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Center of the Universe is a television series on CBS, which ran from October 27, 2004, until January 19, 2005. The sitcom was canceled after just 10 episodes aired. It was set in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. John Goodman starred as John Barnett, a good-natured and successful operator of a security company. The series involved the dependency of his entire family on John for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision. Tagline: "The world doesn't revolve around John...but his family does." A total of 15 episodes were produced.

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27th October 2004 - 19th January 2005
Producer
Bari Halle
Top Cast
John GoodmanJean SmartDiedrich Bader
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Pilot Still
Pilot
27th October 2004

Episode 1

Thanks to the relatives, John's and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vows does not go over as smoothly as planned.

The Lake House Still
The Lake House
3rd November 2004

Episode 2

Everyone but Tommy is disgusted when Lily's ex invites her and her family to a lake house party that's being thrown by him and his bride-to-be.

Alarmed and Dangerous Still
Alarmed and Dangerous
10th November 2004

Episode 3

A panic-stricken widow pesters Barnett Security constantly, but when Tommy is assigned to the case, he sees a little more of the woman than her alarm system.

Good Parent, Bad Parent Still
Good Parent, Bad Parent
24th November 2004

Episode 4

For Thanksgiving, John has little to be thankful for when he assumes that Sara is sleeping with her boyfriend, but his meddling doesn't sit well with Lily. Meanwhile, Tommy and Kevin take Art on a road trip to a turkey ranch Art was taken to years ago.

Art's Heart Still
Art's Heart
1st December 2004

Episode 5

Art hurrying out of his Sunday brunches with Miles exposes the elder Barnett's heart problems. Meanwhile, Tommy treats Marge to a belated Mother's Day gift.

And the Silver Medal Goes To... Still
And the Silver Medal Goes To...
8th December 2004

Episode 6

It's Murphy's Law when Kate grudgingly agrees to fix Tommy up with a fellow teacher. Meanwhile, Miles looks for a date to take to a homecoming dance.

Lily's Boyfriend Still
Lily's Boyfriend
15th December 2004

Episode 7

Everyone seems to love Lily's new boyfriend... everyone except Lily, that is. Meanwhile, when Tommy looks for someone to take his extra Bulls ticket -- that Lily's new boyfriend gave him -- he's a little imperceptive to his co-worker's love of the game.

The Work of Art Still
The Work of Art
5th January 2005

Episode 8

At Marge's urging, John brings Art out of retirement in hopes of curing his depression -- which sets off a domino effect where nothing is as it seems.

If You Love Something Leave It Alone Still
If You Love Something Leave It Alone
12th January 2005

Episode 9

John and Kate go a little overboard on Miles' extracurricular activities, and struggle to find something he's good at.

The New Neighbors Still
The New Neighbors
19th January 2005

Episode 10

For Miles' sake, John and Kate spend time with their new neighbors -- whom they have nothing in common with -- because Miles and their son seem to like each other. Meanwhile, Tommy's anger towards Art reaches a boiling point.

It's the Principal of the Thing Still
It's the Principal of the Thing

Episode 11

Kate won't stop complaining about the new principal she has to answer to, but when John meets the guy, he believes the other side of the story.

Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking? Still
Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking?

Episode 12

John is upset when Kevin starts turning to Tommy for advice instead of him -- especially after Tommy convinces Kevin to break up with his hometown girlfriend.

The Break-In Still
The Break-In

Episode 13

Because they were ""protected"" by Barnett Security, Art blames John after his and Marge's house is robbed, and decides to take matters into his own hands.

Marathon Woman Still
Marathon Woman

Episode 14

When the relatives surprise Art and Marge with a down payment on a retirement condo for old people, Art is delighted, but Marge is insulted.

Independence Day Still
Independence Day

Episode 15

Tommy seeks independence after John accuses him of being a mooch, but John has problems with Independent Tommy, too.