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Season 1 – Surviving Jack

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A former member of the military and an oncologist, Dr. Jack Dunlevy is a no-nonsense kind of guy who doesn't feel compelled to sugar-coat the truth. After years of working long hours while his wife, Joanne, raised their kids, he becomes a full-time parent when Joanne goes back to law school. He tries to guide his son, Frankie, who is awkwardly navigating freshman year of high school, and he faces challenges from his 17-year-old daughter, Rachel, who becomes a handful once she is no longer under the watchful eye of her mother.
Surviving Jack — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Christopher Meloni's comedic chops help sell Surviving Jack's fresh twist on gender roles and the traditional sitcom formula, even if the show falls a little flat in other areas.

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Hank Stuever Washington Post 06/26/2020
However, no one, including the older teenage sister (Claudia Lee), can survive "Surviving Jack's" hollow and formulaic dialogue, which is bursting with jokes that are half-funny at best. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 03/31/2014
Halpern has always been funny, and in Surviving Jack he's able to make his jokes about father and son more resonant and hilarious than anything he did on his previous, far too broad CBS series. Go to Full Review Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times 03/28/2014
As good as it is... Meloni's performance could not carry an entire series, and it fortunately doesn't have to. Go to Full Review Andy Swift TV Line 06/26/2020
The premiere was a solid introduction to TV's newest throwback family, and in my opinion, there's plenty to come back for. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
Both heartwarming and funny, Surviving Jack is an enjoyable comedy that celebrates the past without getting lost in it. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 03/31/2014
6.5/10
Surviving Jack is at its strongest when Jack's on screen. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike B @RT05296749 Oct 13 Loved this show. Dumbest show cancellation of all time. See more 05/11/2020 I absolutely LOVED this show! Every single person I spoke to about this show loved it. I have no idea why they chose to take it off the air, but I feel like they didn't give the show a chance. Chris Meloni and Rachael Harris were absolutely perfect together and their interactions with the kids was phenomenal. I was so sad when this went off the air. See more Shawn T @RT29010595 01/06/2018 It was an amazing show with a great cast and good humor that was canceled before it’s time. See more 03/02/2016 Loved this show!!! Was very disappointed when it was cancelled. See more 04/07/2015 This show is an instant classic. It seems like real life being documented. And it has heart to! Christopher Meloni is hilarious! Who knew he could be funny?! Even though it's only 8 episodes (and only 7 aired in the US. and they even marketed the seventh as the season finale!) it is still great, and I have re-watched it several times! See more 12/08/2014 Laugh out loud type of comedy, wish it was still on and hope to get on DVD See more Read all reviews
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Christopher Meloni

Jack Dunlevy

Rachael Harris

Joanne Dunlevy

Connor Buckley

Frankie Dunlevy

Claudia Lee

Rachel Dunlevy

Tyler Foden

Mikey

Kevin Balmore

George

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 27, 2014 Pilot When Jack's wife, Joanne, starts law school, Jack becomes a full-time parent to their teenage son and daughter for the first time. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 3, 2014 Gonna Make You Sweat Jack plans some intense training when Frankie, George and Mikey ask him to coach them for varsity baseball tryouts; the Dunlevy house becomes a hangout spot; Joanne gets involved in Rachel's love life. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 10, 2014 How Do You Talk to an Angel Frankie waits for the right moment to ask his crush (Lili Reinhart) to the homecoming dance; Jack makes Rachel drive George to school. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2014 Rhythm Is a Dancer On homecoming night Frankie is disappointed his crush has another date, and Rachel protests a school policy; Jack and Joanne plan a passionate night without the kids. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2014 Something to Talk About Frankie introduces his new girlfriend to his mother, who is on pain medication after having surgery; Mikey and George try to retrieve a hidden adult film that ended up in the wrong hands. Details Episode 6 Aired May 1, 2014 She Drives Me Crazy Jack hopes to get Rachel more involved in school by getting her a spot on the wrestling team, much to the chagrin of the coach (Neil Flynn); during their annual mother-son trip, Joanne realizes that Frankie is embarrassed to be seen with her. Details Episode 7 Aired May 8, 2014 Parents Just Don't Understand When Frankie has his first taste of alcohol and Rachel wants to go on birth control, Joanne and Jack are left at odds. Details Episode 8 Aired May 15, 2014 Smells Like Teen Spirit Joanne goes to study in the library and trouble starts when she secretly invites boys; Frankie deals with the school bully. Details

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Season Info

Director
Victor Nelli Jr.
Executive Producer
Bill Lawrence, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Jeff Ingold
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|S|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 27, 2014