Synopsis
The Jackie Thomas Show is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network from December 1992 to March 1993. The series received widespread attention due to its creators Roseanne Arnold, then starring in the fifth season of her top-rated comedy Roseanne, and her husband and Roseanne co-producer Tom Arnold. The Jackie Thomas Show starred Tom Arnold as a misanthropic sitcom actor.
Episodes
Season 11E1PilotThe 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.2E2Charity, SchmarityAfter 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.3E3Jack and the Bean StalkerJackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.4E4Ottumwa, 52501Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.5E5The JokeJackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.6E6Jackie and the ModelJackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.7E7Stand Up for BastardsJackie 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 him8E8The All-NighterJackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.9E9Jackie's FamilyJackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.10E10The Forces of NatureJackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.11E11The PlayerGrant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.12E12Guys and BallsLaura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.13E13StrikeWhen the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.14E14Write This WayWhen an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.15E15Sophie's ChoiceSophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.16E16One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestJackie 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.17E17Poker, SchmokerJackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.18E18Aloha, Io-wahuThe crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.
Cast
