The Jackie Thomas Show (Season 1)

Pilot (Episode 1)

Writer: Tom Arnold

Air date: 1992-12-01

Overview: 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.

Charity, Schmarity (Episode 2)

Air date: 1992-12-08

Overview: 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.

Jack and the Bean Stalker (Episode 3)

Writer: David Fury

Air date: 1992-12-15

Overview: Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.

Ottumwa, 52501 (Episode 4)

Writer: Joel Madison

Air date: 1992-12-22

Overview: Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.

The Joke (Episode 5)

Air date: 1992-12-29

Overview: Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.

Jackie and the Model (Episode 6)

Air date: 1993-01-05

Overview: Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.

Stand Up for Bastards (Episode 7)

Air date: 1993-01-12

Overview: 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

The All-Nighter (Episode 8)

Writer: Steve Pepoon

Air date: 1993-01-19

Overview: Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.

Jackie's Family (Episode 9)

Air date: 1993-01-26

Overview: Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.

The Forces of Nature (Episode 10)

Air date: 1993-02-02

Overview: Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.

The Player (Episode 11)

Writer: Ken LaZebnik

Air date: 1993-02-09

Overview: Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.

Guys and Balls (Episode 12)

Writer: David Fury

Air date: 1993-02-16

Overview: Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.

Strike (Episode 13)

Writer: Joel Madison

Air date: 1993-02-23

Overview: When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.

Write This Way (Episode 14)

Air date: 1993-03-02

Overview: When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.

Sophie's Choice (Episode 15)

Air date: 1993-03-09

Overview: Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Episode 16)

Air date: 1993-03-16

Overview: 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.

Poker, Schmoker (Episode 17)

Writer: Stephen Sustarsic

Air date: 1993-03-23

Overview: Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.

Aloha, Io-wahu (Episode 18)

Air date: 1993-03-30

Overview: The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.