The Second Half
GenreSitcom
Created by
  • Leo Benvenuti
  • Steve Rudnick
  • John Mendoza
Starring
ComposerRobben Ford
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJohn Mendoza
ProducerLarry Spencer
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyCastle Rock Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseSeptember 7, 1993 (1993-09-07) –
April 12, 1994 (1994-04-12)[1]

The Second Half is an American sitcom television series created by Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John Mendoza, that aired on NBC from September 7, 1993 to April 12, 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.[2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Barnet KellmanLeo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John MendozaSeptember 7, 1993 (1993-09-07)15.2[3]
John's ex-wife has to remind him that he is getting a weekend visit from his daughters.
2"Coughin' Up Meat"Arlene SanfordUnknownSeptember 14, 1993 (1993-09-14)12.0[4]
A co-worker saves John's life.
3"Prelude to a Job"Arlene SanfordLeo Benvenuti and Steve RudnickSeptember 21, 1993 (1993-09-21)12.1[5]
John's assistant becomes romantically involved with Robert.
4"Guess Who's Channeling Dinner?"Arlene SanfordTom Seeley and Norm GunzenhauserSeptember 28, 1993 (1993-09-28)[6]10.7[7]
John thinks his new relationship is moving too fast.
5"Like Father, Like John"John FortenberryLester LewisOctober 5, 1993 (1993-10-05)[8]11.1[9]
David tries to improve his relationship with his dad.
6"Same Bet Next Year"John FortenberryUnknownOctober 12, 1993 (1993-10-12)[10]12.7[11]
John becomes attracted to an old friend. A dry cleaner loses Robert's new pants.
7"Halloween"Arlene SanfordUnknownOctober 26, 1993 (1993-10-26)[12]10.5[13]
John takes Cathy to a Halloween party.
8"Mr. Television"John RichLeo Benvenuti and John MendozaNovember 2, 1993 (1993-11-02)[14]9.8[15]
John misses his daughter's recital when he hosts a sports TV show.
9"Winter Wonderlandlord"John RichAlexa JungeNovember 23, 1993 (1993-11-23)[16]14.9[17]
John becomes the new president of the tenant's association.
10"It's My Party"John RichLeo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John MendozaDecember 7, 1993 (1993-12-07)[18]9.5[19]
John's daughters invite some friends over.
11"The Gym"John RichLeo Benvenuti and Steve RudnickDecember 14, 1993 (1993-12-14)[20]8.7[21]
Robert thinks he is losing his hair.
12"Far and Awry"John RichUnknownMarch 22, 1994 (1994-03-22)[22]8.8[23]
John plans a mountain trip for spring break for his daughters.
13"High Nooner"John RichUnknownMarch 29, 1994 (1994-03-29)[24]9.2[25]
John has a meeting with his ex-wife.
14"One Flu Over a Nest of Cuckoos"John RichUnknownApril 5, 1994 (1994-04-05)[26]8.5[27]
John cancels a trip to a golf tournament because Cathy has the flu.
15"10"John RichUnknownApril 12, 1994 (1994-04-12)[1]8.1[28]
Ruth has her 10th-birthday party.

References

  1. ^ a b "TV Listings for April 12, 1994". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  2. ^ TV Guide. "The Second Half Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-21.
  3. ^ Gable, Donna (September 15, 1993). "Smooth start for 'seaQuest DSV'". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  4. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. September 22, 1993. p. 3D.
  5. ^ Gable, Donna (September 29, 1993). "'Dave's World,' 'Harts' help CBS to victory". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  6. ^ "TV Listings for September 28, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 6, 1993. p. 3D.
  8. ^ "TV Listings for October 5, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Gable, Donna (October 13, 1993). "New shows pick up steam in ABC win". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  10. ^ "October 12, 1993". Reno Gazette-Journal. October 12, 1993. p. 30.
  11. ^ Graham, Jefferson; Gable, Donna (October 20, 1993). "'Home Improvement' powers to No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  12. ^ "TV Listings for October 26, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  13. ^ DeRosa, Robin (November 3, 1993). "ABC usurps CBS as No. 1". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  14. ^ "TV Listings for November 2, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 10, 1993. p. 3D.
  16. ^ "TV Listings for November 23, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  17. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 1, 1993). "Thanksgiving week tie for NBC, CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  18. ^ "TV Listings for December 7, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  19. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 15, 1993). "Midler's 'Gypsy' coming up roses for CBS". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  20. ^ "TV Listings for December 14, 1993". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  21. ^ DeRosa, Robin (December 22, 1993). "ABC on top for 2nd week". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  22. ^ "TV Listings for March 22, 1994". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  23. ^ DeRosa, Robin (March 30, 1994). "Winner ABC can thank the academy". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  24. ^ "March 29, 1994". Reno Gazette-Journal. March 29, 1994. p. 37.
  25. ^ DeRosa, Robin (April 6, 1994). "ABC gets help from 'These Friends'". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  26. ^ "TV Listings for April 5, 1994". TV Tango. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  27. ^ DeRosa, Robin (April 13, 1994). "Hoops figure in to CBS' net again". Life. USA Today. p. 3D.
  28. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 20, 1994. p. 3D.

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