Lucky Monkey on Your Back (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV-14
TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

Lucky

Monkey on Your Back (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV-14

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

Lucky convinces a judge to give his druggie friend a second chance. The judge handcuffs the two of them for a week. Theresa's new sponsor questions her relationship with Lucky. Theresa starts gambling again, and wins.

Director

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Writers

Robb Cullen (created by) (written by) | Mark Cullen (created by) (written by)

Producers

Terry Crotzer | Thomas Lofaro (as Tom Lofaro)

Cinematographer

Paul Maibaum

Casting Director

Christine Sheaks

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 24, 2003

Release date

Jun 24, 2003 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
John Corbett Michael 'Lucky' Linkletter Michael 'Lucky' Linkletter See fewer	My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Billy Gardell Vincent Sticcarelli Vincent Sticcarelli See fewer	Bad Santa (2003)
Craig Robinson Buddy LeGendre Buddy LeGendre See fewer	Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
Ever Carradine Theresa Theresa See fewer	The Requiem Boogie (2024)
Kevin Breznahan Danny Boy Danny Boy See fewer	Winter's Bone (2010)
Caroline Aaron Theresa's Sponsor Theresa's Sponsor See fewer	21 Jump Street (2012)
Dan Castellaneta The Judge The Judge See fewer	The Simpsons (1989)
Dennis C. Alpert Poker Player (as Dennis Alpert) Poker Player (as Dennis Alpert) See fewer	Seven (1995)
Jane Silvia Poker Dealer (as Jane Silva) Poker Dealer (as Jane Silva) See fewer	Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Melinda Bennett Poker Player Poker Player See fewer	Knocked Up (2007)