Meego
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Synopsis
Meego from planet Marmazon 4.0, an alien wise beyond his 9,000 years, whose spaceship crashes onto Earth. Meego is discovered by three children: Alex, Maggie and Trip Parker, who could use a little TLC and pass him off to their single dad, Dr. Edward Parker, as the perfect caretaker. Originally intending to stay only until his spaceship can be repaired, Meego has a change of heart and decides to move in after he becomes emotionally attached to the kids, particularly to young Alex, and realizes that he has an out-of-this-world knack for child-rearing on Earth.
Broadcast History
This series aired on the CBS broadcast network. It premiered on September 19, 1997. Thirteen episodes were produced, but only six aired during the original network run.
On DVD / Video
There is no DVD release scheduled for this series.
Cast
Main Cast
- Bronson Pinchot as Meego
- Ed Begley Jr. as Dr. Edward Parker
- Jonathan Lipnicki as Alex
- Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie
- Eric Von Detten as Trip
- Will Estes as Trip [ 'Episode did not air during the original network run.' episodes only? ]
Recurring cast
- Michael Milhoan as Coach Morgan
Episode Guide
"Pilot"
Aired: September 19, 1997
In the series opener, an alien named Meego crash-lands on Earth and meet three kids and their doctor dad. Meego: Bronson Pinchot. Maggie: Michelle Trachtenberg. Trip: Eric Von Detten.
"Love and Money"
Aired: September 26, 1997
Meego gets paid---but has a lot to learn about money; and Maggie's interest in a boy interrupts her studies. Kyle: Anthony Medwetz. Ms. Murdoch: Adilah Barnes.
"The Truth About Cars and Dogs"
Aired: October 3, 1997
Maggie tries to tell her dad that Meego is an alien. Meanwhile, Meego goes on a date; and Edward helps Alex build a model car for a derby. Connie: Andrea Martin. Maggie: Michelle Trachtenberg.
"It's Good to be King"
Aired: October 10, 1997
Meego spends a day teaching Trip's history class after he learns that the regular instructor awards good grades to ball players. Coach: Michael Milhoan. Ethan: Jake Patellis. Leslie: Meghann Haldeman. Meego: Bronson Pinchot.
"Fatal Attraction"
Aired: October 17, 1997
Trip learns a lesson after he takes Meego's magic wrist device and uses it to trick a popular girl. Brooke: Maggie Lawson. Judith: Diane Delano. Mr. McQuiddy: Oliver Muirhead. Dave: Dan Finnerty.
"Halloween"
Aired: October 24, 1997
Trip gets his comeuppance from Meego after he scares Alex on Halloween; and Maggie hopes to meet her secret admirer at a holiday party. Gordon: Gregory Smith. Alex: Jonathan Lipnicki. Trip: Will Estes.
"Mommy 'n' Meego"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Edward's mom begins to investigate Meego's background; and the homesick nanny accidentally contacts three island castaways. Bob Denver, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells appear in their "Gilligan's Island" roles.
"Magic Parker"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Meego and Maggie decide it's time for Dr. Parker to start dating again, so they write a personal ad on his behalf. Meego: Bronson Pinchot. Alex: Jonathan Lipnicki. Maggie: Michelle Trachtenberg. Edward: Ed Begley Jr. Trip: Will Estes.
"Liar, Liar"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Trip tries to impress a college student by telling her that he owns a software business; and Meego experiences his first snowfall. Amanda: Devon Odessa. Trip: Will Estes. Alex: Jonathan Lipnicki. Meego: Bronson Pinchot.
"I Won't Be Home For Christmas"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Meego teaches the Parker kids the true meaning of Christmas by taking them to the hospital where Edward is working. Justin: Jacob Smith. Meego: Bronson Pinchot. Edward: Ed Begley Jr. Trip: Will Estes. Alex: Jonathan Lipnicki.
"Saturday Night Fever"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Meego grows a tail after coming down with chicken pox; and Maggie wants a cooler image. Meanwhile, Barkley spills the beans about Trip's whereabouts. Derek: Shane West. Maggie: Michelle Trachtenberg.
"Performance Art"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Edward teaches Trip a lesson about honesty after the younger Parker pretends to be sick so that he can cut school and see a hot music group. Trip: Will Estes. Ed: Ed Begley Jr. Alex: Jonathan Lipnicki. Meego: Bronson Pinchot.
"Car and Driver"
'Episode did not air during the original network run.'
Trip fails to earn his driver's license, but still takes the family car in order to impress a girl he wants to date. Samantha: Katrina Gibson. Eudora: Debra Mooney. Trip: Will Estes. Alex: Jonathan Lipnicki.
