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Season 1 – The Tom Show

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Licking his wounds following a messy divorce, Tom Amross and his two daughters, Kenlon and Elissa, return to his hometown of St. Paul, Minn., in search of a fresh start. Tom quickly lands a producing gig with old pal Charlie Dickerson, host of the long-running morning TV show "Breakfast With Charlie." Tom's idea to boost ratings -- bringing in free-thinking, much younger Florence Madison as a co-host -- ruffles a bunch of feathers around the set, including those of skeptical new station manager Tanya Cole. Fortunately, Tom can always bask in the praise of brown-nosing production assistant Jonathan Summers, who regards Tom as "the man who helped re-invent daytime television."

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Caryn James New York Times 06/19/2019
In movies like ''True Lies,'' Mr. Arnold has shown that he can be a solid comic sidekick, but ''The Tom Show'' is floundering for a tone. More of an edge would help. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 06/19/2019
[Tom] Arnold attempts yet another comeback with this instantly wearying romp in which he plays a character something like himself. Go to Full Review Ray Richmond Variety 06/19/2019
[Tom] Arnold and partner [J.J.] Wall craft themselves a pedestrian show that can't decide if it wants to be hip or poignant. It winds up instead being merely ridiculous. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 06/19/2019
There's not a single laugh in the pilot. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
The Tom Show — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Tom Arnold

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Shannon Tweed

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Lisa Wilhoit

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Mika Boorem

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Ed McMahon

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Tasha Smith

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 7, 1997 Tom's Back Again A divorced man (Tom Arnold) returns to his hometown with two daughters. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 14, 1997 Bad Publicity Kenlon is accused of shoplifting. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 21, 1997 Kenlon's New Clothes Kenlon's revealing clothes dismay Tom. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 28, 1997 Tom's First Date Tom goes on his first postdivorce date. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 5, 1997 Rival Station Madison falls for Tom's nemesis (Pat Bullard). Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 12, 1997 Long Day's Journey Into Fights A therapist (Bobby Slayton) helps the staff reconcile. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 26, 1997 Tom Lives Brownie's Life for the Weekend Tom baby-sits seven unruly children. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 2, 1997 The Crown Prince of Finland A drunken guest (Kevin Meaney) appears on the radio show. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 9, 1997 It's Jan! An author (Kathie Lee Gifford) offers Tom a job. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 16, 1997 The White Shadow Tom coaches Alissa's basketball team. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 23, 1997 A Tom Story Tom worries about his high-school reunion. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 14, 1997 Maggie Returns Tom's ex-wife (Shannon Tweed) seeks custody. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 4, 1998 The Talk Kenlon likes an older guy; Jonathan moves out. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 11, 1998 Tom vs. the PTA Tom joins the PTA Library Committee. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 18, 1998 The Top Five Tom wants to change Alissa's essay. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 1, 1998 The Centerfold Maggie appears nude in a magazine. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 8, 1998 The Band Tom promises to get former Jodeci members for a school dance. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 15, 1998 Tom's Dream House Tom finds the perfect house he can't afford. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 22, 1998 The Ticket Scam Tom gives his father (Alex Karras) stolen basketball tickets. Details

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Season Info

Director
Mark Samuels, Amanda Bearse, Alan Myerson, Rosario Roveto Jr., Howard Murray
Executive Producer
Tom Arnold, J.J. Wall
Screenwriter
Tom Arnold, J.J. Wall, Maryanne Melloan, Kevin Kelton, Joe Keyes, Caroline Case, David Raether, Tanya Ward, Matt Woods, Don Reed, Vincent Ueber, Joe Minjares, Paul A. Kaplan
Network
The WB
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 7, 1997