TV series

Ed

Name: Ed
Released: 2000
Cast: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Michael Ian Black, Lesley Boone, Jana Marie Hupp

2000–2004· 4 seasons· 42 min episodes★ 7.7Ended

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From big city attorney to "bowling alley lawyer." Call him crazy? We call him... Ed.

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Synopsis

After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.

Themes

bowling lawyer hometown

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upOct 8, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed Stevens has just been fired for misplacing a comma in a 500 page contract, which cost his law firm employer millions of dollars. When he arrives home to give his wife the bad news, he finds her in bed with the mailman. He decides to pack it all in and head back to his hometown of Stuckeyville, Ohio. When he runs into Carol Vessey, the girl of his high school dreams who is now an English teacher at Stuckeyville High School, he decides to stick around and purchase the local bowling alley, where he sets up a law practice.
Guest stars: Janeane Garofalo (Liz Stevens), Gregory Harrison (Nick Stanton), Matthew Arkin (Customer), Jay Brazeau ('Southern' Lawyer Sam), Judy Norton (Judge)
E2 The World of PossibilityOct 15, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Carol's childhood diaries prove useful when the town's premier magician, Stuckeyville Stan, sues a competitor for revealing his secrets; Nancy becomes threatened by the baby's nanny.
Guest stars: Eddie Bracken (Stuckeyville Stan), Gregory Harrison (Nick Stanton), Bill Buell (Bob)
E3 Just FriendsOct 22, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed goes up against his old law firm in a case involving four friends who wrote up a contract on a bar napkin. At the same time, he must pick a manager for Stuckeybowl and deal with being ""just friends"" with Carol. Nancy and Mike fuss over who takes care of the baby at night.
Guest stars: Gregory Harrison (Nick Stanton), Robert Weil (Mr. Winthrope)
E4 Pretty Girls and WafflesOct 29, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed defends a secretary being sued over a payroll error; Carol decides that she and Nick have to end their relationship; Mike is reviewed by his superior; Molly selects talent over beauty in casting the school play.
Guest stars: Christopher Sieber (Bob Crickmore), Gregory Harrison (Nick Stanton), Joanna Going (Sela McKenzie), Samm Levine (Kid), Peter Gerety (Dick Knight), Greg D'Agostino (Student (uncredited))
E5 Better DaysNov 5, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Carol drowns her sorrows over breaking up with Nick with a ""Xanadu"" marathon; Ed represents a jittery bride-to-be who sues her hairdresser over a bad pre-wedding haircut; feeling that her relationship with Mike is in a rut, Nancy decides to spice things up by starting a book club; Ed steps forward and makes yet another bold move to win over Carol's affections, which runs into a snag and causes some misunderstandings.
Guest stars: Salem Ludwig (Professor Kaplan), Gregory Harrison (Nick Stanton), Savanna Samson (Cocoa), Susan Misner (Female Teacher), Hazelle Goodman (Ramona), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell), Mickey Kelly (Duncan), Jessica Stone (Lois)
E6 Home Is Where the Ducks AreNov 12, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Carol shocks Ed by announcing that she is leaving Stuckeyville to become a writer; Ed concocts Stuckeyville's first-ever Festival of Ducks to boost the town's reputation; Phil becomes mentor to a young bowler.
Guest stars: M. Emmet Walsh (Mayor Wally Kendricks), Keith Reddin (Mr. Henderson), Callie Thorne (Judy Kellman), Samm Levine (Kevin Schwartz), Bob Dorian (Joe Hollenback)
E7 Something Old, Something NewNov 19, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
On his first Thanksgiving without his wife, Ed decides to start a new tradition and arranges an unconventional Thanksgiving feast at Stuckeybowl for his friends; Phil schemes to resell store bought turkeys as marked up Corinthian birds; Mike dreads spending the holiday with his father-in-law; Ed represents a young man who was hurt while breaking into a man's cabin (on a dare) and is suing the owner.
Guest stars: Edmund Lyndeck (Molly's Grandfather), John Randolph (Shack Owner), Christopher Murney (Chester Jacinski), Greg D'Agostino (Student (uncredited))
E8 The Whole TruthDec 6, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
When Molly's grandfather hires Ed to write his will, he ends up revealing a shocking secret;; Mike has a new rival at the doctor's office; Phil hosts an open-mike night at Stuckeybowl.
Guest stars: Mark Deklin (Dr. Scott Benson), Edmund Lyndeck (Charlie Hudson)
E9 Your Life Is NowDec 13, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
The return of former high football star, Troy McCallum, brings out feelings of resentment in both Ed and Carol. Meanwhile Ed tries to help high school student Warren, whose nerd vs. jock conflict mirrors his own.
Guest stars: Grant Show (Troy McCallum), Peter Maloney (Mr. Stansley), Penny Balfour (Waitress), Greg D'Agostino (Student (uncredited)), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)
E10 Losing StreakDec 20, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed's visiting parents show their disapproval of his new life in Stuckeyville; Ed defends two men being sued for pulling a prank involving a lottery ticket; Carol becomes coach for the school's losing junior varsity basketball team; Shirley and Kenny stake out a vandal at Stuckeybowl.
Guest stars: Alicia Van Couvering (Jenny Rugale), Philip Bosco (Alan Stevens), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Tim Unger), Mitch Hedberg (Dave), Jane Summerhays (Natalie Stevens), Seana Kofoed (Agnes Bushner), Peter Bartlett (Mr. Dunford)
E11 Opposites DistractJan 17, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed locks horns with a sassy new D.A. while defending a man charged with breaking the law by putting dimes in parking meters; Molly chides Carol for taking Ed's attention for granted; Phil searches for his own personal catch phrase; Nancy must decide whether she wants to accept a promotion at work.
