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{{Short description|American sitcom}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| show_name = Family Tools
| image = TheFamilyTools ABC.jpg
| image = TheFamilyTools ABC.jpg
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| based_on = {{Based on|''[[White Van Man (TV series)|White Van Man]]''|[[Adrian Poynton]]}}
| caption =
| show_name_2 =
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| based_on = ''[[White Van Man (TV series)|White Van Man]]'' (U.K TV series)<br>by [[Adrian Poynton]]
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
| creator =
| developer = Bobby Bowman
| developer = Bobby Bowman
| writer =
| director =
| creative_director =
| presenter =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Danielle Nicolet]]
* [[Danielle Nicolet]]
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* [[Leah Remini]]
* [[Leah Remini]]
}}
}}
| judges =
| voices =
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer = [[Tomandandy]]
| theme_music_composer = [[Tomandandy]]
| opentheme =
| endtheme =
| composer = [[Dan Radlauer]]
| composer = [[Dan Radlauer]]
| country = United States
| country = United States
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| num_seasons = 1
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 10
| num_episodes = 10
| list_episodes = #Episodes
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
* Andrea Shay
* Andrea Shay
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* [[Jennifer Ventimilia|J.R. Ventimilia]]
* [[Jennifer Ventimilia|J.R. Ventimilia]]
* [[Joshua Sternin]]
* [[Joshua Sternin]]
* [[Mark Gordon]]
* [[Mark Gordon (film)|Mark Gordon]]
* Paul Buccieri
* Paul Buccieri
}}
}}
| producer =
| editor =
| location =
| cinematography =
| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]
| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]
| runtime = 22 minutes
| runtime = 22 minutes
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* [[ABC Studios]]
* [[ABC Studios]]
}}
}}
| distributor = [[Disney–ABC Domestic Television]]
| channel = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| channel = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| picture_format = [[480i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])<br />[[720p]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]])
| audio_format = [[5.1 surround sound]]
| first_run =
| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|5|1}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|5|1}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2013|7|10}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2013|7|10}}
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
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'''''Family Tools''''' is<!--Do not change "is" to "was" per Wikipedia guidelines.--> an American sitcom that ran on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] from May 1 to July 10, 2013, and aired on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ET.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/abc-announces-midseason-premiere-dates-for-body-of-proof-dancing-with-the-stars-new-series-red-widow-family-tools-the-taste-celebrity-diving-more/160341/ | title=ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates for 'Body of Proof', 'Dancing With the Stars' + New Series 'Red Widow', 'Family Tools', 'The Taste' & More | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=December 7, 2012 | author=Kondolojy, Amanda}}</ref> The series, created by [[Bobby Bowman (producer)|Bobby Bowman]], is produced by [[Mark Gordon]], [[ABC Studios]] and [[ITV Studios America]]. It is based on the British sitcom ''[[White Van Man (TV series)|White Van Man]]'' aired on the now defunct [[BBC 3]] and produced by ITV Studios America's parent company, [[ITV Studios]], and whose creator, [[Adrian Poynton]], is also a co-creator and producer of the American version.
'''''Family Tools''''' is<!--Do not change "is" to "was" per Wikipedia guidelines.--> an American sitcom that ran on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] from May 1 to July 10, 2013, and aired on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ET.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/abc-announces-midseason-premiere-dates-for-body-of-proof-dancing-with-the-stars-new-series-red-widow-family-tools-the-taste-celebrity-diving-more/160341/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207080347/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/abc-announces-midseason-premiere-dates-for-body-of-proof-dancing-with-the-stars-new-series-red-widow-family-tools-the-taste-celebrity-diving-more/160341/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 7, 2012 | title=ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates for 'Body of Proof', 'Dancing With the Stars' + New Series 'Red Widow', 'Family Tools', 'The Taste' & More | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=December 4, 2012 | accessdate=December 7, 2012 | author=Kondolojy, Amanda}}</ref> The series was created by Bobby Bowman, is produced by [[Mark Gordon (film)|Mark Gordon]], [[ABC Studios]] and [[ITV Studios America]]. It is based on the British sitcom ''[[White Van Man (TV series)|White Van Man]]'' aired on [[BBC 3]] and produced by ITV Studios America's parent company, [[ITV Studios]], and whose creator, [[Adrian Poynton]], is also a co-creator and producer of the American version.


Thirteen episodes were ordered on May 11, 2012, for the first season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/abc-picks-up-comedies-the-neighbors-and-comeback-jack-and-dramas-nashville-red-window-and-zero-hour/133721 | title=ABC Picks Up Comedies 'The Neighbors' and 'The Family Tools' and Dramas 'Nashville,' 'Red Widow' and 'Zero Hour' + More | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 11, 2012 | accessdate=May 11, 2012 | last=Seidman | first=Robert}}</ref> It was later reported on November 10, 2012, that ABC cut their order from 13 episodes to 10 because of scheduling conflicts.<ref name="10eps">{{cite web |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/order-of-abcs-midseason-comedy-family-tools-cut-to-10-episodes | title=Order For ABC's Midseason Comedy 'Family Tools' Cut To 10 Episodes | publisher=Deadline Hollywood | date=November 10, 2012 | accessdate=November 10, 2012 | last=Andreeva | first=Nellie}}</ref> ''Family Tools'' was canceled on May 10, 2013, after only two episodes had aired.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/happy-endings-canceled-by-abc/182139 | title='Happy Endings', 'Family Tools', 'How to Live With Your Parents' & 'Malibu Country' Canceled by ABC | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 10, 2013 | accessdate=May 11, 2013 | last=Kondolojy | first=Amanda}}</ref> However, the remaining episodes aired over the summer.
Thirteen episodes were ordered on May 11, 2012, for the first season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/abc-picks-up-comedies-the-neighbors-and-comeback-jack-and-dramas-nashville-red-window-and-zero-hour/133721 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514003313/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/abc-picks-up-comedies-the-neighbors-and-comeback-jack-and-dramas-nashville-red-window-and-zero-hour/133721/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 14, 2012 | title=ABC Picks Up Comedies 'The Neighbors' and 'The Family Tools' and Dramas 'Nashville,' 'Red Widow' and 'Zero Hour' + More | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 11, 2012 | accessdate=May 11, 2012 | last=Seidman | first=Robert}}</ref> It was later reported on November 10, 2012, that ABC cut their order from 13 episodes to 10 because of scheduling conflicts.<ref name="10eps">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2012/11/order-of-abcs-midseason-comedy-family-tools-cut-to-10-episodes | title=Order For ABC's Midseason Comedy 'Family Tools' Cut To 10 Episodes | publisher=Deadline Hollywood | date=November 10, 2012 | accessdate=November 10, 2012 | last=Andreeva | first=Nellie}}</ref> ''Family Tools'' was canceled on May 10, 2013, after only two episodes had aired. The show was not renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/happy-endings-canceled-by-abc/182139 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607114059/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/happy-endings-canceled-by-abc/182139/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 7, 2013 | title='Happy Endings', 'Family Tools', 'How to Live With Your Parents' & 'Malibu Country' Canceled by ABC | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 10, 2013 | accessdate=May 11, 2013 | last=Kondolojy | first=Amanda}}</ref> However, the remaining episodes aired over the summer.


