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.
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Ep 1Pilot
A 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.
Ep 2Wrestling
Matthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.
Ep 3The One That Got Away
Matthew's concern for the survival of a rare fish prompts the boys to form a rescue party.
Ep 4To Tell the Truth
Nick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.
Ep 5The Ditch
During 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.
Ep 6Bobby Midnight
Matthew becomes a campus sensation as the newest radio station DJ "Bobby Midnight."
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