Do Over 2002
“Joel Larsen is 14 today. The problem is, he was 34 yesterday.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 19, 2002
- Format
- 1 season · 15 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~7.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- The WB
What is Do Over?
Do Over is a television series first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 15
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 2002
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Format
- 1 season · 15 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- The WB
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 15 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Do Over is a television series first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by The WB. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 15 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A 34-year-old salesman relives his high school freshman year to rewrite his life.”
- Unique time‑travel premise that mixes nostalgia with adult perspective
- Humorous take on fixing past mistakes
- Fresh lead performance by Penn Badgley
- The series leans on familiar wish‑fulfillment comedy tropes
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted comedies about second chances and nostalgic 80s settings.
The show is a family‑friendly comedy with mild language and situational humor.
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Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 19, 2002
- E2 Joel Strikes Back Core Sep 26, 2002
- E3 Investing in the Future Core Oct 3, 2002
- E4 The Anniversary Core Oct 10, 2002
- E5 Take Me out of the Ballgame Core Oct 17, 2002
- E6 Rock 'n' Roll Parking Lot Core Oct 24, 2002
- E7 Halloween Kiss Core Oct 31, 2002
- E8 Star Search Core Nov 7, 2002
- E9 Block Party Core Nov 14, 2002
- E10 Cold War Core Nov 15, 2002
- E11 Joel Larsen's Day Off Core Dec 5, 2002
- E12 Hot for Teacher Core
- E13 Shot Cuts Core
- E14 Valentine's Day Dance Mytharc
- E15 Chilghetti Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of "Do Over"?
The series follows 34‑year‑old salesman Joel Larsen, who is transported back to his 14‑year‑old self in 1981 and tries to change his life and family dynamics.
Who stars as the teenage Joel?
The role is played by newcomer Penn Badgley.
In what time period is the show set?
The story takes place in 1981, during Joel’s freshman year of high school.
What genre best describes the series?
It is a comedy that blends time‑travel with wish‑fulfillment themes.
Does the series focus on family relationships?
Yes, it explores Joel’s interactions with his embarrassingly dysfunctional family as he attempts to improve their lives.
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