Malcolm & Eddie

- Season 1

(1996)

As would-be tow truck driver Eddie struggles to come up with the cash to repair his ailing truck, Broncula, his roommate Malcolm readies an audition tape he hopes will land him a radio sportscasting job. Just as Malcolm is settling down to tape his play-by-play of a televised basketball game, Eddie notices a commercial featuring get-rich-quick pitchman Bill Fontaine. Certain that Fontaine is the answer to his prayers, Eddie is determined to attend his seminar. However, as Malcolm insists he has no interest in Fontaine, Eddie's attempt to improve their own television ...

With his tow truck Broncula in the shop, Eddie needs another $600 to get it back on the road. Unable to loan him the cash, Malcolm suggests he find another job. So, to get the money he needs to fix his truck, Eddie begs Kelly to let him work at the restaurant. Meanwhile, excited over an invitation to join his boss at a big charity dinner, Malcolm asks Holly to be his date. When things go badly at the restaurant, Eddie finds a job delivering pizzas. But there's just one catch -- he needs to borrow Malcolm's car. Fresh on the heels of rejection by Holly, Malcolm insists...

During a day on which he seems particularly unflappable, Malcolm announce that he's finally being given his chance as a substitute disc jockey on the station's all-night show. And though the extra money and the excitement have made him feel almost invincible, it isn't long before the combination of his day job and the night shift begin to take their toll. When Malcolm mentions missing his friends more than he does sleep, Eddie decides to throw him a surprise party. But, when he arrives home ready for a well deserved rest, Malcolm isn't at all happy to see all of his ...

Though upset over a change in the numbers they agreed on, Malcolm's reservations vanish when Eddie's last minute picks win the lottery. While expecting to be millionaires, Malcolm and Eddie discover the prize is being split among thirteen winners. Then, after getting a state-of-the-art television, Eddie tries using his newfound wealth to impress a new neighbor, only to learn that Bridget is already dating NBA Rookie of the Year, Damon Stoudamire. While celebrating their good fortune with friends, Malcolm and Eddie learn that Kelly is moving to Hawaii and putting the ...

Following a slow first day as the owners of Kelly's, Eddie suggests something he's sure will bring in a crowd -- an appearance by the pop music star formerly known as Prince. Although sure his partner is kidding, Malcolm is surprised when a fax confirms the singer for their grand re-opening party. Meanwhile, when Malcolm tries using the news to impress Bridget, he's surprised to learn that she once dated the singer. On the night of the big event, Kelly's is packed. As Malcolm cheerfully works the room and even gives Eddie the money to buy a new air compressor for the ...

While working the bar at Kelly's, Malcolm meets Julia, an attractive woman who is clearly interested in him. But back at home he's surprised to see her walking out of his roommate's bedroom. And realizing that Malcolm is courting his younger sister, Eddie forbids them from seeing each other. Meanwhile, Eddie buys a parrot hoping to cash in after teaching it to talk. And to make sure he has proof of its language skills, he sets up a video camera to record the bird while he's away. With Eddie determined to protect his sister, Malcolm promises to keep things friendly, ...

When Stephanie Clark brings her car for in repairs, Eddie decides to try and get a date. With encouragement from Malcolm, he heads down to her office at the Little Buddies Association. But, instead of coming away with a date, Eddie falls prey to Stephanie's charms and agrees to be a Big Buddy to ten-year-old Troy. Meanwhile, Bridget decides to use Kelly's as a location for her next TV show. Upon bringing him back to where he lives and works, Eddie prepares to show Troy a good time. And when Stephanie stops by to check on things, he convinces her to consider a date, ...

While Malcolm is excited about the Halloween festivities he's planned for the bar, his partner isn't. Pressed for a reason, Eddie admits that an old family curse has him worried about being attacked by a werewolf. However, when Nicolette offers to stay with him at home, Eddie decides to take his chances at the party after all. Meanwhile, though Malcolm promised his girlfriend Tina that she'd win the $1,000 prize for the best Halloween costume, he didn't expect the competition to be so stiff. Deciding to spend the night driving around to avoid the werewolf, Eddie ...

As Eddie is breaking in a new assistant, Malcolm worries about a wave of recent health department inspections. To make sure Kelly's passes, he cracks down on his staff and demands the utmost in cleanliness and courtesy. However, Malcolm's patience is tested when a difficult customer pretends to slip and fall. And after learning that Milton is suing them for $3 million, Malcolm and Eddie set out to prove he's a fake. Hoping to take over bar to settle his lawsuit, Milton arrives to inspect the premises. But after Malcolm unthinkingly threatens to kill him if he doesn't ...

As he's honing his skills at the pool table with a game against Eddie, Malcolm is surprised when his old college friend and rival Preston Alexander arrives at Kelly's. Now a millionaire and one of the nation's most eligible bachelors, Preston is interested in avenging a loss at pool to Malcolm four years ago. When he suggests a $5,000 wager, Malcolm hesitates until Eddie offers to back him up with the cash. However, when Preston displays his amazing new skills at the table before leaving, Malcolm realizes he's been hustled. After learning that Eddie really doesn't ...

A rumor that the local football team is moving to Los Angeles has Eddie upset. But not as much as Tom, another obsessed fan who threatening to bomb the stadium during a Chiefs game. And when the police pursuit of the mad bomber leads to the bar, Malcolm and Eddie find themselves and their patrons being held hostage. Meanwhile, Malcolm's chance to use television coverage of the bomber to advertise the bar's new name is jeopardized when the signs he ordered arrive misspelled. With the police stationed outside, Nicolette is determined to save Eddie. So, as Bridget works ...

