Union Square (1997)
Union Square is a 1997 television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for one season. It follows the story of a lawyer-turned-playwright in New York City, who attempts to gain inspiration from a host of characters populating the fictitious Union Square cafe in Manhattan, obviously inspired by the New York area of the same name. The show was originally supposed to be a vehicle for Cuban-American actress Mel Gorham. But after poor test screenings for the pilot, the producers decided to retool the show and replace Gorham with Constance Marie. The program replaced Fired Up on NBC's "Must See TV" night of programming; it was given an 8:30pm timeslot on Thursday evenings, a highly coveted spot due to its location between popular sitcoms Friends and Seinfeld. Like The Single Guy, Union Square attempted to capitalize on attractive singles in their 20s and 30s enjoying New York City life, which both Seinfeld and Friends had turned into successes. The show also featured guest appearances from actor David Krumholtz, who appeared on two episodes, as did actress Rhea Perlman.
Union Square: Season 1 - 14 Episode s
1x1 - Hasta la Muerta, Baby
September 25, 1997
A would-be thespian from Texas comes to town and tries to land a part in Neil Simon's latest play, losing out at her first audition, she finds friendship with the ecclectic group of regulars at a diner called Union Square.
1x2 - The Audition
October 2, 1997
Gaby asks Michael to write her an original monologue for a big audition, which leads to doubts about their respective talents; Jack gets involved with his parole officer's daughter; Suzanne interviews prospective divorce lawyers; and Albie is fascinated by the diner's new revolving pie rack.
1x3 - Enjoy Your Haddock
October 9, 1997
1x4 - A Stool with a View
October 16, 1997
Gaby is cast in a student film, but the scene requires her to kiss Jack.
1x5 - Michael's First Stand
October 30, 1997
Halloween at the diner finds Michael trying to prove he can be shallow when it comes to his sex life after the others find out he has never had a one-night stand, and Gaby wanting to be open-minded about a very tall guy who fancies women's clothes. Menwhile, Suzanne's ex-husband is poaching clients.
1x6 - Harrassed
November 6, 1997
Rhea Perlman guest stars as a bookie's widow looking to collect a debt from Jack; Gaby is fired from her temp job after being sexually harassed and Michael wants her to sue; Suzanne tries to find someone to take a cruise with her.
1x7 - Get Rusty
November 13, 1997
1x8 - Jack Gets a Hot Tip
December 4, 1997
Jack takes money from the tip jar and bets it on a horse race; Suzanne gives Santa Claus a pep talk before he appears in the Thanksgiving Day parade; Michael and Gaby concoct stories about their careers to tell their families.
1x9 - No Sex 'Til After Homework
December 11, 1997
Gaby is offered a kitchen job, but she claims to have a counteroffer in a production of ""South Pacific"" with Florence Henderson (who appears as herself). Meanwhile Suzanne is pleasantly surprised when the child from a third-world country that she's been supporting turns out to be rather mature.
1x10 - The First Christmas Show
December 18, 1997
The gang rally to lift Gaby's limping Christmas spirit when a series of misfortunes leaves her singing the blues; Albie rescues a red-nosed reindeer from a Christmas tree lot.
1x11 - What Are Friends For?
January 8, 1998
The reappearance of her hunky former boyfriend from Texas unsettles Gaby, especially when he introduces her to his fiancee, who finds cause for jealousy. And the diner plays host to a bratty 10-year-old movie star.
1x12 - Out and In
January 15, 1998
Carrie signs with a record label after performing in a lesbian club. Gaby tries to reunite an elderly man and his long-lost love, a woman he fell in love with at the diner 50 years ago when it was a dance hall.
1x13 - It Takes A Thief
January 22, 1998
Jack goes to great lengths to make it up to a woman whose car he once stole; at Albie's prompting, Carrie tries to be nicer to her customers, including Lea Thompson of ""Caroline in the City"" who appears as herself.
1x14 - Smarty Pants
Michael learns there's more to Jack than rippling muscles, as they match wits in a crossword-puzzle competition; Suzanne will do anything---including attend funerals---to drum up real-estate clients. Meanwhile, Carrie copes with annoying customers who snap at her.
Union Square: 1 Season
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