Name: Surviving Jack
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Christopher Meloni, Rachael Harris, Connor Buckley, Claudia Lee, Kevin Hernandez

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1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E4 "Rhythm Is a Dancer" 8.8

Story

A boy becomes a man, and a man becomes a father, in a time before coming of age was something you could Google.

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Directors: Ken Whittingham

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Facts

March 27, 2014 · September 24, 2014 · Ended

First aired: March 27, 2014
Last aired: September 24, 2014
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 8 episodes
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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5 questions, like "Is Surviving Jack worth watching?"

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Is Surviving Jack worth watching?

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 65). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is Surviving Jack okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Surviving Jack?

4 h

About 4 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Will Surviving Jack make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Surviving Jack?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.