Series synopsis
Center of the Universe is an American comedy family television series that premiered on CBS on October 27, 2004. It ended on January 19, 2005. It was created by Nat Bernstein, Mitchel Katlin. It stars John Goodman, Jean Smart, Diedrich Bader and Melinda McGraw.
John Barnett is a good-natured and successful operator of a security company and his entire family depends on him for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision.
Premise
John Barnett is a good-natured and successful operator of a security company and his entire family depends on him for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Goodman as John Barnett
- Jean Smart as Kate Barnett
- Diedrich Bader as Tommy Barnett
- Melinda McGraw as Lily Barnett
- Spencer Breslin as Miles Barnett
- Ed Asner as Art Barnett
- Olympia Dukakis as Marge Barnett
Guest cast
- Marilu Henner as Sharon Singleton
- Jake Thomas as Waylon
- Tim Conlon as Ted
- Holmes Osborne as Minister
- Richard Keith as Ryan
- Rosalind Chao as Dr. Geisler
- Michelle Borth as Peggy
- John Marshall Jones as Burt
- Margo Harshman as Sara
- Terry Rhoads as Dr. Foster
- Andrea Bendewald as Jewel
- Sean O'Bryan as Gary
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | October 27, 2004 | January 19, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's the Principal of the Thing 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. |
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| 2 |
Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking? John is upset when Kevin starts turning to Tommy for advice instead of him. |
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| 3 |
The Break-In 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. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Thanks to their family, John and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vows does not go over as smoothly as planned. |
October 27, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Lake House 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. |
November 3, 2004 |
| 3 |
Alarmed and Dangerous 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. |
November 10, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 27, 2004 |
| Last aired | January 19, 2005 |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:30:00 |