Series synopsis
The Michael J. Fox Show is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on September 26, 2013. It ended on April 23, 2014. It was created by Will Gluck, Sam Laybourne. It stars Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, Juliette Goglia and Conor Romero.
Look who’s making the news again! One of NY’s most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. But now five years later, with the kids busy growing up and Mike growing restless, it just might be time for him to get back to work. Having never wanted Mike to leave in the first place, his old boss Harris Green jumped at the chance to get him back on TV. The trick, as it’ ...
Premise
Look who’s making the news again! One of NY’s most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. But now five years later, with the kids busy growing up and Mike growing restless, it just might be time for him to get back to work. Having never wanted Mike to leave in the first place, his old boss Harris Green jumped at the chance to get him back on TV. The trick, as it’s always been, was to make Mike think it was his idea. After several – okay, many - failed attempts, Mike’s family, anxious to see him out of the house, finally succeeded in getting him to “run into” Green. Now their plan is in motion. He’ll be back to juggling home, family, and career, just like the old days – only better.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael J. Fox as Mike Henry
- Betsy Brandt as Annie Henry
- Juliette Goglia as Eve Henry
- Conor Romero as Ian Henry
- Jack Gore as Graham Henry
- Katie Finneran as Leigh Henry
- Wendell Pierce as Harris Green
- Brooke Shields as Deborah
Guest cast
- Tracy Pollan as Kelly
- Kathie Lee Gifford as Self
- Justin Long as Zack
- Christopher Lloyd as Principal McTavish
- Peter Hermann as Jeremy
- Samantha Bee as Dr. Young
- Henriette Mantel as Mrs. Pochovitz
- Matt Lauer as Matt Lauer
- Savannah Guthrie as Savannah Guthrie
- Al Roker as Al Roker
- James Martinez as Mr. Diaz
- Yury Tsykun as Russian Delivery Guy 2
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 26, 2013 | April 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot After five years, Mike Henry returns to the workplace, forcing him to learn to juggle his home, family and career again. |
September 26, 2013 |
| 2 |
Neighbor Mike confronts a noisy neighbor who develops a crush on him; Ian tries to court Eve's friend; Leigh is mistaken for a single mom. |
September 26, 2013 |
| 3 |
Art Annie wants Mike to be more of a team player; when Leigh adopts a puppy, the responsibility falls to Eve; Ian tries to talk Graham into switching rooms. |
October 3, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2013 |
| Last aired | April 23, 2014 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:30:00 |