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Jack & Bobby: Season 1

22 episodes Premiered Sep 12, 2004
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Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (10): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Sep 12, 2004

Grace and Jack's temperamental mother/son relationship takes a dangerous toll on Bobby as he gets caught in their rival forces, prompting a major change in the McCallister househol

S1·E2 Core

Better Days

Sep 19, 2004

Jack explodes after catching Grace smoking pot again and gives her an ultimatum. However, after a particularly trying day, Grace seeks refuge in her old habit and is unprepared for

S1·E3 Core

The Kindness of Strangers

Sep 26, 2004

Bobby joins the "challenge program" at school and learns a powerful lesson. Meanwhile, Grace is startled by news that Bobby's new teacher gives her regarding Jack. Also, the flash-

S1·E4 Core

A Man of Faith

Oct 3, 2004

Grace is accused by Hebba, an Arab-American female student, of letting her individual beliefs about religion color her lectures. Taking offense, Grace chastises Hebba in front of t

S1·E5 Mytharc

The First Lady

Oct 10, 2004

The future reveals a dark secret about the first lady. Back in the present, Jack offers to escort a depressed Courtney to her father's work fundraiser leading to an unexpected conf

S1·E6 Core

An Innocent Man

Oct 17, 2004

Grace is stunned after Benedict informs her that her fellow colleague and good friend has been accused of sexually harassing a student. Grace immediately defends her co-worker but

S1·E7 Mytharc

Valentino

Oct 27, 2004

Bobby's relationship with Dex continues to grow until Grace walks in on them kissing in her study. After failing to convince Bobby to break it off with Dex, Grace and Jack take mat

S1·E8 Mytharc

Election Night

Nov 3, 2004

Bobby is heartbroken over his break-up with Dex and decides to get even with Jack after finding out he is responsible for their split. Bobby's actions cause Jack, Missy and Courtne

S1·E9 Core

Chess Lessons

Nov 10, 2004

Grace promises to be on her best behavior when she and Jack go to Missy's house for dinner but loses her cool after the Reverend starts attacking her ideals. Upset by the event, Gr

S1·E10 Core

Lost Boys

Nov 17, 2004

Grace's warm, intelligent, gay younger brother makes a surprise visit to the McCallister home for Thanksgiving. Grace is thrilled that he has returned but her feelings change after

S1·E11 Core

Today I Am A Man

Dec 1, 2004

Jack is mortified after Grace catches him buying condoms in preparation for his big night with Missy. Trying to be supportive of his actions, Grace insists that Jack talk to her ab

S1·E12 Mytharc

Running Scared

Jan 26, 2005

Jack tries to resume a sense of normalcy after his brutal attack, but finds that the injury may keep him from returning to his old life. Grace is blackmailed by a student who caugh

S1·E13 Mytharc

A New Frontier

Feb 2, 2005

Uh oh. Bobby becomes suspicious of Grace's relationship with Tom after Tom coincidentally shows up during a camping trip. While Jack and Missy's relationship seems to be dying a sl

S1·E14 Core

Into the Woods

Feb 9, 2005

Jack walks in on Grace and Tom in a compromising situation and tells Grace he disapproves of her romance. Meanwhile, Bobby convinces Grace to allow him to attend an overnight hunti

S1·E15 Core

Time Out of Life

Feb 16, 2005

Grace and Tom's relationship is exposed when a fellow professor catches them kissing in her office. Later in the evening, Peter turns to Grace for advice when he finds out Courtney

S1·E16 Core

And Justice for All

Feb 23, 2005

Peter is forced to take action after learning about the relationship between Grace and Tom. Meanwhile, Bobby and Warren decide to make some cash by doing yard work in their neighbo

S1·E17 Mytharc

Querida Grace

Mar 2, 2005

Jack and Katie's relationship progresses, while Courtney's comes to a screeching halt after Jack discovers Nate is cheating on her with another girl. When Bobby is required to do a

S1·E18 Core

Friends with Benefits

Apr 13, 2005

Jack finds out that Bobby has secretly decided to try out for the track team and instantly shows his disapproval. Later, Jack finds out that his relationship with Katie isn't what

S1·E19 Mytharc

A Child of God

Apr 20, 2005

Missy turns Jack's world upside when she reveals a secret that could change their lives forever. As a result of her actions, Missy is kicked out of her home and turns to Grace for

S1·E20 Core

Under the Influence

Apr 27, 2005

After getting into a big argument at the not-so-exciting school dance, Jack, Courtney, Marcus, Missy and Randy decide to drive to an after-party, but a deadly car accident prevents

S1·E21 Mytharc

Stand By Me

May 4, 2005

To protect Marcus, Jack tells the police that he was driving the car the night Missy died. The guilt becomes too much for Marcus and he confesses to his dad, who immediately calls

S1·E22 Mytharc

Legacy

May 11, 2005

Jack and Bobby discover that Grace plans to visit their father, Juan, in a Texas prison. Bobby insists on joining her and the three embark on a spontaneous road trip, where Grace i

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