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The Underachievers

"They're in a class by themselves. That's where they belong."

Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.

Top Cast

  • Edward Albert

    Edward Albert

    Danny Warren

  • Barbara Carrera

    Barbara Carrera

    Katherine

  • Michael Pataki

    Michael Pataki

    Murphy

  • Vic Tayback

    Vic Tayback

    Coach

  • Mark Blankfield

    Mark Blankfield

    Kline

  • James Van Patten

    James Van Patten

    Todd (as Jimmy Van Patten)

  • Susan Tyrrell

    Susan Tyrrell

    Mrs. Grant

  • Garrett Morris

    Garrett Morris

    Dummont

  • Fox Harris

    Fox Harris

    Margrave

Overview

Danny Warren is a former minor-league shortstop that becomes a narc to uncover drug dealing in this situation comedy. Investigating at a high-school adult-education class, he falls for the tempting teacher. He joins a colorful group of characters that includes ex-cons, illegal aliens, and brain-dead baby boomers that cause more trouble than their younger counterparts. Swimming classes and wine tastings serve as background for a series of comic catastrophes.

Rating

4.8 / 10
6 Reviews
1 Popular

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