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Season 1 – The Geena Davis Show

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Teddie is a glamorous career woman who's plunged into suburban family life when she falls for divorced single dad Max.
The Geena Davis Show — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Geena Davis' larger-than-life charisma is ill-served by this small-screen sitcom, saddling her with a plodding scenario and tasteless jokes.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture 09/18/2019
We've been here before, far too often with far too many Instant Incompetent Moms, and this Thelma needs a Louise more than she needs a Horton. Go to Full Review Barbara D. Phillips Wall Street Journal 09/18/2019
Another ABC misfire is this misbegotten sitcom, which stars Geena Davis as a self-absorbed -- and supremely unsympathetic -- career gal thrust into the role of suburban mommy. Go to Full Review Joyce Millman Salon.com 09/18/2019
"Geena Davis" is not unwatchable. It's watchable, in a horrifying way. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/18/2019
Though there are a few laughs to be had, for the most part "The Geena Davis Show" is pretty terrible. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Geena Davis

Teddie Cochran

Peter Horton

Max Ryan

Mimi Rogers

Hillary

Kim Coles

Judy Owens

Harland Williams

Alan

John Francis Daley

Carter Ryan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2000 Pilot A party-planner (Geena Davis) juggles her career, her friends, and a new family when she moves in with a widower (Peter Horton). Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2000 What I Like About You Teddie skips having tea with Hillary Rodham Clinton so she can attend a school event with Carter, who doesn't appreciate her sacrifice. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2000 Piece of Cake Teddie (Geena Davis) tries to prove to Max (Peter Horton) she can do it all, by tackling three different situations at once. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2000 Jealousy Teddie (Geena Davis) is shocked when she finds out her new friend Abby (guest star Lindsay Frost) once had an affair with Max (Peter Horton). Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 14, 2000 Motherly Advice Teddie's advice to Carter on how to get a date backfires; Leeza Gibbons embarrasses Teddie's company. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 21, 2000 There's Something About Max Teddie finds out that Max can't dance when they take ballroom-dancing lessons to prepare for their wedding reception. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 28, 2000 Cooties Teddie works overtime to impress three snooty mothers as she organizes a fund-raiser for Eliza's school. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 5, 2000 The Long Kiss Goodbye Max's old college buddy gives Teddie a French goodnight-kiss. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 12, 2000 By Teddie Cochran Teddie (Geena Davis) tries to help Max (Peter Horton) by wooing an editor (guest star Martin Mull) he longs to work for, but the plan backfires. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 19, 2000 How the Mom Stole Christmas Teddie is not amused when Max flies her mother in for Christmas; the neighbors complain about Teddie's outdoor decorations. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 2001 Momma Bear Teddie's maternal instincts take over when Carter brings home an "older woman"; Hillary starts an online affair. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 2001 Car Wash When Eliza doesn't get a coveted role in the school play, Teddie tries to cheer her by getting her into a commercial. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 23, 2001 Max Hates Hillary When Max and Hillary reveal to Teddie that they do not like each other, Teddie tries to bring them closer. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 30, 2001 There's a New Bride in Town Teddie (Geena Davis) secretly fixes Judy (Kim Coles) up with a successful client and is surprised when the two become engaged. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 6, 2001 Photo Finish Esquire magazine publishes revealing photos of Teddie just as she is about to meet her future in-laws. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 13, 2001 Sex, Lies and Videotape Carter (John Francis Daley) seeks honest answers from Teddie and Max (Geena Davis, Peter Horton) when he is punished for drinking while on a date. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 20, 2001 Hot Potato While in the final stages of planning her wedding, Teddie causes more grief by adopting a mean-spirited cat. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 6, 2001 The Prime Directive Carter's big night out with a rock promoter and his entourage makes him think he's too hip to socialize with anyone else. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 13, 2001 Spontaneous Combustion Max and Teddie (Peter Horton, Geena Davis) come to rely too heavily on the privacy they share at Teddie's place in the city. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 12, 2001 The Wedding Teddie and Max decide to forgo big wedding plans and elope to city hall, with family and friends in tow. Details Episode 21 Aired Jul 3, 2001 Girls' Night Out A bachelorette party reunites Teddie with a former buddy who stole her first boyfriend; guest Katey Sagal. Details Episode 22 Aired Jul 10, 2001 White Moms Can't Jump Teddie (Geena Davis) is thrilled on Mother's Day, until she embarrasses Carter (John Francis Daley) at his basketball game. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andy Cadiff, Mark Cendrowski
Executive Producer
Terri Minsky, Nina Wass, Gene Stein, David Flebotte
Screenwriter
Terri Minsky, Jim Vallely, Bill Daly, Tracy Gamble, Jonathan M. Goldstein, Dawn DeKeyser, Jill Condon, Marc Abrams, David Flebotte, John Levenstein, Amy Toomin Straus, Judy Toll, Michael Benson
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 10, 2000