ManiakJiggy This is How Movies Should Be Made

Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable

HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

k_dawson What a great cast, and good to know there are some brilliant comical writers out there. It is a disgrace to American television that they should cancel this excellent and funny show and it means it won't hit us in England. The father is a strict ex military man who wants the best for his kids, and shows that by sometimes being rather strict but brilliantly funny at the same time. His gorgeous popular daughter gets away with more than his son but she still got thrown in the pool for annoying him. His son's two idiotic friends who respect him like their own dad are always around the house much to the annoyance of the father, but they get the same harsh treatment as if they were his own kids. But he will always be there for them also. They stupidly ask for his help to make the baseball team, and how they wish they never, when they are woken up at 3 in the morning by a air horn for hardcore training. But still the father is always right, as they get the results they want. Maybe me explaining it doesn't give the brilliant and very funny program justice it should get but it is definitely worth watching the 8 episodes so far. With a classic 90's background soundtrack, this is a win win situation.

Doug Hardesty Finally a new TV show that combines various facets of old fashion simple humor we all wished we were that open about in family situations with current bold humor on things parents deal with everyday when raising children.Its been a long time since I've enjoyed a show and actually laughed throughout the entire episode. Most shows today are either about zombies, crime, vampires or drama. I am a fan of TV shows that make you laugh and relax, not the types that make you tense and tired.The actor that plays Jack is great, he has always played serious roles and this new father role is perfect for him. Great show.

davethevol Disclaimer up front: I find myself in similar circumstances (wife going back to school, multiple kids with HS freshman son, taking greater responsibilities at home) and remember the 90s (my late 20s) fondly. And I have been known to parent in ways similar to the titular Jack.This show should be a huge hit. It captures 90s life fairly accurately without going to far and becoming cartoonish (hello 70s Show, talking to you). Yes, there are structural similarities. If the show had centered on Red and Eric, those cursory reviews would have a point. But it is that difference that begins the conversation.This is a coming of age comedy. But as the son comes of age, dad has to reveal more about himself in order to form the connection with his kids (primarily the son) necessary to be the one that is "taking over the parenting" as mom goes back to school. Son Frankie has the requisite friends (if you don't recognize Mikey among your kid's friends, guess what-your kid is it) that are well cast and deliver well in support. The sister and mom are perfect. But the stories center on dad and son and they shine. This is a comedy played straight and without a laugh track, and is so much the funnier for it.4 episodes into the run and I have a new favorite sitcom. I can't stop telling people about this show. I see that it only has a run of 8 episodes and find myself intensely nervous about its future. This show makes me laugh out loud. Consistently and often. My son actually fell off the couch laughing as Jack dropped the kids at school in episode 1. Watch this show. You will soon set the series record on your DVR so you can watch it over and over.

nannep1956 SurvivingJack is bringing back many of my childhood/teen memories....that is a good thing! If my children were still home,we would be watching together and laughing hysterically. Love,love,love Jack's character. Such great ideas for parenting! The setup Jack planned to teach the boys the consequence of taking something not belonging to them was perfect. I actually look forward to watching each week and find myself laughing out loud, my cat even looks at me like I'm crazy. I look forward to the next episode very curiously as to what life lessons are in store for the television family. So far rating in my opinion is perfect for preteen and older to view. KUDOS to writers, staff, and actors.