Episodes
1. Pilot
December 1, 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
December 8, 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
December 15, 1992
Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
Guest Stars:
Richard Frank, Roseanne Barr
4. Ottumwa, 52501
December 22, 1992
Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
Guest Stars:
Philip Charles MacKenzie
5. The Joke
December 29, 1992
Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
Guest Stars:
Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Jeannetta Arnette, Michael Fishman, Arsenio Hall
6. Jackie and the Model
January 5, 1993
Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
Guest Stars:
Jeri Ryan
7. Stand Up for Bastards
January 12, 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
January 19, 1993
Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
9. Jackie's Family
January 26, 1993
Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
10. The Forces of Nature
February 2, 1993
Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
Guest Stars:
Robin Greer
11. The Player
February 9, 1993
Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
12. Guys and Balls
February 16, 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
February 23, 1993
When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
Guest Stars:
Michael Manasseri, Norm Macdonald, Bill Maher
14. Write This Way
March 2, 1993
When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
15. Sophie's Choice
March 9, 1993
Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
Guest Stars:
Philip Charles MacKenzie
16. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
March 16, 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
March 23, 1993
Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.