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Punky Brewster

1984-09-16 Comedy TV-G

An abandoned waif and her dog are taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian in this family-friendly sitcom.

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An abandoned waif and her dog are taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian in this family-friendly sitcom.

  • First Aired
    1984-09-16
  • Last Aired
    1988-05-27
  • Creator
    David W. Duclon
  • Genre
    Comedy, Kids
  • Seasons
    4
  • Episodes
    91
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    NBC, Syndication

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Punky Finds a Home (1)

1. Punky Finds a Home (1)

In the series opener, in Chicago, 8-year-old Penelope ""Punky"" Brewster and her dog Brandon are found...More
In the series opener, in Chicago, 8-year-old Penelope ""Punky"" Brewster and her dog Brandon are found living in an empty apartment by the building's grouchy manager, photography studio owner Henry Warnimont. Punky tells Henry that it all started when her father walked out on her and her mother Susan Brewster, then a couple of weeks ago, Susan said they were going on a trip, so Susan, Punky, and Brandon piled up in their car and drove to a shopping center in Chicago, where Susan abandoned Punky and Brandon, who have been homeless ever since. In the vacant apartment, Punky always had food, because 8-year-old Cherie Johnson, who lives upstairs from Henry with her grandmother Betty Johnson, always brought food to Punky. Henry takes some memorable pictures of Punky, Cherie, Betty, Brandon, and himself at his photography studio. Later, Punky decides to clean Henry's apartment but when Henry gets home, he is furious because he liked everything the way it was before Punky cleaned the place. HenLess
23mins 1984-09-16
Punky Finds a Home (2)

2. Punky Finds a Home (2)

Henry calls the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), but Punky panics, saying that she doe...More
Henry calls the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), but Punky panics, saying that she doesn't want to go to an orphanage, so Henry promises Punky that she won't have to go to an orphanage. The DCFS sends Miranda ""Randi"" Mitchell, who takes Punky away from Henry. Randi takes Punky to Fenster Hall, a home for kids up for adoption. Randi later returns to Henry's apartment and tells Henry that there hasn't been much progress in finding Punky's mother Susan, who may not want to be found. Randi also says that in 72 hours, the DCFS will have a hearing to decide who gets custody of Punky, and Punky wants it to be Henry. Henry has shed a lot of his grouchiness, and he now loves Punky and would like to have custody of her, but Randi thinks Punky would be better off with someone else. At Fenster Hall, Punky is introduced to her two room mates -- Lisa is a girl who acts tough, and Mary is a girl who never talks. Punky wants to escape from Fenster Hall and go back to Henry's apartment,Less
23mins 1984-09-23
Punky Finds a Home (3)

3. Punky Finds a Home (3)

Henry demands to know one reason why Randi doesn't think he should be Punky's foster father, but Randi...More
Henry demands to know one reason why Randi doesn't think he should be Punky's foster father, but Randi gives him three reasons -- he's never raised a kid, he's not married, and he's too old.Less
23mins 1984-09-30
Lost and Found

4. Lost and Found

Henry takes Punky shopping and she wanders off.
Henry takes Punky shopping and she wanders off.Less
23mins 1984-10-07
Punky Gets Her Own Room

5. Punky Gets Her Own Room

Punky and her friends convert Henry's study room into her bedroom without asking him first.
Punky and her friends convert Henry's study room into her bedroom without asking him first.Less
23mins 1984-10-07
Walk Pool

6. Walk Pool

Mrs. Johnson finds the task of walking the children to school to be too exasperating, so she turns it ...More
Mrs. Johnson finds the task of walking the children to school to be too exasperating, so she turns it over to Henry, who attempts to instill a sense of discipline into them.Less
23mins 1984-10-14
Gone Fishin'

7. Gone Fishin'

Henry tries to introduce Punky and her friends to the joys of fishing.
Henry tries to introduce Punky and her friends to the joys of fishing.Less
23mins 1984-10-14
Take Me out to the Ballgame

8. Take Me out to the Ballgame

As the Chicago Cubs play in their first post-season championship since 1945, proud Cubs fan Henry trie...More
As the Chicago Cubs play in their first post-season championship since 1945, proud Cubs fan Henry tries to get tickets for Punky and himself.Less
23mins 1984-10-21
Parents Night

9. Parents Night

As the school's parent-teacher night approaches, Punky is upset by Margaux's insensitive comments abou...More
As the school's parent-teacher night approaches, Punky is upset by Margaux's insensitive comments about foster parents and foster children.Less
23mins 1984-10-28
Go To Sleep

10. Go To Sleep

Punky can't sleep, so Henry agrees to let her stay up and watch the opera with him on TV.
Punky can't sleep, so Henry agrees to let her stay up and watch the opera with him on TV.Less
23mins 1984-11-04
A Visit To The Doctor

