The Second Half

Name: The Second Half
Released: 1993
Cast: John Mendoza, Wayne Knight, Ellen Blain, Brooke Stanley, Joe Guzaldo

1993–1994· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 6.0Ended

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Synopsis

Short-lived American sitcom about a divorced sports columnist, dealing with his ex-wife and visiting two daughters.

Themes

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Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 7, 1993 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Kimberley Kates (Gloria), Mary Kane (Randi), Linda Wallem (Annie), Scott Hartman (Clerk), Monty Hoffman (Delivery Guy), Adam Logan (Pizza Boy), Patrick Bristow (Airline Ticket Clerk (uncredited))
E2 Coughin' up MeatSep 14, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
A co-worker saves John's life.
Guest stars: Kimberley Kates (Gloria), Linda Wallem (Annie), Catherine Paolone (Rose), Ted Davis (Valet), Patrick Bristow (Gadget Store Clerk (uncredited))
E3 Prelude to a JobSep 21, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
John's assistant becomes romantically involved with Robert.
Guest stars: Catherine Paolone (Rose), Anita Barone (Mia), Tom Gallop (George), Jeffrey von Meyer (Guy), Don Shenk (Beaver), Patrick Bristow (Video Store Clerk (uncredited))
E4 Guess Who's Channeling Dinner?Sep 28, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
A prospective employee appears to fit a double bill: as John's assistant, and as his editor Robert's romantic interest.
Guest stars: Catherine Paolone (Rose), Brenda Strong (Heather), Lorna Scott (Waitress), Mindy Sterling (Lady)
E5 Like Father, Like JohnOct 5, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Hoping to improve relations with his father, David invites him over, but a sticky situation arrives when dear old dad bonds with someone else instead.
Guest stars: Catherine Paolone (Rose), Phil LaMarr (Concierge), Katie Layman (Barbara), Al Spencer (Bartender), Herb Edelman (Ben)
E6 Same Bet Next YearOct 12, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
John becomes attracted to an old friend. A dry cleaner loses Robert's new pants.
Guest stars: Jamie Rose (Toni), David Arnott (Ed), Mark Beltzman (Richard), Antoinette Peragine (Woman)
E7 HalloweenOct 26, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
John hosts a TV sports show, but when he misses his daughter Ruth's dance recital, he worries she may tune him out.
Guest stars: Linda Wallem (Annie), Catherine Paolone (Rose), Stephen Burrows (Delivery Man), Michael Cade (Pan), Mitch Hara (Sheik)
E8 Mr. TelevisionNov 2, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
It's cold in John's building when the boiler breaks down, but the heat's on John when he's suddenly named president of the tenants' association.
Guest stars: Catherine Paolone (Rose), Lisa Mende (Mary), Scott LaRose (Jason)
E9 Winter WonderlandlordNov 23, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
John becomes the new president of the tenant's association.
Guest stars: James Lashly (Yasch), Fred Sanders (Guy), Annie Korzen (Sylvia), Joan Carol Benson (Edna), Patrick Bristow (Walter)
E10 It's My PartyDec 7, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
John bets his daughters he can stay on an exercise program.
Guest stars: Patrick Bristow (Walter), Charlotte Booker (Plasticware Lady), Nikki Cox (Miranda), Marla Sokoloff (Courtney)
E11 The GymDec 14, 1993 · 30 min
Synopsis
Robert thinks he is losing his hair.
Guest stars: Patrick Bristow (Walter), Victor Raider-Wexler (Art), Jeff Maynard (Delivery Guy), Alan Wilder (Salesman), Paul Eisenhauer (Cop), Stephen Burrows (UPS Guy)
E12 Far and AwayMar 22, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
John plans a mountain trip for spring break for his daughters.
Guest stars: Linda Wallem (Annie), Miriam Flynn (Rachel), Timothy Stack (Charles), Tamara Daniels (Julia), Emory Garrett (Security Guard), Kivon Lindley (Basketball Player), Marques Johnson (Thornton), Adam Logan (Bellhop)
E13 High NoonerMar 29, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
John has a meeting with his ex-wife.
Guest stars: Linda Wallem (Annie), Bob Amaral (Norbert), Mario Roccuzzo (Rooney), Stephen Burrows (Mailman), John Pappas (Caplock), John Bishop (Wurley), Myra Turley (Glynys), Elizabeth Anne Smith (Janet)
E14 One Flu over a Nest of CuckoosApr 5, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
John cancels a trip to a golf tournament because Cathy has the flu.
Guest stars: Linda Wallem (Annie), Michael Saad (Yelmo)
E15 10Apr 12, 1994 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ruth has her 10th-birthday party.
Guest stars: Christian Bocher (Tommy), Carissa Channing (Shelly), Phil Leeds (Manny)