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A New York lawyer returns home to Pittsburgh and reclaims his family’s bar, finding laughter, chaos, and purpose in the community he left behind.

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    Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 8 - How Carol Got Her Groove Back
    8.2/10(23 votes)
    S1:E8

    Carol gets the blues when she discovers she's going through menopause. Ahmed tries to make her feel better, but his attempts backfire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 2 - Acceptance
    8.2/10(28 votes)
    S2:E2

    Convinced that he should be dating from a wider pool, Steve goes out with a woman of questionable morality, while Melanie dates an annoying nicknamer, and Owen dates someone just a little too close to home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 10 - Hank Speech
    8.1/10(27 votes)
    S1:E10

    A coworker files an HR complaint against Hank for making "inappropriate comments." Meanwhile, Susan bonds with her mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 6 - Creepy Love Songs
    8.0/10(26 votes)
    S1:E6

    The guys discover that an old comic book is valuable, so they try to sell it to a collector. Meanwhile, Owen and Carol showcase a new act at the bar; and Steve and Melanie try to crack middle-school mysteries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 3 - Ladies Night
    8.0/10(32 votes)
    S2:E3

    To bring in more business to the bar, and to seem more hip, Steve has a Ladies Only night. It does bring in more business, but it seems worse than the usual crowd.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fifth Musketeer
    7.9/10(27 votes)
    S1:E7

    The dates come pouring in for Steve when Ok Cha creates a fake online profile for him. Inspired, the guys set up their own faux dating profiles and try to learn dating secrets from a highly regarded bachelor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 9 - The Prodigal Sister
    7.9/10(23 votes)
    S1:E9

    Steve's con-artist sister arrives and stirs up trouble at the bar. Meanwhile, Doug tries to bolster his confidence; and Susan confronts Ok Cha about being overly critical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 3 - The Bar Birthday
    7.7/10(31 votes)
    S1:E3

    Steve hosts a party for the 50th anniversary of the bar bringing back a lot of people and memories, not all good. Steve and Melanie uncover a secret about the origins of the bar. Jack and Ok Cha quarrel over the unearthed details of their courtship. Owen and Carol act as wingmen for each other with their former high school classmates.

    Director:Unknown

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  10. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 5 - The Punch
    7.7/10(23 votes)
    S1:E5

    Professional and personal relationships are put to the test by an alleged pantry thief. Meanwhile, Owen pursues an oddball business venture with Ahmed; and Carol and Hank delve into new and old ways to date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Sullivan & Son Season 3 Episode 12 - A Kiss Is Never Just a Kiss
    7.7/10(19 votes)
    S3:E12

    Steve attempts to impress a new woman and gets some assistance from Melanie. A doctor prescribes testosterone to Hank, which causes problems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 7 - Running Mates
    7.6/10(22 votes)
    S2:E7

    The untimely death of Councilman Ryan inspires Jack to run for the open seat – but a fight with Ok Cha explodes into a rivalry for the position. Owen and Ahmed vie for the affections of an attractive hippy chick until she suggests a free-love encounter with all three of them.

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  13. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 9 - Over the Edge
    7.6/10(20 votes)
    S2:E9

    A plastic spider hidden in a bowl of peanuts leads to an all-out prank war. And Susan helps Carol through a difficult audit. Fortunately, the auditor is a man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 10 - Reunited
    7.6/10(28 votes)
    S2:E10

    The bar's chances of winning the yearly karaoke contest are threatened when Carol starts dating a handsome singer, which makes Owen jealous. Meanwhile, Roy, Susan and Ahmed meet a drunk Ok Cha.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 4 - Who's Your Daddy
    7.4/10(29 votes)
    S1:E4

    An annual father-and-son darts tournament triggers personal dramas, as Owen decides to find his biological father and Jack struggles with abandonment issues. Meanwhile, Hank and Carol try to conceal an old secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 4 - Winning Is Everything
    7.4/10(23 votes)
    S2:E4

    Steve is the new coach of the bar's peewee hockey team, but competition with fellow coach and childhood rival Lyle Winkler spurs him to reconsider his "everybody plays" mentality. Meanwhile, Ok Cha meets her "free pass.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 5 - Rumspringa
    7.4/10(21 votes)
    S2:E5

    Steve's morals are tested when Ruth, an innocent Amish girl, enters the bar on her Rumspringa, searching for a man to give her a "wooden bird." Things get more complicated when Owen becomes convinced Ruth is his long-lost-sister. He suddenly becomes her over-protective big brother. Meanwhile, Ok Cha becomes addicted to the power of her first credit card and gets into a minor traffic accident with a NASCAR driver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sullivan & Son Season 3 Episode 5 - Luck of the Half-Irish
    7.4/10(16 votes)
    S3:E5

    A widow shows up at the bar and informs the gang that one of the regulars has passed away, but the group doesn't remember the deceased person.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Sullivan & Son Season 3 Episode 13 - You, Me and Gary
    7.4/10(19 votes)
    S3:E13

    Melanie's noisy neighbor can't keep a secret, as she and Steve hope to keep their kiss to themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 1 - The Pilot, One More Time
    7.3/10(27 votes)
    S2:E1

    A visit to the bar from Susan’s overachieving husband Jason leads to a life decision mirroring Steve’s – leaving a successful career for following your bliss. Melanie starts a support group for confused sports fans.

    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 6 - Hank Hallucinations
    7.3/10(21 votes)
    S2:E6

    Steve and the bar crowd worry that Hank has Alzheimer's when he is visited by a vision of "Wheel of Fortune's" Pat Sajak, who guest-stars as himself. Meanwhile, clad in new suits, Owen and Ahmed accidentally take two classy ladies to the most expensive restaurant in Pittsburgh, but can't pay the bill.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Sullivan & Son Season 3 Episode 10 - Monkey Plate
    7.3/10(20 votes)
    S3:E10

    It is OK Cha's birthday but a family feud breaks out after a cousin shows up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Sullivan & Son Season 2 Episode 8 - Personal Injury
    7.2/10(20 votes)
    S2:E8

    When Ok Cha injures her leg in a traffic accident with Gary, her charming-but-antagonistic neighbor, Steve discovers things aren't quite what they seem. Is Gary at fault? Or is his mom a con artist? Meanwhile, the guys try to cure Hank's glaucoma with marijuana-spiked brownies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Sullivan & Son Season 3 Episode 9 - OwenBrau
    7.2/10(17 votes)
    S3:E9

    Steve is reluctant to mix business and friendship as the boys decide to brew beer together. The ladies go for some time away from the bar and share secrets.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Sullivan & Son Season 3 Episode 1 - The Big O
    7.1/10(21 votes)
    S3:E1

    Susan and Jason's marriage is tested. Jack and Hank are on opposing sides in a Civil War reenactment.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. Sullivan & Son Season 1 Episode 2 - The Bribe
    7.0/10(34 votes)
    S1:E2

    Now that Steve owns the bar he needs to set boundaries with his parents. When the health inspector shows up Ok Cha wants to pay him off, but Steve refuses and the bar is shut down for the first time ever. Without the bar, everyone seems lost except for Owen who discovers surprisingly productive ways to spend his time.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"How Carol Got Her Groove Back" is the best rated episode of "Sullivan & Son". It scored 8.2/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/30/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Acceptance".