==Premise==
==Premise==
The series follows a man who's had a streak of bad luck with everything from enlisting in the army to flunking out of [[seminary]] three times. When he returns home, he finds himself in the unlikely position of taking over his father's hardware-handyman business because his father was recently diagnosed with a heart condition. However, this transition is not as easy as expected as he tries to maintain the success of the business that his father built, especially with his father keeping a watchful eye.
The series follows a man who's had a streak of bad luck with everything from enlisting in the army to flunking out of [[seminary]] three times. When he returns home, he finds himself in the unlikely position of taking over his father's hardware handyman business because his father was recently diagnosed with a heart condition. However, this transition is not as easy as expected as he tries to maintain the success of the business that his father built, especially with his father keeping a watchful eye.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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|WrittenBy = Bobby Bowman
|WrittenBy = Bobby Bowman
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|1}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|1}}
|Viewers = 5.79<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/02/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-modern-family-criminal-minds-csi-adjusted-up-how-to-live-with-your-parents-the-voice-adjusted-down/180671/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Survivor', Modern Family', 'Criminal Minds', 'CSI' Adjusted Up; 'How To Live With Your Parents' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Down | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 2, 2013 | last=Bibel | first=Sara}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.79<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/02/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-modern-family-criminal-minds-csi-adjusted-up-how-to-live-with-your-parents-the-voice-adjusted-down/180671/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505005825/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/02/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-modern-family-criminal-minds-csi-adjusted-up-how-to-live-with-your-parents-the-voice-adjusted-down/180671/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 5, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Survivor', Modern Family', 'Criminal Minds', 'CSI' Adjusted Up; 'How To Live With Your Parents' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Down | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 2, 2013 | last=Bibel | first=Sara}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = [[Todd Linden]]
|WrittenBy = [[Todd Linden]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|8}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|8}}
|Viewers =4.48<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-american-idol-the-voice-family-tools-survivor-supernatural-adjusted-up/181625/ | title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'American Idol', 'The Voice', 'Family Tools', 'Survivor' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 9, 2013 | last=Kondolojy | first=Amanda}}</ref>
|Viewers =4.48<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-american-idol-the-voice-family-tools-survivor-supernatural-adjusted-up/181625/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606210015/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-american-idol-the-voice-family-tools-survivor-supernatural-adjusted-up/181625/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 6, 2013 | title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'American Idol', 'The Voice', 'Family Tools', 'Survivor' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up | publisher=ZAP2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 9, 2013 | last=Kondolojy | first=Amanda}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = Danielle Uhlarik
|WrittenBy = Danielle Uhlarik
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|15}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|15}}
|Viewers =4.54<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/16/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-modern-family-american-idol-criminal-minds-nashville-adjusted-down-adjusted-up/182915/ | title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire', 'Modern Family', 'American Idol', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up; 'Nashville' Adjusted Down | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 16, 2013 | last=Kondolojy | first=Amanda}}</ref>
|Viewers =4.54<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/16/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-modern-family-american-idol-criminal-minds-nashville-adjusted-down-adjusted-up/182915/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607114236/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/16/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-modern-family-american-idol-criminal-minds-nashville-adjusted-down-adjusted-up/182915/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 7, 2013 | title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire', 'Modern Family', 'American Idol', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up; 'Nashville' Adjusted Down | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 16, 2013 | last=Kondolojy | first=Amanda}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = Jeremy Shipp
|WrittenBy = Jeremy Shipp
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|29}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|5|29}}
|Viewers = 3.66<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/30/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-dateline-adjusted-down/185073/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' & 'How to Live With Your Parents' Adjusted Up; 'Dateline' Adjusted' Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
|Viewers = 3.66<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/30/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-dateline-adjusted-down/185073/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607161616/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/30/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-dateline-adjusted-down/185073/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 7, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' & 'How to Live With Your Parents' Adjusted Up; 'Dateline' Adjusted' Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = [[Adrian Poynton]]
|WrittenBy = [[Adrian Poynton]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|5}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|5}}
|Viewers = 3.44<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/06/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-and-american-baking-competition-adjusted-up/186063/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' and 'American Baking Competition' Adjusted Up|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>
|Viewers = 3.44<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/06/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-and-american-baking-competition-adjusted-up/186063/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609233330/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/06/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-and-american-baking-competition-adjusted-up/186063/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' and 'American Baking Competition' Adjusted Up|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = Kenny Byerly
|WrittenBy = Kenny Byerly
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|12}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|12}}
|Viewers = 3.67<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/13/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-adjusted-up-final-hockey-numbers/187237/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up & Final Hockey Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
|Viewers = 3.67<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/13/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-adjusted-up-final-hockey-numbers/187237/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617205549/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/13/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-adjusted-up-final-hockey-numbers/187237/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 17, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up & Final Hockey Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = Allen Zipper
|WrittenBy = Allen Zipper
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|19}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|19}}
|Viewers = 3.62<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/20/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-adjusted-up-final-nhl-ratings/188196/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up + Final NHL Ratings|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 20, 2013}}</ref>
|Viewers = 3.62<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/20/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-adjusted-up-final-nhl-ratings/188196/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622231642/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/20/wednesday-final-ratings-masterchef-adjusted-up-final-nhl-ratings/188196/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up + Final NHL Ratings|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 20, 2013}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = [[Matthew Carlson]]
|WrittenBy = [[Matthew Carlson]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|26}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|6|26}}
|Viewers = 2.79<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/27/wednesday-final-ratings-big-brother-masterchef-adjusted-up/189303/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' & 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 27, 2013}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = Margee Magee and Angeli Millan
|WrittenBy = Margee Magee and Angeli Millan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|7|3}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|7|3}}
|Viewers = 2.35<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' & 'The Lookout' Adjusted Up; 'The American Baking Competition' Adjusted Down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/08/wednesday-final-ratings-big-brother-the-american-baking-competition-adjusted-down/190378/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=July 10, 2013|date=July 8, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712014311/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/08/wednesday-final-ratings-big-brother-the-american-baking-competition-adjusted-down/190378/|archivedate=July 12, 2013|df=}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.35<ref>{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' & 'The Lookout' Adjusted Up; 'The American Baking Competition' Adjusted Down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/08/wednesday-final-ratings-big-brother-the-american-baking-competition-adjusted-down/190378/|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=July 10, 2013|date=July 8, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712014311/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/08/wednesday-final-ratings-big-brother-the-american-baking-competition-adjusted-down/190378/|archive-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref>
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|WrittenBy = Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins
|WrittenBy = Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|7|10}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|7|10}}
|Viewers = 2.51<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/12/wednesday-final-ratings-americas-got-talent-masterchef-adjusted-up/191477/ |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'America's Got Talent' & 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up |last=Bibel |first=Sara |work=TV by the Numbers |date=July 12, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718125623/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/12/wednesday-final-ratings-americas-got-talent-masterchef-adjusted-up/191477/ |archivedate=2013-07-18 |df= }}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2245283|Family Tools}}
* {{IMDb title|2245283|Family Tools}}
* {{tv.com show|family-tools|Family Tools}}


