Phenom

1993–1994 · Ended · 1 season · 22 episodes · Comedy · United States

Creator Sam Simon · Channel ABC · Starring Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson

A teenage tennis prodigy tries to balance a social life with her ambition for stardom, under constant pressure from her driven coach, but with lots of support from her mom.
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Episodes

22 episodes · September 1993 – May 1994
  1. Episode 1: 1. PilotSeptember 14, 1993 · 30 min
    Angela, the tennis playing Phenom, strives to live as a normal teenager. Her pushy coach Lou, keeps her in the tennis spotlight and she does not have time for friends or family. Her mother, Diane, is falling off her hinges and needs to get away for the weekend, so Lou gives her the tip of a spa that he goes to often and she can relax and get a 50% discount for mentionining his name. When Diane gets there she meets a charming man, except he has multiple personalities. Back home, Brian must tend to his little sister's camp meetings, which turns out to be in his favor.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Angela's First KissSeptember 14, 1993 · 30 min
    Angela postpones a trip to a tournament to attend a dance with her new boyfriend.
  3. Episode 3: 3. SecretsSeptember 28, 1993 · 30 min
    Dianne's ex fails to send a check, the mortgage is late and the van needs repairs.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Angela Gets CrushedOctober 5, 1993 · 30 min
    Angela falls for her new coach who's stringing her along to get the most out of her as a player.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Daddy's HomeOctober 12, 1993 · 30 min
    Angela's dad spends more time with her - and horns in on coach Lou's turf.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Game FaceOctober 19, 1993 · 30 min
    Coach Lou pumps up Angela for a match - then Dianne destroys his handiwork with a hug.
Show 16 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Angela's Wild RideOctober 26, 1993 · 30 min
    Encouraged by a rebellious friend, Angela takes a ride on the wild side and gets caught in a stolen car.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Answered PrayersNovember 2, 1993 · 30 min
    Mary Margaret needs to work out a few misconceptions about the power of prayer. Meanwhile, a depressed Lou won't leave the Doolan house.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Crazy for YouNovember 9, 1993 · 30 min
    At a resort, Dianne meets a gentleman who's too good to be true.
  4. Episode 10: 10. There's No Place Like HomeNovember 16, 1993 · 30 min
    Mary Margaret lands the lead in a school play and expects the whole family to be there, despite the fact that Angela has a tournament.
  5. Episode 11: 11. A Lou-Daughter PicnicNovember 30, 1993 · 30 min
    Lou plays dad for a day when he takes Mary Margaret to a father-daughter picnic.
  6. Episode 12: 12. A Very Doolan ChristmasDecember 14, 1993 · 30 min
    Lou and his mother spend Christmas with the Doolans, and Brian has a special gift for Roanne.
  7. Episode 13: 13. Brian and the Tennis StarJanuary 4, 1994 · 30 min
    The Doolans host a promiscuous tennis star, whom they hope to keep away from the wild side of L.A..
  8. Episode 14: 14. My Little TonyJanuary 11, 1994 · 30 min
    To Angela's chagrin, Lou scares off her boyfriend, while Mary Margaret can't ditch a pesky admirer.
  9. Episode 15: 15. Men are DogsFebruary 1, 1994 · 30 min
    Dianne discovers that her sister the judge isn't a very good judge of character when the woman falls for coach Lou.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Spring Break-OutFebruary 8, 1994 · 30 min
    Brian's overzealous approach as Coach Lou's new head of security turns the tennis academy into a prison camp.
  11. Episode 17: 17. What's in a Vow?February 15, 1994 · 30 min
    Dianne gives a speech about working in the real world, and it's so inspiring that a nun renounces her vows.
  12. Episode 18: 18. Dianne's Young BuckFebruary 22, 1994 · 30 min
    Surprise and disbelief rock the Doolan household when Dianne dates a younger man.
  13. Episode 19: 19. Angela's Fifteen MinutesMarch 15, 1994 · 30 min
    Angela's first newspaper profile leads to heartache when a reporter manipulates the facts from the interview.
  14. Episode 20: 20. It's a Wonderful Mid-Life CrisisApril 5, 1994 · 30 min
    Lou faces a midlife crisis. Jerry Mathers and Tracy Austin appear as themselves.
  15. Episode 21: 21. Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'May 3, 1994 · 30 min
    The Doolans reveal their fantasies after winning five hours of free psychotherapy.
  16. Episode 22: 22. Strictly LunchroomMay 10, 1994 · 30 min
    Mary Margaret and her dancing partner plot to sidestep their instructor's restrictions on creativity.

Credits

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
30 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 14, 1993
LAST AIRED
May 10, 1994
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures Television, ELP Communications

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