Undateable

Undateable
Genre Comedy
Created by Adam Sztykiel
Directed by Scott Ellis
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 19 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Adam Sztykiel
  • Bill Lawrence
  • Jeff Ingold
Camera setup Multi-camera
Production company(s)
Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Broadcast
Original channel NBC
Original run May 29, 2014 – present
External links
Official website

Undateable is an American comedy television series. It premiered on May 29, 2014, airing mid-season on NBC as part of the 2013–14 American television season.[1][2] The multi-camera comedy was created by Adam Sztykiel and is based on the book Undateable: 311 Things Guys Do That Guarantee They Won't Be Dating Or Having Sex by Ellen Rakieten and Anne Coyle.[3][4][5]

On July 31, 2014, Undateable was renewed for a ten-episode second season,[6] which premiered on March 17, 2015.[7]

Premise

Danny Burton is a 30-ish carefree single guy who has watched most of his friends move on to serious relationships. When his last remaining friend Shannon moves out to get married, Danny searches for a new roommate. A promising candidate is Justin, the owner of Black Eyes Bar (frequently mispronounced "Black Guys Bar") in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale. Justin and his friends – the creepy Burski, oddball Shelly, and recently out-of-the-closet gay guy Brett – all have certain qualities that make them appear "undateable". While Danny himself has good luck getting women into bed, he is unable or unwilling to form a lasting commitment with any of them. Danny's sister, Leslie, has similar fears about being undateable, having the "baggage" of being a mid-30's divorcee.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 13 May 29, 2014 July 3, 2014
2 9[6] March 17, 2015 TBA

Production

NBC purchased the script from Bill Lawrence in October 2012.[5][9] Casting for the pilot began in early 2013, with Brent Morin and Rick Glassman being cast in February and Bianca Kajlich and Chris D'Elia being cast in March.[10][11][12][13] Matthew Wilkas was also cast in March as Brett, Justin's gay friend.[14] Aly Michalka was originally cast as Maddie, a waitress in Justin's bar and Justin's love interest, but she left the show in April 2013 and was replaced with Briga Heelan in a guest star role as the similar character Nicki.[15][16]

In May 2013, NBC placed a series order for Undateable.[17] After the series was ordered, Wilkas left and was replaced with David Fynn in the role of Brett.[18] When both Undateable and Ground Floor, which stars Heelan, were picked up as series, Megan Park was cast to replace Heelan in the Nicki role.[19] However, by September of that year, the producers were able to arrange the schedules of the two shows so that Heelan could appear on Undateable as Nicki on a recurring basis, and she replaced Park.[20]

In March 2014, Lawrence, Morin, Glassman, Funches, and D'Elia launched an 8-city comedy tour to promote the show.[21][22][23]

Reception

Critical reception

Undateable has been met with mixed to negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show holds a 38% rating, based on 16 reviews, with the consensus reading: "Largely bereft of originality or humor, Undateable is underwhelming."[24] Similarly on Metacritic, the show has a score of 50 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[25]

Ratings

Season Timeslot (ET) Episodes Premiered Ended TV Season Rank Viewers
(in millions)
Date Premiere
Viewers
(in millions)		 Date Finale
Viewers
(in millions)
1
Thursday 9:00 pm
 13
May 29, 2014
 3.84[26]
July 3, 2014
 1.99[27] 2013-14 TBD 2.78[28]
2
Tuesday 9:00 pm
 10[7]
March 17, 2015
 6.43[29] TBA TBD 2014-15 TBD TBD

References

  1. ↑ "NBC Reveals Its 2013–14 Primetime Schedule". The Futon Critic. May 12, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 25, 2014). "NBC Announces Summer Premiere Dates for 'Crossbones', 'Undateable', 'The Night Shift', 'Taxi Brooklyn' & More". Zap2it. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley; Rose, Lacey (May 10, 2013). "NBC Series Orders: 'Chicago Fire' Spinoff, 'Ironside' Remake, 'Undateable'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (May 10, 2013). "NBC Orders 'Undateable,' 'Ironside,' 'Chicago PD'; Cancels 'Go On'". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Andreeva, Nellie (October 12, 2012). "'Undateable' Comedy From Adam Sztykiel & Bill Lawrence Lands At NBC With Penalty". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bibel, Sara (July 31, 2014). "'Undateable' Renewed for Season Two by NBC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Nellie Andreeva. "NBC Sets All-Drama Thursday, Tuesday Multi-Camera Comedy Block In Midseason". Deadline.
  8. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler Cast in ‘Undateable’ — Season 2 on NBC - TVLine". TVLine.
  9. ↑ Rose, Lacey. "'Cougar Town's' Bill Lawrence Sells 'Undateable' Comedy to NBC". The Live Feed. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  10. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (February 20, 2013). "NBC's Bill Lawrence Comedy 'Undateable' Casts Lead". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2013). "att Craven Joins ABC Pilot 'The Returned', Duo Cast In NBC Pilot 'Undateable'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "Bianca Kajlich & Aly Michalka To Co-Star In NBC Comedy Pilot 'Undateable'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  13. ↑ Kasperowicz, Leslie (March 3, 2013). "Whitney's Chris D'Elia Joins NBC's Undateable Pilot". Cinemablend. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  14. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 21, 2013). "NBC Pilot 'Undateable' Adds Actor". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  15. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (April 9, 2013). "Pilot Scoop: Hellcats' Aly Michalka Out, Cougar Town's Briga Heelan In on NBC's Undateable". TV LINE. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  16. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 9, 2013). "Aly Michalka Exits NBC Pilot 'Undateable', Briga Heelan Expected To Replace Her". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  17. ↑ Rice, Lynette (May 10, 2013). "NBC orders new comedy from 'Cougar Town' creator Bill Lawrence". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  18. ↑ "David Fynn Joins NBC's 'Undateable'; Valarie Pettiford To Recur On 'True Blood'". Deadline.com. July 3, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  19. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 16, 2013). "Megan Park Lands Vacant Regular Role On NBC Comedy Series 'Undateable'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  20. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 5, 2013). "Briga Heelan Back On NBC Comedy 'Undateable' As Recurring". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  21. ↑ Juul, Matthew (February 21, 2014). "Cast of NBC's 'Undateable' coming to Boston on March 3". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  22. ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (25 February 2014). "Bill Lawrence and ‘Undateable’ Stars Hit the Road to Promote NBC Comedy ‘Undateable’". Variety. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  23. ↑ Lawrence, Bill (28 May 2014). "The ‘Undateable’ Comedy Tour: How to Launch (or Not Launch) a TV Show in 2014". Grantland. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  24. ↑ "Undateable: Season 1 (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  25. ↑ "Undateable (2014) : Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  26. ↑ Bibel, Sara (May 30, 2014). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Gang Related' & 'Black Box' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  27. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 7, 2014). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Rookie Blue' Adjusted Up; 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Gang Related' & 'Undateable' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Undateable TV show on NBC: latest ratings - canceled + renewed TV shows - TV Series Finale". tvseriesfinale.com.
  29. ↑ Bibel, Sara (March 18, 2015). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Flash' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'iZombie' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 18, 2015.

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