Network: FOX
Episodes: Eight (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: March 27, 2014 — May 15, 2014
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Christopher Meloni, Rachael Harris, Connor Buckley, Claudia Lee, Kevin Hernandez, and Tyler Foden.
TV show description:
Set in the 1990s, this single-camera comedy is based on the autobiographical book I Suck at Girls by Justin Halpern (Sh*t My Dad Says).
Jack Dunlevy (Christopher Meloni) is an ex-military oncologist who’s also a no-bull kind of guy. He sees little, if any, need to sugar-coat the truth. Jack’s been a typical working dad who left most of the parenting to his stay-at-home wife. But now, his wife Joanne (Rachael Harris) is starting law school and this leaves Jack as a full-time parent for the very first time.
Their teenage son Frankie (Connor Buckley) is just starting his freshman year in high school. He’s quick-witted but unsure of himself and just wants to fly under the radar. But over the summer, he grew 10 inches, threw a no-hitter against a rival team, and started to attract girls. These events started getting him noticed which put him in some awkward situations that he wasn’t ready for.
No matter how embarrassing Frankie’s situations are, Jack is there to pick up the pieces and lead his son to manhood — with the least gentle hand possible. Although Jack may be unorthodox and unfiltered, his intentions are always good however and he’s Frankie’s only resource right now.
Even more confusing to Jack is his daughter, Rachel (Claudia Lee), a gorgeous and super-smart 17-year-old high school junior. Up until now, she’s done everything right. But no longer under the watchful eye of her mother, she has become a handful.
In addition to disciplining his own children, Jack looks out for Frankie’s best friends. George (Kevin Hernandez) is an overly confident Mexican-American with a big vocabulary while Mikey (Tyler Foden) is a tough kid from a broken home.
Only time will tell if Jack’s blunt and unpredictable parenting style will keep his kids out of trouble — or if Joanne will have to put down the law books and step in to keep the family order.
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First aired: TBD
What do you think? Do you like the Surviving Jack TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring back “Surviving Jack”. Christopher Maloni is a superb actor along with his TV family… they had fabulous on screen chemistry. “Surviving Jack” was sooooooo superior to the latest show “Happy”! Parents need a light hearted comedy to get us through some of the more difficult teenage years. “Jack” reminded me of my late father & his parenting modus operandi. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring back “Surviving Jack”. PLEASE.
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Surviving Jack was one of the best most hysterical shows ever created. It was woefully under-advertised. I happened upon it and was hooked with the first show! Terribly mad they didn’t renew it. It needs to be brought back with better advertising. Christopher Meloni has perfect, deadpan comedic abilities!
Surviving Jack was one of the best most hysterical shows ever created. It was woefully under-advertised. I happened upon it and was hooked with the first show! Terribly mad they didn’t renew it. It needs to be brought back with better advertising. Christopher Meloni has perfect, deadpan comedic abilities!
I really miss the show and it’s hilarity, reminded me of my dad when I was younger oh the memories
My whole family loved to watch this show… My Son-in-laws tell me that Jack acts just like I do… I am a Marine and this show was hilarious… Great actors and writers… Please, bring back this show!!!
We loved surviving Jack. Would love to see it come back
LOVED IT. Can’t believe they took this off and not something stupid like Bachelor or one of the reality shows with the rich living people.
Bring this show back my son says jack was like me! We all loved this show , and you cancelled it! Cancel Big Bang Theory we all hate it Bring back Jack!