Adrian Poynton
Director
Family Tools (2013)
Season 1
When it comes to his career, Jack Shea always screws things up. But now that he's taking over his father's Mr. Jiffy Fix business, he's got another shot at nailing it.
Released May 1, 2013
Episode 20 min
13+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.family-business, imdb.hardware-store, imdb.handyman, imdb.blue-collar, imdb.uncle-nephew-relationship, imdb.grumpy-old-man, imdb.grandfather-granddaughter-relationship + 20 more, imdb.heart-patient, imdb.ineptitude, imdb.two-word-title, tmdb.hardware-store, imdb.blue-collar-worker, imdb.wheelchair, imdb.grandfather-grandson-relationship, imdb.dysfunctional-family, imdb.teenager, imdb.teenage-boy, imdb.family-life, imdb.employer-employee-relationship, imdb.mother-son-relationship, imdb.van, imdb.interracial-friendship, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.cousin-cousin-relationship, imdb.father-son-relationship, imdb.sitcom, imdb.sitcom-comedy
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Pilot
Mixing family with business is never easy, and Jack Shea is about to learn that lesson the hard way. When Jack's father, Tony, has a heart attack and is forced to hand over the keys to his beloved handyman business, Jack's eager to finally step up and make his father proud. Unfortunately Jack's past career efforts have been less than stellar, so everyone seems to be waiting for him to fail. His new job isn't made any easier by Tony's rebellious, troublemaking assistant, Darren, and Darren's flirtatious sister, Stitch, who works at the local hardware store. But with the support of his Aunt Terry and his oddball yet endearing cousin Mason, Jack Shea may just find his true calling right at home.
May 1, 2013, midnight
S1E2 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't
When Jack and Darren take a job in a corporate office, Jack tries to reconnect with a former high school crush, while Darren questions his status after one of his ideas is stolen. Meanwhile, Terry meddles in Mason's new relationship and Tony is uncomfortable with the girlfriend's unconventional style.
May 8, 2013, midnight
S1E3 - Beachwood Approved
When Jack lands a big job in the affluent Beachwood neighborhood, Tony second guesses Jack's decisions and can't stop interfering. Meanwhile, Terry is getting Tony ready for his physical, and Darren keeps leaving Ellis with Stitch.
May 15, 2013, midnight
S1E4 - Book Club Romance
After being off the market for years, Tony strikes up a romance only to have Jack discover that his is new girlfriend is two-timing him. Meanwhile, Mason is frustrated with Aunt Terry for not letting him drive, so he seeks help from Darren, and Stitch alludes to a secret crush.
May 29, 2013, midnight
S1E5 - Waiting for Mrs. Bichette
Stitch prepares for her community college graduation, which leads Jack to seek out Darren and Stitch's estranged and elusive mother. Meanwhile, Terry challenges Tony to fix their shower, leading to an all out war between the two of them, while Darren tries to escape a stalker ex-girlfriend.
June 5, 2013, midnight
S1E6 - Role Model
Terry thinks Mason needs a strong male role model and, lacking a better option, enlists Jack to step in. Meanwhile Tony, Darren and Stitch buy Ellis a new wheelchair and trick it out, which seems like a good idea at the time, until Ellis takes off.
June 12, 2013, midnight
S1E7 - The Big Event
When Jack and Darren get locked in a room at a client's house, their bickering reveals the underlying reasons for their continuous conflict. At home, Jack and Darren's unexplained absence has a ripple effect on Terry, Tony, Mason and Stitch as they prepare for the annual Mapleport Classic Car Parade.
June 19, 2013, midnight
S1E8 - Jack Steps Up
Terry comes down with the flu and Tony must take care of her; Stitch's new boyfriend is jealous of Jack.
June 26, 2013, midnight
S1E9 - Pest Side Story
When Jack is bullied by "the bug guys," Tony offers Jack advice on how to handle them, even though Jack is determined to handle them on his own. Meanwhile Aunt Terry is out to win the local art show.
July 3, 2013, midnight
S1E10 - Terry by Design
When Terry impresses a client with design advice, she and Jack decide to expand the family business with "Designs By Terry." When the design business starts taking over Mr. Jiffy Fix, both Jack and Darren look for a way to separate the businesses, and it's up to Tony to get Terry and Jack talking again. Meanwhile, Mason becomes CPR certified and wants nothing more than to save a life.
July 10, 2013, midnight
ABC
20 min/ep
200 min
May 1, 2013
July 10, 2013, midnight
Canceled
TV-PG
13+
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