Cracking Up

Season 1

Cracking Up is an American television sitcom created by School of Rock writer Mike White, who also served as the series' head writer. It aired on the Fox Network on Monday nights from March to May 2004. The title of the program and the name of the psychiatrist, Dr. Bollas, are comic allusions to Christopher Bollas, a psychoanalyst, and to his book Cracking UP.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

  • The Pilot
    E1
    The PilotIn Beverly Hills, Calif., a psychology student counsels a wealthy couple's introverted son.
  • Birds Do It
    E2
    Birds Do ItBen decides to tell Ted and Lesley that Tanner walked in on him and his new girlfriend during an intimate moment but finds that they're uncomfortable with the subject of sex. Meanwhile, Liam learns that Preston has no experience with women so he sets Preston up on a date with a more experienced girl.
  • Scared Straight
    E3
    Scared StraightLesley and Ted hire Bruce, a substance abuse counselor, to scare their kids out of trying drugs but soon find themselves hiding from the terrifying man after they, along with Ben, accidentally eat a marijuana cake that Liam brought.
  • Panic House
    E4
    Panic HouseLesley creates a panic room after a break-in at the house and then proceeds to forget the password after accidentally locking the family in it along with Ben.
  • Grudge Match
    E5
    Grudge MatchBen tries to teach Tanner that winning isn't everything while trying to show Lesley and Ted that the boy is actually a talented artist. Also, Lesley tries to teach Chloe and her cheer sqaud some of her old cheerleading moves during a game of basketball in which Ted gets very corruptive.
  • Prom Night
    E6
    Prom NightTed invites Lesley's old high school prom date to their home after Ben learns that Ted is still jealous of him. Liam is asked to chaperone Chloe, Preston and their dates to the prom.
  • Daddy's Home
    E7
    Daddy's HomeWhen Ted insists that work is more important than spending time with his family, Liam decides to throw a keg party while Ted is out of town.
  • Learning Disability
    E8
    Learning DisabilityLesley and Ted's lack of involvement in their children's education prompts Ben to invite Tanner's stern teacher over to dinner, but unfortunately it's the same night Lesley decides to test Tanner's new medication. Meanwhile Chloe and Preston fight for the attention of their new tutor.
  • The Fixer
    E9
    The FixerLesley and Ted's lack of involvement in their children's education prompts Ben to invite Tanner's stern teacher over to dinner, but unfortunately it's the same night Lesley decides to test Tanner's new medication. Meanwhile Chloe and Preston fight for the attention of their new tutor.
  • The Pool Man
    E10
    The Pool ManWhen the family's pool-cleaning guy suddenly drops dead right before Tanner's birthday party, Ben grapples with the emotional aftermath and encourages everyone to express their feelings much to his regret.
  • The Bully
    E11
    The Bully
  • Come Home Lassie
    E12
    Come Home Lassie

Cast of Season 1

  • Molly ShannonLesley Shackleton
  • Jake SandvigPreston Shackleton
  • Christopher McDonaldTed Shackleton
  • Caitlin WachsChloe Shackleton
  • Jason SchwartzmanBen Baxter
  • Bret LoehrTanner Shackleton
  • David WaltonLiam Connor

 

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