Chico and the Man
Overview
Chico and the Man aired on NBC for four seasons between 1974 and 1978, featuring Jack Albertson as Ed Brown, a grumpy garage owner in an East Los Angeles barrio. Opposite him is Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez, a cheerful and hopeful Chicano seeking employment. Notably, this sitcom was groundbreaking as the first American television show set in a Mexican-American community, offering a blend of humor and cultural representation that resonated with audiences. Their unlikely friendship unfolds amidst the backdrop of a vibrant neighborhood, tackling various social themes with warmth and wit.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Ed Brown, a traditional older man, encounters a Chicano individual who arrives at his garage on a bicycle, seeking employment. After a day filled with...
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2
Second Thoughts
Title: Doubts and Decisions Plot: Ed begins to reconsider his decision to bring Chico on board and makes every effort to distance himself from the ne...
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3
Old Dog
Ed thinks that he lost his mechanic skills.
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4
New Suit
Ed is reluctant to go to his old Army reunion.
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5
Borrowed Trouble
Title: Loaning Dilemmas Plot: Chico urges Ed to consider securing a bank loan to enhance their customer service standards. He believes that the inv...
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6
E Pluribus Used Car
Louis hands over his old car to Ed and Chico, suggesting they sell it. This sparks an idea in Chico to start selling used cars as an extension of Ed's...
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7
Lifestyle
Ed suspects that there might be something inappropriate happening between Chico and his girlfriend after he finds them in the back seat of Chico's van...
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8
Veterans
Chico and Ed seek out government funding through Veterans financing.
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9
No Room in the Garage
A pregnant woman from Spain enters the garage, and Ed immediately assumes she’s searching for him, believing that Chico might be the father of her b...
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10
The Letter
Chico is eager to join his cousin's business venture in New York.
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11
Natural Causes
After learning about the passing of a friend, Ed starts to worry that he might be the next to face his own mortality.
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12
The Manuel Who Came to Dinner
A car is brought into Ed's garage, and when the owner arrives to pick it up, Ed realizes that he knows him from long ago. The man turns out to be a Ch...
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13
Garage Sale
Title: Garage Sale Plot: During a routine inspection, an inspector discovers a mountain of clutter blocking an emergency exit in Ed's garage. He warn...
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14
Out of Sight
Ed is resolute about appearing in court to provide testimony regarding a car accident he believes he witnessed, despite his vision challenges.
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15
The Beard
Harold, who is unfaithful to his wife, relies on Ed to provide him with an alibi during his late-night escapades.
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16
If I Were a Rich Man
Ed makes an effort to pull Chico away from the overwhelming feelings he has developed for a woman, as well as the excessive money he's been spending o...
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17
Ed Steps Out
A recently widowed baker decides to purchase a local bakery, where she quickly finds herself drawn to Ed.
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18
Sammy Steps In
As Sammy Davis, Jr. pulls into a garage to have his car repaired, he soon discovers it’s not your typical service station. Instead, fans of his musi...
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19
The Doctor Story
Title: The Doctor Dilemma Plot: Ed prefers to manage the pain in his shoulder on his own instead of seeking professional medical help. Despite the di...
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20
The Giveaway
Chico is seen with a significant amount of cash and is keeping odd hours at work.
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21
Louie's Retirement
Louie, now enjoying retirement, dreams of spending his days relaxing in the garage.
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This Hallowed Garage
Title: Sacred Space Plot: The City has set its sights on tearing down Ed's beloved garage to make way for a cutting-edge gas station. As the demoliti...
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6
Chico and the Van
Title: Chico and the Van Plot: A city code enforcement officer informs Chico that his van doesn’t comply with local regulations, prompting him to s...
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7
Ms. Liz
Chico becomes infatuated with a woman named Liz, and his feelings for her grow so strong that he ultimately decides to propose marriage.
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9
Misfortune Teller
In a bid to stop the bank from seizing his garage due to foreclosure, Ed decides to consult a fortune teller for guidance.
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10
Bird in a Gilded Cage
Title: A Star in Disguise Plot: Ed is taken aback when he encounters his beloved silent film star serving patrons at a nearby café, igniting a whirl...
