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Center of the Universe(TV show/series, 2004-2005)

23min per episode | Genres: Comedy, Kids & Family

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 15 episodes

Center of the UniverseRating: 3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Center of the Universe is an American sitcom television series created by Nat Bernstein and Mitchel Katlin, that aired on CBS from October 27, 2004 until January 19, 2005. The show was cancelled after 10 episodes aired. It was set in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. John Goodman starred as John Barnett, a good-natured and successful operator of a security company. Spencer Breslin plays his nutty, nerdy 12-year-old son. The series involved the dependency of his entire family (except his wife, but including his parents) on John for everything—money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision. Tagline: "The world doesn't revolve around John...but his family does." A total of 15 episodes were produced. ()
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About Center of the Universe

Center of the Universe is a television series on CBS, which ran from October 27, 2004, until January 19, 2005. The sitcom was canceled after just 10 episodes aired. It was set in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. John Goodman starred as John Barnett, a good-natured and successful operator of a security company. The series involved the dependency of his entire family on John for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision. Tagline: "The world doesn't revolve around John...but his family does." A total of 15 episodes were produced.

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Center of the Universe Seasons and Episodes

10/27/2004Season 1 - 15 episodes
#1 | 10/27/2004Pilot
Thanks to the relatives, John's and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vows does not go over as smoothly as planned.
#2 | 11/03/2004The Lake House
Everyone but Tommy is disgusted when Lily's ex invites her and her family to a lake house party that's being thrown by him and his bride-to-be.
#3 | 11/10/2004Alarmed and Dangerous
A panic-stricken widow pesters Barnett Security constantly, but when Tommy is assigned to the case, he sees a little more of the woman than her alarm system.
#4 | 11/24/2004Good Parent, Bad Parent
For Thanksgiving, John has little to be thankful for when he assumes that Sara is sleeping with her boyfriend, but his meddling doesn't sit well with Lily. Meanwhile, Tommy and Kevin take Art on a road trip to a turkey ranch Art was taken to years ago.
#5 | 12/01/2004Art's Heart
Art hurrying out of his Sunday brunches with Miles exposes the elder Barnett's heart problems. Meanwhile, Tommy treats Marge to a belated Mother's Day gift.
#6 | 12/08/2004And the Silver Medal Goes To...
It's Murphy's Law when Kate grudgingly agrees to fix Tommy up with a fellow teacher. Meanwhile, Miles looks for a date to take to a homecoming dance.
#7 | 12/15/2004Lily's Boyfriend
Everyone seems to love Lily's new boyfriend... everyone except Lily, that is. Meanwhile, when Tommy looks for someone to take his extra Bulls ticket -- that Lily's new boyfriend gave him -- he's a little imperceptive to his co-worker's love of the game.
#8 | 01/05/2005The Work of Art
At Marge's urging, John brings Art out of retirement in hopes of curing his depression -- which sets off a domino effect where nothing is as it seems.
#9 | 01/12/2005If You Love Something Leave It Alone
John and Kate go a little overboard on Miles' extracurricular activities, and struggle to find something he's good at.
#10 | 01/19/2005The New Neighbors
For Miles' sake, John and Kate spend time with their new neighbors -- whom they have nothing in common with -- because Miles and their son seem to like each other. Meanwhile, Tommy's anger towards Art reaches a boiling point.
#11It's the Principal of the Thing
Kate won't stop complaining about the new principal she has to answer to, but when John meets the guy, he believes the other side of the story.
#12Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking?
John is upset when Kevin starts turning to Tommy for advice instead of him -- especially after Tommy convinces Kevin to break up with his hometown girlfriend.
#13The Break-In
Because they were ""protected"" by Barnett Security, Art blames John after his and Marge's house is robbed, and decides to take matters into his own hands.
#14Marathon Woman
When the relatives surprise Art and Marge with a down payment on a retirement condo for old people, Art is delighted, but Marge is insulted.
#15Independence Day
Tommy seeks independence after John accuses him of being a mooch, but John has problems with Independent Tommy, too.

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Portuguese (PT)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/27/2004
Last episode released on: 01/19/2005

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