The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

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The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
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Genre Sitcom
Created by Laura Kightlinger
Directed by Adam Kassen (2006)
Russell Bates (2007)
Steve Carr
Jonathan Corn &
Mary Kay Place
Starring Laura Kightlinger
Nicholle Tom
Opening theme"Sourpuss" by Jeff Moris Tepper
ComposerRandy Lee
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers Laura Kightlinger
David Punch
Evan Shapiro
Running time22-28 minutes
Release
Original network IFC
Original releaseAugust 4, 2006 (2006-08-04) 
September 23, 2007 (2007-09-23)

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman is an American sitcom from World of Wonder Productions, co-written, executive produced by and starring Laura Kightlinger. [1] The series premiered on IFC August 4, 2006. Season two began on August 5, 2007 on IFC.

Contents

Main characters

Recurring Characters

Episodes

All episodes were written by Laura Kightlinger & David Punch.

Season 1 (2006)

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air dateProduction
code
1"A Cult Classic" Adam Kassen August 4, 2006 (2006-08-04)101
After their car is rear-ended by 1970s icon Sally Kellerman, Jackie and Tara are drawn into the world of "The Platform," a so-called self-help group spearheaded by a charismatic ex-agent. Tara embraces the "step up" way of life, leaving Jackie convinced it's a cult - but if Jackie is going to save her best friend, she has no choice but to join the cult herself.
2"Mudlarking" Adam Kassen August 11, 2006 (2006-08-11)102
Jackie meets a graphic novelist with boyfriend potential, Mike (Giuseppe Andrews). She promises to attend his book reading even though she has a much-sought-after party invitation for the latest auteur-du-jour. Will Jackie be able to juggle both or will she miss out at her chance for love? Andy Dick also makes a cameo as himself
3"Pounded" Adam Kassen August 18, 2006 (2006-08-18)103
Jackie discovers that Mike, her would-be boyfriend, stole her 1930s roller derby queen script idea and sold it to the production company where Tara works. Adding insult to injury, Jackie takes a job with the production as a writing assistant on her own screenplay, while Tara's love life "blossoms."
4"Tumor Has It" Adam Kassen August 25, 2006 (2006-08-25)104
Jackie unexpectedly gets elevated to co-writer status, but later finds out she was promoted only because the studio heads believe she has cancer. How far will she go to keep up the charade? Guest starring Suzy Nakamura as Carol Rinaldi.
5"Turning Manure Into Soy" Adam Kassen September 1, 2006 (2006-09-01)105
Kept awake by a neighbor’s unstopping car alarm, Jackie calls the cops and has the car towed. The next morning, she’s unexpectedly befriended by the car’s eccentric owner, Angela Birnbaum (Colleen Camp), a hotshot agent who decides to take Jackie on as a client.
6"Peyote Ugly" Adam Kassen September 8, 2006 (2006-09-08)106
Jackie receives a large filmmaking grant from a non-profit Native American organization to make a documentary on the sacred peyote ritual. But within hours, she and Tara spend all the money on overpriced boutique junk. Left without a budget, they are forced to produce and shoot the footage themselves. Featuring a cameo by Annie Mumolo as the boutique clerk.
7"Nemesisyphus" Adam Kassen September 15, 2006 (2006-09-15)107
Learning that an old enemy from film school (Gabrielle Fitzpatrick) signed an improbable deal to turn a book, on how to write a screenplay, into a movie, Jackie, in utter frustration, turns to the wisdom of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War."
8"The Republicunt" Adam Kassen September 22, 2006 (2006-09-22)108
Under the influence of a new designer drug, Jackie becomes an obsessive fan of right-wing radio host Ned Carter (Ray Wise). He crowns her “Carter’s Commando of the Week” and invites her to “Abu Ghraib Night.”

Season 2 (2007)

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air dateProduction
code
9"Dykes Like Us" Russell Bates August 5, 2007 (2007-08-05)201
Jackie and Tara fake a lesbian dating scheme in order for Tara to get a good deal on a new car, which leads to a much-wanted job opportunity for Jackie at a television network if she can keep up the act. Cameo by Adam DeVine as Toby, a show writer at Jackie's "new" job.
10"We're Number Two" Russell Bates August 12, 2007 (2007-08-12)202
Jackie's mom Jeanette (Mary Kay Place) comes to town for a visit that coincides with the LA Film Market. Tara is thrust into hosting a panel for Night Sky, while Jackie is scheduled pitch her new screenplay.
11"Bad Luck Brad" Steve Carr August 19, 2007 (2007-08-19)203
Tara falls for Bobby P's (Jeremy Kramer) bad-luck new assistant and brings Jackie on board to help make phonisodes out of a homemade YouTube cartoon.
12"Jackie Meets Her Match" Steve Carr August 26, 2007 (2007-08-26)204
Tara meets a millionaire who can't satisfy her (Tuc Watkins) while Jackie meets her male double (Tom Stern), but both have bitten off more than they can chew. Cameo by Patrika Darbo as a card store clerk.
13"Yoga Brain" Steve Carr September 2, 2007 (2007-09-02)205
Tara takes Jackie to a yoga class, which has a positive impact on her. Cameo by Sally Kellerman reprising her eccentric fictional self and Sam Simon.
14"The Carolina Moonshiners" Jonathan Corn September 9, 2007 (2007-09-09)206
Jeanette surprises Jackie with a visit, only this time with her new husband (Madison Mason) in tow. He and Jackie instantly butt heads, as she tries to get used to her mother being married again.
15"Straight Up Your Heart" Mary Kay Place September 16, 2007 (2007-09-16)207
Tara gets a promotion while Jackie attempts writing a commercial love story.
16"Good Times and Great Oldies" Mary Kay Place September 23, 2007 (2007-09-23)208
Jackie and Tara are stuck at a bar with a very old clientele when the city goes on "red alert". Guest starring Paul Dooley as Major and Orson Bean as Chick, with a cameo by Lee Majors as the governor of Los Angeles.

Critical reception

Dana Gee of The Province rated the show "B", stating that "unlike most sitcoms, there are no morality plays and characters are not given a patina to make them seem a little more interesting." [2]

Home media

Season one was released on DVD as of July 17, 2007.

International broadcast

An entire run of the series was screened in the United Kingdom on the now defunct channel, Film 24. [3]

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