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Center of the Universe

John Barnett, a beleaguered husband and father, constantly finds himself mediating his family's issues, from his bickering parents to his high-strung sister and irresponsible brother, leaving him little time for his understanding wife and their son, who has developed a quirky habit of wearin...

Put-upon husband and father John Barnett is overwhelmed by his family's constant demands, as he's always fixing problems for his bickering parents, high-strung sister, and irresponsible brother, leaving him little time for his patient wife and their son, who's developed a quirky habit of wearing a blazer with the family crest to school.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Oct 27, 2004

Thanks to the relatives, John's and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vow...

Episode 2 The Lake House

2. The Lake House

Aired: Nov 3, 2004

Everyone but Tommy is disgusted when Lily's ex invites her and her family to ...

Episode 3 Alarmed and Dangerous

3. Alarmed and Dangerous

Aired: Nov 10, 2004

A panic-stricken widow pesters Barnett Security constantly, but when Tommy is...

Episode 5 Art's Heart

5. Art's Heart

Aired: Dec 1, 2004

Art hurrying out of his Sunday brunches with Miles exposes the elder Barnett'...

Episode 7 Lily's Boyfriend

7. Lily's Boyfriend

Aired: Dec 15, 2004

Everyone seems to love Lily's new boyfriend... everyone except Lily, that is....

Episode 8 The Work of Art

8. The Work of Art

Aired: Jan 5, 2005

At Marge's urging, John brings Art out of retirement in hopes of curing his d...

Episode 10 The New Neighbors

10. The New Neighbors

Aired: Jan 19, 2005

For Miles' sake, John and Kate spend time with their new neighbors -- whom th...

Episode 14 Marathon Woman

14. Marathon Woman

Aired: Nov 30, -1

When the relatives surprise Art and Marge with a down payment on a retirement...

Info about Center of the Universe

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy