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Phenom

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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.

Comedy

2.4 / 5

14th September 1993 - 10th May 1994
Producer
Danny Kallis
Top Cast
Judith LightAngela GoethalsAshley Johnson
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Pilot Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
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? Still
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 Still
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 Still
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 Still
It's a Wonderful Mid-Life Crisis
5th April 1994

Episode 20

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

Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin' Still
Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'
3rd May 1994

Episode 21

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

Strictly Lunchroom Still
Strictly Lunchroom
10th May 1994

Episode 22

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