The Second Half

The Second Half
Created by Leo Benvenuti
Steve Rudnick
John Mendoza
Starring John Mendoza
Wayne Knight
Ellen Blain
Joe Guzaldo
Jessica Lundy
Mindy Cohn
Brooke Stanley
Composer(s) Robben Ford
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 15 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Castle Rock Entertainment
Release
Original network NBC
Original release September 7, 1993 – April 15, 1994

The Second Half is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 7, 1993 to April 15, 1994. The series was executive-produced and co-created by its star, John Mendoza.

Premise

A divorced sports columnist for The Chicago Daily Post has to deal with his ex-wife, weekend visits from his two daughters and romance in the '90s. John's column was called The Second Half.[1]

Cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Pilot"Barnet KellmanLeo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John MendozaSeptember 7, 1993 (1993-09-07)
John's ex-wife has to remind him that he is getting a weekend visit from his daughters.
2"Coughin' Up Meat"Arlene SanfordTBASeptember 17, 1993 (1993-09-17)
A co-worker saves John's life.
3"Prelude to a Job"Arlene SanfordLeo Benvenuti and Steve RudnickSeptember 24, 1993 (1993-09-24)
John's assistant becomes romantically involved with Robert.
4"Guess Who's Channeling Dinner?"Arlene SanfordTom Seeley and Norm GunzenhauserOctober 1, 1993 (1993-10-01)
John thinks his new relationship is moving too fast.
5"Like Father, Like John"John FortenberryLester LewisOctober 8, 1993 (1993-10-08)
David tries to improve his relationship with his dad.
6"Same Bet Next Year"John FortenberryTBAOctober 15, 1993 (1993-10-15)
John becomes attracted to an old friend. A dry cleaner loses Robert's new pants.
7"Halloween"Arlene SanfordTBAOctober 29, 1993 (1993-10-29)
John takes Cathy to a Halloween party.
8"Mr. Television"John RichLeo Benvenuti and John MendozaNovember 5, 1993 (1993-11-05)
John misses his daughter's recital when he hosts a sports TV show.
9"Winter Wonderlandlord"John RichAlexa JungeNovember 26, 1993 (1993-11-26)
John becomes the new president of the tenant's association.
10"It's My Party"John RichLeo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John MendozaDecember 10, 1993 (1993-12-10)
John's daughters invite some friends over.
11"The Gym"John RichLeo Benvenuti and Steve RudnickDecember 17, 1993 (1993-12-17)
Robert thinks he is losing his hair.
12"Far and Awry"John RichTBAMarch 25, 1994 (1994-03-25)
John plans a mountain trip for spring break for his daughters.
13"High Nooner"John RichTBAApril 1, 1994 (1994-04-01)
John has a meeting with his ex-wife.
14"One Flu Over a Nest of Cuckoos"John RichTBAApril 8, 1994 (1994-04-08)
John canels a trip to a golf tournament because Cathy has the flu.
15"10"John RichTBAApril 15, 1994 (1994-04-15)
Ruth has her 10th-birthday party.

References

  1. TV Guide. "The Second Half Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
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