Over drinks at the bar, Malcolm's Grandpa Wesley complains that his wife has been purposely interrupting his favorite television show. But after Malcolm encourages him to show Grandma Bernice who's the boss, Wesley returns after being thrown out of the house. Although Wesley is sure she won't last an hour without him, Malcolm and Eddie are taken aback when Bernice arrives with the rest of her husband's clothes and a firm invitation not to come back anytime soon. Meanwhile, Eddie sets out to woo Nicolette's attractive new roommate, Regina. Once Wesley makes himself at ...

When his girlfriend Lydia asks him to dinner with her wealthy father at their exclusive country club, Malcolm is reluctant to go since Saturday is the busiest night of the week at the bar. However, after nervously agreeing to let Eddie run the bar for just one night, Malcolm prepares to pitch his latest business idea to Mr. Larson. Meanwhile, convinced that working opposite shifts is the recipe their success as roommates, Nicolette and Chloe join with Eddie to host a Jamaican Island Night at the bar. Following a difficult encounter with the country club's maitre, ...

On the promise of a date with twin sisters Renee and Rosie, Eddie pays $400 for tickets to a concert by K-Ci and JoJo, stars of the popular singing group Jodeci. However, when the lovely twins arrive for their date, they announce that a change in plans has them attending with the concert's two stars instead, leaving Malcolm and Eddie holding the bag. And when they are unsuccessful in getting dates on such short notice, the boys try selling the spare tickets to a pair of beautiful women, only to be arrested for scalping when they turn out to be undercover cops. While ...

While Malcolm wants to use his grocery store parking lot after hours, Mr. Gordon makes clear that he has no intention of attracting any more unsavory customers. Upon seeing someone causing a scene at the bar, Mr. Gordon notes that he's just the type who have been causing him trouble, too. And when Eddie steps in pretending to be a martial arts expert, he's challenged to fight at a local kung fu studio. Meanwhile, Nicolette claims to have found the perfect roommate in Holly. To prepare for his match against Rudy, Eddie calls on Man Li, a teacher of kung fu. While Eddie...

When her parents come to visit, Holly asks Malcolm to pose as the successful boyfriend she's told them about. While courting a woman he's met in a computer on-line chat room, Eddie prepares for disappointment by sending her a picture of Malcolm. So, hoping to keep himself out of Eddie's deception, Malcolm agrees to Holly's plan... until Katrina the computer date turns out to be gorgeous and gives him second thoughts about leaving her to Eddie. Meanwhile, Nicolette's new roommate falls in love with Tim. As Malcolm tries to live up to the Brooks's high expectations, ...

After Nicolette uses her influence to get him a job repairing some parking enforcement scooters, Eddie puts together a 70's band for a theme night party at McGee's. However, before the band can take the stage, Malcolm must intervene to keep Nicolette and Eddie's new girlfriend Danielle from fighting. Meanwhile, as Tim and Denise carry out their own unique courtship at the bar, Holly reveals that she's been offered a better job at a rival establishment. Following their success at McGee's, things for Eddie's band really take off. But, as he's trying to capitalize on his...

Because of a cross town competitor's success in luring customers, Malcolm and Eddie decide to produce a television ad for their businesses. To create the commercial, they hire noted director Johnny Beaumont. Only once he gets started, Malcolm and Eddie find that that Johnny doesn't want them in it. Meanwhile, as Nicolette takes on her sister Tamika as a roommate, Tim wants Danielle to move out, but cannot find the nerve to ask her. When Love Boat star Ted Lange and TV legend Ed McMahon are hired as spokesmen, Malcolm and Eddie express their reservations about not ...

After breaking the couch while bursting in on Malcolm and his date, Eddie is determined to make things right. And though there's little he can do to get Roxie to return, Eddie offers to buy a new couch at a furniture store, the owner he met while at work. Malcolm is convinced it costs too much. But Eddie is persuaded by the store's unscrupulous salesman, Miles, to use his share of their rent to make the purchase. While Malcolm is worried, Eddie assures him that he'll have more than enough money to cover his share of the rent. So when Kelly threatens them with eviction...

As Eddie continues to avoid her, Malcolm suggests that Nicolette start looking elsewhere for a boyfriend. While reluctant to agree, Nicolette's mind is changed by Malcolm's kind words and the arrival of handsome wine distributor David Winay. And as Tim struggles to cope with his break up with Danielle, Eddie also encourages Nicolette to pursue a relationship with David. At a wine tasting David is sponsoring at McGee's, Nicolette arrives ready to woo him. But her sexy dress suggests to Eddie that she's after him instead. Then, after overhearing Nicolette giving advice ...

Following their first semi-annual employees meeting, Malcolm and Eddie take everyone on a company picnic and retreat. Shortly after arriving at their campsite, Eddie suggests pooling their profits to buy a new tow truck, but Malcolm has other ideas as to how to spend his money. Then, as tension between the partners grows, Nicolette arrives unannounced after making the 200 mile trip on her motor scooter. While continues to press Malcolm about the tow truck, Holly's attempts to intervene fail to keep an argument from bringing the retreat to a hasty end. However, when ...

With Eddie's towing business really taking off, Malcolm suggests he try radio ads to capitalize on the success. In fact, things are going so well that he is approached by local tow truck legend, Tow Tom, about merging with his fleet. However, after Eddie claims he'd rather continue working for himself, a series of unfortunate incidents suggest that Tow Tom is trying to drive him out of business. Following Malcolm's advice, Eddie prepares for a radio campaign that he hopes will revive his suddenly flagging business. But his plans are dashed when Tow Tom both steals his...