Boston Common

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Boston Common

1996TMDB 7.0Comedy

After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises hell more often than he should.

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About Boston Common

After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises hell more often than he should.

Quick Facts

Streaming Snapshot

Release Year

1996

TMDB Rating

7.0

Available Sources

19

Watch Path

/tv/boston-common-868

Seasons & Episodes

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2 seasons available

Season 1

10 episodes | 1996-03-21

Pilot
E1

Pilot

Episode 1
30 min1996-03-21TMDB N/A

Boyd arrives in Boston with his sister Wyleen. While she is attending Randolph Harrington College, he gets a job as a handyman at the Student Union.

Out, Out, Damn Jack!
E2

Out, Out, Damn Jack!

Episode 2
30 min1996-03-28TMDB N/A

Boyd uses Leonard to get Jack to take an offer from Stanford, so he can have Joy to himself. Wyleen finds another student who's also having trouble adjusting to college life.

I Thee Endow
E3

I Thee Endow

Episode 3
30 min1996-04-04TMDB N/A

Wyleen is the subject of a student film, showing her daily life. When Jack doesn't seem to want to make the effort, Boyd takes the challenge of raising the funds to keep the school's non-essential programs alive, including Joy's storytelling program.

Relationship of Fools
E4

Relationship of Fools

Episode 4
30 min1996-04-11TMDB N/A

Joy asks Boyd to double-date with Jack and her friend Anna. Boyd uses the chance to get closer to Joy. Meanwhile, Wyleen tries to have a relationship with Morgan.

Boyd Gets Shrunk
E5

Boyd Gets Shrunk

Episode 5
30 min1996-04-18TMDB N/A

At Jack's suggestion, Wyleen see the school therapist to help with her problems with Boyd. The therapist suggests bringing Boyd in for a session. Leonard's brother is coming for visit and he isn't prepared to see him.

Virginia Reeling
E6

Virginia Reeling

Episode 6
30 min1996-04-25TMDB N/A

Boyd plans a group outing for line dancing at a country bar. Wyleen gets the opportunity to be a country singer. Leonard confesses to having a dream about Liz and is nervous about making another date.

Hope Springs a Leak
E7

Hope Springs a Leak

Episode 7
30 min1996-08-11TMDB N/A

Joy wants to break up with Jack after kissing Boyd. Tasha offers to manage Wyleen's singing career. Leonard is asked by the college president to sponsor a Russian student.

Autumn 'Foilage'
E8

Autumn 'Foilage'

Episode 8
30 min1996-08-18TMDB N/A

Wyleen gets a job working for Professor Reed. When Boyd wants to take Joy on a ride in his car, he encounters some trouble getting his car out of the impound lot. Tasha wants her overdue raise.

Everybody's Stalking
E9

Everybody's Stalking

Episode 9
30 min1996-09-08TMDB N/A

Wyleen gets hooked on fat-free cookies. Leonard wins free groceries and the ensuing publicity photo gets him a disciple who thinks he's the messiah. Boyd tries to follow Joy's wish that they take a break from each other.

A Streetcar Named Denial
E10

A Streetcar Named Denial

Episode 10
30 min1996-09-15TMDB N/A

Boyd starts a side-business selling Tuna sandwiches with Tasha and Leonard's help. Wyleen has a hard time pleasing her drama teacher.

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