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{{Infobox television |
{{Infobox television |
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| image = Guys with Kids promo.jpg |
| image = Guys with Kids promo.jpg |
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| caption = Promotional image for ''Guys with Kids'' |
| caption = Promotional image for ''Guys with Kids'' |
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| genre = [[Sitcom]] |
| genre = [[Sitcom]] |
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| creator = [[Jimmy Fallon]] |
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*[[Jimmy Fallon]] |
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*[[Charlie Grandy]] |
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*Amy Ozols |
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* [[Anthony Anderson]] |
* [[Anthony Anderson]] |
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* [[Jesse Bradford]] |
* [[Jesse Bradford]] |
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* [[Jamie-Lynn Sigler]] |
* [[Jamie-Lynn Sigler]] |
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| theme_music_composer = [[Amy Miles]] |
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*[[Amy Miles]] |
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*Michael Robertson |
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| composer = John MacDonald |
| composer = John MacDonald |
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| num_seasons = 1 |
| num_seasons = 1 |
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| num_episodes = 17 |
| num_episodes = 17 |
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| executive_producer = {{Plain list| |
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| list_episodes = #Episodes |
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*Jimmy Fallon |
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| executive_producer = Jimmy Fallon<br>Charlie Grandy<br>Amy Ozols<br>Rick Weiner<br>Kenny Schwartz |
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*Charlie Grandy |
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*Amy Ozols |
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*Rick Weiner |
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*Kenny Schwartz |
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| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]] |
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]] |
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| runtime = 22 minutes |
| runtime = 22 minutes |
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| company = Holiday Road |
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*Holiday Road |
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*Charlie Grandy Productions |
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*[[Universal Television]] |
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*Open 4 Business Productions |
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| distributor = [[NBCUniversal Television Distribution]] |
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| channel = [[NBC]] |
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| network = [[NBC]] |
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| audio_format = [[Stereophonic sound|Stereo]] ([[ATSC]]) |
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| first_run = Canada ({{Start date|2012|9|11}}<ref name="Global"/>) |
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2012|09|12}} |
| first_aired = {{Start date|2012|09|12}} |
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| last_aired = {{End date|2013|2|27}} |
| last_aired = {{End date|2013|2|27}} |
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| website = http://www.nbc.com/guys-with-kids/ |
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| website_title = Official website |
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'''''Guys with Kids''''' is an American sitcom that aired on [[NBC]], from September 11, 2012 to February 27, 2013, as part of the [[2012–13 United States network television schedule#Wednesday|2012–13 television schedule]]. The series was created by [[Jimmy Fallon]] and [[Charlie Grandy]] and starred [[Anthony Anderson]], [[Jesse Bradford]], [[Zach Cregger]], [[Jamie-Lynn Sigler]], [[Erinn Hayes]], and [[Tempestt Bledsoe]]. The series chronicles the lives of three friends, and their respective partners, as they raise their children in a modern environment.<ref>{{cite |
'''''Guys with Kids''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series that aired on [[NBC]], from September 11, 2012, to February 27, 2013, as part of the [[2012–13 United States network television schedule#Wednesday|2012–13 television schedule]]. The series was created by [[Jimmy Fallon]] and [[Charlie Grandy]] and starred [[Anthony Anderson]], [[Jesse Bradford]], [[Zach Cregger]], [[Jamie-Lynn Sigler]], [[Erinn Hayes]], and [[Tempestt Bledsoe]]. The series chronicles the lives of three friends, and their respective partners, as they raise their children in a modern environment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: NBC's new comedy 'Guys With Kids' dumbs daddy down |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-xpm-2012-sep-25-la-et-st-guys-with-kids-20120926-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times|first=Mary|last=McNamara|access-date=November 23, 2021 |date=September 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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''Guys with Kids'' also aired on [[Global Television Network|Global]] as part of the [[2012–13 Canadian network television schedule]]. |
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''Guys with Kids'' also aired on [[Comedy Central India]]. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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==Development and production== |
==Development and production== |
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[[NBC]] placed a 13-episode order in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
[[NBC]] placed a 13-episode order in May 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-series-orders-jimmy-fallon-322608|title=NBC Pickups Continue With Series Order for Comedy From Jimmy Fallon|date=May 9, 2012 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=May 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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It was announced in June 2012 that [[Sara Rue]], who portrayed Sheila in the original pilot, would be replaced by [[Erinn Hayes]], a change necessitated when ABC decided to pick up the comedy ''[[Malibu Country]]'', which also starred Rue.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url= |
It was announced in June 2012 that [[Sara Rue]], who portrayed Sheila in the original pilot, would be replaced by [[Erinn Hayes]], a change necessitated when ABC decided to pick up the comedy ''[[Malibu Country]]'', which also starred Rue.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url= https://deadline.com/2012/06/erinn-hayes-lands-regular-role-on-new-nbc-comedy-series-guys-with-kids-293391/ |title=Erinn Hayes Joins Cast Of NBC's Upcoming 'Guys With Kids' |publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date= June 27, 2012 |access-date=2012-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/10/malibu-country-canceled_n_3241224.html|title='Malibu Country' Canceled: ABC Will Not Order Season 2 Of Reba McEntire-Fronted Comedy|date=May 10, 2013 |work=[[The Huffington Post]]|accessdate=2013-05-11}}</ref> |
