Synopsis
Café Americain is an American sitcom starring Valerie Bertinelli which aired on NBC during the 1993–1994 television season from September 18, 1993 to February 8, 1994 with two leftover episodes shown on May 28, 1994. It was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.
Episodes
Season 11E1(pilot)A ditzy American finds refuge at the Café Americain when the disappointments of her new life in Paris threaten to overwhelm her.2E2Le Confidence GameChaos erupts at the cafe after Holly is left in charge when Margaret is called away.3E3Weekend at Holly'sHolly helps Fabiana hide from her boyfriend, but the Italian supermodel soon outstays her welcome.4E4The Language of Really Good FriendsHolly asks Marcel for help with her French, but he soon declares she's hopeless.5E5Happy Birthday to MoiHolly tries to hide her birthday from her new friends so they won't feel obligated to celebrate.6E6Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It?Holly sets out to prove that Margaret is telling the truth about being the woman in a famous old photograph.7E7Home AloneHolly's interest in Marcel is thwarted when Fabiana consoles a depressed Marcel over their respective failed romances.8E8There's No Business Like Show BusinessHelping struggling actress Fabiana rehearse a love scene for her first film role, Marcel and Holly get caught up in the moment.9E9... And Giblets for AllHolly struggles to throw a genuine American Thanksgiving dinner for her Parisian friends.10E10Toast of the TownHolly tries to help Paris-phobe Steve give his visiting boss a unique tour of the city in hopes of winning himself a ticket home.11E11Mommy DearestWhen an immigration inspector arrrives at the cafe, an illegal Holly claims to be Margaret's daughter.12E12Deck the Halls with Boughs of HollyUnable to go home for the holidays, Holly accepts Marcel's invitation to accompany him home for a French Christmas at his family's estate. But a jealous former fiancé makes life hard for the American.13E13The Dating GameMarcel's hurt when Holly refuses to date him but goes out on a date with a handsome photographer.14E14Le DateWhen Holly and Marcel finally go out on a date, Holly's too sick to enjoy herself.15E15All about KellyHolly impulsively takes a penniless American girl under her wing, but finds Kelly's youth, writing talent and fluency in French are making her feel second-rate.16E16Love the One You're WithValentine's Day has everyone in a frenzy as Holly tries to make Marcel jealous, Margaret avoids her infatuated but misled penpal, and Madame Ybarra ends her mourning.17E17Oh, BrotherMarcel's perfect brother pays a visit, driving Marcel wild with worry that his impressive sibling will steal Holly.18E18The Fashion ShowBackstage at Fabiana's fashion show, Holly's impressed by the glamour and Macel's overwhelmed by the models but the cost of both is brought home to them when Fabiana collapses from starvation.