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	\| WrittenBy = Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin		\| WrittenBy = Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|09\|26}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|09\|26}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1002~~		\| ProdCode = 1005
	\| Viewers = 7.50<ref name=Episodes1&2/>		\| Viewers = 7.50<ref name=Episodes1&2/>
	\| ShortSummary = Mike develops a crush on his new upstairs neighbor Kelly (], Michael J. Fox's wife in real life.), a newly divorced woman. Eve tries to become best friends with a girl she ]. Leigh pretends that Graham is her son to bond with other ].		\| ShortSummary = Mike develops a crush on his new upstairs neighbor Kelly (], Michael J. Fox's wife in real life.), a newly divorced woman. Eve tries to become best friends with a girl she ]. Leigh pretends that Graham is her son to bond with other ].
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	\| WrittenBy = Amy Aniobi		\| WrittenBy = Amy Aniobi
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|3}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|3}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1003~~		\| ProdCode = 1009
	\| Viewers = 5.35<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/04/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-parks-and-recreation-welcome-to-the-family-sean-saves-the-world-michael-j-fox-show/206890/\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'The Originals' Adjusted Up; 'Parks And Recreation', 'Welcome to the Family', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Michael J. Fox Show', & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down\|work=TV by the Numbers\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|date=October 4, 2013\|accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 5.35<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/04/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-parks-and-recreation-welcome-to-the-family-sean-saves-the-world-michael-j-fox-show/206890/\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'The Originals' Adjusted Up; 'Parks And Recreation', 'Welcome to the Family', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Michael J. Fox Show', & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down\|work=TV by the Numbers\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|date=October 4, 2013\|accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref>
	\| ShortSummary = Eve takes up nude photography, much to Mike and Annie's chagrin. Ian gets bad relationship advice from Harris, which Leigh tries to fix. Graham learns a technique to stay out of trouble.		\| ShortSummary = Eve takes up nude photography, much to Mike and Annie's chagrin. Ian gets bad relationship advice from Harris, which Leigh tries to fix. Graham learns a technique to stay out of trouble.
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	\| WrittenBy = Sam Laybourne		\| WrittenBy = Sam Laybourne
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|10}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|10}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1004~~		\| ProdCode = 1002
	\| Viewers = 3.86<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/11/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-the-vampire-diaries-the-millers-adjusted-down/208377\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The X Factor' & 'Glee' Adjusted Up; 'The Vampire Diaries' & 'The Millers' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=October 11, 2013\|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.86<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/11/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-the-vampire-diaries-the-millers-adjusted-down/208377\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The X Factor' & 'Glee' Adjusted Up; 'The Vampire Diaries' & 'The Millers' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=October 11, 2013\|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref>
	\| ShortSummary = Mike and Annie try to get Graham into a afterschool hobby. Susan Rodriguez Jones (]), a mean news reporter that Mike previously worked with, gets a job at ]. Ian and Leigh help Eve deal with a cyberbully.		\| ShortSummary = Mike and Annie try to get Graham into a afterschool hobby. Susan Rodriguez Jones (]), a mean news reporter that Mike previously worked with, gets a job at ]. Ian and Leigh help Eve deal with a cyberbully.
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	\| WrittenBy = Emily Cutler		\| WrittenBy = Emily Cutler
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|17}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|17}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1005~~		\| ProdCode = 1007
	\| Viewers = 3.56<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-crazy-ones-elementary-adjusted-down/209915\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'The Crazy Ones' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=October 18, 2013\|accessdate=October 18, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.56<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/18/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-crazy-ones-elementary-adjusted-down/209915\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'The Crazy Ones' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=October 18, 2013\|accessdate=October 18, 2013}}</ref>
	\| ShortSummary = Eve gets an internship at WNBC working for Susan, which makes Mike jealous. Annie has a hard time telling Leigh that the teen novel that she is writing is terrible. With help from Graham, Ian interviews potential interns for his new upstart business.		\| ShortSummary = Eve gets an internship at WNBC working for Susan, which makes Mike jealous. Annie has a hard time telling Leigh that the teen novel that she is writing is terrible. With help from Graham, Ian interviews potential interns for his new upstart business.
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	\| WrittenBy = Ben Wexler		\| WrittenBy = Ben Wexler
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|24}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|24}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1006~~		\| ProdCode = 1003
