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Surviving Jack
Overview
A boy becomes a man, and a man becomes a father, in a time before coming of age was something you could Google.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker
Network
FOX
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Pilot
Jack Dunlevy, a strict ex-military man, takes over raising the children while his wife returns to school. First up, his son Frankie is having girl problems while his daughter Rachel gets caught with her boyfriend in her room.
Gonna Make You Sweat
Jack plans some intense training when Frankie, George and Mikey ask him to coach them for varsity baseball tryouts; the Dunlevy house becomes a hangout spot; Joanne gets involved in Rachel's love life.
How Do You Talk to an Angel
Frankie waits for the right moment to ask his crush (Lili Reinhart) to the homecoming dance; Jack makes Rachel drive George to school.
Rhythm Is a Dancer
On homecoming night Frankie is disappointed his crush has another date, and Rachel protests a school policy; Jack and Joanne plan a passionate night without the kids.
Something to Talk About
Frankie introduces his new girlfriend to his mother, who is on pain medication after having surgery; Mikey and George try to retrieve a hidden adult film that ended up in the wrong hands.
She Drives Me Crazy
In an effort to have Rachel more engaged in school and take her future seriously, Jack gets her a spot on the wrestling team, much to the chagrin of the wrestling coach. Meanwhile, Joanne realizes that Frankie is now too embarrassed to be seen with her during their annual mother-son trip.
Parents Just Don't Understand
When Frankie has his first taste of alcohol and Rachel wants to go on birth control, Joanne and Jack are left at odds.
Smells Like Teens Spirit
Jack overestimates his parenting skills when he lets Rachel have a sleepover.
Top Cast
Christopher Meloni
Dr. Jack Dunlevy
Rachael Harris
Joanne Dunlevy
Connor Buckley
Frankie Dunlevy
Claudia Lee
Rachel Dunlevy
Kevin Hernandez
George
Tyler Foden
Mikey
Mell Bowser
Craig
