The Jackie Thomas Show

1. S01E01PilotDecember 1, 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
2. S01E02Charity, SchmarityDecember 8, 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 recru
3. S01E03Jack and the Bean StalkerDecember 15, 1992—Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
4. S01E04Ottumwa, 52501December 22, 1992—Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
5. S01E05The JokeDecember 29, 1992—Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
6. S01E06Jackie and the ModelJanuary 5, 1993—Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
7. S01E07Stand Up for BastardsJanuary 12, 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 wh
8. S01E08The All-NighterJanuary 19, 1993—Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
9. S01E09Jackie's FamilyJanuary 26, 1993—Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
10. S01E10The Forces of NatureFebruary 2, 1993—Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
11. S01E11The PlayerFebruary 9, 1993—Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
12. S01E12Guys and BallsFebruary 16, 1993—Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.
13. S01E13StrikeFebruary 23, 1993—When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
14. S01E14Write This WayMarch 2, 1993—When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
15. S01E15Sophie's ChoiceMarch 9, 1993—Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
16. S01E16One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestMarch 16, 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.
17. S01E17Poker, SchmokerMarch 23, 1993—Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.
18. S01E18Aloha, Io-wahuMarch 30, 1993—The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.

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