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Over the Top

Over the Top

1997 - 1997

Pilot

21st October 1997
Episode 1
Actor Simon Ferguson is determined to look at the bright side of life, no matter what his fate. Fired off a soap opera and deemed unemployable by his agent, Simon relishes the opportunity for some time off and heads off to visit his favorite ex-wife, Kate. While she invites him to stay the weekend, Kate's wary that Simon hasn't matured a bit since their wild but tumultuous parting 20 years earlier. Though he quickly proves her right, it is exactly that impulsive and care-free spirit that allows Simon to endear himself to everyone he meets—even Kate's two children.

I'm Bonnie, I'm Clyde

21st October 1997
Episode 2
Much to his delight, Simon gets a call to appear on ""Days to Remember,"" as his dead character's evil twin. But there are strings attached, and those strings belong to Dot Chandler, the network head's sister, who happens to have romantic designs on Simon.

Who's Afraid of Simon Ferguson?

4th November 1997
Episode 3
When Simon and his old rival, Justin Talbot discover they are up for the same movie role, each goes to extreme measures to make sure the other doesn't get the role.

The Kernel

28th October 1997
Episode 4
Simon is unenthusiastic about directing Daniel's school play, ""Jack and the Beanstalk,"" when he thinks that the father of one of Daniel's classmates is a big-time producer. Meanwhile, Gwen's love life is in disarray when she takes Rose's romantic advice, but Yorgo steps in to save the day.

The Review

Episode 5
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Simon, We Hardly Knew Ye

Episode 6
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It's Gwen's Party and Hadley'll Cry If She Wants To

Episode 7
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The Bee Story

Episode 8
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The Nemesis

4th November 1997
Episode 9
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Acting Out

Episode 10
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The Southern Story

Episode 11
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Fight Night at the Metropolitan

Episode 12
Actor Simon Ferguson is determined to look at the bright side of life, no matter what his fate. Fired off a soap opera and deemed unemployable by his agent, Simon relishes the opportunity for some time off and heads off to visit his favorite ex-wife, Kate. While she invites him to stay the weekend, Kate's wary that Simon hasn't matured a bit since their wild but tumultuous parting 20 years earlier. Though he quickly proves her right, it is exactly that impulsive and care-free spirit that allows Simon to endear himself to everyone he meets—even Kate's two children.
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Over the Top is an American sitcom starring Tim Curry, Annie Potts, and Steve Carell. The series premiered on ABC on October 21, 1997. Although 12 episodes were produced, the series was canceled after only three episodes had aired.

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Tim Curry

Simon Ferguson

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Annie Potts

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Luke Tarsitano

Daniel Martin

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Marla Sokoloff

Gwen Martin

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Steve Carell

Yorgo Galfanikos

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John O'Hurley

Robert McSwain

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Liz Torres

Rose

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Daniel Palladino

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Tim Curry

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