TV series
The Michael J. Fox Show
Overview
Look who’s making the news again! One of NY’s most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. But now five years later, with the kids busy growing up and Mike growing restless, it just might be time for him to get back to work. Having never wanted Mike to leave in the first place, his old boss Harris Green jumped at the chance to get him back on TV. The trick, as it’s always been, was to make Mike think it was his idea. After several – okay, many - failed attempts, Mike’s family, anxious to see him out of the house, finally succeeded in getting him to “run into” Green. Now their plan is in motion. He’ll be back to juggling home, family, and career, just like the old days – only better.
Details
- First air date
- 2013-09-26
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 22 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Network
- NBC
- Production
- Olive Bridge Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Sam Laybourne
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Michael J. Fox as Mike Henry
- Betsy Brandt as Annie Henry
- Juliette Goglia as Eve Henry
- Conor Romero as Ian Henry
- Jack Gore as Graham Henry
- Katie Finneran as Leigh Henry
- Wendell Pierce as Harris Green
- Ana Nogueira as Kay Costa
- Jason Kravits as Doug
- Anne Heche as Susan Rodriguez-Jones
- Brooke Shields as Deborah
- Alice Kremelberg as Reese
Creators and crew
- Will Gluck - Creator
- Sam Laybourne - Creator
- Will Gluck - Executive Producer
- Michael J. Fox - Executive Producer
- Sam Laybourne - Executive Producer
- Alex Reid - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
After five years, Mike Henry returns to the workplace, forcing him to learn to juggle his home, family and career again.
Episode 2: Neighbor
Mike confronts a noisy neighbor who develops a crush on him; Ian tries to court Eve's friend; Leigh is mistaken for a single mom.
Episode 3: Art
Annie wants Mike to be more of a team player; when Leigh adopts a puppy, the responsibility falls to Eve; Ian tries to talk Graham into switching rooms.
Episode 4: Hobbies
Mike and Annie try to find a new activity for Graham; Mike's nemesis, Susan Rodriguez-Jones, is brought on as anchor; Leigh and Ian engage in a Twitter war.
Episode 5: Interns
Mike’s plan to get closer to Eve by getting her an internship at the station backfires when she appears to idolize his nemesis, Susan Rodriguez-Jones. Inspired by Eve's internship, Ian decides to hire an intern himself for his Internet start-up. Meanwhile, Annie struggles with how to give Leigh honest notes on her young adult novel.
Episode 6: Teammates
Annie wants Mike to be more of a team player; when Leigh adopts a puppy, the responsibility falls to Eve; Ian tries to talk Graham into switching rooms.
Episode 7: Golf
When Mike and Annie go away for a charity golf tournament, Ian and Eve rent out the apartment to make some money; Leigh and Graham have a date night.
Episode 8: Bed Bugs
Mike's sister stays with the family after a bed bug infestation forces her out of her home; Mike gets ready for an interview with Gov. Chris Christie.
Episode 9: Homecoming
Mike tries to convince Ian to reconsider college; Annie learns Eve has been confiding in Leigh, instead of her; Graham decides to de-clutter the apartment.
Episode 10: Thanksgiving
Mike struggles to have a conversation with his visiting father, while Annie deals with his mother; Eve and Harris work to keep tradition alive in the Henry home.
Episode 11: Christmas
Mike and Annie's awesome gift exchange hits a snag when Mike learns he has to anchor the news on Christmas Eve. Ian tries to keep the magic of Christmas alive for Graham. After attending a friend's Hanukkah celebration, Eve becomes intrigued by the ideals of Judaism.
Episode 12: Party
When Harris wins an award, Mike throws a party in his honor; Eve and Ian try to distract Annie so she doesn't ruin Graham's slumber party; Leigh uses Harris' limo to go to the store.
Episode 13: Secret
Mike worries he is off his game when he is scooped on a story about a mobster living in his building; a statue causes a fight.
Episode 14: Couples
Annie and Mike try to keep a new set of friends; Eve puts on an edgy persona for a boy she likes; an embarrassing incident.
Episode 15: Sochi!
Mike fights for a chance to cover the Olympics in Sochi, Russia; Eve enters a beauty pageant just to bother Mike and Annie but ends up taking it seriously; Leigh thinks her apartment is haunted.
Episode 16: Surprise!
As Mike goes to great lengths to keep Leigh from uncovering his plans to throw her a surprise birthday party, Eve develops a crush on a substitute teacher at school, unaware that he has feelings for Annie.
Episode 17: Co-Op
Mike enlists a neighbour to run against Annie for co-op president. Ian throws himself into work to recover from a recent breakup, while Leigh wonders how to approach her date with a literary agent.
Episode 18: Biking
When Mike insists on teaching Graham to ride a bike, Annie secretly steps in to help. Harris mentors Eve working behind the scenes in the school musical, while Ian meets an older woman at a dance class with Leigh.
Episode 19: Health
Annie gets demoted to health teacher, producing unexpected results. Harris and Ian secretly fall in love with the new novel Leigh is writing, and set out to help her finish it.
Episode 20: Brandon
Mike and Annie try to keep Leigh from reuniting with an ex, Graham tricks Eve into spending more time with him, while Ian worries that an older woman only wants him for sex.
Episode 21: Dinner
While Mike and Annie are surprised by the age of the girlfriend that Ian brings home, Harris and Leigh struggle to be just friends and Eve experiments with marijuana.
Episode 22: Changes
Annie and Eve square off when Ian plans to move out. Harris plans to propose to Leigh but hits a snag.
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