Cracking Up

Name: Cracking Up
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2004-03-09
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Bret Loehr, Jake Sandvig, Christopher McDonald, Caitlin Wachs

★ 6.5 /10 (2) • 2004

Comedy

Creator Mike White

Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.

Seasons

Episodes

Country

United States of America

Status

Ended

Cast

Jason Schwartzman

Ben Baxter · 12 eps

Bret Loehr

Tanner Shackleton · 12 eps

Christopher McDonald

Ted Shackleton · 12 eps

Molly Shannon

Lesley Shackleton · 12 eps

Caitlin Wachs

Chloe Shackleton · 12 eps

Jake Sandvig

Preston Shackleton · 12 eps

David Walton

Liam Connor · 9 eps

Jack Black

Bruce Philapousis · 1 eps

Lillian Hurst

Dorsa · 4 eps

Chelsea Kane

Nora · 3 eps

Brian Tee

Frat Guy · 1 eps

Katija Pevec

Hannah · 3 eps

Streaking Pledge · 1 eps

Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Trish · 1 eps

Martin Morales

Caterer · 1 eps

Amanda Swisten

Candy Briscoe · 1 eps

Jenni Pulos

· 1 eps

Benny Nieves

Humberto · 1 eps

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Trailer

Official trailer

Cracking Up

Where to Watch

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Episode Guide

The Pilot

09 Mar 200430 min

In Beverly Hills, Calif., a psychology student counsels a wealthy couple's introverted son.

Birds Do It

10 Mar 200430 min

Ben decides to tell Ted and Lesley that Tanner walked in on him and his new girlfriend during an intimate moment but finds that they're uncomfortable with the subject of sex. Meanwhile, Liam learns that Preston has no experience with women so he sets Preston up on a date with a more experienced girl.

Scared Straight

15 Mar 200430 min

Lesley and Ted hire Bruce, a substance abuse counselor, to scare their kids out of trying drugs but soon find themselves hiding from the terrifying man after they, along with Ben, accidentally eat a marijuana cake that Liam brought.

Panic House

22 Mar 200430 min

Lesley creates a panic room after a break-in at the house and then proceeds to forget the password after accidentally locking the family in it along with Ben.

Grudge Match

29 Mar 200430 min

Ben tries to teach Tanner that winning isn't everything while trying to show Lesley and Ted that the boy is actually a talented artist. Also, Lesley tries to teach Chloe and her cheer sqaud some of her old cheerleading moves during a game of basketball in which Ted gets very corruptive.

Prom Night

05 Abr 200430 min

Ted invites Lesley's old high school prom date to their home after Ben learns that Ted is still jealous of him. Liam is asked to chaperone Chloe, Preston and their dates to the prom.

Daddy's Home

30 min

When Ted insists that work is more important than spending time with his family, Liam decides to throw a keg party while Ted is out of town.

Learning Disability

30 min

Lesley and Ted's lack of involvement in their children's education prompts Ben to invite Tanner's stern teacher over to dinner, but unfortunately it's the same night Lesley decides to test Tanner's new medication. Meanwhile Chloe and Preston fight for the attention of their new tutor.

The Fixer

30 min

Ben's mother Carol is invited to stay at the Shackletons', where she goes on to dish on Ben's childhood and then to counsel the rest of the family against Ben's wishes, causing mayhem. At the same time, Ted is hosting an important work event and it goes from bad to worse due to Carol's meddling.

The Pool Man

30 min

When the family's pool-cleaning guy suddenly drops dead right before Tanner's birthday party, Ben grapples with the emotional aftermath and encourages everyone to express their feelings much to his regret.

The Bully

30 min

Come Home Lassie

30 min