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The series ran from September 12, 2012 to February 27, 2013. The series [[2012–13 Canadian network television schedule|aired in Canada]] on [[Global Television Network|Global]], premiering one day early, on September 11, 2012.<ref name="Global">{{cite web |url=http://www.globaltv.com/GuysWithKids/index.html |title=Guys with Kids {{!}} Watch Guys with Kids Online - Full Episodes |work=GlobalTV.com |accessdate=March 30, 2013}}</ref> |
The series ran from September 12, 2012, to February 27, 2013. The series [[2012–13 Canadian network television schedule|aired in Canada]] on [[Global Television Network|Global]], premiering one day early, on September 11, 2012.<ref name="Global">{{cite web |url=http://www.globaltv.com/GuysWithKids/index.html |title=Guys with Kids {{!}} Watch Guys with Kids Online - Full Episodes |work=GlobalTV.com |accessdate=March 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424211413/http://www.globaltv.com/guyswithkids/index.html |archive-date=April 24, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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On November 15, 2012, [[NBC]] announced it has ordered four more episodes, bringing the series to a total of 17 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url= |
On November 15, 2012, [[NBC]] announced it has ordered four more episodes, bringing the series to a total of 17 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2012/11/nbcs-guys-with-kinds-gets-order-for-four-more-episodes-372484/|title=NBC's 'Guys With Kids' Gets Order For Four More Episodes |author=Nellie Andreeva |date=November 15, 2012 |publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=November 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NBC Extends "Guys with Kids" to 17 Episodes|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/11/15/nbc-extends-guys-with-kids-to-17-episodes-727515/10067/|work=The Futon Critic|date=November 15, 2012|accessdate=15 November 2012}}</ref> |
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On May 9, 2013, |
On May 9, 2013, NBC canceled the series after one season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/05/nbcs-parks-recreation-renewed-494142/|title=UPDATE: 'Guys With Kids', 'Up All Night', 'Whitney' & '1600 Penn' Cancelled, 'Parks & Recreation' Renewed|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 9, 2013|access-date=May 9, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Episodes== |
==Episodes== |
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|WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= [[Jimmy Fallon]], [[Charlie Grandy]] & Amy Ozols|t= Charlie Grandy}} |
|WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= [[Jimmy Fallon]], [[Charlie Grandy]] & Amy Ozols|t= Charlie Grandy}} |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|09|12}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|09|12}} |
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|Viewers= 6.25<ref name="s01e01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/13/wednesday-final-ratings-the-voice-big-brother-adjusted-up-no-adjustments-for-americas-got-talent-or-guys-with-kids/148502/ |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' 'The X Factor' & 'Big Brother' Adjusted Up, No Adjustments for 'America's Got Talent' or 'Guys With Kids'|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=September 12, 2012 |last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 6.25<ref name="s01e01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/13/wednesday-final-ratings-the-voice-big-brother-adjusted-up-no-adjustments-for-americas-got-talent-or-guys-with-kids/148502/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916015938/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/13/wednesday-final-ratings-the-voice-big-brother-adjusted-up-no-adjustments-for-americas-got-talent-or-guys-with-kids/148502/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 16, 2012 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' 'The X Factor' & 'Big Brother' Adjusted Up, No Adjustments for 'America's Got Talent' or 'Guys With Kids'|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=September 12, 2012 |last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary= Chris stands up to his ex-wife Shelia when he wants to go on a date. |
|ShortSummary= Chris stands up to his ex-wife Shelia when he wants to go on a date. |
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|WrittenBy= Keith Heisler |
|WrittenBy= Keith Heisler |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|09|26}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|09|26}} |
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|Viewers=4.84<ref name="s01e02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/27/wednesday-final-ratings-x-factor-survivor-the-middle-adjusted-up-the-neighbors-adjusted-down/150388/ |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'X Factor', 'Survivor', 'The Middle' Adjusted Up, 'The Neighbors' Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 27, 2012 |last=Bibel|first=Sara|accessdate=September 27, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers=4.84<ref name="s01e02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/27/wednesday-final-ratings-x-factor-survivor-the-middle-adjusted-up-the-neighbors-adjusted-down/150388/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930010708/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/27/wednesday-final-ratings-x-factor-survivor-the-middle-adjusted-up-the-neighbors-adjusted-down/150388/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 30, 2012 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'X Factor', 'Survivor', 'The Middle' Adjusted Up, 'The Neighbors' Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 27, 2012 |last=Bibel|first=Sara|accessdate=September 27, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Chris has a new girlfriend who used to date Nick. It is later revealed that Nick used the same first date for multiple women. |
|ShortSummary=Chris has a new girlfriend who used to date Nick. It is later revealed that Nick used the same first date for multiple women. |
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|Title= Marny Wants A Girl |
|Title= Marny Wants A Girl |
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|DirectedBy= [[Ken Whittingham]] |
|DirectedBy= [[Ken Whittingham]] |
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|WrittenBy= Courtney Lilly |
|WrittenBy= [[Courtney Lilly]] |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|3}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|3}} |
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|Viewers= 4.76<ref name="s01e03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/04/wednesday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-survivor-adjusted-up-animal-practice-guys-with-kids-the-neighbors-adjusted-down-plus-final-debate-numbers/151507/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings:'The X Factor', 'Survivor' Adjusted Up; 'Animal Practice', 'Guys With Kids' & 'The Neighbors' Adjusted Down Plus Final Debate Numbers|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 4, 2012 |last=Bibel|first=Sara|accessdate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 4.76<ref name="s01e03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/04/wednesday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-survivor-adjusted-up-animal-practice-guys-with-kids-the-neighbors-adjusted-down-plus-final-debate-numbers/151507/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005034153/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/04/wednesday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-survivor-adjusted-up-animal-practice-guys-with-kids-the-neighbors-adjusted-down-plus-final-debate-numbers/151507/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 5, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings:'The X Factor', 'Survivor' Adjusted Up; 'Animal Practice', 'Guys With Kids' & 'The Neighbors' Adjusted Down Plus Final Debate Numbers|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 4, 2012 |last=Bibel|first=Sara|accessdate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Marny decides she wants another kid: a daughter. A fight breaks out during the CPR class that Shelia forces everyone to participate in. |
|ShortSummary=Marny decides she wants another kid: a daughter. A fight breaks out during the CPR class that Shelia forces everyone to participate in. |
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|WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= Charlie Grandy|t= Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz}} |
|WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= Charlie Grandy|t= Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz}} |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|10}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|10}} |
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|Viewers= 4.19<ref name="s01e04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/11/wednesday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-survivor-the-neighbors-no-adjustments-for-arrow/152524/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings:'The X Factor', 'Survivor', 'The Neighbors' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; No Adjustments for 'Arrow'|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 11, 2012|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=October 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive. |
|Viewers= 4.19<ref name="s01e04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/11/wednesday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-survivor-the-neighbors-no-adjustments-for-arrow/152524/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings:'The X Factor', 'Survivor', 'The Neighbors' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; No Adjustments for 'Arrow'|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 11, 2012|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=October 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121204151307/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/11/wednesday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-survivor-the-neighbors-no-adjustments-for-arrow/152524/|archivedate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Gary tries to discipline Yoda with unconventional tactics, including setting up a slip in slide in the middle of the apartment. Nick learns that there is more to a school project and gets competitive. |
|ShortSummary=Gary tries to discipline Yoda with unconventional tactics, including setting up a slip in slide in the middle of the apartment. Nick learns that there is more to a school project and gets competitive. |
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|WrittenBy= Matt Lawton |
|WrittenBy= Matt Lawton |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|17}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|17}} |
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|Viewers=4.41<ref name="s01e05">{{cite web | url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/18/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-survivor-animal-practice-adjusted-up-csi-adjusted-down-plus-unscrambled-fox-ratings/153617/ | title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'Survivor', 'Animal Practice' Adjusted Up; 'CSI' Adjusted Down Plus Unscrambled FOX Ratings | work=TV by the Numbers | date=October 18, 2012 | first=Sara | last=Bibel | accessdate=October 18, 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive. |
|Viewers=4.41<ref name="s01e05">{{cite web | url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/18/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-survivor-animal-practice-adjusted-up-csi-adjusted-down-plus-unscrambled-fox-ratings/153617/ | title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'Survivor', 'Animal Practice' Adjusted Up; 'CSI' Adjusted Down Plus Unscrambled FOX Ratings | work=TV by the Numbers | date=October 18, 2012 | first=Sara | last=Bibel | accessdate=October 18, 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121205001653/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/18/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-survivor-animal-practice-adjusted-up-csi-adjusted-down-plus-unscrambled-fox-ratings/153617/ | archivedate=December 5, 2012 }}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Shelia moves out of her old place with Chris, Nick and Gary's help so that Chris can have his Giants tickets back. Marny gives Gary a day off which results in her needing help from Emily. |
|ShortSummary=Shelia moves out of her old place with Chris, Nick and Gary's help so that Chris can have his Giants tickets back. Marny gives Gary a day off which results in her needing help from Emily. |
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|WrittenBy= Donald Diego |
|WrittenBy= Donald Diego |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|24}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|24}} |
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|Viewers= 3.83<ref name="s01e06">{{cite web|first=Amanda |last=Kondolojy |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/25/tv-ratings-wednesday-arrow-supernatural-down-animal-practice-law-order-modern-family-chicago-fire-up-world-series/154658/ |title=TV Ratings Wednesday: |
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|ShortSummary=After the new co-op board president tells Nick he can't have his hall haunted house, Shelia and Nick set her up with Chris to get what they want. Meanwhile, Chris wants Shelia to become friends with Nick. |
|ShortSummary=After the new co-op board president tells Nick he can't have his hall haunted house, Shelia and Nick set her up with Chris to get what they want. Meanwhile, Chris wants Shelia to become friends with Nick. |
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|WrittenBy= Charlie Grandy |
|WrittenBy= Charlie Grandy |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|31}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|10|31}} |