	\| Viewers = 3.76<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/25/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-millers-and-scandal-adjusted-down/211325/\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'The Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' and 'Scandal' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=October 25, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.76<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/25/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-millers-and-scandal-adjusted-down/211325/\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'The Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' and 'Scandal' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=October 25, 2013}}</ref>
	\| ShortSummary = After Mike has apologized to a rude stranger for Annie's hot-headed behavior, she demands that Mike be more of a ''team player''. Harris hosts an office karaoke party. Leigh adopts a puppy with good intentions, but Eve is left in charge. Meanwhile, Ian, still stuck in Graham’s tiny old bedroom, tries to convince his brother to switch back.		\| ShortSummary = After Mike has apologized to a rude stranger for Annie's hot-headed behavior, she demands that Mike be more of a ''team player''. Harris hosts an office karaoke party. Leigh adopts a puppy with good intentions, but Eve is left in charge. Meanwhile, Ian, still stuck in Graham’s tiny old bedroom, tries to convince his brother to switch back.
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	\| WrittenBy = Annie Mebane & Steve Basilone		\| WrittenBy = Annie Mebane & Steve Basilone
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|31}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|10\|31}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1007~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 3.34<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/01/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-the-millers-sean-saves-the-world-parenthood-adjusted-down/212916\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries', 'The Millers' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Up; 'Sean Saves the World' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 1, 2013\|accessdate=November 1, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.34<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/01/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-the-millers-sean-saves-the-world-parenthood-adjusted-down/212916\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries', 'The Millers' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Up; 'Sean Saves the World' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 1, 2013\|accessdate=November 1, 2013}}</ref>
	\| ShortSummary = Mike is asked to play in a charity golf tournament, so he and Annie decide to make it a romantic getaway weekend. Another celebrity golfer becomes the bane of his existence. The kids rent out their home to make money while their parents are gone.		\| ShortSummary = Mike is asked to play in a charity golf tournament, so he and Annie decide to make it a romantic getaway weekend. Another celebrity golfer becomes the bane of his existence. The kids rent out their home to make money while their parents are gone.
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	\| WrittenBy = ]		\| WrittenBy = ]
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|11\|7}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|11\|7}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1008~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 3.45<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/08/thursday-final-ratings-elementary-scandal-the-vampire-diaries-the-voice-the-millers-sean-saves-the-world-parenthood-the-m/214283/\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Elementary', 'Scandal', 'The Vampire Diaries', & 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The Voice', 'The Millers', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Parenthood', & 'The Michael J Fox Show' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 8, 2013\|accessdate=November 8, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.45<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/08/thursday-final-ratings-elementary-scandal-the-vampire-diaries-the-voice-the-millers-sean-saves-the-world-parenthood-the-m/214283/\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Elementary', 'Scandal', 'The Vampire Diaries', & 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The Voice', 'The Millers', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Parenthood', & 'The Michael J Fox Show' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 8, 2013\|accessdate=November 8, 2013}}</ref>
	\| ShortSummary = Mike’s love for his sister, Leigh, is put to the test when a bed bug infestation forces her to move in with his family. At the same time, Mike prepares for a big interview at work with special guest star Governor ]. Eve has trouble getting out of a practical joke she’s played on her brother Ian.		\| ShortSummary = Mike’s love for his sister, Leigh, is put to the test when a bed bug infestation forces her to move in with his family. At the same time, Mike prepares for a big interview at work with special guest star Governor ]. Eve has trouble getting out of a practical joke she’s played on her brother Ian.
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	\| WrittenBy = ]		\| WrittenBy = ]
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|11\|14}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|11\|14}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1009~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 2.53<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-adjusted-up-the-x-factor-parks-and-recreation-the-millers-sean-saves-the-world-glee-the-michael-j-fox-show-parenthoo/215909\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The X Factor', 'Parks and Recreation', 'The Millers', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Glee', 'The Michael J. Fox Show' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 15, 2013\|accessdate=November 15, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 2.53<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-adjusted-up-the-x-factor-parks-and-recreation-the-millers-sean-saves-the-world-glee-the-michael-j-fox-show-parenthoo/215909\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The X Factor', 'Parks and Recreation', 'The Millers', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Glee', 'The Michael J. Fox Show' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 15, 2013\|accessdate=November 15, 2013}}</ref>
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	\| ShortSummary = When Mike discovers Ian is going to Homecoming with his high school girlfriend (guest star ]), he tries to convince him to reconsider college. Annie becomes jealous when she realizes Eve has been confiding in Leigh instead of her. Mike and Annie take away a favorite toy of Graham's in the name of de-cluttering so Graham decides to "de-clutter" their whole apartment.
