Tom Arnold
Director
The Jackie Thomas Show (1992)
Season 1
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.
Released Dec. 1, 1992
Episode 22 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.four-word-series-title, imdb.character-name-in-series-title, imdb.laugh-track
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Pilot
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.
Dec. 1, 1992, midnight
S1E2 - Charity, Schmarity
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.
Dec. 8, 1992, midnight
S1E3 - Jack and the Bean Stalker
Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
Dec. 15, 1992, midnight
S1E4 - Ottumwa, 52501
Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
Dec. 22, 1992, midnight
S1E5 - The Joke
Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
Dec. 29, 1992, midnight
S1E6 - Jackie and the Model
Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
Jan. 5, 1993, midnight
S1E7 - Stand Up for Bastards
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
Jan. 12, 1993, midnight
S1E8 - The All-Nighter
Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
Jan. 19, 1993, midnight
S1E9 - Jackie's Family
Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
Jan. 26, 1993, midnight
S1E10 - The Forces of Nature
Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
Feb. 2, 1993, midnight
S1E11 - The Player
Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
Feb. 9, 1993, midnight
S1E12 - Guys and Balls
Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.
Feb. 16, 1993, midnight
S1E13 - Strike
When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
Feb. 23, 1993, midnight
S1E14 - Write This Way
When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
March 2, 1993, midnight
S1E15 - Sophie's Choice
Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
March 9, 1993, midnight
S1E16 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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.
March 16, 1993, midnight
S1E17 - Poker, Schmoker
Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.
March 23, 1993, midnight
S1E18 - Aloha, Io-wahu
The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.
March 30, 1993, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 22 min.
Released: Dec. 1, 1992
Last Air Date: March 30, 1993, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Rate this show
Add {Movie} to static lists