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Season 1 – Family Tools

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When Jack Shea's father has a heart attack and decides to pass down his handyman business, Jack is ready to step up and make his father proud. Unfortunately, his past career efforts have been unsuccessful, and everyone seems to be waiting for him to fail. Making things harder are his father's troublemaking assistant, Darren, and Darren's flirtatious sister, who works at the local hardware store. But Jack's Aunt Terry and eccentric cousin, Mason, have his back, which just might be enough for him to succeed.
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Critics Consensus

An impressive cast can't save Family Tools from its fate as an uninspired sitcom with broad jokes and little personality of its own.

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Ryan McGee AV Club 05/01/2013
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The show takes an almost Frankenstein approach to its individual pieces, snipping off aspects of more successful, funnier shows already in ABC's lineup. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 05/01/2013
As much as I disliked the first episode, I would cautiously recommend the second. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 05/01/2013
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With Tools, there is no discernible style, or point of view, or voice, or humor that ever rises to the level of originality. Go to Full Review Rachel Stein Television Without Pity 05/02/2013
This show is so terribly written and not funny that it doesn't warrant a real review. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 05/01/2013
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Family Tools is a fixer-upper. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle Bornheimer

Jack Shea

J.K. Simmons

Tony Shea

Edi Gathegi

Darren Poynton

Johnny Pemberton

Mason Baumgardner

Danielle Nicolet

Lisa "Stitch" Poynton

Leah Remini

Terry Baumgardner

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 1, 2013 Pilot Tony has a heart attack and is forced to hand the family business over to his son, Jack; while Jack's past career efforts have not been successful, he is eager to finally step up and make his father proud. Details Episode 2 Aired May 8, 2013 Now You See Me, Now You Don't Darren and Jack start working in a corporate office; Jack tries to reconnect with a former crush; Terry meddles with Mason's new relationship. Details Episode 3 Aired May 15, 2013 Beachwood Approved When Jack lands a job in an affluent neighborhood, Tony can't stop interfering; Terry helps Tony get ready for his physical. Details Episode 4 Aired May 29, 2013 Book Club Romance For the first time in years, Tony starts dating; frustrated with Aunt Terry for not letting him drive, Mason turns to Darren for help. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 5, 2013 Waiting for Mrs. Bichette As Stitch prepares to graduate from community college, Jack reaches out to Darren and Stitch's estranged mother; Terry issues a challenge to Tony. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 12, 2013 Role Model Terry asks Jack to be a role model for Mason; Tony, Darren and Stitch get Ellis a new wheelchair. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 19, 2013 The Big Event While trapped in a room at a client's house, Jack and Darren get to the root of the conflict between them; Terry, Tony, Mason and Stitch prepare for the Mapleport Classic Car Parade. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 26, 2013 Jack Steps Up Terry comes down with the flu and Tony must take care of her; Stitch's new boyfriend is jealous of Jack. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 3, 2013 Pest Side Story Tony tries to offer advice when the bug guys give Jack a hard time; Terry is determined to win a local art show. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 10, 2013 Terry by Design After a client is impressed with Terry's design advice, she and Jack decide to expand the family business; Mason is anxious to save a life now that he is CPR certified. Details

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Season Info

Director
Peter Lauer, Michael Fresco, Eyal Gordin, John Fortenberry, Randy Zisk, Rebecca Asher, John Putch, Elliot Hegarty
Executive Producer
Bobby Bowman, Mark Gordon, Andrea Shay, Paul Buccieri
Screenwriter
Jeremy Shipp, Kenny Byerly, Matthew Carlson, Todd Linden, Allen J. Zipper, Sarah Haskins, Margee Magee, Angeli Millan
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 1, 2013