11. A Visit To The Doctor

Henry gives Punky a lucky nickel to keep with her while she goes for a booster shot.
Henry gives Punky a lucky nickel to keep with her while she goes for a booster shot.Less
23mins 1984-11-04
Miss Adorable

12. Miss Adorable

Punky, Cherie, and Margaux compete in a beauty pageant hosted by pop singer Andy Gibb.
Punky, Cherie, and Margaux compete in a beauty pageant hosted by pop singer Andy Gibb.Less
23mins 1984-11-25
Dog Dough Afternoon

13. Dog Dough Afternoon

Punky and Cherie start a dog grooming business so that they can help make ends meet in their respectiv...More
Punky and Cherie start a dog grooming business so that they can help make ends meet in their respective homes.Less
23mins 1984-12-02
Bye Bye, My

14. Bye Bye, My

Henry throws out Punky's worn-out old doll after the children's attempt to repair it fails. This upset...More
Henry throws out Punky's worn-out old doll after the children's attempt to repair it fails. This upsets Punky, so Henry searches throughout the city to find it.Less
23mins 1984-12-09
Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (1)

15. Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (1)

Christmas is approaching, and the only thing Punky wants is to find her mother.
Christmas is approaching, and the only thing Punky wants is to find her mother.Less
23mins 1984-12-16
Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (2)

16. Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (2)

Christmas is approaching, and the only thing Punky wants is to find her mother.
Christmas is approaching, and the only thing Punky wants is to find her mother.Less
23mins 1984-12-16
Play It Again, Punky

17. Play It Again, Punky

Punky helps her piano teacher get into the music business.
Punky helps her piano teacher get into the music business.Less
23mins 1985-01-20
Henry Falls in Love (1)

18. Henry Falls in Love (1)

Henry is reunited with a woman he planned to marry in 1941; when Pearl Harbor was attacked, he enliste...More
Henry is reunited with a woman he planned to marry in 1941; when Pearl Harbor was attacked, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and did not see her again until now.Less
23mins 1985-01-27
Henry Falls in Love (2)

19. Henry Falls in Love (2)

Punky runs away when he learns that when Henry and Maggie are to be married, she'll be sent to boardin...More
Punky runs away when he learns that when Henry and Maggie are to be married, she'll be sent to boarding school in Europe.Less
23mins 1985-02-03
My Aged Valentine

20. My Aged Valentine

After getting in trouble for slugging a boy at school, Punky dreams of life 80 years into the future w...More
After getting in trouble for slugging a boy at school, Punky dreams of life 80 years into the future where everyone has found love except for her.Less
23mins 1985-02-10
I Love You, Brandon

21. I Love You, Brandon

Henry scolds Brandon for eating several valuable stamps. After that, Punky takes him on a walk, where ...More
Henry scolds Brandon for eating several valuable stamps. After that, Punky takes him on a walk, where he is hit by a car. He is rushed to the veterinary hospital, where his prognosis is grim.Less
23mins 1985-02-17
Punky Brewster's Workout

22. Punky Brewster's Workout

Henry purchases a video camera for his photo studio and firmly warns Punky that she is not to touch it...More
Henry purchases a video camera for his photo studio and firmly warns Punky that she is not to touch it under any circumstances. However, while he's away, she and her friends make an exercise tape and think he won't know it - until the camera breaks.Less
23mins 1985-02-24
Gals and Dolls

23. Gals and Dolls

Punky, Cherie, and Margaux all want a highly sought-after doll, but Henry can only find one of them at...More
Punky, Cherie, and Margaux all want a highly sought-after doll, but Henry can only find one of them at the toy store.Less
23mins 1985-03-03
Fenster Hall (1)

24. Fenster Hall (1)

Punky catches a boy breaking into her room and stealing from her. Henry takes the boy to Fenster Hall ...More
Punky catches a boy breaking into her room and stealing from her. Henry takes the boy to Fenster Hall where Mike Fulton, one of the workers there, tries to bond with him.Less
23mins 1985-03-31
Fenster Hall (2)

25. Fenster Hall (2)

T.C.'s criminal mentor, Blade, sends him back to Fenster Hall to steal the money from the upcoming ben...More
T.C.'s criminal mentor, Blade, sends him back to Fenster Hall to steal the money from the upcoming benefit auction.Less
23mins 1985-03-31

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Cast

Soleil Moon Frye

Soleil Moon Frye

Punky Brewster
George Gaynes

George Gaynes

Henry Warnimont
Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson
Susie Garrett

Susie Garrett

Betty Johnson
Ami Foster

Ami Foster

Margaux Kramer

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