Series synopsis
My Big Fat Greek Life is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on February 24, 2003. It ended on April 13, 2003. It was created by Nia Vardalos. It stars Nia Vardalos, Steven Eckholdt, Lainie Kazan and Gia Carides.
From an early age, Nia is mortified by her old-fashioned Greek family's patriotic, over-the-top ways. But, when she falls in love and marries a non-Greek teacher, Thomas Miller, her family eventually learns to accept him and Nia learns to accept her family's meddlesome ways. As Nia and Thomas return from their honeymoon to begin their new life together, they find that this new life includes her overzealous, extended family.
Premise
From an early age, Nia is mortified by her old-fashioned Greek family's patriotic, over-the-top ways. But, when she falls in love and marries a non-Greek teacher, Thomas Miller, her family eventually learns to accept him and Nia learns to accept her family's meddlesome ways. As Nia and Thomas return from their honeymoon to begin their new life together, they find that this new life includes her overzealous, extended family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nia Vardalos as Nia Miller-Portokalos
- Steven Eckholdt as Thomas Miller
- Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos
- Gia Carides as Nikki
- Louis Mandylor as Nick Portokalos
- Michael Constantine as Gus Portokalos
- Andrea Martin as Aunt Voula
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | February 24, 2003 | April 13, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The House Gift Nia and Thomas' return from their honeymoon is complicated by Gus' gift of a house as a wedding present, as they feel it will never be "their" house. |
February 24, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Empire Strikes Back When Nia's parents write out the will and leave the restaurant to Nia, this creates tension between Nia and her brother as she doesn't want the restaurant and he feels slighted by the decision. |
March 2, 2003 |
| 3 |
Arianna When Nia's cousin Ariana comes for a visit, her entire family try to get involved in Ariana's life, each for their own agendas. |
March 9, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 24, 2003 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2003 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Monday |