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Chico and the Man is an American sitcom which ran on NBC for four seasons, from September 13, 1974, to July 21, 1978. It stars Jack Albertson as Ed Brown, the cantankerous owner of a run down garage in an East Los Angeles barrio, and Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez, an upbeat, optimistic Chicano young man who comes in looking for a job. It was the first U.S. television series set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.
Created By
James Komack
Network
NBC
Episodes
88
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Chico and the Man has 4 seasons with 88 episodes spanning 1974-1978.
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Year context
Chico and the Man first aired 52 years ago in 1974.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 88 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SEASON 4
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
88
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
James Komack
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chico and the Man about?
Chico and the Man is an American sitcom which ran on NBC for four seasons, from September 13, 1974, to July 21, 1978. It stars Jack Albertson as Ed Brown, the cantankerous owner of a run down garage in an East Los Angeles barrio, and Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez, an upbeat, optimistic Chicano young man who comes in looking for a job. It was the first U.S. television series set in a Mexican-American neighborhood.
How many seasons does Chico and the Man have?
Chico and the Man has 4 seasons with 88 episodes total.
Who created Chico and the Man?
Chico and the Man was created by James Komack.
Who stars in Chico and the Man?
The cast of Chico and the Man includes Freddie Prinze, Della Reese, Jack Albertson, Scatman Crothers, Charo.
What is the rating of Chico and the Man?
Chico and the Man has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
Is Chico and the Man still running?
Chico and the Man has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
