Sullivan & Son

Sullivan & Son

Sullivan & Son is an American comedy television series created by Rob Long and Steve Byrne that is broadcast on TBS. It stars Byrne as Steve Sullivan, who surprises his parents when he leaves his job as a corporate lawyer to take over a bar owned by his father in Pittsburgh. The series is executive-produced by Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley and Long, who also serves as showrunner. It premiered on July 19, 2012.

Comedy

Seasons

Last, Best, and Final

1. Last, Best, and Final

Air Date: 2012-07-19

Steve Sullivan returns home to Pittsburgh to celebrate his father, Jack Sullivan's birthday. He quickly learns that Jack is retiring and selling the family bar Sullivan & Son. Steve contemplates leaving his New York corporate life behind to buy the bar from his parents.

The Bribe

2. The Bribe

Air Date: 2012-07-19

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.

The Bar Birthday

3. The Bar Birthday

Air Date: 2012-07-26

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.

Who's Your Daddy

4. Who's Your Daddy

Air Date: 2012-08-02

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.

The Punch

5. The Punch

Air Date: 2012-08-09

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.

Creepy Love Songs

6. Creepy Love Songs

Air Date: 2012-08-16

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.

The Fifth Musketeer

7. The Fifth Musketeer

Air Date: 2012-08-23

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.

How Carol Got Her Groove Back

8. How Carol Got Her Groove Back

Air Date: 2012-08-30

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

The Prodigal Sister

9. The Prodigal Sister

Air Date: 2012-09-06

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.

Hank Speech

10. Hank Speech

Air Date: 2012-09-13

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

The Pilot, One More Time

1. The Pilot, One More Time

Air Date: 2013-06-13

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.

Acceptance

2. Acceptance

Air Date: 2013-06-20

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.

Running Mates

3. Running Mates

Air Date: 2013-06-27

Winning Is Everything

4. Winning Is Everything

Air Date: 2013-07-11

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.

Rumspringa

5. Rumspringa

Air Date: 2013-07-18

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.

Hank Hallucinations

6. Hank Hallucinations

Air Date: 2013-07-25

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.

Running Mates

7. Running Mates

Air Date: 2013-08-01

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.

Personal Injury

8. Personal Injury

Air Date: 2013-08-08

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.

Over the Edge

9. Over the Edge

Air Date: 2013-08-15

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.

Reunited

10. Reunited

Air Date: 2013-08-22

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.

The Big O

1. The Big O

Air Date: 2014-06-24

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

Everybody Loved Frank

2. Everybody Loved Frank

Air Date: 2014-06-24

A widow shows up at the bar informing the gang that a regular has recently died but the group doesn't remember the dead person.

About a Boy, His Mother, and the Man They're Dating

3. About a Boy, His Mother, and the Man They're Dating

Air Date: 2014-07-01

Carol manages to reconnects with a sightly man, but complications soon follow after her son Owen wants to spend time with him. Ok Cha battles it out against Roy in an eating contest.

Sexual Healing

4. Sexual Healing

Air Date: 2014-07-08

Steve questions a man who wants to try and make up for his promiscuous past.

Luck of the Half-Irish

5. Luck of the Half-Irish

Air Date: 2014-07-15

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.

Lyle & Son

6. Lyle & Son

Air Date: 2014-07-22

Steve's former rival opens a bar across the street and he is out out for revenge from a childhood wrestling match.

Open Mic Night

7. Open Mic Night

Air Date: 2014-07-29

Open-mic night is held but after things don't go to plan Steve hopes Carol and Owen's inappropriate act will save the day.

Hank Goes Black

8. Hank Goes Black

Air Date: 2014-08-05

Roy's Mom and Hank begin dating when she moves back into town. Owen and Ahmed are threatened by a girl.

OwenBrau

9. OwenBrau

Air Date: 2014-08-12

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.

Monkey Plate

10. Monkey Plate

Air Date: 2014-08-19

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

Sullivan's Travels

11. Sullivan's Travels

Air Date: 2014-08-26

Steve wishes that he had taken some time off from the bar and Jack shows him how his presence has positively impacted everyone.

A Kiss Is Never Just a Kiss

12. A Kiss Is Never Just a Kiss

Air Date: 2014-09-02

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

You, Me and Gary

13. You, Me and Gary

Air Date: 2014-09-09

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

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Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

2012-07-19

Episodes

33 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast