The Jackie Thomas Show

30min

The Jackie Thomas Show is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network from December 1992 to March 1993. The series received widespread attention due to its creators Roseanne Arnold, then starring in the fifth season of her top-rated comedy Roseanne, and her husband and Roseanne co-producer Tom Arnold. The Jackie Thomas Show starred Tom Arnold as a misanthropic sitcom actor.

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

1st Dec 1992

The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. Jackie's demand: fire his co-star because he's getting more fan mail.

Charity, Schmarity

2. Charity, Schmarity

8th Dec 1992

After being left off the guest list for Oprah's fund-raiser, Jackie creates his own charity and invites everyone but Oprah. Laura gets recruited to organize the event leaving the writers in chaos.

Jack and the Bean Stalker

3. Jack and the Bean Stalker

15th Dec 1992

Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.

Ottumwa, 52501

4. Ottumwa, 52501

22nd Dec 1992

Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.

The Joke

5. The Joke

29th Dec 1992

Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.

Jackie and the Model

6. Jackie and the Model

5th Jan 1993

Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.

Stand Up for Bastards

7. Stand Up for Bastards

12th Jan 1993

Jackie insists on using the word ""bastard"" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors. Jerry fears his ex-wife's motives when she asks to meet him

The All-Nighter

8. The All-Nighter

19th Jan 1993

Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.

Jackie's Family

9. Jackie's Family

26th Jan 1993

Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.

The Forces of Nature

10. The Forces of Nature

2nd Feb 1993

Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.

The Player

11. The Player

9th Feb 1993

Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.

Guys and Balls

12. Guys and Balls

16th Feb 1993

Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.

Strike

13. Strike

23rd Feb 1993

When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.

Write This Way

14. Write This Way

2nd Mar 1993

When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.

Sophie's Choice

15. Sophie's Choice

9th Mar 1993

Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

16. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

16th Mar 1993

Jackie tries to get Arnold the pig from Green Acres a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jerry stays home from the office with the flu.

Poker, Schmoker

17. Poker, Schmoker

23rd Mar 1993

Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.

Aloha, Io-wahu

18. Aloha, Io-wahu

30th Mar 1993

The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.

First air date

1st Dec 1992

Last air date

30th Mar 1993

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks