Billy Jayne) a rebel without (?) cause and Jerry Steiner a nerd and the brains. All of these are stereotypes but done well and in an entertaining way that bring a smile on your face. They work well together with their great chemistry and are nearly unbeatable as a team. Then you have the supporting cast: Principal Grace Musso (Melanie Chartoff) who is feared by all and be the nemesis of the trio. She is a force to be recognized. Then a fan favorite Lawrence (Larry) Kubiac played by Abraham Benrubi the lovable stereotype of a bully / football player with a small brain and a hearth of gold he can not show because of expectations. He is also smarter than you think. There is of cause Franklin Lemmer the lap dog or better described the bloodhound of Miss Musso. Season 1 tested and improved the Formular of this show. Even when it is totally over the top and hillarious you recognize real life situations and smart approaches to serious themes. School and growing up can be hard. Also they strted the running gags: Jerry while still a student was so smart that the NASA asked him for help on a regular basis and his coat had so many functions and tools that even Tony Stark would be impressed (Some will say humiliated). When Larry Kubiac appears there will always be small earthquakes and he had the catch phrase “Eat now” where he always get food (I think some kind of fish?). For Frank Lemmer: He is often portrait as vampire, a military guy and can be summoned by Ms. Musso with a dog whistle. He can teleport to her or appear out of nowhere. His tears are like acid and can damage the floor. Ms. Musso signature move is pointing with her thumb which has a pulling effect to her target and shatters the glass window of her office door. This is the kind of humor we enjoyed a lot back then. My favorite episodes are Operation Kubiak which introduces the character, Saving Grace for the its set up, King Kube for the well used characters and story, The human Grace for the same and Splendor in the Class for the meaning of friendship. All other episodes are also worth watching. Overall while you get many good laughs out of it the show has also interesting approaches to serious theme and problems. A shame that it was forgotten by time or maybe it was the kind of show of its time that doesn't work today anymore.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 16, 1992
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 11, 1991
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 2, 1990
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  S1:E26. Parker Lewis Can't Win
  Air Date: May 19, 1991
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  S1:E25. My Fair Shelly
  Air Date: May 12, 1991
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  S1:E24. Teens from a Mall
  Air Date: May 5, 1991
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  S1:E23. King Kube
  Air Date: April 28, 1991
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  S1:E22. Against the Norm
  Air Date: April 7, 1991
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  S1:E21. Jerry's First Date
  Air Date: March 24, 1991
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  S1:E20. Randall Without a Cause
  Air Date: March 10, 1991
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  S1:E19. Citizen Kube
  Air Date: February 24, 1991
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  S1:E18. The Human Grace
  Air Date: February 17, 1991
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  S1:E17. Splendor in the Class
  Air Date: February 10, 1991
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  S1:E16. Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie
  Air Date: February 3, 1991
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  S1:E15. Heather the Class
  Air Date: January 13, 1991
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  S1:E14. Rent-a-Kube
  Air Date: December 16, 1990
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  S1:E13. Teacher, Teacher
  Air Date: December 2, 1990
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  S1:E12. Science Fair
  Air Date: November 18, 1990
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  S1:E11. Radio Free Flamingo
  Air Date: November 11, 1990
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  S1:E10. Deja Dudes
  Air Date: November 4, 1990
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  S1:E9. Musso & Frank
  Air Date: October 28, 1990
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  S1:E8. Saving Grace
  Air Date: October 21, 1990
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  S1:E7. Love's a Beast
  Air Date: October 14, 1990
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  S1:E6. G.A.G. Dance
  Air Date: October 7, 1990
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  S1:E5. Close, But No Guitar
  Air Date: September 30, 1990
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  S1:E4. Parker Lewis Must Lose
  Air Date: September 23, 1990
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  S1:E3. Power Play
  Air Date: September 16, 1990
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  S1:E2. Operation Kubiak
  Air Date: September 9, 1990
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 2, 1990