Jesse 1998
What is Jesse?
The television series "Jesse" is a drama that revolves around the life of its main character. The show centers around a 26-year-old woman who is a single mother.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1998
- Last aired
- May 25, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 42 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The television series "Jesse" is a drama that revolves around the life of its main character. The show centers around a 26-year-old woman who is a single mother. This character is faced with the challenges of balancing her job, personal aspirations, and family obligations. The series explores the complexities of her life, highlighting the difficulties she encounters in managing her various responsibilities.
Should you watch it?
“A determined single mom fights to balance work, ambitions, and family life.”
- Sharp humor about modern motherhood
- Christina Applegate leads with charisma
- Focuses on everyday challenges rather than high‑stakes drama
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted comedies about the everyday struggles of working parents.
Suitable for general audiences; it deals with adult themes of parenting and career.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 A Side of Chile Sep 24, 1998
- E2 Goober Up the Nose Oct 1, 1998
- E3 Bees Do It, Birds Do It, But Not in a Car Oct 8, 1998
- E4 Live Nude Girl Oct 15, 1998
- E5 Boo! He's Back Nov 29, 1998
- E6 The Methadone Clinic Nov 5, 1998
- E7 The Kiss Nov 12, 1998
- E8 The Cheese Ship Nov 19, 1998
- E9 Barko, the Holiest Dog in the World Dec 10, 1998
- E10 Boo! He's Gone Dec 17, 1998
- E11 The Best Deal Possible Jan 14, 1999
- E12 The Mischievous Elf Jan 21, 1999
- E13 My Casual Friend's Wedding Jan 28, 1999
- E14 Hickory, Dickory, Death Feb 4, 1999
- E15 Crazy White Female Feb 11, 1999
- E16 Bar Remodel Feb 18, 1999
- E17 Touched by an Angel Feb 25, 1999
- E18 Cecil, the Angry Postman Mar 4, 1999
- E19 The Parent Trap Mar 11, 1999
- E20 Momma Was a Rollin' Stone Mar 18, 1999
- E21 Finders Keepers Mar 25, 1999
- E22 I Do, I Think I Do Apr 1, 1999
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Jesse's New Job Sep 23, 1999
- E2 Driving Miss Jesse Sep 30, 1999
- E3 Students Get Flu, Carrie at Zoo, Monkey Throw Poo Oct 7, 1999
- E4 Everything but the Grill Oct 14, 1999
- E5 Jesse vs. Kurt Oct 21, 1999
- E6 Jesse's Flat Tire Nov 4, 1999
- E7 A Woman's Prerogative: The Jesse Warner Story Dec 2, 1999
- E8 L'Eggo My Diego Dec 9, 1999
- E9 The Christmas Party Dec 16, 1999
- E10 Jesse as Nurse, Fills In: Diego Throws Ice at Children Dec 23, 1999
- E11 Kurt Slips, Niagara Falls Jan 6, 2000
- E12 Small Time Felon: The Jesse Warner Story, Part II Jan 13, 2000
- E13 The Rock Jan 20, 2000
- E14 Jesse Gives Birth Feb 3, 2000
- E15 My Boyfriend Went to Chile and All I Got Was This Lousy Moustache Feb 10, 2000
- E16 Jesse's Coat a Useful Crutch, Diego's Kitchen Not So Much Feb 24, 2000
- E17 The Dump Mar 2, 2000
- E18 Diego's First Sleepover Mar 16, 2000
- E19 First Blood May 25, 2000
- E20 My Best Friend's Wedding May 25, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Ira Ungerleider.
Who stars as Jesse?
Christina Applegate portrays the title character.
What is the main premise?
It follows 26‑year‑old single mother Jesse Warner as she juggles her job, dreams, and family responsibilities.
What genre is the show?
Jesse is classified as a comedy.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in 1998.