Ferris Bueller (1990)
Synopsis
Ferris Bueller is an American sitcom based on the 1986 John Hughes film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The show stars Charlie Schlatter in the title role. The series debuted on August 23, 1990, on NBC and was cancelled within its first season, a few months after its debut. The show was produced by Maysh Ltd Productions in association with Paramount Television. Hughes was not involved in the show's production, and asked that his name not be used by Paramount Television to promote it.
Creator
John Masius
Network
NBC
Episodes
Pilot
On the first day of school, Ferris becomes infatuated with transfer student Sloan.
Behind Every Dirtbag
Ferris grooms a rebel to oppose the principal's preferred candidate.
Custodian of the People
Ferris has his janitor buddy impersonate the former Marine drill sergeant Rooney hired as the new dean of students.
Without You I'm Nothing
Ferris attempts to help Cameron, who feels trapped in Ferris's shadow, by suggesting to him that he should do something he will be remembered for.
Between a Rock and Rooney's Place
Ferris throws a surprise birthday party for Cameron.
A Dog and His Boy
Sloan leaves Lucy, the campus canine, in Ferris' care.
Ferris Bueller Can't Win
After a fortuneteller sees a black aura around him, Ferris has a run of disastrously bad luck.
Sloan Again, Naturally
Sloan, feeling smothered by Ferris, dates a dashing Italian exchange student whom Jeannie likes.
Scenes from a Grandma
Ferris' nosy, know-it-all grandmother wants to turn her two-week visit into a permanent stay.
Stand-In Deliver
The father of Cameron's new girlfriend Ann forbids Cameron to see her. So Ferris poses as her boyfriend to get past her father.
Baby You Can't Drive My Car
Ferris buys a 1962 Corvette that may be haunted.
Grace Under Pressure
Rooney tries to cancel the annual high school beach day when the superintendent's office schedules an inspection.
A Night in the Life
Ferris and Cameron survive an eventful night while trying to churn out an important class paper.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Ferris Bueller
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Production
Paramount Television, John Masius Productions
