Buddies(1996)

4.7

1 Seasons

Comedy

Overview

Two pals---one black, one white---go into business over the protests of their elders, who worry about their racial differences. But the friends just make light of them as they try to get their small company off the ground.

Created By: David McFadzean

Episodes

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Ep 1

Pilot

The boys have major problems with a wedding video shoot, and go to elaborate lengths to cover up their errors.

05/03/1996

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Ep 2

A Room with a Pyew

Lorraine urges John to talk her mother out of moving into the building; but she has a change of heart when she realizes Muareen's feelings have been hurt. Meanwhile, Dave searches for a tenant who'll fit his bigoted father's ""requirements"".

13/03/1996

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Ep 3

Regarding Henry

ohn tries to prove a point by shoplifting in front of a colour-conscious security guard, who's too busy watching Dave to notice; but the store disapproves of his teaching technique, and he finds himself escorted to the security office.

20/03/1996

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Ep 4

Famous Last Words

Lorraine's miffed when she discovers John has videotaped one of their tiffs; Dave agrees to tape his uncle's will.

27/03/1996

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Ep 5

Marry Me ... Sort Of

Phyllis's suspicions are aroused when Dave introduces her as his ""friend"" to an attractive female client.

03/04/1996

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Ep 6

Lights, Camera ... Yuck!

John and Dave find out taping a birth isn't easy.

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Ep 7

Pet Peeves

John is not pleased to discover that the stars of a pet store video are tarantulas.

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Ep 8

The Content of Their Character

The buddies discover their interracial friendship may lose them a job.

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Ep 9

There Goes the Groom

Dave realizes he is about to lose his girlfriend, and hurriedly proposes.

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Ep 10

The PSA Story

The guys try to figure out how to convince Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to star in a public service commercial.

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Ep 11

John, I've Been Thinking

John realizes how much his wife means to him after a night partying with the guys.

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Ep 12

Engagement Hell

Dave gets cold feet and tries to delay his impending wedding.

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Ep 13

Whack and Blight

Dave turns down a client who doesn't want to work with John because he is white.

Top Cast

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Dave Carlisle

Chris Gartin

Chris Gartin

John Bailey

Paula Cale

Lorraine Bailey

Tanya Wright

Tanya Wright

Phyllis Brooks

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Henry Carlisle

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Maureen DeMoss

Show Info

StatusEnded

NetworkABC

TypeScripted