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Family Tools
GenreSitcom
Based onWhite Van Man
by Adrian Poynton
Developed byBobby Bowman
Starring
Theme music composerTomandandy
ComposerDan Radlauer
Country of originVereinigte Staaten
Original languageEnglisch
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMay 1 (2013-05-01) –
July 10, 2013 (2013-07-10)

Family Tools is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from May 1 to July 10, 2013, and aired on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ET.[1] The series was created by Bobby Bowman, is produced by Mark Gordon, ABC Studios and ITV Studios America. It is based on the British sitcom White Van Man aired on BBC 3 and produced by ITV Studios America's parent company, ITV Studios, and whose creator, Adrian Poynton, is also a co-creator and producer of the American version.

Thirteen episodes were ordered on May 11, 2012, for the first season.[2] It was later reported on November 10, 2012, that ABC cut their order from 13 episodes to 10 because of scheduling conflicts.[3] Family Tools was canceled on May 10, 2013, after only two episodes had aired. The show was not renewed for a second season.[4] However, the remaining episodes aired over the summer.

Premise

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The series follows a man who's had a streak of bad luck with everything from enlisting in the army to flunking out of seminary three times. When he returns home, he finds himself in the unlikely position of taking over his father's hardware handyman business because his father was recently diagnosed with a heart condition. However, this transition is not as easy as expected as he tries to maintain the success of the business that his father built, especially with his father keeping a watchful eye.

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitelDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Michael FrescoBobby BowmanMay 1, 2013 (2013-05-01)5.79[5]
2"Now You See Me, Now You Don't"Peter LauerTodd LindenMay 8, 2013 (2013-05-08)4.48[6]
3"Beachwood Approved"John FortenberryDanielle UhlarikMay 15, 2013 (2013-05-15)4.54[7]
4"Book Club Romance"Rebecca AsherJeremy ShippMay 29, 2013 (2013-05-29)3.66[8]
5"Waiting for Mrs. Bichette"Eyal GordinAdrian PoyntonJune 5, 2013 (2013-06-05)3.44[9]
6"Role Model"Randy ZiskKenny ByerlyJune 12, 2013 (2013-06-12)3.67[10]
7"The Big Event"John PutchAllen ZipperJune 19, 2013 (2013-06-19)3.62[11]
8"Jack Steps Up"Peter LauerMatthew CarlsonJune 26, 2013 (2013-06-26)2.79[12]
9"Pest Side Story"Michael FrescoMargee Magee and Angeli MillanJuly 3, 2013 (2013-07-03)2.35[13]
10"Terry By Design"Elliot HegartyEmily Halpern and Sarah HaskinsJuly 10, 2013 (2013-07-10)2.51[14]

References

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  1. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 4, 2012). "ABC Announces Midseason Premiere Dates for 'Body of Proof', 'Dancing With the Stars' + New Series 'Red Widow', 'Family Tools', 'The Taste' & More". TV by the Numbers. ZAP2it. Archived from the original on December 7, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 11, 2012). "ABC Picks Up Comedies 'The Neighbors' and 'The Family Tools' and Dramas 'Nashville,' 'Red Widow' and 'Zero Hour' + More". TV by the Numbers. ZAP2it. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 10, 2012). "Order For ABC's Midseason Comedy 'Family Tools' Cut To 10 Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  4. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 10, 2013). "'Happy Endings', 'Family Tools', 'How to Live With Your Parents' & 'Malibu Country' Canceled by ABC". TV by the Numbers. ZAP2it. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  5. ^ Bibel, Sara (May 2, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Survivor', Modern Family', 'Criminal Minds', 'CSI' Adjusted Up; 'How To Live With Your Parents' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. ZAP2it. Archived from the original on May 5, 2013.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 9, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'American Idol', 'The Voice', 'Family Tools', 'Survivor' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. ZAP2it. Archived from the original on June 6, 2013.
  7. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 16, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire', 'Modern Family', 'American Idol', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up; 'Nashville' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
  8. ^ Bibel, Sara (May 30, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' & 'How to Live With Your Parents' Adjusted Up; 'Dateline' Adjusted' Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
  9. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 6, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' and 'American Baking Competition' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013.
  10. ^ Bibel, Sara (June 13, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up & Final Hockey Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  11. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 20, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up + Final NHL Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013.
  12. ^ Bibel, Sara (June 27, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' & 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013.
  13. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 8, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Big Brother' & 'The Lookout' Adjusted Up; 'The American Baking Competition' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 12, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  14. ^ Bibel, Sara (July 12, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'America's Got Talent' & 'MasterChef' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on 2013-07-18.
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