The Jackie Thomas Show Season 1, Episode 10: The Forces of Nature

1

Pilot

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.

2

Charity, Schmarity

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.

3

Jack and the Bean Stalker

Jackie seems honored that he's got a stalker. The writers seem less than pleased, especially when she starts pitching story ideas.

4

Ottumwa, 52501

Jackie's younger brother Chris visits the set hoping Jackie will stop treating him like a kid.

5

The Joke

Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie in turn fires the prop guy.

6

Jackie and the Model

Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry ... and Chas.

7

Stand Up for Bastards

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

8

The All-Nighter

Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script by the morning.

9

Jackie's Family

Jackie's outrageous salary demands force the network to write Jackie out of the show.

10

The Forces of Nature

Jackie wins a settlement with the Global Enquirer but is disappointed when they stop writing stories about him.

11

The Player

Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.

12

Guys and Balls

Laura's boyfriend Dave decides he wants to become a pro bowler. Laura is less then thrilled after putting him through dental school.

13

Strike

When the writers strike, Jackie makes Nancy the head writer and hires scabs.

14

Write This Way

When an actor dies on the set, Jackie lets his down-and-out friend write a tribute episode.

15

Sophie's Choice

Sophie is fired after a magazine publishes naked pictures of her. Jerry and Laura go on their first date.

16

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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.

17

Poker, Schmoker

Jackie tries to win back his car from the stand-up comedian to whom he lost it.

18

Aloha, Io-wahu

The crew follows Jackie to Iowa to tape a special about Jackie's childhood.