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	\| WrittenBy = Paul Mather		\| WrittenBy = Paul Mather
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|11\|21}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|11\|21}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1010~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 2.89<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/22/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-reign-glee-adjusted-down/217477\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy Adjusted Up; 'The X Factor', 'Reign' & 'Glee' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 22, 2013\|accessdate=November 22, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 2.89<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/11/22/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-reign-glee-adjusted-down/217477\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy Adjusted Up; 'The X Factor', 'Reign' & 'Glee' Adjusted Down\|last=Kondolojy\|first=Amanda\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=November 22, 2013\|accessdate=November 22, 2013}}</ref>
			\| ShortSummary =
	\| ShortSummary = When Mike and Leigh's parents (guest stars ] and ]) come to town for Thanksgiving, Mike struggles to have an honest conversation with his father, while Annie deals with Mike's controlling mother. Eve teams up with Harris to keep tradition alive in the Henry household.
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	\| WrittenBy = Ben Wexler		\| WrittenBy = Ben Wexler
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|12\|12}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2013\|12\|12}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1011~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 3.00<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/13/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-the-big-bang-theory-the-sing-off-once-upon-a-time-in-wonderland-the-millers-the-crazy-ones-elementary-adjusted/222408\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Sing-Off', 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', 'The Millers', 'The Crazy Ones', 'Two and a Half Men' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=December 13, 2013\|accessdate=December 13, 2013}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.00<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/13/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-the-big-bang-theory-the-sing-off-once-upon-a-time-in-wonderland-the-millers-the-crazy-ones-elementary-adjusted/222408\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Sing-Off', 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', 'The Millers', 'The Crazy Ones', 'Two and a Half Men' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=December 13, 2013\|accessdate=December 13, 2013}}</ref>
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	\| ShortSummary = Mike and Annie's awesome gift exchange hits a snag when Mike learns he has to anchor the news on Christmas Eve. Ian tries to keep the magic of Christmas alive for Graham. After attending a friend's Hanukkah celebration, Eve becomes intrigued by the ideals of Judaism. With special guest star: ].
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	\| WrittenBy = Lelia Strachan		\| WrittenBy = Lelia Strachan
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2014\|1\|2}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2014\|1\|2}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1012~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 2.50<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/06/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-two-and-a-half-men-the-millers-adjusted-down/226379\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Two and a Half Men' & 'The Taste' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' Adjusted Down\|work=TV by the Numbers\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|date=January 6, 2014\|accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 2.50<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/06/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-two-and-a-half-men-the-millers-adjusted-down/226379\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Two and a Half Men' & 'The Taste' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' Adjusted Down\|work=TV by the Numbers\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|date=January 6, 2014\|accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref>
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	\| ShortSummary = Mike throws a party to celebrate Harris winning a big award. Meanwhile, when Annie throws Graham a "safe" slumber party, Eve and Ian try to distract her to make sure the kids have a good time. Leigh makes use of Harris's party limo to go to IKEA.
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	\| WrittenBy = Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin		\| WrittenBy = Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin
	\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2014\|1\|9}}		\| OriginalAirDate = {{start date\|2014\|1\|9}}
	\| ProdCode = ~~1013~~		\| ProdCode =
	\| Viewers = 3.11<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/10/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-parks-and-recreation-adjusted-up/228284\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Parks and Recreation' Adjusted Up\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=January 10, 2014\|accessdate=January 10, 2014}}</ref>		\| Viewers = 3.11<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/10/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-parks-and-recreation-adjusted-up/228284\|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Parks and Recreation' Adjusted Up\|last=Bibel\|first=Sara\|work=TV by the Numbers\|date=January 10, 2014\|accessdate=January 10, 2014}}</ref>
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	\| ShortSummary = When Mike is scooped on a story about Jared Norwood (guest star ]), a mobster living in his own building, he starts to worry he's off his game. Ian and Eve discover Norwood gave Graham a statue, and they fight with Graham over what to do with it. Meanwhile, Leigh and Harris try to keep their new relationship a secret from the Henry family.
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2013 American TV series or program

