Growing Up Fisher

Growing Up Fisher is an American sitcom that began airing mid-season on NBC as part of the 2013–14 United States network television schedule.[1] The semi-autobiographical single camera series was created by D. J. Nash.[2]

Growing Up Fisher
GenreSitcom
Created byD. J. Nash
Starring
Narrated byJason Bateman
Opening theme"Tell The World" performed by Eric Hutchinson
ComposerMateo Messina
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkNBC
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseFebruary 23 (2014-02-23) –
June 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)
External links
Official website

On January 10, 2014, NBC announced that Growing Up Fisher would premiere following the 2014 Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at 10:30 pm, and then move to its regular timeslot on Tuesday, March 4, at 9:30 pm following About a Boy.[3]

On May 9, 2014, NBC canceled Growing Up Fisher after one season.[4]

Plot

The family of 11-year-old Henry (Eli Baker) begins to function after the divorce of blind father and lawyer Mel (J.K. Simmons) and mother Joyce (Jenna Elfman). The series follows everyday situations the family goes through, often involving Henry's sister Katie (Ava Deluca-Verley) and normal situations the parents handle, usually in a comical way.

Cast

Main

Recurring
  • Isabela Moner as Jenny
  • Matthew Glave as Principal Sloan
  • Carla Jimenez as Janice

Development and production

The series first appeared on the development slate at NBC in October 2012 under the title ...Then Came Elvis.[5] The network placed a pilot order in January 2013.[2] The pilot episode was written by D. J. Nash, and directed by David Schwimmer.

Casting announcements began in February 2013, with Parker Posey first cast in the role of Joyce Fisher, Henry's mother who attempts to reclaim her youth, post-divorce.[6] J.K. Simmons was the second actor cast, in the series regular role of the blind family patriarch, Mel Fisher.[7] Shortly after, Eli Baker and Ava Deluca-Verley were then added to the cast, with Baker cast in the lead role of Henry Fisher and Deluca-Verley to the role of Katie Fisher, Henry's older sister, who Joyce desperately wants to be close to.[8]

In May 2013, NBC placed a series order for the comedy under the new title The Family Guide,[9][10] and in June, it underwent another name change to Growing Up Fisher.[11] In July 2013, Jenna Elfman replaced Parker Posey in the role of Joyce Fisher.[12]

Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
1"Pilot"David SchwimmerD. J. NashFebruary 23, 2014 (2014-02-23)8.86[13]
2"Blind Man's Bluff"Eric AppelEmily CutlerMarch 4, 2014 (2014-03-04)6.91[14]
3"The Date From Hell-Nado"Michael Patrick JannD. J. NashMarch 11, 2014 (2014-03-11)6.33[15]
4"Trust Fall"Michael Patrick JannMathew HarawitzMarch 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)6.60[16]
5"Work With Me"Eric AppelLaura ChinnMarch 25, 2014 (2014-03-25)6.24[17]
6"Drug/Bust"Fred SavageTucker CawleyApril 1, 2014 (2014-04-01)5.96[18]
7"Katie You Can Drive My Car"Linda MendozaAdam BarrApril 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)5.54[19]
8"The Man With the Spider Tattoo"Henry ChanStory by : Amelie Gillette & Spencer Sloan
Teleplay by : Amelie Gillette		April 15, 2014 (2014-04-15)5.89[20]
9"Desk/Job"Eric AppelDavid HoldenApril 22, 2014 (2014-04-22)5.83[21]
10"First Time's the Charm"Michael BliedenEmily Cutler & Giuseppe GrazianoApril 29, 2014 (2014-04-29)5.59[22]
11"Secret Lives of Fishers"Linda MendozaTucker Cawley & Laura ChinnMay 6, 2014 (2014-05-06)5.05[23]
12"Madi About You"Dean HollandMathew Harawitz & Amelie GilletteJune 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)4.04[24]
13"Growing Up Fairbanks"Matt SohnD. J. Nash & David HoldenJune 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)3.58[24]

Reception and cancellation

Initially sporting good ratings, viewership declined over the course of the season, ending with a 1.2 share (about five million viewers) when the show was cancelled.[25] Only 2 of NBC's 8 sitcoms were renewed that year.[26] It was unpopular with critics, producing a 35% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although audiences loved it twice as much, producing a 70%.[27]

References
  1. "NBC Reveals Its 2013-14 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 12, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2013). "2ND UPDATE: NBC Orders Four Drama & Three Comedy Pilots". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  3. Bibel, Sara (January 10, 2014). "NBC Sets Premiere Dates for 'About a Boy', 'Growing Up Fisher', 'Believe', 'Crisis' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
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  8. "Development Update: Tuesday, March 5". The Futon Critic. March 5, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2013). "NBC New Series Pickups: Sean Hayes, DJ Nash, 'Crisis', 'About A Boy', 'Believe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  10. Goldberg, Lesley; Rose, Lacey (May 9, 2013). "NBC Series Orders: 'Crisis,' 'Believe,' 'About a Boy,' Sean Hayes, D.J. Nash Comedies". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  11. "Exclusive: NBC Renames "The Family Guide" to "Growing Up Fisher"". The Futon Critic. June 5, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  12. Ausiello, Michael (July 1, 2013). "Exclusive: Jenna Elfman Officially Replaces Parker Posey in NBC's Growing Up Fisher". TVLine. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
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  25. Growing Up Fisher: NBC Sitcom Cancelled After One Season
  26. NBC Cancels ‘Growing Up Fisher’
  27. GROWING UP FISHER: SEASON 1 (2014)
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