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Parker Lewis Can't Lose

Parker Lewis Can't Lose

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19907.33 Seasons73 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Parker Lewis is a teenager who apparently can't lose. He's cool, cute, popular, hip – and seems to get away with anything. That's not to say he's got no problems. His two primary nemeses are school principal Grace Musso, whose goal is getting Parker expelled; and his little sister Shelly, whose sole purpose seems to be tattling on Parker. However, with best friends Mikey and Jerry, Parker takes on the world and makes the best of high school.

Produced by Alan Cross, Bryan Spicer, Larry Shaw
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Corin Nemec

Corin Nemec

Parker Lewis

Billy Jayne

Billy Jayne

Mikey Randall

Troy Slaten

Troy Slaten

Jerry Steiner

Melanie Chartoff

Melanie Chartoff

Grace Musso

Maia Brewton

Maia Brewton

Shelly Lewis

Abraham Benrubi

Abraham Benrubi

Larry Kubiac

Timothy Stack

Timothy Stack

Martin Lewis

Mary Ellen Trainor

Mary Ellen Trainor

Judy Lewis

John Pinette

John Pinette

Hank Kohler

Jennifer Guthrie

Jennifer Guthrie

Annie Sloan

Themes & Keywords

male friendshiphigh schoolslapstick comedycoming of ageteen comedysitcomfather son relationshipbrother sister relationship

About Parker Lewis Can't Lose

Parker Lewis Can't Lose is a comedy series that first aired in 1990 exploring themes of male friendship, high school, slapstick comedy, coming of age, teen comedy, sitcom. it stars Corin Nemec, Billy Jayne, Troy Slaten. Parker Lewis is a teenager who apparently can't lose. He's cool, cute, popular, hip – and seems to get away with anything. That's not to say he's got no problems. His two primary nemeses are school principal Grace Musso, whose goal is getting Parker expelled; and his little sister Shelly, whose sole purpose seems to be tattling on Parker. However, with best friends Mikey and Jerry, Parker takes on the world and makes the best of high school.

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