Boston Common

30min

Comedy

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.

Production Companies

Castle Rock Entertainment

KoMut Entertainment

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

30min

21st Mar 1996

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!

2. Out, Out, Damn Jack!

30min

28th Mar 1996

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

3. I Thee Endow

30min

4th Apr 1996

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

4. Relationship of Fools

30min

11th Apr 1996

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

5. Boyd Gets Shrunk

30min

18th Apr 1996

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

6. Virginia Reeling

30min

25th Apr 1996

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

7. Hope Springs a Leak

30min

11th Aug 1996

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'

8. Autumn 'Foilage'

30min

18th Aug 1996

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

9. Everybody's Stalking

30min

8th Sep 1996

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

10. A Streetcar Named Denial

30min

15th Sep 1996

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

First air date

21st Mar 1996

Last air date

27th Apr 1997

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks