The BEST Episodes of Surviving Jack
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Feb 16, 2020
Network: FOX
Set in Southern California, in 1991, the series centers on Jack Dunlevy, an ex-military man and no-nonsense guy who becomes a full-time parent when his wife decides to go to law school. He takes an unorthodox approach to keeping his teenagers, Frankie and Rachel, in line.
#1 - Something to Talk About
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Apr 24, 2014
During an evening of inopportune timing, Frankie introduces his new girlfriend, Heather, to Joanne, who has just gotten her tubes tied and is still on pain medication. Instead of taking care of Joanne post-surgery, Jack has his hands full policing Frankie and Rachel. Meanwhile, George and Mikey try to retrieve a porn video they disguised in a "Casablanca" VHS case that has been placed into the wrong hands at the Dunlevy house.
8.38 
#2 - Rhythm is a Dancer
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Apr 17, 2014
It's homecoming night, but Frankie is bummed that his crush, Heather, is promised to another date and Rachel is protesting the school's "No Grinding" policy. Meanwhile, with the kids out of the house, Jack and Joanne are planning a passionate night to themselves.
8.18 
#3 - She Drives Me Crazy
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired May 1, 2014
In an effort to have Rachel more engaged in school and take her future seriously, Jack gets her a spot on the wrestling team, much to the chagrin of the wrestling coach. Meanwhile, Joanne realizes that Frankie is now too embarrassed to be seen with her during their annual mother-son trip.
8.13 
#4 - Parents Just Don't Understand
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired May 8, 2014
Jack and Joanne are at odds with each other when both kids betray their trust - Frankie has his first taste of alcohol at a varsity baseball party, and Rachel wants to go on birth control.
8.09 
#5 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Mar 27, 2014
Jack Dunlevy, a strict ex-military man, takes over raising the children while his wife returns to school. First up, his son Frankie is having girl problems while his daughter Rachel gets caught with her boyfriend in her room.
8.06 
#6 - How Do You Talk to an Angel
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Apr 10, 2014
Frankie tries to find the right moment to ask his crush Heather to the homecoming dance, but when he finally works up the courage, she's already said yes to someone else. Meanwhile, Jack punishes Rachel by making her drive George to school.
7.98 
#7 - Gonna Make You Sweat
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Apr 3, 2014
Frankie, George and Mikey ask Jack to coach them for varsity baseball tryouts, but little do they know what’s in store when Jack takes the training to the most intense level. Meanwhile, as the Dunlevy house becomes the cool hangout spot, Joanne crosses the line by getting too involved in Rachel’s love life.
7.81