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Rags to Riches

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: March 9, 1987
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 20
  • Networks: NBC
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
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Rags to Riches(1987)

TMDB Rating: 8.4 (21 votes)

Overview

Rags to Riches is an American musical comedy drama series that was broadcast on NBC for two seasons from 1987 to 1988. Set in the 1960s, the series tells the story of Nick Foley, a self-made millionaire who adopts five orphan girls. Each episode included music videos of hit songs from the era sung by the cast integrated into the plot.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

8 episodes • 1987Avg: 9.3Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1PilotMar 9, 19878.5
2High SocietyMar 15, 198710.0
3Foley vs FoleyMar 22, 19870.0
4First LoveMar 29, 19870.0
5Business is BusinessApr 5, 19870.0
6Pattys MomApr 12, 19870.0
7Bad BloodApr 19, 19870.0
8Born to RideApr 26, 19870.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

12 episodes • 1987

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Vegas RockSep 18, 19870.0
2Once in a LifeguardSep 25, 19870.0
3That's CheatingOct 2, 19870.0
4Wilderness BluesOct 16, 19870.0
5Dear DiaryOct 23, 19870.0
6Hunk in the HouseNov 6, 19870.0
7Marva in the Key of CeeNov 13, 19870.0
8Beauty and the BabeNov 20, 19870.0
9A Russian HolidayDec 11, 19870.0
10A Very Foley ChristmasDec 20, 19870.0
11Guess Who's Coming To Slumber?Jan 8, 19880.0
12Sweet 16Jan 15, 19880.0

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