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|Viewers=3.62<ref name="s01e07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/01/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-the-neighbors-modern-family-csi-30-rock-guys-with-kids-supernatural-adjusted-down/155554|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'The Neighbors', 'Modern Family', 'CSI' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Up; '30 Rock', 'Guys With Kids', & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 1, 2012|accessdate=November 1, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers=3.62<ref name="s01e07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/01/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-the-neighbors-modern-family-csi-30-rock-guys-with-kids-supernatural-adjusted-down/155554|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103015730/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/01/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-the-neighbors-modern-family-csi-30-rock-guys-with-kids-supernatural-adjusted-down/155554/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 3, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'The Neighbors', 'Modern Family', 'CSI' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Up; '30 Rock', 'Guys With Kids', & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 1, 2012|accessdate=November 1, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Freddie and Ernie lock themselves inside a bathroom causing Nick to realize he needs to be better prepared. Emily helps Gary organize his apartment. |
|ShortSummary=Freddie and Ernie lock themselves inside a bathroom causing Nick to realize he needs to be better prepared. Emily helps Gary organize his apartment. |
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|WrittenBy= Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland |
|WrittenBy= Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|11|14}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|11|14}} |
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|Viewers=3.91<ref name="s01e08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/15/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-law-order-svu-csi-adjusted-up/157759/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle', 'Law & Order: SVU', & 'CSI' Adjusted Up |last=Bibel |first=Sara |date=November 15, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers=3.91<ref name="s01e08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/15/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-law-order-svu-csi-adjusted-up/157759/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118075331/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/15/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-law-order-svu-csi-adjusted-up/157759/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 18, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle', 'Law & Order: SVU', & 'CSI' Adjusted Up |last=Bibel |first=Sara |date=November 15, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Ernie's first birthday arrives and Shelia and Chris fight over the birthday party. |
|ShortSummary=Ernie's first birthday arrives and Shelia and Chris fight over the birthday party. |
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|WrittenBy= Keith Heisler |
|WrittenBy= Keith Heisler |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|11|21}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|11|21}} |
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|Viewers= 3.47<ref name="s01e09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/26/wednesday-final-ratings-csi-adjusted-up/158879/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'CSI' Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 26, 2012|last=Bibel |first=Sara|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 3.47<ref name="s01e09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/26/wednesday-final-ratings-csi-adjusted-up/158879/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129030405/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/26/wednesday-final-ratings-csi-adjusted-up/158879/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 29, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'CSI' Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 26, 2012|last=Bibel |first=Sara|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Shelia hosts a crazy thanksgiving as Gary waits on line for three days to get a new TV. |
|ShortSummary=Shelia hosts a crazy thanksgiving as Gary waits on line for three days to get a new TV. |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|12|05}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2012|12|05}} |
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|Viewers= 3.59<ref name="s01e10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/07/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-rises-to-tie-series-debut-the-x-factor-dips-the-middle-arrow-down/160552/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire' Rises to Tie Series Debut, 'The X Factor' Dips + 'The Middle' & 'Arrow' Down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=December 7, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 3.59<ref name="s01e10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/07/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-rises-to-tie-series-debut-the-x-factor-dips-the-middle-arrow-down/160552/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207234840/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/07/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-rises-to-tie-series-debut-the-x-factor-dips-the-middle-arrow-down/160552/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 7, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire' Rises to Tie Series Debut, 'The X Factor' Dips + 'The Middle' & 'Arrow' Down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=December 7, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Gary and Marnie get drunk and insult Emily and Nick's idea of a romantic date. |
|ShortSummary=Gary and Marnie get drunk and insult Emily and Nick's idea of a romantic date. |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|01|02}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|01|02}} |
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|Viewers= 4.39<ref name="s01e11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/04/wednesday-final-ratings-law-order-svu-and-nashville-adjusted-up/163578/ |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=January 4, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 4, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Law & Order: SVU' and 'Nashville' Adjusted Up}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 4.39<ref name="s01e11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/04/wednesday-final-ratings-law-order-svu-and-nashville-adjusted-up/163578/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130108071005/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/04/wednesday-final-ratings-law-order-svu-and-nashville-adjusted-up/163578/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 8, 2013 |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=January 4, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 4, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Law & Order: SVU' and 'Nashville' Adjusted Up}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=As Shelia sticks around due to waiting on Ernie's first word, Nick and Chris reminisce on the past, including the night that Nick got engaged to Emily while Chris was dating Sage (Fiona Gubelmann), the night that Violet was born and they met Gary and Marnie, Chris's wedding to Shelia, the night that Gary chipped his tooth, and the night that Chris had told his friends that he was getting a divorce. In the present, Nick and Emily try looking up Sage. |
|ShortSummary=As Shelia sticks around due to waiting on Ernie's first word, Nick and Chris reminisce on the past, including the night that Nick got engaged to Emily while Chris was dating Sage (Fiona Gubelmann), the night that Violet was born and they met Gary and Marnie, Chris's wedding to Shelia, the night that Gary chipped his tooth, and the night that Chris had told his friends that he was getting a divorce. In the present, Nick and Emily try looking up Sage. |
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|WrittenBy= Courtney Lilly |
|WrittenBy= Courtney Lilly |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|01|09}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|01|09}} |
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|Viewers= 3.97<ref name="s01e12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/10/wednesday-final-ratings-peoples-choice-awards-the-neighbors-suburgatory-i-get-that-a-lot-adjusted-down/164851/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'People's Choice Awards', 'The Neighbors' & 'Nashville' Adjusted Up; 'Suburgatory' & 'I Get That A Lot' Adjusted Down (Updated) |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=January 10, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 3.97<ref name="s01e12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/10/wednesday-final-ratings-peoples-choice-awards-the-neighbors-suburgatory-i-get-that-a-lot-adjusted-down/164851/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114201456/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/10/wednesday-final-ratings-peoples-choice-awards-the-neighbors-suburgatory-i-get-that-a-lot-adjusted-down/164851/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 14, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'People's Choice Awards', 'The Neighbors' & 'Nashville' Adjusted Up; 'Suburgatory' & 'I Get That A Lot' Adjusted Down (Updated) |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=January 10, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Gary learns why Marnie's dad doesn't like him when he comes to visit. |
|ShortSummary=Gary learns why Marnie's dad doesn't like him when he comes to visit. |
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|WrittenBy= Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland |
|WrittenBy= Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|01|30}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|01|30}} |
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|Viewers= 2.93<ref name="s01e13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/31/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-super-bowls-greatest-commercials-adjusted-down/167554|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Up; 'Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials' Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 31, 2013|accessdate=January 31, 2013}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 2.93<ref name="s01e13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/31/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-super-bowls-greatest-commercials-adjusted-down/167554|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203015223/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/31/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-super-bowls-greatest-commercials-adjusted-down/167554/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Up; 'Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials' Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 31, 2013|accessdate=January 31, 2013}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary= Marnie wants some alone time as Shelia, Nick, Chris, and Emily start competing in trivia nights at the bar. |
|ShortSummary= Marnie wants some alone time as Shelia, Nick, Chris, and Emily start competing in trivia nights at the bar. |
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|WrittenBy= Lauren Caltagirone |
|WrittenBy= Lauren Caltagirone |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|06}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|06}} |
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|Viewers= 3.20<ref name="s01e14">{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=February 7, 2013|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/07/wednesday-final-ratingssupernatural-criminal-minds-modern-family-the-neighbors-suburgatory-adjusted-down/168476/|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Supernatural', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Up; 'Modern Family', 'The Neighbors' & 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Down|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|publisher=[[Zap2it]]|accessdate=February 7, 2013}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 3.20<ref name="s01e14">{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=February 7, 2013|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/07/wednesday-final-ratingssupernatural-criminal-minds-modern-family-the-neighbors-suburgatory-adjusted-down/168476/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209190649/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/07/wednesday-final-ratingssupernatural-criminal-minds-modern-family-the-neighbors-suburgatory-adjusted-down/168476/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 9, 2013|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Supernatural', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Up; 'Modern Family', 'The Neighbors' & 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Down|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|publisher=[[Zap2it]]|accessdate=February 7, 2013}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=After suffering a health problem, Marnie and Gary decide |
|ShortSummary=After suffering a health problem, Marnie and Gary decide whom to leave their kids to in their will. Chris becomes overwhelmed by Shelia's nanny, Andy (Mark Consuelos). |
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|WrittenBy= Lauren Caltagirone & Donald Diego |
|WrittenBy= Lauren Caltagirone & Donald Diego |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|13}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|13}} |
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|Viewers= 2.85<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/14/wednesday-final-ratings-csi-suburgatory-law-order-svu-adjusted-down/169419/ |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'CSI', 'Suburgatory' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Adjusted Down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=February 14, 2013 |work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref><ref name="s01e15">{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/30/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-raising-hope-new-girl-go-on-adjusted-up/167315/|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'Raising Hope', 'New Girl' & 'Go On' Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=January 30, 2013|accessdate=January 31, 2013}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 2.85<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/14/wednesday-final-ratings-csi-suburgatory-law-order-svu-adjusted-down/169419/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217090451/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/14/wednesday-final-ratings-csi-suburgatory-law-order-svu-adjusted-down/169419/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 