The Second Half
Creator Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick · Channel NBC · Starring John Mendoza, Wayne Knight, Ellen Blain
Short-lived American sitcom about a divorced sports columnist, dealing with his ex-wife and visiting two daughters.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. PilotSeptember 7, 1993 · 30 min
- Episode 2: 2. Coughin' up MeatSeptember 14, 1993 · 30 minA co-worker saves John's life.
- Episode 3: 3. Prelude to a JobSeptember 21, 1993 · 30 minJohn's assistant becomes romantically involved with Robert.
- Episode 4: 4. Guess Who's Channeling Dinner?September 28, 1993 · 30 minA prospective employee appears to fit a double bill: as John's assistant, and as his editor Robert's romantic interest.
- Episode 5: 5. Like Father, Like JohnOctober 5, 1993 · 30 minHoping to improve relations with his father, David invites him over, but a sticky situation arrives when dear old dad bonds with someone else instead.
- Episode 6: 6. Same Bet Next YearOctober 12, 1993 · 30 minJohn becomes attracted to an old friend. A dry cleaner loses Robert's new pants.
Show 9 more episodes
- Episode 7: 7. HalloweenOctober 26, 1993 · 30 minJohn hosts a TV sports show, but when he misses his daughter Ruth's dance recital, he worries she may tune him out.
- Episode 8: 8. Mr. TelevisionNovember 2, 1993 · 30 minIt's cold in John's building when the boiler breaks down, but the heat's on John when he's suddenly named president of the tenants' association.
- Episode 9: 9. Winter WonderlandlordNovember 23, 1993 · 30 minJohn becomes the new president of the tenant's association.
- Episode 10: 10. It's My PartyDecember 7, 1993 · 30 minJohn bets his daughters he can stay on an exercise program.
- Episode 11: 11. The GymDecember 14, 1993 · 30 minRobert thinks he is losing his hair.
- Episode 12: 12. Far and AwayMarch 22, 1994 · 30 minJohn plans a mountain trip for spring break for his daughters.
- Episode 13: 13. High NoonerMarch 29, 1994 · 30 minJohn has a meeting with his ex-wife.
- Episode 14: 14. One Flu over a Nest of CuckoosApril 5, 1994 · 30 minJohn cancels a trip to a golf tournament because Cathy has the flu.
- Episode 15: 15. 10April 12, 1994 · 30 minRuth has her 10th-birthday party.
Credits
- John MendozaJohn Palmaro · 15 episodes · Creator
- Wayne KnightRobert Piccolo · 15 episodes
- Ellen BlainCathy Palmaro · 15 episodes
- Brooke StanleyRuth Palmaro · 15 episodes
- Joe GuzaldoDavid Keller · 15 episodes
- Jessica LundyDenise Palmaro · 15 episodes
- Leo BenvenutiCreator
- Steve RudnickCreator
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 30 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- September 7, 1993
- LAST AIRED
- April 12, 1994
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