A college professor (Tim Reid) inherits a restaurant in New Orleans.
Frank has a run of bad luck after returning to Boston.
Frank's eagerness to help puts him in everyone's way.
After a patron dies, his family sues the restaurant.
Frank joins an all black club of professionals but then Anna-May informs him of the ""Capital C club,"" as the members are all light-skinned blacks whereas Frank is dark-skinned, making him the token black in an all-black club.
Frank's bachelor status brings women to the restaurant.
Hanna has second thoughts about her wedding.
A young handyman's mood swings and sudden wealth worry Frank.
The staff tries to help troubled Charles.
The Rev. Deal is offered a pulpit to preach from.
A creditor holds Frank responsible for his father's gambling debts.
Big Arthur and a rival chef decide to settle differences in the ring.
The restaurant prepares for Christmas, as an unknown uncle visits Frank.
Frank is upset when a bum decides to live outside the Chez.
Frank discovers a woman in his building is scaring his tenants with voodoo.
Tiger throws a bash for a recently deceased pal, who attends.
Frank hires a consultant to improve business at the restaurant.
Shorty pursues a flamboyant young southern belle.
A noted director chooses the Chez as the site of his next film.
Frank's friendly gesture toward some African musicians backfires.
Colleges recruit the basketball-star son of Miss Marie's friend.
A corporate head learns of his ouster during dinner at the Chez.