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11
The Strike
Chico becomes a member of a mechanics' union but finds himself compelled to participate in a picket outside Ed's Garage.
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16
Reverand Bemis' Altar Ego
Following Chico's impressive guest sermon at Bemis' church, the congregation begins to realize they prefer his style of preaching over that of Reveren...
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22
The Face Job
Ed's reputation takes a nosedive when he receives an unexpected offer for a complimentary facelift.
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7
Ed Brown vs. the IRS
Title: Ed Brown vs. the IRS Plot: When Ed Brown refuses to settle his tax obligations, Chico and Louie hatch a plan to ensure his taxes are filed by ...
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18
Ed Talks to God
Ed is reluctant to celebrate his own birthday, feeling uninterested in attending the party. Chico, determined to change his mind, reaches out to one o...
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20
Louie's Can-Can
Louie brings Ed on board as a garbage truck driver when Ed is compelled to retire from his previous job. Eager to start anew, Ed chooses to launch his...
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21
Uncle Sunny
Title: Uncle Sunny Plot: While Ed is off on a trip, his adventurous uncle pays a visit and organizes a wild, overnight bash for girls. The excitement...
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5
The Bed
Ed had hidden $700 in his mattress. I say “had” because Raul, aware that Ed needed a new mattress, swapped the old one for a newer model. Now, the...
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6
The Matter of Privacy
Title: The Privacy Dilemma Plot: Ed takes it upon himself to educate Raul about the significance of honoring personal boundaries. However, things tak...
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7
The Proposal
Ed and Della opt to celebrate Christmas dinner together. While indulging in food and wine, they both end up quite tipsy, leading Ed to unexpectedly pr...
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8
Aunt Charo
Raul's Aunt Charo arrives at the Garage with plans to take him back to Spain, but Raul prefers to remain with Ed instead.
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9
Charo Takes Over
Charo takes the initiative to boost Ed's business, deciding to step in and make things happen herself.
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10
Ed, the Hero
In his class report, Ed focuses on himself, highlighting how he repairs cars for those in need at no cost. Once this information spreads, people from ...
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11
Ed's Team
Raul is eager to join a basketball team, and with Ed's sponsorship, he can make it happen. So, Ed steps up to support him.
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12
The Americanization of Charo
Title: Charo's Journey to Citizenship Plot: Aunt Charo prepares for her citizenship exam, determined to embrace her new life in America. As she studi...
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13
Raul Runs Away (1)
Title: Raul's Escape (1) Plot: Raul discovers the story of the original Chico, Freddie Prinze, and uncovers a hidden van in the garage. He climbs ins...
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14
Raul Runs Away (2)
Ed travels to Mexico in search of Raul. Inside an ancient church, they come face to face, and Ed opens up about how much he misses the original Chico....
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16
A New Girl in Town
Title: A New Arrival Plot: In a bid to introduce fresh dynamics to the storyline, Monica, the niece of Ed Brown, shares her heart-wrenching experienc...
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17
Ed Brown's Car Wash
Monica comes up with a plan to boost business for her Uncle Ed by organizing a car wash featuring a team of girls dressed in snug shirts and shorts.
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18
Buenas Dias, Mr. President
Ed grows increasingly frustrated when the President chooses to stop by his garage during his visit to town.
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19
Della and Son
Della makes an effort to persuade her son Tony to lend a hand with her catering business.
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20
Help Wanted
Monica frustrates Ed when she accepts a position at a shady restaurant.
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21
The Peeping Tom
Ed finds himself in a tough spot when a woman wrongly claims that he’s been spying on her regularly, branding him a peeping Tom. Despite his protest...
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22
The Hot Rock
Louie invents a new gadget: a barbecue powered by solar energy. Excited by the concept, Ed rushes to his insurance company, eager to secure funding to...
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23
Waiting for Chongo
Title: Chongo's Arrival Plot: A notorious motorcycle gang, familiar with Monica, storms into the garage, causing chaos and disarray. Ed finds himself...
