Roomies
“As college freshman, they're the weirdest. As roommates, they're the oddest. As buddies, they're the very best!”
Creator
Sy Rosen
A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and a 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.
Roomies aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of the series later aired on Saturday morning.
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
Burt Young
Nick Chase · 8 eps
Corey Haim
Matthew Wiggins · 8 eps
Jane Daly
Kate Adler · 8 eps
Joshua Nelson
Sheldon · 8 eps
Sean Sullivan
Carl · 8 eps
G.W. Bailey
· 1 eps
Estelle Getty
· 1 eps
Jim Doughan
· 1 eps
Leonard Lightfoot
· 1 eps
Candice Azzara
· 1 eps
Robin Gammell
· 1 eps
Signy Coleman
· 1 eps
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Episode Guide
1
Pilot
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.
2
Wrestling
Matthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.
3
The One That Got Away
Matthew's concern for the survival of a rare fish prompts the boys to form a rescue party.
4
To Tell the Truth
Nick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.
5
The Ditch
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.
6
Bobby Midnight
Matthew becomes a campus sensation as the newest radio station DJ "Bobby Midnight."
7
Obsession
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.
8
Mid-Term Fever
Mid-terms approach, and the guys pull an all-nighter for their first one, but Nick's subsequent low grade sends him reeling for home (with Matthew in tow).
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