Chico and the Man 1974
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What is Chico and the Man?
Chico and the Man is an American sitcom that aired on NBC. The show is set in an East Los Angeles barrio and is notable for being the first U.S.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1974
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Chico and the Man is an American sitcom that aired on NBC. The show is set in an East Los Angeles barrio and is notable for being the first U.S. television series to be set in a Mexican-American neighborhood. The series stars Jack Albertson and Freddie Prinze as the main characters, with Albertson playing Ed Brown, the owner of a run down garage, and Prinze playing Chico Rodriguez, a young man who applies for a job at the garage. The characters have distinct personalities, with Ed Brown being cantankerous and Chico Rodriguez being upbeat and optimistic. The show ran for four seasons, concluding on July 21, 1978, after premiering on September 13, 1974. The series features the interactions between the two main characters and explores their relationship. The show's setting and characters made it a unique addition to the television landscape at the time.
Should you watch it?
“A gruff garage owner teams up with an optimistic Chicano teen in East L.A.”
- Groundbreaking Mexican-American setting
- Strong comedic chemistry between leads
- Classic sitcom humor
- Some jokes reflect its 1970s era
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1970s sitcoms with cross-generational buddy dynamics.
The series offers light comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Pilot Sep 13, 1974
- E2 Second Thoughts Sep 20, 1974
- E3 Old Dog Sep 27, 1974
- E4 New Suit Oct 4, 1974
- E5 Borrowed Trouble Oct 11, 1974
- E6 E Pluribus Used Car Oct 25, 1974
- E7 Lifestyle Nov 1, 1974
- E8 Veterans Nov 8, 1974
- E9 No Room in the Garage Nov 15, 1974
- E10 The Letter Dec 6, 1974
- E11 Natural Causes Dec 20, 1974
- E12 The Manuel Who Came to Dinner Dec 27, 1974
- E13 Garage Sale Jan 3, 1975
- E14 Out of Sight Jan 17, 1975
- E15 The Beard Jan 24, 1975
- E16 If I Were a Rich Man Jan 31, 1975
- E17 Ed Steps Out Feb 7, 1975
- E18 Sammy Steps In Feb 14, 1975
- E19 The Doctor Story Feb 21, 1975
- E20 The Giveaway Feb 28, 1975
- E21 Louie's Retirement Mar 7, 1975
- E22 Long Live the Man Mar 14, 1975
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Paint Job Sep 12, 1975
- E2 This Hallowed Garage Sep 19, 1975
- E3 Auntie Connie Sep 26, 1975
- E4 Play Gypsy Oct 3, 1975
- E5 The Disappearance Oct 10, 1975
- E6 Chico and the Van Oct 17, 1975
- E7 Ms. Liz Oct 31, 1975
- E8 Mister Butterfly Nov 7, 1975
- E9 Misfortune Teller Nov 14, 1975
- E10 Bird in a Gilded Cage Nov 21, 1975
- E11 The Strike Nov 28, 1975
- E12 The Invention Dec 5, 1975
- E13 The Juror Dec 19, 1975
- E14 The Dream Jan 9, 1976
- E15 The Hypnotist Jan 16, 1976
- E16 Reverand Bemis' Altar Ego Jan 23, 1976
- E17 The Big Brush-Off Jan 28, 1976
- E18 The Accident Feb 4, 1976
- E19 Chico's Cousin Pepe Feb 11, 1976
- E20 Return of Aunt Connie Feb 18, 1976
- E21 Too Many Crooks Feb 25, 1976
- E22 The Face Job Mar 3, 1976
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Della Moves In Oct 1, 1976
- E2 Second Coming of Della Oct 8, 1976
- E3 Chico Packs His Bags Oct 22, 1976
- E4 Chico's Problem Nov 5, 1976
- E5 In Your Hat Nov 12, 1976
- E6 Ed's Recuperation Nov 19, 1976
- E7 Ed Brown vs. the IRS Nov 26, 1976
- E8 Morgan and the Man
- E9 Mucho Macho Ed Dec 10, 1976
- E10 Old is Old Dec 17, 1976
- E11 Ready When You Are, CB Dec 24, 1976
- E12 The Dress Jan 7, 1977
- E13 Minority of One Jan 14, 1977
- E14 Champs Ain't Chumps Jan 28, 1977
- E15 Chico's Padre Feb 4, 1977
- E16 Matchmaker, Matchmaker Feb 18, 1977
- E17 Black Tie Blues Feb 25, 1977
- E18 Ed Talks to God Mar 4, 1977
- E19 Gregory Peck Is a Rooster Mar 18, 1977
- E20 Louie's Can-Can Apr 1, 1977
- E21 Uncle Sunny Apr 8, 1977
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 Who's Been Sleeping in My Car? Sep 16, 1977
- E2 Su Casa, Mi Casa? Sep 23, 1977
- E3 Take Me, I'm Yours Sep 30, 1977
- E4 The Third Letter Oct 14, 1977
- E5 The Bed Oct 21, 1977
- E6 The Matter of Privacy Nov 4, 1977
- E7 The Proposal Nov 11, 1977
- E8 Aunt Charo Nov 18, 1977
- E9 Charo Takes Over Dec 2, 1977
- E10 Ed, the Hero Dec 9, 1977
- E11 Ed's Team Dec 30, 1977
- E12 The Americanization of Charo Jan 6, 1978
- E13 Raul Runs Away (1) Jan 20, 1978
- E14 Raul Runs Away (2) Jan 20, 1978
- E15 Charo and the Matador Jan 27, 1978
- E16 A New Girl in Town Jun 2, 1978
- E17 Ed Brown's Car Wash Jun 9, 1978
- E18 Buenas Dias, Mr. President Jun 16, 1978
- E19 Della and Son Jun 30, 1978
- E20 Help Wanted Jul 7, 1978
- E21 The Peeping Tom Jul 14, 1978
- E22 The Hot Rock Jul 21, 1978
- E23 Waiting for Chongo
Frequently asked questions
When did Chico and the Man originally air?
It aired on NBC from September 13, 1974, to July 21, 1978.
How many seasons does the show have?
The series ran for four seasons.
Who are the two main characters?
Jack Albertson plays Ed Brown and Freddie Prinze plays Chico Rodriguez.
What is the setting of the series?
It takes place in a garage in an East Los Angeles barrio.
Why is the show historically notable?
It was the first U.S. television series set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.