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Recovering alcoholic John Hemingway runs into an assortment of crazy characters while working as night manager of a seedy bus terminal, aided by his sarcastic assistant, Mahalia. Others in the building include Dexter, the acerbic snack-bar operator and Heavy Gene, the surly janitor who hates to clean. Frequently dropping in to visit are hooker Watkins, who has a heart of gold, and doughnut-mooching cops Hampton and Eggers.
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Ray Loynd
Variety
The show's major risk is the sheer amount of A.A.-inspired material. A running gag is how everyone is always inviting the tempted Hemingway into the bar for a drink. But the writers deftly skirt any personal agendas.
Apr 10, 2018
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Hal Boedeker
Miami Herald
Creator Don Reo (Blossom) brings nothing new to these issues. The dialogue sounds written, not spoken, and some situations are far-fetched.
Rated: 2/4
Feb 16, 2022
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Episode 1
Aired Sep 2, 1993
It's a Wonderful Life, or Is It?
A missing bus and a robbery complicate a recovering alcoholic's (John Larroquette) first night as a bus station's night manager.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 7, 1993
Thirty Day Chip
John (John Larroquette) thinks his life is doomed when his wife serves him with divorce papers. Guest star: David Crosby. With Liz Torres.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 14, 1993
Celibate!
John's (John Larroquette) self-control is tested when he must remain celibate for six months. With David Crosby.
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Episode 4
Aired Sep 21, 1993
This Is Not a Step
John (John Larroquette) confronts his mother (guest star June Lockhart) about all the mistakes she made when he was growing up. With Liz Torres.
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Episode 5
Aired Sep 28, 1993
The Unforgiven
John (John Larroquette) takes stock of himself while helping a runaway teen (guest star Patricia Childress) realize that she can still go home.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 5, 1993
Pros and Cons
A friend (guest star Clifton Davis) tries to get John (John Larroquette) involved in a real-estate scam. With Liz Torres.
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Episode 7
Aired Oct 12, 1993
Jumping Off the Wagon
John (John Larroquette) is forced to deal with a local gang that wants to extort protection money from him. With Liz Torres.
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Episode 8
Aired Oct 26, 1993
The Past Comes Back
John (John Larroquette) becomes concerned about a drunken encounter he once had with an acquaintance (guest star Ted Shackelford).
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 2, 1993
There's a Mr. Hitler Here to See You
John (John Larroquette) is caught in a dilemma when a neo-Nazi group leader (guest star Don R. McMannus) wants to charter a bus.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 23, 1993
Amends
John (John Larroquette) wants to make amends with his first wife and the son (guest stars Donna Mills and Omri Katz) he never knew.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 7, 1993
Newcomer
John (John Larroquette) pursues a relationship with a woman (Dinah Manoff) who might have to pursue celibacy.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 14, 1993
My Hero
John's nephew (guest star Matt Borlenghi) learns the meaning of "tough love" when he shows up at the bus station. With John Larroquette.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 21, 1993
God
Mahalia (Liz Torres) tries to save John (John Larroquette) when he gets hooked on gambling after playing craps.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 4, 1994
The Big Slip
John (John Larroquette) is given an ultimatum -- train the head honcho's annoying nephew (guest star Bobcat Goldthwait) or lose his job.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 11, 1994
Death and Dishonor
John's son (Omri Katz) tries to form a father-son relationship; Chester (David Crosby) disappears. With John Larroquette.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 18, 1994
Don't Drink and Drive Nuclear Waste
John (John Larroquette) suspects one of his bus drivers (guest star Richard Schiff) is drinking on the job.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 30, 1994
Eggs
While picking up chickens for the cafe, Dexter and John (Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, John Larroquette) end up spending the night in a motel.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 1, 1994
Another Average Night
John (John Hemingway) dates a married woman whose irate husband (guest star Dirk Blocker) decides to pay a surprise visit.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 1, 1994
Dirty Deeds
John (John Larroquette) runs into his old college roommate (guest star Lane Davies) while at a club featuring female impersonators.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 8, 1994
John and Carol
John and his ex-wife (John Larroquette, guest star Donna Mills) have an argument at the station when their son (guest star Omri Katz) appears on John's doorstep.
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Episode 21
Aired Mar 15, 1994
Grit
Eggers (Elizabeth Berridge) develops a crush on John (John Larroquette) after he rescues her from a crazed gunman.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 22, 1994
Date Night
Dexter's sister (Marsha Warfield) is attracted to John (John Larroquette); John's son hires a call girl: Carly (Gigi Rice).
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 29, 1994
Wasted Lives
Joe Pesci (guest starring as himself) visits the bus station to do a character study on Oscar (Bill Morey), the resident bum.
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Episode 24
Aired Apr 12, 1994
A Dark and Stormy Night
An encounter with a bus hijacker convinces disspirited John (John Larroquette) his life is worthwhile.
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