Sidekicks

- Season 1

(1986)

An old man who lives with his grandson, Ernie, is approached by a social worker who tells him that Ernie can't continue living with him because he is old and an invalid. He needs to find someone to take Ernie in and he picks a man named Jake Rizzo who is a cop. He sends Ernie to him and Rizzo finds the whole thing strange. Ernie continues to follow him and when he gets in trouble Ernie who's trained by his grandfather in martial arts helps him. Jake starts to warm up to him. And he also finds himself attracted to the social worker.

Ernie and Jake adjust to their new life together.

Jake's work conflicts with Ernie's school open house.

Ernie helps Jake learn to appreciate his neighbors.

Jake is suspected of illegal activities.

Ernie brings home a bedraggled stranger.

Ernie's talents land him as the opening act for El DeBarge.

Ernie is less than thrilled about Jake's new love interest.

Ernie's troubles with a bully promote tension between Jake and the bully's father.

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Ernie wants to help a group of senior citizens defend themselves against street bullies.

Ernie's cousin from Patusan comes for a visit.

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Ernie is witness to a crime, but Jake doesn't believe his story.

Jake's promotion gives him more time with Ernie, who quickly tires of the constant attention.

Jake's safety is in question upon the release of a con he helped put away.

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