[3][4] Thirteen episodes were made, but only four were broadcast in the United States before the series was canceled due to a combination of low ratings and pressure from religious activists, despite receiving mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

"[9] The show, however, was well received in places such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Latin America (including Brazil), where BBC Two, RTÉ, and Fox, respectively, aired the entire series.

After saving humanity in the pilot episode, the series revolves around Bob being God's "Go-To Guy" whenever he gets a great idea to help out the world.

Bob helps save his neighbors' marriage; Donna decides to return to college after 14 years.

Bob visits his dying father in the hospital hoping to make amends, but he ends up telling the angry, abusive old man to go to Hell.