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Season 1 – The Return of Jezebel James

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – The Return of Jezebel James Mar 2008 Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Children's book editor Sarah Tomkins decides that something is missing from her life, despite a no-strings romantic arrangement with handsome businessman Marcus Sonti and plenty of ego-stroking support from assistant Buddy. Her impulsive decision to have a baby, however, hits a snag when her doctor tells Sarah she can't get pregnant. More determined than ever, Sarah tries to coax her estranged younger sister, Coco, into carrying the child for her. Coco isn't on board with the idea, however, until Sarah announces she is turning Coco's imaginary childhood friend, Jezebel James, into a new children's book character.
The Return of Jezebel James — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Despite Lauren Ambrose's honest performance, The Return of Jezebel James collapses under its cliché female characters and lack of humor.

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Andi Zeisler Bitch Media 12/17/2020
As with the odious Sex and the City knockoffs Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle, Jezebel James is offering a stale can't-have-it-all characterization of its heroine that's all signifiers and no nuance. Go to Full Review Amy Amatangelo Boston Herald 11/12/2019
Coco and Sarah are not strong female characters. They are cliches. The show misses the opportunity to explore the very real issue of women and fertility. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 11/12/2019
Sherman-Palladino might have had better luck with "The Return of Jezebel James" if she'd made it into an hourlong dramedy like "Gilmore Girls. Go to Full Review Travis Fickett IGN Movies 11/12/2019
5/10
This kind of mediocrity may have worked a decade ago or more - but now its simply too dated to be at all relevant. And the audience is right to expect more from this cast and this creator. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 11/12/2019
A comedy that's not funny, full of characters that aren't believable, it's one of the most disappointing shows to come along this season. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 3 7 funny Fox TV episodes. See more Read all reviews
The Return of Jezebel James — Season 1

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Parker Posey

Actor

Scott Cohen

Actor

Lauren Ambrose

Actor

Dianne Wiest

Guest Star

Ron McClarty

Actor

Dana Ivey

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2008 Needle and Schlag Sarah goes to great lengths to impress a 15-year-old prodigy in hope of getting the publishing rights to his new book; Sarah discovers what fears have been gnawing at Coco. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 18, 2008 Paragraph Four, Section Two Sarah and Coco try to hammer out an agreement through a surrogacy lawyer, but each has trouble agreeing to the other's terms. Details Episode 5 Airs undefined Return of Crazy Jackal Fed up with Talia's unexpected visits, Coco decides to get out of the house and get a job; Sarah spends the night at Marcus' place for the first time. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined I'm With Blank Sarah plans a party to celebrate a successful author's new book; Coco's old friend comes to town for a quick fling. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Sarah Takes a Bullet Sarah convinces Coco to make a trip home by promising to help defend her against the harsh criticism of their parents, but the visit quickly turns into a Coco-bashing session. Details

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Season Info

Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 21, 2008