Webster 1983
What is Webster?
The television series "Webster" is an American situation comedy that premiered on ABC. Created by Stu Silver, the show revolves around the life of a young boy who is adopted by his godfather and stepmother.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 150
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1983
- Last aired
- Mar 10, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC, Syndication
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The television series "Webster" is an American situation comedy that premiered on ABC. Created by Stu Silver, the show revolves around the life of a young boy who is adopted by his godfather and stepmother. The boy's godfather is a former NFL professional, and his stepmother is a socialite. The series focuses on the adjustments this couple must make to their new lives and sudden parenthood.
Should you watch it?
“An orphaned boy is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather and new socialite wife.”
- features the congenial Webster
- shows an impulsive couple adjusting to sudden parenthood
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
Watch it if you enjoy classic American situation comedies about family life.
The tone is that of a standard family situation comedy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Another Ballgame Sep 16, 1983
- E2 Happy Un-Birthday Sep 23, 1983
- E3 Consulting Adults Sep 30, 1983
- E4 Katherine's Swan Song Oct 7, 1983
- E5 Saying Goodbye Oct 21, 1983
- E6 Green-Eyed Monster Oct 28, 1983
- E7 Second Time Around Nov 4, 1983
- E8 Travis Nov 11, 1983
- E9 That's Entertainment Nov 18, 1983
- E10 Educating Katherine Nov 25, 1983
- E11 Teddy Bear Scare Dec 2, 1983
- E12 A Question of Honor Dec 16, 1983
- E13 Don't Jump, George Dec 23, 1983
- E14 George, the Patient in Spite of Himself Jan 6, 1984
- E15 Maybe Baby Jan 13, 1984
- E16 Missing Jan 20, 1984
- E17 Secrets of the Night Jan 27, 1984
- E18 Special Friends Feb 3, 1984
- E19 Uncle Phillip Feb 24, 1984
- E20 More Than a Memory Mar 2, 1984
- E21 Dreamland Mar 9, 1984
- E22 Webster Long (1) May 4, 1984
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Webster Long (2) Sep 21, 1984
- E2 Webster Long (3) Sep 28, 1984
- E3 The Great Walnutto Oct 12, 1984
- E4 Knock, Knock Oct 19, 1984
- E5 Burn Out Oct 26, 1984
- E6 Moving On Nov 2, 1984
- E7 You Can't Go Home Again Nov 9, 1984
- E8 Thanksgiving Show Nov 16, 1984
- E9 God Bless the Child Nov 23, 1984
- E10 Too Much Class Nov 30, 1984
- E11 To Tell the Truth Dec 7, 1984
- E12 Katherine Fights City Hall Dec 14, 1984
- E13 It's a Dog's Life Jan 4, 1985
- E14 Runaway Jan 11, 1985
- E15 Keep on Truckin', Papa Jan 18, 1985
- E16 The Uh-Oh Feeling Jan 25, 1985
- E17 Strike Up the Band Feb 1, 1985
- E18 In the Family Way (1) Feb 8, 1985
- E19 In the Family Way (2) Feb 15, 1985
- E20 What is Art? Feb 22, 1985
- E21 Best of Friends Mar 15, 1985
- E22 It's Academic Mar 22, 1985
- E23 Be It Ever So Humble Mar 29, 1985
- E24 The Best Thing I Can Be Apr 5, 1985
- E25 Blast From the Past (1)
- E26 Blast From the Past (2)
Season 3 · 29 episodes
- E1 How the West Was Once (1) Sep 20, 1985
