The Jackie Thomas Show
1. Pilot
First aired: 12/1/1992 Production Code: 455051The 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.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Guest star: Leah Lail (Debbie) , Ron Orbach (Hal), Charles Champion (Doctor)
2. Charity, Schmarity
First aired: 12/8/1992 Production Code: 455056After 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.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Lois Bromfield (Director), Ann Cusack (Stephanie) , Karen Huie (Script Supervisor), Joe Gieb (Little Person #1), Arturo Gil (Little Person #2)
3. Jack and the Bean Stalker
First aired: 12/15/1992 Production Code: 455059Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Roseanne Barr (Regina), Richard Frank (Otto), Jake McLaine (Jake)
4. Ottumwa, 52501
First aired: 12/22/1992 Production Code: 455057Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Chris Farley (Chris Thomas), Philip Charles MacKenzie (Director), Marilyn Price (Mary), Carole Ita White (Erin), Charles Stevenson (Charlie Stevens), Emily Kuroda (Waitress)
5. The Joke
First aired: 12/29/1992 Production Code: 455053Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Leah Lail (Debbie), Lois Bromfield (Director) , Arsenio Hall (Himself), Joe Minjares (Alphonso), Rob Newkirch (Man #1)
6. Jackie & the Model
First aired: 1/5/1993 Production Code: 455052Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Leah Lail (Debbie), Lois Bromfield (Director) , Jerry Hauck (Stage Manager), Jeri Ryan (Pauline Yardley)
7. Stand Up for Bastards
First aired: 1/12/1993 Production Code: 455055Jackie 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
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Leah Lail (Debbie), Lois Bromfield (Director) , Fred Willard (Hatfield Walker), Betsy Brantley (Gail Harper), Peter Jason (Banker Bill Mason), Bernard Hiller (Sam #1), John DeMita (Sam #2), Christopher Darga (Frank), Alretha Baker (Samantha), Myrna Niles (Minnie)
8. The All-Nighter
First aired: 1/19/1993 Production Code: 455054Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Leah Lail (Debbie), Lois Bromfield (Director) , Debi Monahan (Tipper), Victoria Edwards (Woman #1), Cathy Spears (Woman #2)
9. Jackie's Family
First aired: 1/26/1993 Production Code: 455060Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Ann Cusack (Stephanie) , Fred Willard (Hatfield Walker), Pam Patrick (Miss U. of Iowa), Fielding West (Jackie Clone), Cathy Spears (Secretary)
10. The Forces of Nature
First aired: 2/2/1993 Production Code: 455062Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Ann Cusack (Stephanie) , Roy Brocksmith (Chairman), Steve Jones (Bobo), Tom Curley (Burt), Ron Orbach (Hal), Sam Rubin (Reporter #1), Mark Kriski (Reporter #2), Robin Greer (Bimbo)
11. The Player
First aired: 2/9/1993 Production Code: 455058Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Ann Cusack (Stephanie) , J.A. Preston (Mr. Watson), Joe Keyes (Producer), Emily Kuroda (Waitress), Charles Stevenson (Charlie Stevens), De Veau Dunn (Actor Grant), Tyrone Granderson Jones (Movie Director), Leeza Gibbons (Herself), John Tesh (Himself)
12. Guys and Balls
First aired: 2/16/1993 Production Code: 455064Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Ann Cusack (Stephanie) , Danton Stone (Dave Speckler), David Fury (Bus Driver), Edith Varon (Seamstress), Mari Morrow (Mimosa Patron)
13. Strike
First aired: 2/23/1993 Production Code: 455061When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Ann Cusack (Stephanie) , Michael Manasseri (Gary Stein), Bill Maher (Mr. Lorre), Charles Stevenson (Charlie Stevens), Michael Des Barres (Documentary Director), Phil Leeds (Abe), Jennifer Manasseri (Perrie), Adam Goldberg (Larry), Norm MacDonald (Jordan)
14. Write This Way
First aired: 3/2/1993 Production Code: 455063When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
Director: Peter Segal
Guest star: Philip Charles MacKenzie (Director), Charles Stevenson (Charlie Stevens), Peter Jason (Bill Mason), Roseanne Barr (Her Fabulous Self)
15. Sophie's Choice
First aired: 3/9/1993 Production Code: 455065Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Roseanne Barr (Herself), Philip Charles MacKenzie (Director), James Everett Grace (Crew Guy), Christopher Darga (Frank)
16. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
First aired: 3/16/1993 Production Code: 455066Jackie 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
First aired: 3/23/1993 Production Code: 455067Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.
Director: Michael Lessac
Guest star: Kevin Meaney (Joey Rafferty), Gary Coleman (Himself), Naomi Mitchell (Wendy)
18. Aloha, Io-wahu
First aired: 3/30/1993 Production Code: 455068The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.