Guest stars: Greg D'Agostino (Student (uncredited))
E12 Hook, Line, and SinkerJan 24, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed handles a case involving a man being fired if he doesn't make a fish ""sing""; Mike believes the Burton's new nanny has a crush on him; the Stuckeybowl staff tries to come up with ideas to drum up business.
Guest stars: Ernie Sabella (Gary Swirdlock), James Murtaugh (Jack Respaldi), Jerry Mayer (Mr. Cunningham), Chris Gampel (Judge)
E13 The Music BoxFeb 7, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
When Carol's music box is stolen from her car, Ed tries to help in apprehending the thief. Though the music box is valuable, Carol really wants it returned for sentimental reasons (her grandfather gave it to her). During the investigation, Carol lets her jealousy of Bonnie get the best of her and the two butt heads. Finally the culprit is found and with Ed's detective work the man is brought in for questioning. Unfortunately the man has an alibi. Ed investigates the alibi and learns that the man lied. Confronted by Ed, the thief admits that he stole the music box because he was desperate for money because he lost everything while supporting his sick mother. He refuses to admit that in court however until Ed promises to talk the DA into waiving jailtime and putting him on probation. When Bonnie learns about the deal, she becomes furious that Ed used their relationship to his advantage, but she does end up waiving jailtime anyway, to Carol's dismay. Later that night, Ed and Bonnie
Guest stars: Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)
E14 Valentine's DayFeb 14, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed represents a priest who is being fired for not increasing the church's congregation; Phil turns love-doctor and tries to make an ordinary man into a ""love machine""
Guest stars: Stephen Bogardus (Lawyer), Charles S. Dutton (Rev. Thomas Carver), Bob Odenkirk (Rev. Richie Porter), Peter Gerety (Dick Knight)
E15 LoyaltiesFeb 20, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
As Ed and Bonnie grow more comfortable in their relationship, Carol grows more uncomfortable so Ed suggests that they all go out for dinner. Not wanting to be a third wheel, Carol brings an escort along. But dinner is a disaster for everyone when a misundering with her escort forces Carol to betray Molly's confindence and Bonnie drops a bombshell on Ed: she's accepted a job in Washington, DC; Big Rudy, the former owner of Stuckeybowl decides he wants the bowling alley back and resorts to dirty tricks to get what he wants-even enlisting Phil's help. In court Ed represents a singer/songwriter suing her band for the rights to her songs after she was kicked out.
Guest stars: Diane Neal (Vanessa), David Eigenberg (Jeff Alexander), John Goodman (Big Rudy), Don Puglisi (Loyalties, Jim Peterson), Mickey Kelly (Duncan), Rena Sofer (Bonnie Hane), Erin Cottrell (Amanda Bays), Ned Eisenberg
E16 Live DeliberatelyFeb 28, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
A brush with death inspires a local man to change his life and do things he's never done before such as scale a wall, bowl naked, and go out with Molly. Meanwhile, Ed tries to recapture his youth by doing things he did when he was 18, and Warren becomes inspired by Thoreau's call to ""simplify"".
Guest stars: David Eigenberg (Jeff Alexander), Kevin Pollak (William Johnson), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)
E17 ExceptionsMar 28, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed and Carol finds themselves on opposite sides when he represents a gym coach who is flunking one of her best students; Dr. Jerome continues to humiliate Mike; Shirley starts working as Ed's legal clerk.
Guest stars: Martin Starr (Clark Salinger), Michael Gaston (Frank Kerwin), Jacqueline Anderson (Sherry), Jude Brennan (Patient)
E18 The TestApr 4, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed's old high school girlfriend, Kara, tests her husband's fidelity by hiring a friend to come on to him, When the husband fails the test by sleeping with the woman, Ed helps Kara in the divorce settlement. Meanwhile Carol tries to stop the forced retirement of the school's music teacher due to budget reasons. Also Nancy tests the nanny to determine if she's trustworthy.
Guest stars: Forrest Compton (Mr. Emerson), Sarah Clarke (Kara Parsons), Anne Meara (Barbara Gennacarro), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)
E19 Windows of OpportunityMay 2, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed is dismayed when a couple decides to marry at Stuckeybowl simply because the man bowled a strike. In court he helps a man get a restraining order against his overzealous brother who is trying to help him stick to his diet; Warren fears that he's missed his chance with Donna.
Guest stars: Stephen Bogardus (Lawyer), Amy Spanger (Barbara), Brian Geraghty (Ari), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)
E20 Mind Over MatterMay 9, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
To ensure that Stuckeybowl outlasts him, Ed seeks to have it declared an historical landmark. Meanwhile in court, he reprresents a man overcharged for a placebo pill; Jeff causes friction between Molly and Carol.
Guest stars: David Eigenberg (Jeff Alexander), Frank Deal (Russ), Mark Gordon (Hank Rodulescu)
E21 Mixed SignalsMay 16, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
Ed represents a golfer suing a fan who shouted out while he was making an easy putt-thus costing him the win; Warren can't decide whether to ask reliable Donna or dream-girl Jessica to the prom.
Guest stars: Will Lyman (Gus McGraw), Mario Cantone (Scott Hayes), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)
E22 Prom NightMay 23, 2001 · 42 min
Synopsis
At the same time Ed receives a visit and a job offer from his old collegue, Carol invites him to the Stuckeyville HS junior prom; To avoid the embarrassement of not having a date, Warren seeks out an escort service; Phil attempts a string of comical practical jokes to get on a TV show.
Guest stars: Alicia Van Couvering (Jenny Rugale), David Alan Basche (Bud Frankel), Kylie Travis (Tanya), Jason Antoon (Deejay), Adam Wylie (David Mirsky), Robin Paul (Jessica Martell)