Sullivan & Son

6.2

2012•22m

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.

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2012

1. Last, Best, and Final

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.

2. The Bribe

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.

3. The Bar Birthday

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.

4. Who's Your Daddy

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.

5. The Punch

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.

6. Creepy Love Songs

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.

7. The Fifth Musketeer

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.

8. How Carol Got Her Groove Back

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

9. The Prodigal Sister

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.