Cracking Up
TV ShowEnded

Cracking Up

5.0 / 10
2004
1 season
12 episodes
Comedy

Cracking Up is an American television sitcom created and written by Mike White. It aired on the Fox Network on Monday nights from March 9–May 5, 2004; it only aired six of the twelve produced episodes. Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.The Pilot

    09-03-200430m

    In Beverly Hills, Calif., a psychology student counsels a wealthy couple's introverted son.

  • Ep 2

    2.Birds Do It

    10-03-200430m

    Ben 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. Meanw...

  • Ep 3

    3.Scared Straight

    15-03-200430m

    Lesley 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,...

  • Ep 4

    4.Panic House

    22-03-200430m

    Lesley 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.

  • Ep 5

    5.Grudge Match

    29-03-200430m

    Ben 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 ch...

  • Ep 6

    6.Prom Night

    05-04-200430m

    Ted 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 pro...

  • Ep 7

    7.Daddy's Home

    TBA30m

    When 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.

  • Ep 8

    8.Learning Disability

    TBA30m

    Lesley 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...

  • Ep 9

    9.The Fixer

    TBA30m

    Ben's mother Carol is invited to stay at the Shackletons', where she goes on to dish on Ben's childhood and then to counsel the rest of the family against Ben's wishes, causing may...

  • Ep 10

    10.The Pool Man

    TBA30m

    When 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 fee...

  • Ep 11

    11.The Bully

    TBA30m
  • Ep 12

    12.Come Home Lassie

    TBA30m

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