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==Reception==
==Reception==
The show has received positive reviews from critics. It was called one of the six best new shows of the 2013-2014 TV season by ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''.
The show has received mixed reviews from critics. It was called one of the six best new shows of the 2013-2014 TV season by ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', while the New York Times found the show distinctly unfunny, remarking that something felt "off"<ref>http://tv.nytimes.com/2013/09/26/arts/television/the-michael-j-fox-show-uses-parkinsons-as-a-motif.html?_r=0<\ref>.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Revision as of 17:14, 30 September 2013

The Michael J. Fox Show
File:The Michael J Fox Show promo logo.jpg
GenreComedy
Mockumentary
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Alex Reid
  • Richard Schwartz
  • Sam Laybourne
  • Michael J. Fox
  • Will Gluck
Camera setupSingle camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 26, 2013 (2013-09-26) –
present (present)

The Michael J. Fox Show is an American television sitcom starring Michael J. Fox. The series premiered on NBC in the United States on September 26, 2013, as part of the 2013–14 American television season,[1] airing Thursdays 9:30/8:30c after the new series Sean Saves the World.[2]

Michael J. Fox makes his regular return to television for the first time since he was on ABC's Spin City. It is also Fox's second NBC series. He appeared on that network's sitcom Family Ties from 1982 to 1989 as Alex P. Keaton.

Premise

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Mike Henry had to give up his career as a news anchor and focus on his health and his family. Five years later, Mike decides to get back to work and struggles between family and career.

Cast

  • Michael J. Fox as Michael "Mike" Henry
  • Betsy Brandt as Annie Henry, Mike's wife.
  • Juliette Goglia as Eve Henry, Mike and Annie's daughter.
  • Conor Romero as Ian Henry, Mike and Annie's eldest son.
  • Jack Gore as Graham Henry, Mike and Annie's youngest son.
  • Katie Finneran as Leigh Henry, Mike's sister.
  • Wendell Pierce as Harris Green, Mike's boss and best friend.
  • Ana Nogueira as Kay Costa, Mike's segment producer.

Development and production

In August 2012, NBC gave a straight-to-series order for the series.[3] A full season of 22 episodes has been ordered.

Reception

The show has received mixed reviews from critics. It was called one of the six best new shows of the 2013-2014 TV season by Entertainment Weekly, while the New York Times found the show distinctly unfunny, remarking that something felt "off"Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code 		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Will GluckStory by: Sam Laybourne & Will Gluck
Teleplay by: Sam Laybourne		September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)10017.50[4]
After retiring from working as a newscaster to focus on his health and to spend more time with his family, Mike Henry returns to work. Mike's daughter Eve makes a video project comparing the book The Grapes of Wrath, to her father returning to work.
2"Neighbor"Victor Nelli, Jr.Lon Zimmet & Dan RubinSeptember 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)10057.50[4]
Mike develops a crush on his new upstairs neighbor Kelly (Tracy Pollan), a newly divorced woman. Eve tries to become best friends with a girl she thinks is a lesbian. Leigh pretends that Graham is her son, to bond with other mothers.
3"Art"[5]UnknownUnknownOctober 3, 2013 (2013-10-03)1009N/A
4"Hobbies"[5]UnknownUnknownOctober 10, 2013 (2013-10-10)1002N/A
5"Interns"[5]UnknownUnknownOctober 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)1007N/A

References

  1. ^ "NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New Season". The Futon Critic. June 21, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "NBC Reveals Its 2013-14 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 12, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  3. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 20, 2012). "Family Ties Redux? Michael J. Fox Returning to NBC in Fall 2013 as Star of New Family Sitcom". TV Line. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (September 27, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Michael J Fox Show' & 'The X Factor' Adjusted Up; 'The Crazy Ones' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - michael j fox show, the on nbc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 27, 2013.

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