Hello Ladies

Hello Ladies
Genre Sitcom
Created by
Starring
Opening theme "Alone Too Long" by Hall & Oates
Composer(s) Vik Sharma
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Stephen Merchant
  • Lee Eisenberg
  • Gene Stupnitsky
Camera setup Single camera
Production company(s) Four Eyes Entertainment
Quantity Entertainment
ABC Studios
Distributor Disney–ABC Domestic Television
Broadcast
Original channel HBO
Original run September 29, 2013 – November 22, 2013
External links
Official Website

Hello Ladies is an American comedy television series created by Stephen Merchant, Lee Eisenberg, and Gene Stupnitsky. It stars Merchant as an Englishman looking for love in modern Los Angeles.[1] The series premiered on the American network HBO on September 29, 2013.[1] On January 23, 2014, HBO canceled the series; however, the series was concluded with a feature-length special, which aired on November 22, 2014.[2]

Hello Ladies was adapted from Merchant's stand-up show of the same name.

Premise

Stuart Pritchard (Merchant) is a gawky Englishman living in Los Angeles, California with the intent of finding the woman of his dreams. However, the awkward Stuart keeps running into situations that more often than not, have him not connecting with women. Along for the adventure include his best friend Wade (Nate Torrence) who is trying to experience life as a bachelor again after he and his wife separate and Jessica (Christine Woods), an aspiring actress-screenwriter living at Stuart's home.

Cast

Guest stars included Nicole Kidman, David Hornsby, Crista Flanagan, Jenny Slate, Carly Craig, Eddie Pepitone, Lucy Punch, Marc Evan Jackson, Sean Wing and Sarah Wright.[4]

Episodes

Season 1 (2013)

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergSeptember 29, 20130.55[5]
Stuart's plans to pick up his roommate Jessica's friend go awry when he finds himself out in the LA nightlife with his two friends: glum Wade, in the middle of separating from his wife, and dirty-minded, wheelchair-bound ladies' man Kives.
2"The Limo"Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergOctober 6, 20130.41[6]
When Wade's ex-wife rejects his plan to take her out in a limo, Stuart, hoping to impress ladies, hits the town in the luxury car with Wade and Kives.
3"The Date"Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergOctober 13, 20130.48[7]
After Jessica points out that a woman at the gym's drink counter is flirting with him, Stuart asks her out but starts getting paranoid about her texts.
4"The Dinner"Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergOctober 20, 2013
Stuart goes to a gay bar to hit on women after Jessica tells him that straight women hang out there because they're less likely to be hit on.
5"Pool Party"Julian FarinoStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergOctober 27, 2013
Stuart throws a pool party in the hopes of it becoming a playboy-esque bash. Meanwhile, Jessica takes in a 19-year-old homeless girl.
6"Long Beach"Julian FarinoDaniel ChunNovember 3, 2013
Stuart tries to befriend the tough construction workers doing repairs at his house, Wade makes a romantic gesture to win back his wife, and Jessica tells Glenn she wants a real relationship--all with disastrous results.
7"The Wedding"Greg DanielsRon WeinerNovember 10, 2013
Stuart and Jessica's time at a wedding begins without much promise, but soon finds great professional news for her and a promising interaction with a lovely model for him.
8"The Drive"Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergNovember 17, 2013
Wade faces a hard truth about his failing marriage. Jessica's glee over her breakthrough casting turns to sadness when she gets bad news. Stuart's quest to see Kimberley, a model, takes several surprising turns.

The Movie (2014)

Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
"Hello Ladies: The Movie"Stephen MerchantStephen Merchant & Gene Stupnitsky & Lee EisenbergNovember 22, 2014TBA
After his ex-girlfriend calls to tell Stuart that she and her husband will be visiting LA, Stuart, desperate to show he's "won at life," enlists Jessica to pose as his girlfriend.

Music

The opening theme music is "Alone Too Long" by Hall & Oates. Credits music for each episode differs:

Season 1 (2013)

Hello Ladies: The Movie (2014)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hot Teaser: HBO’s ‘Hello Ladies’". Deadline.com. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 23, 2014). "HBO's 'Family Tree' Will Not Be Renewed, ‘Hello Ladies’ Will Wrap Run With Special, ‘Getting On’ Eyes Second Season Pickup". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Andreeva, Nellie (November 1, 2012). "HBO Picks Up To Series ‘Hello Ladies’ Comedy Pilot From Stephen Merchant, Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ Bibel, Sara (July 25, 2013). "New HBO Comedy Series 'Hello Ladies', Starring Stephen Merchant, to Premiere September 29". Zap2it. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  5. ↑ The Deadline Team (October 1, 2013). "HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' Holds Up Against Stiff Sunday Competition". Deadline. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  6. ↑ Kissell, Rick (October 8, 2013). "‘Blacklist,’ ‘Agents of SHIELD’ Among Fall’s Brightest New Stars". Variety. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  7. ↑ Kissell, Rick (October 15, 2013). "‘Homeland,’ ‘Masters of Sex’ Hold Their Own on Sunday". Variety. Retrieved November 17, 2013.

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