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The Jackie Thomas Show

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First Aired:December 1, 1992
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:18
Status:Ended

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1Pilot

Dec 1, 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.

E2Charity, Schmarity

Dec 8, 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.

E3Jack and the Bean Stalker

Dec 15, 1992

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

E4Ottumwa, 52501

Dec 22, 1992

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

E5The Joke

Dec 29, 1992

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

E6Jackie and the Model

Jan 5, 1993

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

E7Stand Up for Bastards

Jan 12, 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

E8The All-Nighter

Jan 19, 1993

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

E9Jackie's Family

Jan 26, 1993

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

E10The Forces of Nature

Feb 2, 1993

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

E11The Player

Feb 9, 1993

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

E12Guys and Balls

Feb 16, 1993

Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.

E13Strike

Feb 23, 1993

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

E14Write This Way

Mar 2, 1993

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

E15Sophie's Choice

Mar 9, 1993

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

E16One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Mar 16, 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.

E17Poker, Schmoker

Mar 23, 1993

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

E18Aloha, Io-wahu

Mar 30, 1993

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

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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.

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