| Abby | |
|---|---|
| Format | Sitcom |
| Starring | Sydney Tamiia Poitier Kadeem Hardison Tangie Ambrose Sean O'Bryan Randy J. Goodwin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 10 (1 unaired) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | UPN |
| Original run | January 6 – March 4, 2003 |
Abby is an American sitcom shown on UPN from January 6, 2003 to March 4, 2003. The show's original title, Abby Walker, was soon changed.
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The series centers on Abby, who has ended her romantic relationship with Will. They agree to remain roommates in order to keep their San Francisco apartment.
Abby's life is further complicated by her eccentric family. Jo, her sister, thinks Abby should live her way. Abby often clashes with her boss, the overbearing Roger, in her job as a TV producer of the Northwest Sports Report. Her best friend, Max, has a huge crush on her, but he does not want to break the news to Abby.
The show had very poor ratings from the beginning, and it was soon cancelled. A total of ten episodes were filmed, but only nine were shown.
| Series # | Title | Original air date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Breakup" | Sydney Tamiia Poitier stars in the title role of this sitcom about an ambitious TV-sports producer with a complicated love life. The cheeky first episode finds Abby breaking up with her charming, self-absorbed boyfriend (Kadeem Hardison). But since neither wants to give up the rent-controlled San Francisco apartment they share, they try living as platonic roommates. Further stirring things up are Abby's boss (Sean O'Bryan), who wants the couple to reunite; her sister (Tangie Ambrose), who urges Abby to get over her ex; and her colleague Max (Randy J. Goodwin), the anchor whose crush on Abby is the city's worst-kept secret. | January 6, 2003 |
| 2 | "Moving On" | Abby accepts her boss's offer of a ticket to see R&B star Kenny Lattimore, but she doesn't realize immediately that he has ulterior motives. | January 7, 2003 |
| 3 | "Abby's First Date" | Abby goes out with a crashing bore, then cannot help but wonder why he does not call her for a second date. | January 14, 2003 |
| 4 | "Ted & Carol & Will & Abby" | Abby finds out that choosing a friend can be hard. She fears that Ted & Carol will pick over her and Will. | January 21, 2003 |
| 5 | "Abby Gets Her Grove Back" | Abby has a dire need to date again after seeing a guy at the gym. | February 4, 2003 |
| 6 | "The Mama and the Papa" | Abby's mom and dad return to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Abby brings Will to the party. | February 11, 2003 |
| 7 | "Leggo My Ego" | Abby has a tough time firing a burnt out old sports star, who Roger hired for the evening sports report. Also, Will's friends throw him a bachelor party, un-aware that he and Abby aren't getting married. | February 18, 2003 |
| 8 | "Bare Naked Lady" | Will show some of his pictures as well as one of Abby nude at an art gallery. | February 25, 2003 |
| 9 | "Kiss My Ex" | Abby gives Will advice on how to deal with Cassandra. | March 4, 2003 |
| 10 | "Abby Wallows, Max Follows" | No synopsis available. | Unaired |