Network: TBS
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: July 19, 2012 – present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Steve Byrne, Dan Lauria, Jodi Long, Vivian Bang, Christine Ebersole, Owen Benjamin, Valerie Azlynn, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
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TV show description:
Unfulfilled with his life as a successful corporate lawyer in New York, Steve Sullivan (Steve Byrne) returns home to Pittsburgh for his father’s 60th birthday. While there, he learns that his Irish-American father and Korean mother — Jack (Dan Lauria) and Ok Cha Sullivan (Jodi Long) — are preparing to sell the multi-generational family business, a bar known as Sullivan & Son.
It doesn’t take Steve long to realize that he really belongs in the old neighborhood and starts helping to run Sullivan & Son. He becomes the bar’s resident “bartender/lawyer” and seeks a more meaningful and rewarding new life.
Jack Sullivan has run Sullivan & Son for over 30 years and is happy to be working alongside his son. He’s a laid-back and wise man — qualities that have helped him stay happily married to Ok Cha for so many years. She takes tough love to the extreme and lets others know what they’re doing wrong. She’s frugal so is initially upset about Steve giving up his big job but is delighted to have him back home.
Steve’s younger sister, Susan (Vivian Bang), is consumed by her one-sided sibling rivalry with Steve. He’s the golden child and Susan can’t seem to do anything right in the eyes of their mother. Still, that doesn’t stop her from trying.
Carol (Christine Ebersole) has been the bar’s resident party girl for thirty years and is more than a little forward with men. A single mother, Carol has a very close relationship with her son Owen and sometimes acts more like a frat brother than a mother. Owen (Owen Benjamin) has been Steve’s close friend since childhood. He’s not the brightest guy but is eternally optimistic and loyal to the end. He can’t seem to hold down a job so spends a lot of time at the bar, hanging out with his mom and his friends.
A no nonsense and down-to-earth paramedic, Melanie (Valerie Azlynn) also grew up with Steve and is just one of the guys. They’ve always had chemistry but have never acted on it.
Hank (Brian Doyle-Murray) has been a regular at the bar for years. His views on race and ethnicity are often inappropriate, but a source of constant amusement for the bar. Underneath his grumpy exterior, Hank is a kind and beloved member of the Sullivan & Son family.
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What do you think? Do you like Sullivan & Son? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for another season?
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This is one of the funniest shows on tv anymore. I’m so bored with the reality shows and all the singing/dancing competitions. It’s refreshing to see a sitcom that you can spend 30 minutes laughing at!!! Love it I hope it isn’t cancelled.
This show is unpleasant, unbelievable, offensive, cliche, and there is absolutely nothing entertaining or appealing about this plot nor any of the characters.
I’m curious to know how this show is so offensive?? Just because there are Koreans acting silly?! I am biracial. My mother is Korean and my father is Caucasian. I find the show hilarious and I can also relate to it as well. So many times I have watched it and thought,”that is my mom.” I personally cannot wait for the next season.
We discovered the first show and were pleasantly surprised….fun format and good characters. Please don’t revert to the usual comedy pattern of “vaginas”, “panties”, “penises” etc that Mike and Molly and others seem to feel necessary for a hit. The Middle and Modern Family are successes without this dialogue
….We are not prudes, but we find this so unattractive in a comedy series.
Show #3 is on the line here……we’ll continue watching if you keep the series as it was in the pilot! Thanks….Doug and Judy Campbell, Union, KY
I agree. The program is entertaining and light. It should be a huge success if they don’t turn the corner and make it raunchy.
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