The Jackie Thomas Show

Season 1

1992 · 18 episodes

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Pilot

   1 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.

2. 2

   2. Charity, Schmarity

   8 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.

3. 3

   3. Jack and the Bean Stalker

   15 Dec 1992

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

4. 4

   4. Ottumwa, 52501

   22 Dec 1992

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

5. 5

   5. The Joke

   29 Dec 1992

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

6. 6

   6. Jackie and the Model

   5 Jan 1993

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

7. 7

   7. Stand Up for Bastards

   12 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

8. 8

   8. The All-Nighter

   19 Jan 1993

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

9. 9

   9. Jackie's Family

   26 Jan 1993

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

10. 10

    10. The Forces of Nature

    2 Feb 1993

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

11. 11

    11. The Player

    9 Feb 1993

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

12. 12

    12. Guys and Balls

    16 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.

13. 13

    13. Strike

    23 Feb 1993

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

14. 14

    14. Write This Way

    2 Mar 1993

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

15. 15

    15. Sophie's Choice

    9 Mar 1993

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

16. 16

    16. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    16 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.

17. 17

    17. Poker, Schmoker

    23 Mar 1993

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

18. 18

    18. Aloha, Io-wahu

    30 Mar 1993

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