Series synopsis
Parker Lewis Can't Lose is an American comedy television series that premiered on FOX on September 2, 1990. It ended on June 13, 1993. It was created by Lon Diamond, Clyde Phillips. It stars Corin Nemec, Billy Jayne, Troy Slaten and Melanie Chartoff.
Parker Lewis is a teenager who apparently can't lose. He's cool, cute, popular, hip – and seems to get away with anything. That's not to say he's got no problems. His two primary nemeses are school principal Grace Musso, whose goal is getting Parker expelled; and his little sister Shelly, whose sole purpose seems to be tattling on Parker. However, with best friends Mikey and Jerry, Parker takes on the world and makes the best of high school.
Premise
Parker Lewis is a teenager who apparently can't lose. He's cool, cute, popular, hip – and seems to get away with anything. That's not to say he's got no problems. His two primary nemeses are school principal Grace Musso, whose goal is getting Parker expelled; and his little sister Shelly, whose sole purpose seems to be tattling on Parker. However, with best friends Mikey and Jerry, Parker takes on the world and makes the best of high school.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Corin Nemec as Parker Lewis
- Billy Jayne as Mikey Randall
- Troy Slaten as Jerry Steiner
- Melanie Chartoff as Grace Musso
- Maia Brewton as Shelly Lewis
- Abraham Benrubi as Larry Kubiac
- Timothy Stack as Martin Lewis
- Mary Ellen Trainor as Judy Lewis
Supporting cast
- Taj Johnson as Frank Lemmer
- John Pinette as Hank Kohler
- Anne Bloom as Judy Lewis
- Jennifer Guthrie as Annie Sloan
- Barbara Billingsley
- Alla Korot as Mary Lou Connor
- Luke Perry as Luke Perry
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Tori Spelling as Tori Spelling
- Don Lake
- Juliet Landau as Lucinda
- Bruce Jarchow
Guest cast
- Barbara Billingsley
- Alla Korot as Mary Lou Connor
- Luke Perry as Luke Perry
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Tori Spelling as Tori Spelling
- Don Lake
- Juliet Landau as Lucinda
- Bruce Jarchow
- Jason Priestley as Jason Priestley
- Josie Bissett
- Gabrielle Carteris as Gabrielle Carteris
- Ian Ziering as Ian Ziering
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 73 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 2, 1990 | May 19, 1991 |
| Season 2 | 25 | August 11, 1991 | May 17, 1992 |
| Season 3 | 22 | July 16, 1992 | June 13, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Mikey finds love with a new girl in school at the same time Parker finds love with a new girl (it's the same girl). Being a true bud, Parker steps aside and helps Mikey by asking her out. However, complicating matters further, Robin is more interested in Parker. The final straw arrives in the form of football player Larry Kubiac, who wants to destroy Parker. |
September 2, 1990 |
| 2 |
Operation Kubiac Parker takes on a new role as Larry Kubiac's agent. While Larry is a force to be reckoned with on the football field, his communication skills are lacking. When college-football scouts are on campus, Parker must help the giant impress them or else wind up a failure. Now Parker must find a way to help Kubiac or else risk a future of pain, courtesy of the Kube. |
September 9, 1990 |
| 3 |
Power Play There's a disturbance in the force as there can't be two Parker Lewises. New student Matt Stiles threatens to steal Parker's glory as he's able to outdo Parker at every turn. In the blink of an eye, Parker is no longer the coolest kid in school and struggles to keep his sanity. His world is crumbling around him unless he can find a way to beat Stiles. |
September 16, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Father Knows Less A local business man sponsors a family build-a-better-toaster contest and Mikey can't participate because his mother doesn't have the time. |
August 11, 1991 |
| 2 |
A Walk on the Dark Side Shelly joins the Dark Siders, whose initiation calls for her to be suspended from school. |
August 18, 1991 |
| 3 |
Full Mental Jacket The buds try to break Jerry of his lack of self-confidence when he is without his coat. |
September 1, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flamingo Graffiti Parker decides to change a few things his life. First on his list is to spend a night with Annie. |
July 16, 1992 |
| 2 |
Cape Flamingo In a remake of the film Cape Fear, tough guy Brad Penny saves Parker's life and tries to befriend him. Parker becomes suspicious and vows to never let Brad get to him. |
July 23, 1992 |
| 3 |
The Kiss Shelly tries to get her first kiss, and she sets her eyes on Brad Penny. Parker tries to stop her from completing her mission. |
July 30, 1992 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 2, 1990 |
| Last aired | June 13, 1993 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 19:30:00 |