A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and a 42-year-old ex-Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to learn from each other. Roomies aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of the series later aired on Saturday morning.
Cast: Burt Young, Corey Haim, Jane Daly
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. PilotA 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and the 42 year old ex Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to learn from each other.CC30minMar 19, 1987
- 2. WrestlingMatthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.CC30minMar 27, 1987
- 3. The One That Got AwayMatthew's concern for the survival of a rare fish prompts the boys to form a rescue party.CC30minApr 3, 1987
- 4. To Tell the TruthNick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.CC30minApr 10, 1987
- 5. The DitchDuring the yearly 'Stupid Documentary Festival' the college has for the students, an old military training film is shown which triggers Nick who has memories of all of the young people lost in war during his time in the Marines.CC30minApr 24, 1987
- 6. Bobby MidnightMatthew becomes a campus sensation as the newest radio station DJ "Bobby Midnight."CC30minMay 1, 1987
- 7. ObsessionMatthew hooks up with a girl who's as obsessed with plants as he is with fish, but a mishap causes suspicion, threatening their romance.CC30minMay 8, 1987
- 8. Mid-Term FeverMid-terms approach, and the guys pull an all-nighter for their first one, but Nick's subsequent low grade sends him reeling for home (with Matthew in tow).CC30minMay 15, 1987
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Roomies
As college freshman, they're the weirdest. As roommates, they're the oddest. As buddies, they're the very best!
A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and a 42-year-old ex-Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to learn from each other. Roomies aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of the series later aired on Saturday morning.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Sy Rosen
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
