![]() ![]() Tom then annoys Jen by inviting Rick to stay awhile in the Smallwood home. Rick relays how he messed up his marriage and became miserable after chasing the fame and glory that accompanies being a well-known sports celebrity. Tom is visited by Rick Rholla, "The Rock & Roll Bowla," whom he encountered during his first pro tournament. ![]() Tom confronts his mother, who reveals she found out a secret about Archie: he's still legally married to his estranged wife. Tom soon learns the reason: Helen ghosted Archie after what he thought was a nice date. However, the two learn that a vengeful Ruth has sent an inspector to the Smallwood home, hoping to get their operation shut down before it starts.Īrchie is down in the dumps and useless as a coach to Tom. Meanwhile, Tia quits Ruth's salon and wants to go into business with Jen. This backfires, as Archie's over-the-top compliments become annoying. Feeling that some positive encouragement would go a long way, Tom he gets Archie to listen to a favorite podcast. He partly blames Archie's coaching, insisting that he only emphasizes what Tom is doing wrong. Tom has been cashing regularly in regional tournaments, but still hasn't met his goal of a top-ten finish, which would qualify him for the PBA World Series of Bowling. She suggests a double-date with Tom and Jen might be an easier first step, but the date becomes awkward when Helen and Archie instantly take a shine to each other. Helen then mentions she has one guy in mind: none other than Archie, whom she claims asked her out a few years ago and she refused. When Tom and Jen suggest that Helen start dating again, she reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, Jen is frustrated over looking for a new job, but soon learns that some of her salon clients are willing to get their hair done in her home. When Tom finds Helen stuck in a laundry basket at her home and learns she's been there for hours, he suggests she move into his house, much to Jen's chagrin. He returns home with the good news and a check, only to learn the bad news that Jen is out of work. At the tournament, Tom has to overcome his opponents' mind games (in his own way), but ultimately finishes in the money. Helen later argues with Jen's boss over the way she's treating Jen, and gets her daughter-in-law fired. Tom then sells his prized baseball card collection so Jen can take a couple days off.Īs Tom leaves for his first pro tournament, Helen invites herself to help Jen with Sam. He tries a bowling hustle at Archie's suggestion and makes some extra cash, but later pays the guy back after realizing it sets a bad example for Sam. With his first tournament still weeks away, Tom feels guilty that Jen is putting in extra hours at the salon to make ends meet, causing her to miss out on time with Sam. Meanwhile, Jen's boss will not allow her to give a younger customer a non-traditional hair color and style, so Jen decides to service the customer in her own home. Ultimately, Tom realizes that Archie has already paid his sponsorship fee with years of free lane time and coaching. Tom is encouraged by Lew to accept a real, paying sponsorship from a funeral home rather than honor the "friendly" sponsorship agreement he made with Archie. Wife Jen is initially not on board, but comes around when she realizes she wants a happy husband more than anything else. Tom is later inspired by watching son Sam pursue his passion for tap dancing, not caring what other boys think. He is encouraged by friend, coach and bowling alley owner Archie to choose the latter. Two months after he was laid off just before Christmas, Tom is conflicted between another auto plant job his mother found for him or following his dream of joining the professional bowlers tour. Matt McCarthy as Carl, a regular customer at Archie's Lanes.Rondi Reed as Ruth, a hair salon owner and Jen's boss.Tahj Mowry as Lew, an employee at Archie's Lanes.Mason Wells as Sam Smallwood, Tom and Jen's son.Julie White as Helen Smallwood, Tom's mother, and Jen's mother-in-law.Katie Lowes as Jen Smallwood, Tom's wife who works as a hair stylist.Chi McBride as Archie Betts, proprietor of Archie's Lanes and Tom's long-time friend/mentor.Pete Holmes as Tom Smallwood, a laid-off auto worker turned professional bowler.In May 2022, the series was canceled.Ī 35-year old Midwestern husband and father gets laid off from his auto plant job, and makes the bold decision to provide for his family by following his dream of becoming a professional bowler. The series was inspired by the life of professional bowler Tom Smallwood. How We Roll is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 31 to May 19, 2022. ![]()
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