Series
Over the Top
Comedy
Over the Top is an American sitcom starring Tim Curry, Annie Potts, and Steve Carell. The series premiered on ABC on October 21, 1997. Although 12 episodes were produced, the series was canceled after only three episodes had aired.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Pilot21 Oct 1997Actor Simon Ferguson is determined to look at the bright side of life, no matter what his fate. Fired off a soap opera and deemed unemployable by his agent, Simon relishes the opportunity for some time off and heads off to visit his favorite ex-wife, Kate. While she invites him to stay the weekend, Kate's wary that Simon hasn't matured a bit since their wild but tumultuous parting 20 years earlier. Though he quickly proves her right, it is exactly that impulsive and care-free spirit that allows Simon to endear himself to everyone he meets—even Kate's two children.
- 2I'm Bonnie, I'm Clyde21 Oct 1997Much to his delight, Simon gets a call to appear on ""Days to Remember,"" as his dead character's evil twin. But there are strings attached, and those strings belong to Dot Chandler, the network head's sister, who happens to have romantic designs on Simon.
- 3Who's Afraid of Simon Ferguson?4 Nov 1997When Simon and his old rival, Justin Talbot discover they are up for the same movie role, each goes to extreme measures to make sure the other doesn't get the role.
- 4The Kernel28 Oct 1997Simon is unenthusiastic about directing Daniel's school play, ""Jack and the Beanstalk,"" when he thinks that the father of one of Daniel's classmates is a big-time producer. Meanwhile, Gwen's love life is in disarray when she takes Rose's romantic advice, but Yorgo steps in to save the day.
- 5The Review
- 6Simon, We Hardly Knew Ye
- 7It's Gwen's Party and Hadley'll Cry If She Wants To
- 8The Bee Story
- 9The Nemesis4 Nov 1997
- 10Acting Out
- 11The Southern Story
- 12Fight Night at the MetropolitanActor Simon Ferguson is determined to look at the bright side of life, no matter what his fate. Fired off a soap opera and deemed unemployable by his agent, Simon relishes the opportunity for some time off and heads off to visit his favorite ex-wife, Kate. While she invites him to stay the weekend, Kate's wary that Simon hasn't matured a bit since their wild but tumultuous parting 20 years earlier. Though he quickly proves her right, it is exactly that impulsive and care-free spirit that allows Simon to endear himself to everyone he meets—even Kate's two children.
Details
- First aired
- 21 Oct 1997
- Last aired
- 4 Nov 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ABC
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 4 on TMDB
Cast
Tim CurrySimon Ferguson
Annie PottsHadley Martin- LLuke TarsitanoDaniel Martin
Marla SokoloffGwen Martin
Steve CarellYorgo Galfanikos
John O'HurleyRobert McSwain
Liz TorresRose
