Episodes
1. Pilot
March 19, 1987
30 min
A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and the 42 year old ex Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to learn from each other.
Guest Stars:
Darren Powell
2. Wrestling
March 27, 1987
30 min
Matthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.
Guest Stars:
Leonard Lightfoot, Darren Powell
3. The One That Got Away
April 3, 1987
30 min
Matthew's concern for the survival of a rare fish prompts the boys to form a rescue party.
4. To Tell the Truth
April 10, 1987
30 min
Nick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.
5. The Ditch
April 24, 1987
30 min
During the yearly 'Stupid Documentary Festival' the college has for the students, an old military training film is shown which triggers Nick who has memories of all of the young people lost in war during his time in the Marines.
Guest Stars:
Robin Gammell
6. Bobby Midnight
May 1, 1987
30 min
Matthew becomes a campus sensation as the newest radio station DJ "Bobby Midnight."
Guest Stars:
Signy Coleman, Jim Doughan
7. Obsession
May 8, 1987
30 min
Matthew hooks up with a girl who's as obsessed with plants as he is with fish, but a mishap causes suspicion, threatening their romance.
Guest Stars:
G.W. Bailey