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Season 1 – Run of the House

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After Mom and Dad make a temporary move from Grand Rapids to Arizona for Dad's health, 15-year-old Brooke Franklin's older siblings are put in charge to raising her. Unfortunately, none of them can agree how to do so correctly.

Critics Reviews

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 03/20/2020
The best moments belong to Mo Gaffney as a nosy neighbor who, for the absent parents, drops in unannounced to check on the kids. Her devotion is laudable but not understandable. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle 09/19/2019
2/4
"Run of the House" is inoffensively bland with flourishes of comic undertones -- just the kind of underachieving mediocrity that generally keeps TV shows on the air for years. Go to Full Review Ann Donahue Variety 09/19/2019
Cast is uniformly good-looking, and presence of former teen heartthrob [Joseph] Lawrence may lead a few viewers to tune in. However, the quality of the writing may push viewers to tune out just as quickly. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 09/19/2019
It's not great stuff, but it's certainly likeable and at least mildly amusing. Younger kids will like it. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 09/19/2019
In a sitcom like Run of the House, [Joseph] Lawrence is considered a marquee name. Compared to the rest of the cast, he's Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce combined. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/19/2019
Sometimes it's humorous, but it doesn't come close to must-see TV. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/06/2019 This was one of my favourite TV shows of all time and we watched episodes dozens of times on the DVR. I just wish there was somewhere I could still watch it or get it on DVD! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Margo Harshman

Actor

Joey Lawrence

Actor

Kyle Howard

Actor

Sasha Barrese

Actor

Benjamin King

Guest Star

Mo Gaffney

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 11, 2003 Pilot Three older siblings raise a teenage girl (Margo Harshman); Chris loses track of Brooke when he takes her out for brother-sister bonding. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2003 Kiss and Tell Chris goes out and spots Brooke's boyfriend, Scott, kissing another girl. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 2003 The Party Brooke takes advantage of her newfound freedom by throwing a party. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 2, 2003 Twas the Night Before Homecoming Homecoming eve is marked by two rival high schools' traditional pranks; Sally gets stuck spending her Friday night baking for the homecoming committee, but receives help from a fellow volunteer (guest star Justin Guarini). Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 9, 2003 Where There's Smoke, There's Fire Kurt, Sally and Chris suspect that Brooke is smoking cigarettes. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 16, 2003 Chris Gets a Job Kurt pressures Chris to find a job; Chris has trouble deciding what his goals are in life; Sally helps Brooke realize that her buddy has a crush on her. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 23, 2003 Just Like Mom Kurt brings his new girlfriend (Kelsey Oldershaw) home; Kurt finds out why Chris has difficulties getting a job. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 30, 2003 Chris's College Friends Chris becomes jealous when his visiting friend, Michelle, flirts with Kurt; Sally and Brooke are forced to share a room. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 6, 2003 Sally's New Boss Kurt assumes the worst when Sally starts spending long hours with her new boss (guest star Benjamin King). Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 13, 2003 The Education of Chris Franklin When Brooke's teacher requests a parent-teacher conference, the family selects Chris to meet with her because of his charming nature. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 20, 2003 Forbidden Fruit Kurt becomes an overprotective older brother when Brooke dates the brother of his high-school nemesis; Sally gives Chris a makeover. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 8, 2004 The Fighting Irish On the office football team, Kurt steals the attention away from Chris; Sally becomes obsessed with Brooke's birthday present. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 15, 2004 Drive My Car When Brooke gets her learner's permit, Chris takes her out in their father's Cadillac and accidentally runs over parking-lot spikes. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 23, 2004 Undercover Brother Kurt gets irked when Chris, Sally and Brooke fawn over a neighbor (guest star Adrien Wenner) who claims to be a Rolling Stone reporter. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 30, 2004 Sixteen The gang's attempt to throw Brooke a surprise birthday party backfires when Chris writes the wrong date on all the invitations. Details Episode 16 Aired May 7, 2004 Signs Kurt decides to coach Brooke's softball team in order to spend more time with her; Chris has to push Mrs. Norris around in her wheelchair for a week. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 3, 2004 Boy Toy Kurt tries to negotiate a deal with a major company but soon realizes the owner (Kate Walsh) wants more than a working relationship. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 4, 2004 The Unnatural Brooke becomes the leading lady in the school production of "Grease" when the star comes down with an illness. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 5, 2004 There's Something About Sally Sally discovers that Kurt is still friends with her ex, Kevin. Details

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Season Info

Director
Robert Berlinger, Gerry Cohen, Gail Mancuso, David Trainer, Peter Marc Jacobson
Executive Producer
Betsy Thomas, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser
Screenwriter
Will Sternin, Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal, Tom Purcell, Chrissy Pietrosh, Frank Lombardi, Betsy Thomas, Mark Hentemann, Robert Sternin, Douglas Lieblein, Jessica Goldstein
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 11, 2003