Go Fish (TV series)
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Go Fish is an American television sitcom that aired on on NBC
from June 19 to July 3, 2001. The series was created by Pam Brady
(a consultant writer for South Park
) and Adam Herz
(a screenwriter for the American Pie film series) and starred Kieran Culkin in his first regular role in a television series. A total of five episodes were produced, leaving one of those five unaired.
), whose personality is defined by his name. His older brother Pete (Will Friedle
), is a recent college graduate who gets a job at Fish's school. Rounding out the people in Fish's school are Mr. Hopkins (Andy Dick
), their overdramatic drama teacher, Miss Eastwood (Kristin Lehman
), their attractive English teacher and Jess Riley (Katherine Ellis), a beautiful girl that Fish has affections for. His home life consisted of his not so smart brain surgeon dad (Joe Flaherty
) and his homemaker mother (Molly Cheek
).
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
from June 19 to July 3, 2001. The series was created by Pam Brady
Pam Brady
Pam Brady is an American writer and television producer, best known for her work with Trey Parker and Matt Stone.-Career:Pam Brady first met Parker, Stone and Jason McHugh while working under Brian Graden at 20th Century Fox. Brady suggested that the two make a weekly version of their student film...
(a consultant writer for South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
) and Adam Herz
Adam Herz
Adam Herz is an American screenwriter and producer. He founded the production company Terra Firma Films in 2003 with a first-look deal at Universal Studios....
(a screenwriter for the American Pie film series) and starred Kieran Culkin in his first regular role in a television series. A total of five episodes were produced, leaving one of those five unaired.
Premise
Andy Troutner (nicknamed "Fish") (Kieran Culkin) is beginning his first year of high school at Westlake High. Joining him are his two best friends Henry Krakowski (Kyle Sabihy), the so-called wise one of the group and Hazard (Taylor HandleyTaylor Handley
Taylor Laurence Handley is an American actor.In 1998, Taylor played Rory Buck in the movie Jack Frost. In 2000, Handley starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Phantom of the Megaplex. Handley appeared in three episodes during the last season of Dawson's Creek and guest starred during an...
), whose personality is defined by his name. His older brother Pete (Will Friedle
Will Friedle
William Alan "Will" Friedle is an American actor, voice actor and comedian. He is best known for his comedic roles, most notably the underachieving elder brother Eric Matthews on the long-running TV sitcom Boy Meets World from 1993 to 2000...
), is a recent college graduate who gets a job at Fish's school. Rounding out the people in Fish's school are Mr. Hopkins (Andy Dick
Andy Dick
Andrew R. "Andy" Dick is an American comedian, actor, musician and television/film producer. His first regular television role was on the short-lived but highly influential Ben Stiller Show. In the mid-1990s, he had a long-running stint on NBC's NewsRadio...
), their overdramatic drama teacher, Miss Eastwood (Kristin Lehman
Kristin Lehman
Kristin Lehman is a Canadian actress and dancer.Lehman was born in Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in Vancouver and trained in classical ballet at Canada's Royal Academy of Dance for eight years...
), their attractive English teacher and Jess Riley (Katherine Ellis), a beautiful girl that Fish has affections for. His home life consisted of his not so smart brain surgeon dad (Joe Flaherty
Joe Flaherty
Joe Flaherty is an American-Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV, from 1976 to 1984, and as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks...
) and his homemaker mother (Molly Cheek
Molly Cheek
Molly Cheek is an American actress who played the mother of main character Jim Levenstein in the 1999 film American Pie. She also played Garry's best friend on the television show It's Garry Shandling's Show....
).
Cast
- Kieran Culkin as Andy "Fish" Troutner
- Kyle Sabihy as Henry "Krak" Krakowski
- Taylor HandleyTaylor HandleyTaylor Laurence Handley is an American actor.In 1998, Taylor played Rory Buck in the movie Jack Frost. In 2000, Handley starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Phantom of the Megaplex. Handley appeared in three episodes during the last season of Dawson's Creek and guest starred during an...
as Hazard - Will FriedleWill FriedleWilliam Alan "Will" Friedle is an American actor, voice actor and comedian. He is best known for his comedic roles, most notably the underachieving elder brother Eric Matthews on the long-running TV sitcom Boy Meets World from 1993 to 2000...
as Pete Troutner - Kristin LehmanKristin LehmanKristin Lehman is a Canadian actress and dancer.Lehman was born in Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in Vancouver and trained in classical ballet at Canada's Royal Academy of Dance for eight years...
as Miss Eastwood - Joe FlahertyJoe FlahertyJoe Flaherty is an American-Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV, from 1976 to 1984, and as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks...
as Dr. Troutner - Molly CheekMolly CheekMolly Cheek is an American actress who played the mother of main character Jim Levenstein in the 1999 film American Pie. She also played Garry's best friend on the television show It's Garry Shandling's Show....
as Mrs. Troutner - Andy DickAndy DickAndrew R. "Andy" Dick is an American comedian, actor, musician and television/film producer. His first regular television role was on the short-lived but highly influential Ben Stiller Show. In the mid-1990s, he had a long-running stint on NBC's NewsRadio...
as Mr. Ernie Hopkins - Katherine Ellis as Jess Riley
Episodes
| # | Episode title | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Go Four-Point Plan" | June 19, 2001 | Q202 |
| 2 | "Go PDA" | June 19, 2001 | Q204 |
| 3 | "Go Student Council" | June 26, 2001 | Q203 |
| 4 | "Go Wrestling" | July 3, 2001 | Q205 |
| 5 | "Go Rebel" | Unaired | Q206 |