Boston Common 1996
What is Boston Common?
Boston Common is a television series that premiered in 1996. The show revolves around the main character's life after moving to Boston.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 21, 1996
- Last aired
- Apr 27, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Boston Common is a television series that premiered in 1996. The show revolves around the main character's life after moving to Boston. He relocates from Virginia to attend college, but his actual purpose for being in Boston is not explicitly stated. Instead, he finds employment with the student union, where he engages in behavior that is often considered mischievous or troublesome. The series focuses on his experiences and interactions within this environment.
Should you watch it?
“A Virginia transplant stirs up a Boston college campus while spying on his sister.”
- lighthearted humor
- college setting
- mischievous lead character
- premise may feel repetitive
Watch it if you enjoy a comedic look at campus life with a scheming brother.
Features mild comedic antics suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Pilot Mar 21, 1996
- E2 Out, Out, Damn Jack! Mar 28, 1996
- E3 I Thee Endow Apr 4, 1996
- E4 Relationship of Fools Apr 11, 1996
- E5 Boyd Gets Shrunk Apr 18, 1996
- E6 Virginia Reeling Apr 25, 1996
- E7 Hope Springs a Leak Aug 11, 1996
- E8 Autumn 'Foilage' Aug 18, 1996
- E9 Everybody's Stalking Sep 8, 1996
- E10 A Streetcar Named Denial Sep 15, 1996
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Everything's Coming Up Sub-Rosas Sep 29, 1996
- E2 Conspiracy of Dunces Oct 6, 1996
- E3 This Ain't No Party, This Ain't No Disco ... Oct 13, 1996
- E4 Mercury Retrograde Oct 20, 1996
- E5 The War Room Oct 27, 1996
- E6 Trustee and Sympathy Nov 3, 1996
- E7 A Triage Grows in Boston Nov 10, 1996
- E8 Gobble, Gobble, Aggch! Nov 17, 1996
- E9 Coming Clean Nov 20, 1996
- E10 Arts and Craftiness Dec 8, 1996
- E11 The Finals Curtain Dec 15, 1996
- E12 Soup to Nuts Jan 5, 1997
- E13 A Night in Camelot Feb 16, 1997
- E14 Commander-in-Grief Mar 9, 1997
- E15 His and Herpes Mar 16, 1997
- E16 Extra Credit Mar 23, 1997
- E17 The Occidental Purists Apr 6, 1997
- E18 Heres to You, Mrs. Byrnes Apr 7, 1997
- E19 I.D. Endow Apr 13, 1997
- E20 To Bare is Human Apr 14, 1997
- E21 A Cross to Bear Apr 20, 1997
- E22 Sophomore's Choice Apr 27, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is the main character's name?
The protagonist is named Boyd.
Why does Boyd move to Boston?
He moves to Boston to spy on his sister who has just started college.
Where does Boyd work after arriving?
He works for the student union on campus.
What genre does Boston Common belong to?
It is a comedy television series.
When was Boston Common first released?
The series premiered in 1996.