17, 2013 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'CSI', 'Suburgatory' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Adjusted Down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=February 14, 2013 |work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref><ref name="s01e15">{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/30/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-raising-hope-new-girl-go-on-adjusted-up/167315/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202234156/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/30/tuesday-final-ratings-ncis-raising-hope-new-girl-go-on-adjusted-up/167315/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 2, 2013|title=Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'Raising Hope', 'New Girl' & 'Go On' Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=January 30, 2013|accessdate=January 31, 2013}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary= With Chris deciding to change something in his life, he decided to pick up a new hobbie. Nick and Emily's babysitter Stacy (Sara Paxton) likes Chris. |
|ShortSummary= With Chris deciding to change something in his life, he decided to pick up a new hobbie. Nick and Emily's babysitter Stacy (Sara Paxton) likes Chris. |
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|WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= Charlie Grandy|t= Rick Weiner & Kenny Schwartz}} |
|WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= Charlie Grandy|t= Rick Weiner & Kenny Schwartz}} |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|20}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|20}} |
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|Viewers= 2.83<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/21/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-survivor-guys-with-kids-criminal-minds-law-order-svu-adjusted-down/170285/ |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Survivor', 'Guys With Kids', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Adjusted Down |last=Bibel |first=Sara |date=February 21, 2013 |work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=February 28, 2013}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 2.83<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/21/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-survivor-guys-with-kids-criminal-minds-law-order-svu-adjusted-down/170285/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225093342/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/21/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-survivor-guys-with-kids-criminal-minds-law-order-svu-adjusted-down/170285/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 25, 2013 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Survivor', 'Guys With Kids', 'Criminal Minds' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Adjusted Down |last=Bibel |first=Sara |date=February 21, 2013 |work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=February 28, 2013}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary= Gary tries to be a stay at home dad while working on his wrapkin. |
|ShortSummary= Gary tries to be a stay at home dad while working on his wrapkin. |
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|WrittenBy= Matt Lawton |
|WrittenBy= Matt Lawton |
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|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|27}} |
|OriginalAirDate= {{start date|2013|02|27}} |
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|Viewers= 3.07<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/28/tv-ratings-wednesday-american-idol-falls-further-nashville-hits-a-low-arrow-survivor-rise/171204/ |work=TV by the Numbers |title=TV Ratings Wednesday: 'American Idol' Falls Further, 'Nashville' & 'CSI' Hit Lows + 'Arrow' & 'Survivor' Rise (Updated) |first=Amanda |last=Kondolojy |date=February 28, 2013 |accessdate=March 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/28/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-american-idol-suburgatory-adjusted-down/171202/ |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire', 'American Idol', & 'CSI' Adjusted Up; 'Suburgatory' Adjusted down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda|date=February 28, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=February 28, 2013}}</ref> |
|Viewers= 3.07<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/28/tv-ratings-wednesday-american-idol-falls-further-nashville-hits-a-low-arrow-survivor-rise/171204/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302144444/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/28/tv-ratings-wednesday-american-idol-falls-further-nashville-hits-a-low-arrow-survivor-rise/171204/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 2, 2013 |work=TV by the Numbers |title=TV Ratings Wednesday: 'American Idol' Falls Further, 'Nashville' & 'CSI' Hit Lows + 'Arrow' & 'Survivor' Rise (Updated) |first=Amanda |last=Kondolojy |date=February 28, 2013 |accessdate=March 30, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/28/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-american-idol-suburgatory-adjusted-down/171202/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304153634/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/28/wednesday-final-ratings-chicago-fire-american-idol-suburgatory-adjusted-down/171202/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 4, 2013 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire', 'American Idol', & 'CSI' Adjusted Up; 'Suburgatory' Adjusted down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda|date=February 28, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=February 28, 2013}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary=Marnie's sister Bridget (Keshia Knight Pulliam) comes to town and Marnie hires her to work with Gary. When Nick learned that Shelia and Chris were thinking of having another baby, he decided to host a divorce party and invites Sage. Shelia and Sage meet when Chris stayed at the party. The show ends with a cliff-hanger. |
|ShortSummary=Marnie's sister Bridget (Keshia Knight Pulliam) comes to town and Marnie hires her to work with Gary. When Nick learned that Shelia and Chris were thinking of having another baby, he decided to host a divorce party and invites Sage. Shelia and Sage meet when Chris stayed at the party. The show ends with a cliff-hanger. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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===Critical response=== |
===Critical response=== |
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''Guys With Kids'' received generally negative reviews from critics. On [[Metacritic]], the show received a score of 38 out of 100, from 25 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url= |
''Guys With Kids'' received generally negative reviews from critics. On [[Metacritic]], the show received a score of 38 out of 100, from 25 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/guys-with-kids|title=Guys with Kids - Season 1 Reviews, Ratings, Credits and More|date=September 11, 2012|work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> [[Rotten Tomatoes]] rated season 1 as 7% based on reviews from 30 critics, with an average rating of 3.4/10 and the critical consensus reads: "Worthless and abysmal, ''Guys with Kids'' is pitiful in its lack of humor and plot."<ref name="Tomatoes">{{cite web | url= https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/guys_with_kids/s01 | title=Guys with Kids - Rotten Tomatoes | publisher= [[Fandango Media]] | work = [[Rotten Tomatoes]] | accessdate=5 August 2016}}</ref> |
