# The Second Half

The Second Half is an American sitcom television series created by Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John Mendoza, that aired on NBC from September 7, 1993 to April 12, 1994. The series was executive-produced and co-created by its star, John Mendoza.

## Premise

A divorced sports columnist for The Chicago Daily Post has to deal with his ex-wife, weekend visits from his two daughters and romance in the '90s. John's column was called The Second Half.

## Cast

* John Mendoza as John Palmaro
* Wayne Knight as Robert Piccolo
* Ellen Blain as Cathy Palmaro
* Brooke Stanley as Ruth Palmaro
* Joe Guzaldo as David Keller
* Jessica Lundy as Denise Palmaro
* Mindy Cohn as Maureen Tucker

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Viewers (millions) |
| 1 | "Pilot" | Barnet Kellman | Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John Mendoza | September 7, 1993 (1993-09-07) | 15.2 |
| John's ex-wife has to remind him that he is getting a weekend visit from his daughters. ||||||
| 2 | "Coughin' Up Meat" | Arlene Sanford | Unknown | September 14, 1993 (1993-09-14) | 12.0 |
| A co-worker saves John's life. ||||||
| 3 | "Prelude to a Job" | Arlene Sanford | Leo Benvenuti and Steve Rudnick | September 21, 1993 (1993-09-21) | 12.1 |
| John's assistant becomes romantically involved with Robert. ||||||
| 4 | "Guess Who's Channeling Dinner?" | Arlene Sanford | Tom Seeley and Norm Gunzenhauser | September 28, 1993 (1993-09-28) | 10.7 |
| John thinks his new relationship is moving too fast. ||||||
| 5 | "Like Father, Like John" | John Fortenberry | Lester Lewis | October 5, 1993 (1993-10-05) | 11.1 |
| David tries to improve his relationship with his dad. ||||||
| 6 | "Same Bet Next Year" | John Fortenberry | Unknown | October 12, 1993 (1993-10-12) | 12.7 |
| John becomes attracted to an old friend. A dry cleaner loses Robert's new pants. ||||||
| 7 | "Halloween" | Arlene Sanford | Unknown | October 26, 1993 (1993-10-26) | 10.5 |
| John takes Cathy to a Halloween party. ||||||
| 8 | "Mr. Television" | John Rich | Leo Benvenuti and John Mendoza | November 2, 1993 (1993-11-02) | 9.8 |
| John misses his daughter's recital when he hosts a sports TV show. ||||||
| 9 | "Winter Wonderlandlord" | John Rich | Alexa Junge | November 23, 1993 (1993-11-23) | 14.9 |
| John becomes the new president of the tenant's association. ||||||
| 10 | "It's My Party" | John Rich | Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick and John Mendoza | December 7, 1993 (1993-12-07) | 9.5 |
| John's daughters invite some friends over. ||||||
| 11 | "The Gym" | John Rich | Leo Benvenuti and Steve Rudnick | December 14, 1993 (1993-12-14) | 8.7 |
| Robert thinks he is losing his hair. ||||||
| 12 | "Far and Awry" | John Rich | Unknown | March 22, 1994 (1994-03-22) | 8.8 |
| John plans a mountain trip for spring break for his daughters. ||||||
| 13 | "High Nooner" | John Rich | Unknown | March 29, 1994 (1994-03-29) | 9.2 |
| John has a meeting with his ex-wife. ||||||
| 14 | "One Flu Over a Nest of Cuckoos" | John Rich | Unknown | April 5, 1994 (1994-04-05) | 8.5 |
| John cancels a trip to a golf tournament because Cathy has the flu. ||||||
| 15 | "10" | John Rich | Unknown | April 12, 1994 (1994-04-12) | 8.1 |
| Ruth has her 10th-birthday party. ||||||