
TV show · comedy
Phenom
1993–1994 · 1 season, 22 episodes · ended
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Seasons and episodes Phenom
Season 1
1993 · 22 episodes · about 11h
1. Pilot30 min
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.
2. Angela's First Kiss30 min
Angela postpones a trip to a tournament to attend a dance with her new boyfriend.
3. Secrets30 min
Dianne's ex fails to send a check, the mortgage is late and the van needs repairs.
4. Angela Gets Crushed30 min
Angela falls for her new coach who's stringing her along to get the most out of her as a player.
5. Daddy's Home30 min
Angela's dad spends more time with her - and horns in on coach Lou's turf.
6. Game Face30 min
Coach Lou pumps up Angela for a match - then Dianne destroys his handiwork with a hug.
7. Angela's Wild Ride30 min
Encouraged by a rebellious friend, Angela takes a ride on the wild side and gets caught in a stolen car.
8. Answered Prayers30 min
Mary Margaret needs to work out a few misconceptions about the power of prayer. Meanwhile, a depressed Lou won't leave the Doolan house.
9. Crazy for You30 min
At a resort, Dianne meets a gentleman who's too good to be true.
10. There's No Place Like Home30 min
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.
11. A Lou-Daughter Picnic30 min
Lou plays dad for a day when he takes Mary Margaret to a father-daughter picnic.
12. A Very Doolan Christmas30 min
Lou and his mother spend Christmas with the Doolans, and Brian has a special gift for Roanne.
13. Brian and the Tennis Star30 min
The Doolans host a promiscuous tennis star, whom they hope to keep away from the wild side of L.A..
14. My Little Tony30 min
To Angela's chagrin, Lou scares off her boyfriend, while Mary Margaret can't ditch a pesky admirer.
15. Men are Dogs30 min
Dianne discovers that her sister the judge isn't a very good judge of character when the woman falls for coach Lou.
16. Spring Break-Out30 min
Brian's overzealous approach as Coach Lou's new head of security turns the tennis academy into a prison camp.
17. What's in a Vow?30 min
Dianne gives a speech about working in the real world, and it's so inspiring that a nun renounces her vows.
18. Dianne's Young Buck30 min
Surprise and disbelief rock the Doolan household when Dianne dates a younger man.
19. Angela's Fifteen Minutes30 min
Angela's first newspaper profile leads to heartache when a reporter manipulates the facts from the interview.
20. It's a Wonderful Mid-Life Crisis30 min
Lou faces a midlife crisis. Jerry Mathers and Tracy Austin appear as themselves.
21. Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'30 min
The Doolans reveal their fantasies after winning five hours of free psychotherapy.
22. Strictly Lunchroom30 min
Mary Margaret and her dancing partner plot to sidestep their instructor's restrictions on creativity.
Season summaries1 season, 22 episodes
Season 1
1993 · 22 episodes · about 11h
1 season, 22 episodes, about 11h in total, from September 14, 1993 to May 10, 1994. Episodes run about 30 min.
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What is it about? Phenom
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.
Genre: comedy.
Cast and crew Phenom
AllCreators
- Created bySam Simon
- NetworkABC
Full cast12 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Judith Light · Dianne Doolan · 22 ep.
- Angela Goethals · Angela Doolan · 22 ep.
- Ashley Johnson · Mary Margaret Doolan · 22 ep.
- Todd Louiso · Brian Doolan · 22 ep.
- Jennifer Lien · Roanne · 22 ep.
- William Devane · Lou Della Rosa · 22 ep.
- Sara Rue · Monica · 22 ep.
- Shanelle Gray · 2 ep.
- Beverley Mitchell · Clare · 2 ep.
- Kathleen Freeman · 1 ep.
- Heather Elizabeth Parkhurst · 1 ep.
- Jerry Mathers · Himself · 1 ep.
Crew:
- Danny Kallis · Producer
- James L. Brooks · Producer
- Richard Sakai · Producer
- Will Mackenzie · Director
- Kathy Ann Stumpe · Writer
- David Richardson · Writer
- Jon Vitti · Writer
- Adam Chase · Writer
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Details Phenom

- First episode
- September 14, 1993
- Last episode
- May 10, 1994
- Status
- ended
- Network
- ABC
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures Television, ELP Communications
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Phenom have?
1 season, 22 episodes. The last episode aired May 10, 1994.
Who’s in Phenom?
Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso, Jennifer Lien, William Devane, Sara Rue, Shanelle Gray, Beverley Mitchell, and Kathleen Freeman. Created by Sam Simon.
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