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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This TV series has not ended yet.
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?
I like this show very much. It’s humorous and it is something I can relate to. There’s no sexual innuendos. It just clean fun and that is something I look forward to every week. So please give them at least another season, so everyone has a chance to see what I do. You have got the right characters and the right attitude of what comedy should really be about.
I can’t believe Fox cancelled this show. ONLY the best show in decades from FOX! Don’t muck this one up fox, bring it back!
My family and me loved this show. Best show I’ve seen in a long time. Should be brought back for another season. Fox never gave it a chance.
This was funny and entertaining. Only show I watched on fox. Sad to see it go
This show should be given a chance. I’d like to see ABC pick it up. Run it back to back with The Goldbergs. At least they give good shows time to build a fan base.
Great idea! They would have similar audiences, might really help both shows.
Sad to see this one go. It was funny, entertaining, Fox should renew it. So many good shows are biting the dust.
Best show in a long time!!!!!! I agree Fox never gave it a chance!!!!!
Laugh out loud funny. Fox needs a reality check.
Love this show. Laugh out loud funny. Fox never gave it a chance.
Very disappointed! this was a terrific new show but wasn’t given a chance. They cancelled after the 4th episode. I was telling everyone how funny it was and no one had even heard of it. Bad marketing by FOX doomed the show. maybe it will get picked up on basic cable.
This is the best show ever!! Don’t understand why its being cancelled! Its the closest to real family life
I love this tv show its the best
Renew it. This show is laugh out loud funny!!!
Ok FOX, Surviving Jack was a good new show. I had never even heard of it, stumbled on it and got caught up on demand. Was disappointed to hear it was canceled so soon. I hope another network picks it up.
don’t cancel one the funniest shows in awhile….great mix…fox you are wrong….