Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost is an American reality television series that premiered May 28, 2013, on TLC. In contrast from Frost’s previous show Supernanny, which focuses mainly on toddlers, in this series Frost helps families of all ages. From parents contemplating divorce, angsty teenagers, family disputes, to tormenting in school. The series covers a multitude of problems that many families face.[1]
Synopsis
Much like her original series, Supernanny, Jo visits homes of families who need assistance with instilling peace within the home.[2] Unlike her original series, Jo helps families of any age, size or structure — not just children.[3] It gives an insight to solving some of the issues created in part by the 21st century such as cyberbullying, abuse, and addiction.[4]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "If This Doesn't Work, It's Over" | May 28, 2013 | 1.15[5] | |
| In the 90-minute series premiere, Jo arrives at the home of the Quinn-Davises. Both parents have children from previous marriages, and tension has reached a limit. Their daughters Emily and Amber have chosen not to follow the rules or give their parents respect. Their son Derek has become low-spirited due to all the fighting within the home. Chad has overcome his addiction, initially believing that the presence of Jo is staged, and is recovering. Julie and Don, the parents, each defend their children — which sets a divide that is heading towards divorce. While Jo is visiting, Chad receives some horrifying news regarding a close friend and Amber struggles with alcohol consumption. | ||||
| 2 | "I Told You Not to Bring That ONE Thing Up!" | June 4, 2013 | 0.87[6] | |
| Jo arrives to help the Mead Family, who live in Westlake Village, California. Tara, 47, David, 44, constantly fight and argue in front of their three young kids, Peyton, Roman and Austin who have disciplinary issues and who call names and swear. They are also sensitive to their parents's fighting. Meanwhile Ashlynn, Tara and David's teenage daughter was recently caught with cigarettes and condoms, and has a torn relationship with her dad, often fighting and arguing with him.-- During Jo´s intervention, A dirty secret is exposed Tara, Dave, and a friend had a threesome. | ||||
| 3 | "He's Scared of You...All the Children Are" | June 11, 2013 | 0.89[7] | |
| Jo Frost heads to The home of the Campos Family in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Brandy and George have five children. The couple have issues in regards to raising their kids, Brandy is at her wits end because the kids don´t listen her while George has a short fuse and resorts to spanking and hitting his kids which leaves them scared. Blake is getting bullied at school, he finally snapped and broke one of the bullies phone-- the bullies parent's pressed charges against Blake. He now has to do 20 hours of community service. Also, Blake and George have a complicated relationship. Corey has Down Syndrome and has issues with potty training, he often defecates on himself, In response, George spanks Corey and hoses him with water. During the family intervention, Blake snuck into the production trailer and stole items which lead to a emotional moment. | ||||
| 4 | "Finger Pointing and Blah, Blah, Blah!" | June 18, 2013 | 0.73[8] | |
| Jo is called to Los Angeles to help relieve the tension in the Mitchell Family. Stay-at-home dad Mitch prefers to be a friend, doesn't set any guidelines or rules and often takes a backseat. Working mom Kay never gets a break and does most of the childcare, her attempts to call out Mitch on his lazy, arrogant ways often end in loud arguments. Both parents have tension between each other. The three eldest children also have problems. Kameron (14) is argumentative, mouthy, and, resentful. Ronald (11) is emotional and irritable, and Makayla (10) has a bad attitude. The three of the often get into brawls and squabbles. Kameron bullies and exploits Ronald. | ||||
| 5 | "You're NOT My Mother" | June 25, 2013 | 0.79[9] | |
| 6 | "This Isn't Love. It's Disrespect" | July 2, 2013 | 0.52[10] | |
References
- ^ "America's Favorite Nanny Returns in All-New TLC Series "Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost"". The Futon Critic. April 3, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ Conroy, Tom (May 22, 2013). "'Family S.O.S.,' largely 'asseptable'". Media Life. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ Starr, Michael (April 2, 2013). "'Supernanny' Jo brings back 'naughty chair'". New York Post. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ Acken, Lori (May 20, 2013). "Jo Frost talks 'Family SOS with Jo Frost' on TLC". Channel Guide Magazine. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (May 30, 2013). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Win Night, 'Deadliest Catch', 'Real Husbands of Hollywood', 'Counting Cars', 'Backyard Oil' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
- ^ "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Deadliest Catch," "Storage Wars" Top Originals". The Futon Critic. June 5, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (June 12, 2013). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Pretty Little Liars' Wins Night, 'Deadliest Catch', 'Storage Wars', 'Dance Moms', 'Haves & the Have Nots' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013.
- ^ "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Counting Cars" Tops Viewers, "Pretty Little Liars" Leads Demos". The Futon Critic. June 19, 2013.
- ^ "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Rizzoli & Isles," "Catfish" Returns Win Originals Race". The Futon Critic. June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Being Mary Jane" Tops Demos, "Rizzoli & Isles" Leads Viewers". The Futon Critic. July 3, 2013.
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