The Jackie Thomas Show is an American sitcom that aired on the ABC network from December 1992 to March 1993. The series received widespread attention due to its creators Roseanne Arnold, then starring in the fifth season of her top-rated comedy Roseanne, and her husband and Roseanne co-producer Tom Arnold. The Jackie Thomas Show starred Tom Arnold as a misanthropic sitcom actor.
Episode 1
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.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.
Episode 4
Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.
Episode 5
Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.
Episode 6
Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.
Episode 7
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
Episode 8
Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.
Episode 9
Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.
Episode 10
Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.
Episode 11
Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
Episode 12
Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.
Episode 13
When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.
Episode 14
When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.
Episode 15
Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.
Episode 16
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.
Episode 17
Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.
Episode 18
The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.