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Glenn Garvin of the ''[[Miami Herald]]'' was only one of a few who gave a positive review, saying "''Guys With Kids'' is a perfect confection of witty dialogue and slapstick action."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/09/12/2996662/a-hilarious-riff-on-a-familiar.html|title=A hilarious riff on a familiar theme |last=Garvin |first= Glenn |date=September 12, 2012|work=[[Miami Herald]]|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Matt Zoller Seitz of ''[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]'' stated "I expected to hate ''Guys With Kids''... My animosity faded after about five minutes, when it became clear that the show wasn't terribly interested in the kids."<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Glenn Garvin of the ''[[Miami Herald]]'' was only one of a few who gave a positive review, saying "''Guys With Kids'' is a perfect confection of witty dialogue and slapstick action."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/09/12/2996662/a-hilarious-riff-on-a-familiar.html|title=A hilarious riff on a familiar theme |last=Garvin |first= Glenn |date=September 12, 2012|work=[[Miami Herald]]|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Matt Zoller Seitz of ''[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]'' stated "I expected to hate ''Guys With Kids''... My animosity faded after about five minutes, when it became clear that the show wasn't terribly interested in the kids."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2012/09/tv-review-guys-with-kids.html |title=Seitz: Guys With Kids Is Charming Pro-Bro Propaganda|last=Zoller Seitz|first=Matt |date=September 12, 2012|work=Vulture.com|publisher=[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]] |accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Diane Wertz of [[Newsday]] gave it a D and stated "Nothing to see here. Move on."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/guys-with-kids-review-a-crying-shame-1.3991506 |title='Guys With Kids' review: A crying shame |last=Wertz |first=Diane |date= September 11, 2012|work=[[Newsday]] |accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Matt Rouse of ''[[TV Guide]]'' wrote, "The season's most depressingly generic and retro sitcom, so squishy and lacking in edge it might as well been written in nerf".<ref>{{cite book|title=''TV Guide'' September 17-23, 2012. pg.58}}</ref> |
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===Accolades=== |
===Accolades=== |
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On December 11, 2012, [[Anthony Anderson]] was nominated for an [[NAACP Image Award]], as [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series|Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.naacpimageawards.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/44th-NIA-Nominations_Final_Release.pdf | title= The "44th NAACP Image Award" Nominees Announced | date= December 11, 2012 | publisher= [[NAACP Image Award]]s | work= Press release |
On December 11, 2012, [[Anthony Anderson]] was nominated for an [[NAACP Image Award]], as [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series|Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.naacpimageawards.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/44th-NIA-Nominations_Final_Release.pdf | title= The "44th NAACP Image Award" Nominees Announced | date= December 11, 2012 | publisher= [[NAACP Image Award]]s | work= Press release | accessdate= 2013-05-17 | url-status= dead | archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20130319130412/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/44th-NIA-Nominations_Final_Release.pdf | archivedate= March 19, 2013 }}</ref> The award went to [[Don Cheadle]] for his work on Showtime's ''[[House of Lies]]''. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
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* {{Official website|http://www.nbc.com/guys-with-kids/}} |
* {{Official website|http://www.nbc.com/guys-with-kids/}} |
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* [http://www.globaltv.com/guyswithkids/ ''Guys With Kids''] at [[Global Television Network]] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130502154853/http://www.globaltv.com/guyswithkids/ ''Guys With Kids''] at [[Global Television Network]] |
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* {{IMDb title|2281583}} |
* {{IMDb title|2281583}} |
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Genre | Sitcom |
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Composer | John MacDonald |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 17 |
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Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22 minutes |
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Network | NBC |
Release | September 12, 2012 February 27, 2013 | –
Guys with Kids is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC, from September 11, 2012, to February 27, 2013, as part of the 2012–13 television schedule. The series was created by Jimmy Fallon and Charlie Grandy and starred Anthony Anderson, Jesse Bradford, Zach Cregger, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Erinn Hayes, and Tempestt Bledsoe. The series chronicles the lives of three friends, and their respective partners, as they raise their children in a modern environment.[1]
Guys with Kids also aired on Global as part of the 2012–13 Canadian network television schedule. Guys with Kids also aired on Comedy Central India.
Cast
[edit]Main cast
[edit]- Anthony Anderson as Gary, father of Yoda, Clark, and twin boys, Robbie and GJ (Gary Jr.).
- Jesse Bradford as Chris Campbell, father to Ernie
- Zach Cregger as Nick Theyer, father to Violet and Freddie
- Tempestt Bledsoe as Marny, wife of Gary
- Erinn Hayes as Sheila, divorced from Chris
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Emily Theyer, wife of Nick
Children
[edit]- Brian Mganga as Clark
- Marleik Walker II as Yoda
- Mykayla Sohn as Violet
Recurring cast
[edit]Cast members appearing in at least two episodes include:[2]
- Brian Posehn as Victor, the apartment building's maintenance man
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as himself
- Fiona Gubelmann as Sage, Chris's girlfriend prior to his relationship with Shelia
- Mark Consuelos as Andy, Ernie's nanny
Development and production
[edit]NBC placed a 13-episode order in May 2012.[3]
It was announced in June 2012 that Sara Rue, who portrayed Sheila in the original pilot, would be replaced by Erinn Hayes, a change necessitated when ABC decided to pick up the comedy Malibu Country, which also starred Rue.[4][5]
The series ran from September 12, 2012, to February 27, 2013. The series aired in Canada on Global, premiering one day early, on September 11, 2012.[6]
On November 15, 2012, NBC announced it has ordered four more episodes, bringing the series to a total of 17 episodes.[7][8]
On May 9, 2013, NBC canceled the series after one season.[9]
