Subject: Surviving Jack Season 1 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers) [Print This Page] Author: codebreaker Time: 4-4-2014 12:01 Subject: Surviving Jack Season 1 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)
Surviving Jack Premiered on FOX on March 27, 2014
SURVIVING JACK is a new single-camera comedy based on best-selling author Justin Halpern's autobiographical book, “I Suck at Girls.” Set in the 1990s, the ensemble series is about a man becoming a dad, as his son is becoming a man, in a time before “coming of age” was something you could Google.
JACK DUNLEVY (Emmy Award nominee Christopher Meloni, “True Blood,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”), ex-military and an oncologist, is a no-bull kind of guy. He sees little, if any, need to sugar-coat the truth. Up to this point, Jack's been the parent who's left for work early, come home late, eaten the big piece of chicken, yelled at his kids and gone to bed. But after years of deftly raising and running the family, his wife, JOANNE (Rachael Harris, “Suits,” NEW GIRL, “The Hangover”), is starting law school, leaving Jack as a full-time parent for the very first time.
Jack's teenage son, FRANKIE (Connor Buckley, “Deception”), is just starting his freshman year in high school. Lanky, quick-witted, self-deprecating and not entirely sure of himself, all Frankie wants to do is 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 – all of which put him in some awkward situations – especially when the only base he's ever gotten to is on the field.
No matter how embarrassing the situations Frankie gets himself into 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. For better or for worse, he's Frankie's only resource now.
Even more confusing to Jack than Frankie's growing pains are those of his daughter, RACHEL (Claudia Lee, “Kick-Ass 2,” “Hart of Dixie”), a gorgeous and super-smart 17-year-old high school junior. Up until now, Rachel's done everything right. But no longer under the watchful eye of her mother, she has become a handful. Jack considers the mind of the teenage girl beyond his (or anyone's) comprehension – which Rachel will take full advantage of.
In addition to disciplining his own children, Jack must look out for Frankie's best friends: GEORGE (Kevin Hernandez, “The Sitter”), an overly confident Mexican-American with a big vocabulary; and MIKEY (newcomer Tyler Foden), 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. Until then, Jack's the dad the Dunlevy kids always wished they had – most of the time. For someone who is used to taking care of people with cancer, Jack's got this… right?
SURVIVING JACK is produced by Doozer in association with Warner Bros. Television. Based on best-selling author Justin Halpern's book, “I Suck at Girls,” the series is co-created and written by Halpern (“$#*! My Dad Says”) and Patrick Schumacker (“$#*! My Dad Says”). The series is executive-produced by Emmy Award nominee Bill Lawrence (“Spin City,” “Scrubs,” “Cougar Town”), Halpern, Schumacker and Jeff Ingold. Victor Nelli (“Scrubs,” “The Bernie Mac Show”) directed the pilot.
Author: codebreaker Time: 4-5-2014 11:38 Subject: 1x01 Pilot
Frankie stealing the dirty magazines from the homeless guys was amusing but putting condoms in his bag was cruel and walking in on Rachel with her top off in front of her boyfriend was surprising Author: codebreaker Time: 4-5-2014 11:39
Author: codebreaker Time: 4-5-2014 11:54 Subject: 1x02 Gonna Make You Sweat
Joanne telling Jack to finish George off for standing on her favourite chair was great as the were pretending to be gladiators and the prank at the end was amusing as Frankie thought he had got one over his dad Author: bala Time: 4-5-2014 23:42 Subject: Reply 4#4 codebreaker's post
I personally don't find comedies funny any more maybe it's because i am grown up but i just feel there not really aimed at adults. He certainly has a honest approach to parenting Author: codebreaker Time: 4-13-2014 23:49
This has now been added to the flash site Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 13:35
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 13:49 Subject: 1x03 How Do You Talk To An Angel
Trust Jack to interrupt Frankie just as he had summon up the courage to ask Heather to a dance and you just knew by the time he asked her she would had a date but Jack's way to effectively punish Rachel was amusing Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 13:50
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 14:03 Subject: 1x04 Rhythm Is a Dancer
You just knew Frankie making out with Heather was a dream and Frankie trying to decide whether to stay home or go to the dance with a substitute was interesting as Jack was desperate to get all the kids out the house so they could have the house to themselves but Frankie getting to kiss Heather was a surprise Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 14:05
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 14:21 Subject: 1x05 Something to Talk About
What a shame Frankie was struggling to have a simple conversation with Heather after all the time it took to ask her out but everyone ending up in the pool as Jack didn't want any surprises was amusing as Joanne had just had surgery he was trying to protect her Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 14:23
Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 14:38 Subject: 1x06 She Drives Me Crazy
Rachel deciding to join the wrestling team was a surprise and Jack having to pin the coach just so she could get on the team was impressive but as she was the only girl in her weight class she didn't have to fight which was amusing and you knew Jack would do something about it Author: codebreaker Time: 5-5-2014 14:39
[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-21-2014 20:11 ] Author: codebreaker Time: 5-21-2014 12:45 Subject: 1x07 Parents Just Don’t Understand
Rachel tricking her mother into allowing her to take birth control was amusing and Jack talk to Frankie about taking alcohol at the party went just as bad Author: codebreaker Time: 10-3-2014 13:48 Subject: 1x08 Smells Like Teens Spirit
Poor Frankie getting the nickname fartacus thanks to his father being overheard and the girls sneaking boys in the house was amusing
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