Center of the Universe
Center of the Universe is a television series on CBS, which ran from October 27, 2004, until January 19, 2005. The sitcom was canceled after just 10 episodes aired. It was set in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. John Goodman starred as John Barnett, a good-natured and successful operator of a security company. The series involved the dependency of his entire family on John for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision. Tagline: "The world doesn't revolve around John...but his family does." A total of 15 episodes were produced.
- Created By
Nat BernsteinMitchel Katlin
- First Aired on
Oct 27, 2004
- Popularity: 7.413
- 2 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
Warner Bros. Television (US)The Tannenbaum Company (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Jan 19, 2005
Last episode: The New Neighbors
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 15 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Pilot23 min
Thanks to the relatives, John's and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vows does not go over as smoothly as planned.
Episode 2The Lake House23 min
Everyone but Tommy is disgusted when Lily's ex invites her and her family to a lake house party that's being thrown by him and his bride-to-be.
Episode 3Alarmed and Dangerous23 min
A panic-stricken widow pesters Barnett Security constantly, but when Tommy is assigned to the case, he sees a little more of the woman than her alarm system.
Episode 4Good Parent, Bad Parent23 min
For Thanksgiving, John has little to be thankful for when he assumes that Sara is sleeping with her boyfriend, but his meddling doesn't sit well with Lily. Meanwhile, Tommy and Kevin take Art on a road trip to a turkey ranch Art was taken to years ago.
Episode 5Art's Heart23 min
Art hurrying out of his Sunday brunches with Miles exposes the elder Barnett's heart problems. Meanwhile, Tommy treats Marge to a belated Mother's Day gift.