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Pilot" | Scott Ellis | Story by : Jimmy Fallon, Charlie Grandy & Amy Ozols Teleplay by : Charlie Grandy | September 12, 2012 | 101 | 6.25[10] |
Chris stands up to his ex-wife Shelia when he wants to go on a date. | ||||||
2 | "Chris' New Girlfriend" | Michael Lembeck | Keith Heisler | September 26, 2012 | 103 | 4.84[11] |
Chris has a new girlfriend who used to date Nick. It is later revealed that Nick used the same first date for multiple women. | ||||||
3 | "Marny Wants A Girl" | Ken Whittingham | Courtney Lilly | October 3, 2012 | 104 | 4.76[12] |
Marny decides she wants another kid: a daughter. A fight breaks out during the CPR class that Shelia forces everyone to participate in. | ||||||
4 | "The Standoff" | Michael Lembeck | Story by : Charlie Grandy Teleplay by : Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz | October 10, 2012 | 102 | 4.19[13] |
Gary tries to discipline Yoda with unconventional tactics, including setting up a slip in slide in the middle of the apartment. Nick learns that there is more to a school project and gets competitive. | ||||||
5 | "Gary's Day Off" | Ken Whittingham | Matt Lawton | October 17, 2012 | 105 | 4.41[14] |
Shelia moves out of her old place with Chris, Nick and Gary's help so that Chris can have his Giants tickets back. Marny gives Gary a day off which results in her needing help from Emily. | ||||||
6 | "Apartment Halloween" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Donald Diego | October 24, 2012 | 106 | 3.83[15] |
After the new co-op board president tells Nick he can't have his hall haunted house, Shelia and Nick set her up with Chris to get what they want. Meanwhile, Chris wants Shelia to become friends with Nick. | ||||||
7 | "The Bathroom Incident" | Michael Lembeck | Charlie Grandy | October 31, 2012 | 107 | 3.62[16] |
Freddie and Ernie lock themselves inside a bathroom causing Nick to realize he needs to be better prepared. Emily helps Gary organize his apartment. | ||||||
8 | "First Birthday" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland | November 14, 2012 | 108 | 3.91[17] |
Ernie's first birthday arrives and Shelia and Chris fight over the birthday party. | ||||||
9 | "Thanksgiving" | Betsy Thomas | Keith Heisler | November 21, 2012 | 109 | 3.47[18] |
Shelia hosts a crazy thanksgiving as Gary waits on line for three days to get a new TV. | ||||||
10 | "Christmas" | Michael Lembeck | Story by : Charlie Grandy Teleplay by : Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz | December 5, 2012 | 110 | 3.59[19] |
Gary and Marnie get drunk and insult Emily and Nick's idea of a romantic date. | ||||||
11 | "First Word" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Story by : Rick Weiner & Kenny Schwartz Teleplay by : Charlie Grandy | January 2, 2013 | 111 | 4.39[20] |
As Shelia sticks around due to waiting on Ernie's first word, Nick and Chris reminisce on the past, including the night that Nick got engaged to Emily while Chris was dating Sage (Fiona Gubelmann), the night that Violet was born and they met Gary and Marnie, Chris's wedding to Shelia, the night that Gary chipped his tooth, and the night that Chris had told his friends that he was getting a divorce. In the present, Nick and Emily try looking up Sage. | ||||||
12 | "Marny's Dad" | Betsy Thomas | Courtney Lilly | January 9, 2013 | 112 | 3.97[21] |
Gary learns why Marnie's dad doesn't like him when he comes to visit. | ||||||
13 | "Me Time" | Michael Lembeck | Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland | January 30, 2013 | 113 | 2.93[22] |
Marnie wants some alone time as Shelia, Nick, Chris, and Emily start competing in trivia nights at the bar. | ||||||
14 | "The Will" | Mark Cendrowski | Lauren Caltagirone | February 6, 2013 | 114 | 3.20[23] |
After suffering a health problem, Marnie and Gary decide whom to leave their kids to in their will. Chris becomes overwhelmed by Shelia's nanny, Andy (Mark Consuelos). | ||||||
15 | "Gary's Idea" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Lauren Caltagirone & Donald Diego | February 13, 2013 | 115 | 2.85[24][25] |
With Chris deciding to change something in his life, he decided to pick up a new hobbie. Nick and Emily's babysitter Stacy (Sara Paxton) likes Chris. | ||||||
16 | "Rare Breed" | Leonard R. Garner, Jr. | Story by : Charlie Grandy Teleplay by : Rick Weiner & Kenny Schwartz | February 20, 2013 | 116 | 2.83[26] |
Gary tries to be a stay at home dad while working on his wrapkin. | ||||||
17 | "Divorce Party" | Betsy Thomas | Matt Lawton | February 27, 2013 | 117 | 3.07[27][28] |
Marnie's sister Bridget (Keshia Knight Pulliam) comes to town and Marnie hires her to work with Gary. When Nick learned that Shelia and Chris were thinking of having another baby, he decided to host a divorce party and invites Sage. Shelia and Sage meet when Chris stayed at the party. The show ends with a cliff-hanger. |
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Guys With Kids received generally negative reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the show received a score of 38 out of 100, from 25 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[29] Rotten Tomatoes rated season 1 as 7% based on reviews from 30 critics, with an average rating of 3.4/10 and the critical consensus reads: "Worthless and abysmal, Guys with Kids is pitiful in its lack of humor and plot."[30]
Glenn Garvin of the Miami Herald was only one of a few who gave a positive review, saying "Guys With Kids is a perfect confection of witty dialogue and slapstick action."[31] Matt Zoller Seitz of New York Magazine stated "I expected to hate Guys With Kids... My animosity faded after about five minutes, when it became clear that the show wasn't terribly interested in the kids."[32] Diane Wertz of Newsday gave it a D and stated "Nothing to see here. Move on."[33] Matt Rouse of TV Guide wrote, "The season's most depressingly generic and retro sitcom, so squishy and lacking in edge it might as well been written in nerf".[34]
Accolades
[edit]On December 11, 2012, Anthony Anderson was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, as Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.[35] The award went to Don Cheadle for his work on Showtime's House of Lies.
See also
[edit]- House Husbands, a 2012 Australian television comedy with a similar premise
References
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- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 27, 2012). "Erinn Hayes Joins Cast Of NBC's Upcoming 'Guys With Kids'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ^ "'Malibu Country' Canceled: ABC Will Not Order Season 2 Of Reba McEntire-Fronted Comedy". The Huffington Post. May 10, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
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- ^ Nellie Andreeva (November 15, 2012). "NBC's 'Guys With Kids' Gets Order For Four More Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
- ^ "NBC Extends "Guys with Kids" to 17 Episodes". The Futon Critic. November 15, 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2013). "UPDATE: 'Guys With Kids', 'Up All Night', 'Whitney' & '1600 Penn' Cancelled, 'Parks & Recreation' Renewed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
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- ^ Garvin, Glenn (September 12, 2012). "A hilarious riff on a familiar theme". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
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