The Michael J. Fox Show
File:The Michael J Fox Show promo logo.jpg
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Will Gluck Sam Laybourne
Starring	Michael J. Fox Betsy Brandt Wendell Pierce Katie Finneran Juliette Goglia Conor Romero Jack Gore Ana Nogueira
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13
Production
Executive producers	Alex Reid Richard Schwartz Sam Laybourne Michael J. Fox Will Gluck
Camera setup	Single
Running time	20 minutes
Production companies	Olive Bridge Entertainment Sam Laybourne Inc. Sony Pictures Television
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	September 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, airing Thursdays 9:30/8:30c after the new series Sean Saves the World.

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, as 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 for New York's WNBC and focus on his health and his family. Four 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.

Critical reception

The show has received mixed reviews from critics. It was called one of the six best new shows of the 2013-2014 television season by Entertainment Weekly, while The New York Times found the show distinctly unfunny, remarking that something felt "off".

As the series progressed, reviews got more positive. Fox was nominated for a Golden Globe.

Awards and nominations

In June 2013, the series was honored, along with five others, with the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series.

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	Will Gluck	Story by: Sam Laybourne & Will Gluck Teleplay by: Sam Laybourne	September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)	1001	7.50
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's returning to work.
2	"Neighbor"	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin	September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)	1005	7.50
Mike develops a crush on his new upstairs neighbor Kelly (Tracy Pollan, Michael J. Fox's wife in real life.), 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 single mothers.
3	"Art"	Andrew Fleming	Amy Aniobi	October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03)	1009	5.35
Eve takes up nude photography, much to Mike and Annie's chagrin. Ian gets bad relationship advice from Harris, which Leigh tries to fix. Graham learns a technique to stay out of trouble.
4	"Hobbies"	Scott Ellis	Sam Laybourne	October 10, 2013 (2013-10-10)	1002	3.86
Mike and Annie try to get Graham into a afterschool hobby. Susan Rodriguez Jones (Anne Heche), a mean news reporter that Mike previously worked with, gets a job at WNBC. Ian and Leigh help Eve deal with a cyberbully.
5	"Interns"	Michael Patrick Jann	Emily Cutler	October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)	1007	3.56
Eve gets an internship at WNBC working for Susan, which makes Mike jealous. Annie has a hard time telling Leigh that the teen novel that she is writing is terrible. With help from Graham, Ian interviews potential interns for his new upstart business.
6	"Teammates"	John Fortenberry	Ben Wexler	October 24, 2013 (2013-10-24)	1003	3.76
After Mike has apologized to a rude stranger for Annie's hot-headed behavior, she demands that Mike be more of a team player. Harris hosts an office karaoke party. Leigh adopts a puppy with good intentions, but Eve is left in charge. Meanwhile, Ian, still stuck in Graham’s tiny old bedroom, tries to convince his brother to switch back.
7	"Golf"	Fred Savage	Annie Mebane & Steve Basilone	October 31, 2013 (2013-10-31)	TBA	3.34
Mike is asked to play in a charity golf tournament, so he and Annie decide to make it a romantic getaway weekend. Another celebrity golfer becomes the bane of his existence. The kids rent out their home to make money while their parents are gone.
8	"Bed Bugs"	Wendey Stanzler	Alex Reid	November 7, 2013 (2013-11-07)	TBA	3.45
Mike’s love for his sister, Leigh, is put to the test when a bed bug infestation forces her to move in with his family. At the same time, Mike prepares for a big interview at work with special guest star Governor Chris Christie. Eve has trouble getting out of a practical joke she’s played on her brother Ian.
9	"Homecoming"	Tristram Shapeero	Maggie Bandur	November 14, 2013 (2013-11-14)	TBA	2.53
10	"Thanksgiving"	Alex Reid	Paul Mather	November 21, 2013 (2013-11-21)	TBA	2.89
11	"Christmas"	Todd Holland	Ben Wexler	December 12, 2013 (2013-12-12)	TBA	3.00
12	"Party"	Eric Appel	Lelia Strachan	January 2, 2014 (2014-01-02)	TBA	2.50
13	"Secret"	Michael Zinberg	Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin	January 9, 2014 (2014-01-09)	TBA	3.11

References

"NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New Season". The Futon Critic. June 21, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
"NBC Reveals Its 2013-14 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 12, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
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.
Jeff Jensen and Melissa Maerz (September 13, 2013). "'Hostages,' 'Mom,' and more: 6 shows our TV critics are keeping an eye on". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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