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The Return of Jezebel James

2008Show1 season7 episodes

ComedyDrama
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic29–Rotten Tomatoes13%–

A drama series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 7 episodes · best: S1E4 "Return of the Crazy Jackal Shillelagh Lady" 8.8

Episodes

7.6

Story

The Return of Jezebel James is an American situation comedy television series, starring Parker Posey as a successful children's book editor who, unable to have children herself, asks her estranged younger sister to carry her baby. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls fame, who also directed the pilot, and executive produced the show with her husband, Daniel Palladino. The show was produced by Regency Television and Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions. The show premiered on the Fox television network on March 14, 2008 as a mid-season replacement. After airing only three episodes, it was cancelled due to what FOX called unacceptably low ratings. The remaining four unaired episodes were released on Apple iTunes on May 6, 2008.

Feels like

  • Family Sitcom
  • Sister Relationships
  • Infertility & Surrogacy
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Character-Focused
  • Modern Family Issues
  • Lighthearted Drama
  • Quick-Witted
  • Amy Sherman-Palladino Style

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Produced by
Amy Sherman-Palladino

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 14, 2008 · March 21, 2008 · Ended

First aired
March 14, 2008
Last aired
March 21, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Return of Jezebel James worth watching?"

Questions about The Return of Jezebel James

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Return of Jezebel James worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is The Return of Jezebel James okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Return of Jezebel James?

4 h

About 4 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Will The Return of Jezebel James make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Return of Jezebel James?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.