- E2 How the West Was Once (2) Sep 20, 1985
- E3 And Baby Makes Breakfast Sep 27, 1985
- E4 Big Problems Oct 4, 1985
- E5 Alien Oct 11, 1985
- E6 Parent Trap Oct 18, 1985
- E7 Good Grief Oct 25, 1985
- E8 One More Shot Nov 1, 1985
- E9 Great Expectations (1) Nov 8, 1985
- E10 Great Expectations (2) Nov 15, 1985
- E11 Who's to Blame? Nov 22, 1985
- E12 Chained Nov 29, 1985
- E13 The Triangle Dec 6, 1985
- E14 The Truth Hurts Dec 13, 1985
- E15 Hello, I Must Be Going Jan 10, 1986
- E16 That's Rich Jan 17, 1986
- E17 TV or Not TV Jan 24, 1986
- E18 Borrowed Time Jan 31, 1986
- E19 A Friend in Need Feb 7, 1986
- E20 Love Papadopolis Style Feb 14, 1986
- E21 Almost Home Feb 21, 1986
- E22 Farewell to Arms Mar 7, 1986
- E23 There Goes the Bride Mar 21, 1986
- E24 Gotcha Mar 28, 1986
- E25 My Family's Honor May 2, 1986
- E26 Special Delivery May 8, 1986
- E27 Cuckoo's Nest May 15, 1986
- E28 Rear View Mirror (1) May 22, 1986
- E29 Rear View Mirror (2) May 29, 1986
Season 4 · 23 episodes
- E1 McGruff Sep 19, 1986
- E2 The Landlords Sep 26, 1986
- E3 The Derby Oct 3, 1986
- E4 A Run for the Money Oct 17, 1986
- E5 Read It and Weep Oct 24, 1986
- E6 Witchbusters Oct 31, 1986
- E7 The Tribute Nov 7, 1986
- E8 Kiss Me, Kate Nov 14, 1986
- E9 Play Ball Nov 21, 1986
- E10 The Big Sleepover Dec 5, 1986
- E11 The Man in the Red Flannel Suit Dec 12, 1986
- E12 Secrets Jan 9, 1987
- E13 Leave It to Diva Jan 16, 1987
- E14 A Test of Characters Jan 23, 1987
- E15 Freedom of the Press Jan 30, 1987
- E16 Honor Thy Grandfather Feb 6, 1987
- E17 Seeing It Through (a.k.a.) It's a Dog-Eat-Dog World Feb 13, 1987
- E18 Our Song Feb 20, 1987
- E19 The K.O. Kid Feb 27, 1987
- E20 Games People Play Mar 6, 1987
- E21 Katherine the Brave Apr 12, 1987
- E22 A++ Parents Mar 27, 1987
- E23 What Price Friendship? May 8, 1987
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 San Francisco (1) Sep 21, 1987
- E2 San Francisco (2) Sep 28, 1987
- E3 San Francisco (3) Oct 5, 1987
- E4 Hello, Nicky Oct 12, 1987
- E5 Grab Bag Oct 19, 1987
- E6 Breaking Away Oct 26, 1987
- E7 The Strike Nov 2, 1987
- E8 George's Brush With Life Nov 9, 1987
- E9 The Importance of Being Worthy Nov 16, 1987
- E10 A Hell of a Weekend Nov 30, 1987
- E11 Katherine, the Greek Dec 7, 1987
- E12 Simple Gifts Dec 14, 1987
- E13 The Four Tops: The Sequel Jan 4, 1988
- E14 Nerds Are People Too Jan 11, 1988
- E15 Taming of the Stew Jan 18, 1988
- E16 The Couch Potato Must Die Jan 25, 1988
- E17 The Cruise Feb 1, 1988
- E18 Dial K for Katherine Feb 8, 1988
- E19 Homecoming Feb 15, 1988
- E20 Basketball Blues Feb 22, 1988
- E21 Love Letters Mar 14, 1988
- E22 The Talk Show Mar 21, 1988
- E23 Parental Guidance Suggested Mar 28, 1988
- E24 Rub-a-Dub-Dub Apr 4, 1988
- E25 See George Run Apr 11, 1988
Frequently asked questions
When did Webster air on ABC?
It aired from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Stu Silver.
Who stars in the title role?
Emmanuel Lewis stars in the title role as Webster.
Who portrays the NFL-pro godfather?
Alex Karras portrays the NFL-pro godfather.
Who plays the socialite wife?
Susan Clark plays the socialite wife.