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Back in the Game

2013 – 2014Show1 season13 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic595.7Rotten Tomatoes48%56%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E13 "Who's on First" 7.8

Episodes

7.3

Story

Terry Gannon Jr. was an All Star softball player until life threw her a couple curve balls: a baby, a lost college scholarship and a loser for a husband. After striking out on her own, Terry and her son Danny move in with her estranged father, Terry Sr. aka "The Cannon," an opinionated, beer-guzzling, ex-athlete who never quite made the cut as a single father or professional baseball player. When Terry reluctantly offers to coach Danny and a group of other athletically-challenged hopefuls, her past comes rushing back.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Sports-Themed
  • Sitcom
  • Redemption Arc
  • Single Parent Story
  • Multi-Generational
  • Lighthearted
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Team Sports

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eric Appel
Written by
Warren Lieberstein

Everyone

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Facts

September 25, 2013 · February 23, 2014 · Ended

First aired
September 25, 2013
Last aired
February 23, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

What the Hell, Hero?, Jerkass, Batter Up! +9

  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Jerkass
  • Batter Up!
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Gentle Touch vs. Firm Hand
  • Tomboy
  • Rouge Angles of Satin
  • Christmas Episode
  • Never My Fault
  • Missing Mom
  • Facepalm

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Back in the Game?"

Questions about Back in the Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Back in the Game?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Back in the Game from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Back in the Game worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Back in the Game okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Back in the Game?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2014.

Will Back in the Game make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Back in the Game?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Back in the Game use?

What the Hell, Hero?JerkassBatter Up!Surprisingly Realistic OutcomeMy Beloved SmotherGentle Touch vs. Firm HandTomboyRouge Angles of SatinChristmas EpisodeNever My FaultMissing MomFacepalmand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including What the Hell, Hero?, Jerkass, and Batter Up!.