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A 14-year-old genius and a 62-year-old ex-Marine forced to be college roommates. What could go wrong?
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Roomies (1987)

Odd-couple chaosShort-lived '80s cheeseMulti-generational cringe

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 1 • Episode 8

Latest

Mid-Term Fever

May 15, 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).

Overview

Comedy

Roomies is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of the series later aired on Saturday morning.

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collegesitcomboy geniusroommatesadult in college
Unlikely friendshipAge vs. wisdomFound family

Standout Aspects

Acting

Burt Young's gruff charm battles Corey Haim's precocious energy.

Writing

Premise had potential; execution didn't survive 1987.

Best for:Background: Perfect folding-laundry companion you won't emotionally invest in.·Rewatch: For '80s TV archaeologists hunting obscure Corey Haim content.
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Creator

Sy Rosen

First AiredMar 19, 1987
StatusEnded

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Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes8
NBC

Top Cast

Burt Young

Burt Young

Nick Chase

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Matthew Wiggins

Jane Daly

Jane Daly

Kate Adler

Sean Sullivan

Sean Sullivan

Carl

Joshua Nelson

Joshua Nelson

Sheldon

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Corey Haim's first regular TV series role, right before his teen idol explosion in Lucas and The Lost Boys.

Cultural

Roomies exemplifies the 'high-concept sitcom' trend NBC chased post-Cosby—big hooks, little longevity. It died so Seinfeld could eventually live.

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