Phenom

1993 - 1994

Pilot

14th September 1993

Episode 1

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.

Angela's First Kiss

14th September 1993

Episode 2

Angela postpones a trip to a tournament to attend a dance with her new boyfriend.

Secrets

28th September 1993

Episode 3

Dianne's ex fails to send a check, the mortgage is late and the van needs repairs.

Angela Gets Crushed

5th October 1993

Episode 4

Angela falls for her new coach who's stringing her along to get the most out of her as a player.

Daddy's Home

12th October 1993

Episode 5

Angela's dad spends more time with her - and horns in on coach Lou's turf.

Game Face

19th October 1993

Episode 6

Coach Lou pumps up Angela for a match - then Dianne destroys his handiwork with a hug.

Angela's Wild Ride

26th October 1993

Episode 7

Encouraged by a rebellious friend, Angela takes a ride on the wild side and gets caught in a stolen car.

Answered Prayers

2nd November 1993

Episode 8

Mary Margaret needs to work out a few misconceptions about the power of prayer. Meanwhile, a depressed Lou won't leave the Doolan house.

Crazy for You

9th November 1993

Episode 9

At a resort, Dianne meets a gentleman who's too good to be true.

There's No Place Like Home

16th November 1993

Episode 10

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.

A Lou-Daughter Picnic

30th November 1993

Episode 11

Lou plays dad for a day when he takes Mary Margaret to a father-daughter picnic.

A Very Doolan Christmas

14th December 1993

Episode 12

Lou and his mother spend Christmas with the Doolans, and Brian has a special gift for Roanne.

Brian and the Tennis Star

4th January 1994

Episode 13

The Doolans host a promiscuous tennis star, whom they hope to keep away from the wild side of L.A..

My Little Tony

11th January 1994

Episode 14

To Angela's chagrin, Lou scares off her boyfriend, while Mary Margaret can't ditch a pesky admirer.

Men are Dogs

1st February 1994

Episode 15

Dianne discovers that her sister the judge isn't a very good judge of character when the woman falls for coach Lou.

Spring Break-Out

8th February 1994

Episode 16

Brian's overzealous approach as Coach Lou's new head of security turns the tennis academy into a prison camp.

What's in a Vow?

15th February 1994

Episode 17

Dianne gives a speech about working in the real world, and it's so inspiring that a nun renounces her vows.

Dianne's Young Buck

22nd February 1994

Episode 18

Surprise and disbelief rock the Doolan household when Dianne dates a younger man.

Angela's Fifteen Minutes

15th March 1994

Episode 19

Angela's first newspaper profile leads to heartache when a reporter manipulates the facts from the interview.

It's a Wonderful Mid-Life Crisis

Episode 20

Lou faces a midlife crisis. Jerry Mathers and Tracy Austin appear as themselves.

Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'

Episode 21

The Doolans reveal their fantasies after winning five hours of free psychotherapy.

Strictly Lunchroom

Episode 22

Mary Margaret and her dancing partner plot to sidestep their instructor's restrictions on creativity.

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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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Judith Light Image

Judith Light

Dianne Doolan

Angela Goethals Image

Angela Goethals

Angela Doolan

Ashley Johnson Image

Ashley Johnson

Mary Margaret Doolan

Todd Louiso Image

Todd Louiso

Brian Doolan

Jennifer Lien Image

Jennifer Lien

Roanne

William Devane Image

William Devane

Lou Della Rosa

Sara Rue Image

Sara Rue

Monica

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Danny Kallis

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James L. Brooks

Producer

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Richard Sakai

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