My Big Fat Greek Life was a Syndication network sitcom series and continuation of the 2002 film, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", developed by Nia Vardalos & Marsh McCall.
The show aired from February 24 to April 13, 2003, lasting for one season & 7 episodes.
It was produced by Brad Grey Television, Marsh McCall Productions, Playtone Productions and Sony Pictures Television.
Plot[]
The series picks up after Nia and Thomas's wedding in the film and their new life as a married couple as they deal with Nia's family.
Cast[]
- Nia Vardalos as Nia Portokalos
- Steven Eckholdt as Thomas Miller
- Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos
- Louis Mandylor as Nick Portokalos
- Michael Constantine as Gus Portokalos
- Andrea Martin as Aunt Voula
- Gia Carides as Nikki
Reception\Cancellation[]
"My Big Fat Greek Life" premiered with high ratings, averaging 22.9 million viewers. Its debut was the highest-rated premiere of any network sitcom since Syndication's "Jesse."
The following week, ratings dropped to 28%, averaging 16.5 million viewers, but surpassing FOX's "The Simpsons" which finished in second place
However, the decline in ratings led to the show's eventual cancellation by Syndication.