About this season
The Jackie Thomas Show is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network from December 1992 to March 1993. The series received widespread attention due to its creators Roseanne Arnold, then starring in the fifth season of her top-rated comedy Roseanne, and her husband and Roseanne co-producer Tom Arnold. The Jackie Thomas Show starred Tom Arnold as a misanthropic sitcom actor.
Episodes (18)
1. Pilot
Aired 1 December 1992
The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his dressing room. Jackie's demand: fire his co-star because he's getting more fan mail.
2. Charity, Schmarity
Aired 8 December 1992
After being left off the guest list for Oprah's fund-raiser, Jackie creates his own charity and invites everyone but Oprah. Laura gets recruited to organize the event leaving the writers in chaos.
3. Jack and the Bean Stalker
Aired 15 December 1992
Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
4. Ottumwa, 52501
Aired 22 December 1992
Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
5. The Joke
Aired 29 December 1992
Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
6. Jackie and the Model
Aired 5 January 1993
Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
7. Stand Up for Bastards
Aired 12 January 1993
Jackie insists on using the word ""bastard"" in this week's episode prompting a visit from the censors. Jerry fears his ex-wife's motives when she asks to meet him
8. The All-Nighter
Aired 19 January 1993
Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
9. Jackie's Family
Aired 26 January 1993
Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
10. The Forces of Nature
Aired 2 February 1993
Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
11. The Player
Aired 9 February 1993
Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
12. Guys and Balls
Aired 16 February 1993
Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.
13. Strike
Aired 23 February 1993
When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
14. Write This Way
Aired 2 March 1993
When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
15. Sophie's Choice
Aired 9 March 1993
Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
16. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Aired 16 March 1993
Jackie tries to get Arnold the pig from Green Acres a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jerry stays home from the office with the flu.
17. Poker, Schmoker
Aired 23 March 1993
Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.
18. Aloha, Io-wahu
Aired 30 March 1993
The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.