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Family Tools(TV show/series, 2013)

20min per episode | Genre: Comedy

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 10 episodes

Family ToolsRating: 2.3/5 (with 3 votes)
Family Tools is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from May 1 to July 10, 2013, and aired on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ET. The series was created by Bobby Bowman, is produced by Mark Gordon, ABC Studios and ITV Studios America. It is based on the British sitcom White Van Man aired on BBC 3 and produced by ITV Studios America's parent company, ITV Studios, and whose creator, Adrian Poynton, is also a co-creator and producer of the American version. Thirteen episodes were ordered on May 11, 2012, for the first season. It was later reported on November 10, 2012, that ABC cut their order from 13 episodes to 10 because of scheduling conflicts. Family Tools was canceled on May 10, 2013, after only two episodes had aired. The show was not renewed for a second season. However, the remaining episodes aired over the summer. ()
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About Family Tools

When it comes to his career, Jack Shea always screws things up. But now that he's taking over his father's Mr. Jiffy Fix business, he's got another shot at nailing it.

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Family Tools Seasons and Episodes

05/01/2013Season 1 - 10 episodes
#1 | 05/01/2013Pilot
Mixing family with business is never easy, and Jack Shea is about to learn that lesson the hard way. When Jack's father, Tony, has a heart attack and is forced to hand over the keys to his beloved handyman business, Jack's eager to finally step up and make his father proud. Unfortunately Jack's past career efforts have been less than stellar, so everyone seems to be waiting for him to fail. His new job isn't made any easier by Tony's rebellious, troublemaking assistant, Darren, and Darren's flirtatious sister, Stitch, who works at the local hardware store. But with the support of his Aunt Terry and his oddball yet endearing cousin Mason, Jack Shea may just find his true calling right at home.
#2 | 05/08/2013Now You See Me, Now You Don't
When Jack and Darren take a job in a corporate office, Jack tries to reconnect with a former high school crush, while Darren questions his status after one of his ideas is stolen. Meanwhile, Terry meddles in Mason's new relationship and Tony is uncomfortable with the girlfriend's unconventional style.
#3 | 05/15/2013Beachwood Approved
When Jack lands a big job in the affluent Beachwood neighborhood, Tony second guesses Jack's decisions and can't stop interfering. Meanwhile, Terry is getting Tony ready for his physical, and Darren keeps leaving Ellis with Stitch.
#4 | 05/29/2013Book Club Romance
After being off the market for years, Tony strikes up a romance only to have Jack discover that his is new girlfriend is two-timing him. Meanwhile, Mason is frustrated with Aunt Terry for not letting him drive, so he seeks help from Darren, and Stitch alludes to a secret crush.
#5 | 06/05/2013Waiting for Mrs. Bichette
Stitch prepares for her community college graduation, which leads Jack to seek out Darren and Stitch's estranged and elusive mother. Meanwhile, Terry challenges Tony to fix their shower, leading to an all out war between the two of them, while Darren tries to escape a stalker ex-girlfriend.
#6 | 06/12/2013Role Model
Terry thinks Mason needs a strong male role model and, lacking a better option, enlists Jack to step in. Meanwhile Tony, Darren and Stitch buy Ellis a new wheelchair and trick it out, which seems like a good idea at the time, until Ellis takes off.
#7 | 06/19/2013The Big Event
When Jack and Darren get locked in a room at a client's house, their bickering reveals the underlying reasons for their continuous conflict. At home, Jack and Darren's unexplained absence has a ripple effect on Terry, Tony, Mason and Stitch as they prepare for the annual Mapleport Classic Car Parade.
#8 | 06/26/2013Jack Steps Up
Terry comes down with the flu and Tony must take care of her; Stitch's new boyfriend is jealous of Jack.
#9 | 07/03/2013Pest Side Story
When Jack is bullied by "the bug guys," Tony offers Jack advice on how to handle them, even though Jack is determined to handle them on his own. Meanwhile Aunt Terry is out to win the local art show.
#10 | 07/10/2013Terry by Design
When Terry impresses a client with design advice, she and Jack decide to expand the family business with "Designs By Terry." When the design business starts taking over Mr. Jiffy Fix, both Jack and Darren look for a way to separate the businesses, and it's up to Tony to get Terry and Jack talking again. Meanwhile, Mason becomes CPR certified and wants nothing more than to save a life.

Additional Information

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Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 7 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Portuguese (PT), Turkish (TR)
Status: Canceled
First episode released on: 05/01/2013
Last episode released on: 07/10/2013
Composer: Dan Radlauer
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"The Family Tools"
Camera Setup: Single-camera setup

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