The Michael J. Fox Show

The Michael J. Fox Show

Created by Will Gluck, Sam Laybourne

On NBC

2013–20141 season22 episodes25 min5.9 / 10

A warm, optimistic sitcom about a beloved news anchor returning to work after managing Parkinson's, balancing career ambition with family life.

Look who’s making the news again! One of NY’s most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. But now five years later, with the kids busy growing up and Mike growing restless, it just might be time for him to get back to work. Having never wanted Mike to leave in the first place, his old boss Harris Green jumped at the chance to get him back on TV. The trick, as it’s always been, was to make Mike think it was his idea. After several – okay, many - failed attempts, Mike’s family, anxious to see him out of the house, finally succeeded in getting him to “run into” Green. Now their plan is in motion. He’ll be back to juggling home, family, and career, just like the old days – only better.

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  • Is The Michael J. Fox Show scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Does The Michael J. Fox Show leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is The Michael J. Fox Show violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is The Michael J. Fox Show easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is The Michael J. Fox Show sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

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