Episodes
Seen it?2011 | 5 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Award: Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 4 Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 2 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 179K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
- Season 12011 · 7 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22012 · 9 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32014 · 9 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
Season 42015 · 9 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Season 52017 · 7 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik
- Matt LeBlancMatt LeBlanc
- Tamsin GreigBeverly Lincoln
- Stephen ManganSean Lincoln
- John PankowMerc Lapidus
- Kathleen Rose PerkinsCarol Rance
- Mircea MonroeMorning Randolph
- Callum AdamsJonathan