19th Mar 1987

A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and the 42 year old ex Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to learn from each other.

27th Mar 1987

Matthew asks his dad to come and watch him wrestle, then is dismayed that he has to wrestle a girl.

3rd Apr 1987

Matthew's concern for the survival of a rare fish prompts the boys to form a rescue party.

10th Apr 1987

Nick tries some self-analysis after he follows a date with his psychology professor with a visit to another woman.

24th Apr 1987

During the yearly 'Stupid Documentary Festival' the college has for the students, an old military training film is shown which triggers Nick who has memories of all of the young people lost in war during his time in the Marines.

1st May 1987

Matthew becomes a campus sensation as the newest radio station DJ "Bobby Midnight."

8th May 1987

Matthew hooks up with a girl who's as obsessed with plants as he is with fish, but a mishap causes suspicion, threatening their romance.

15th May 1987

Mid-terms approach, and the guys pull an all-nighter for their first one, but Nick's subsequent low grade sends him reeling for home (with Matthew in tow).