Do Over 2002
“Joel Larsen is 14 today. The problem is, he was 34 yesterday.”
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
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Do Over is a television series first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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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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.