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{{about|the 2003 American series|the Indian series|Lucky (Indian TV series)}}
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| image = Lucky Screenshot.jpg
| image = Lucky Screenshot.jpg
| caption = John Corbett as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter
| caption = John Corbett as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter
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| genre = [[Dark comedy]]
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| country = United States
| language = English
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| num_episodes = 13 & Unaired Pilot
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| company = Cullen Bros. Television<br>[[Castle Rock Entertainment]]<br />Trainwreck Productions
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'''''Lucky''''' is an [[United States|American]] [[dark comedy]] [[television series]] which ran for one season on [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] in [[2003 in television|2003]]. The show starred [[John Corbett (actor)|John Corbett]] as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter, a professional [[poker]] player and [[Problem gambling|gambling addict]]. The series was created by [[Robb Cullen]] and [[Mark Cullen (writer)|Mark Cullen]]. It was nominated for the 2003 [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series]].
'''''Lucky''''' is an American [[dark comedy]] television series which ran for one season on [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] in 2003. The show starred [[John Corbett (actor)|John Corbett]] as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter, a professional [[poker]] player and [[Problem gambling|gambling addict]]. The series was created by [[Robb Cullen]] and [[Mark Cullen (writer)|Mark Cullen]]. It was nominated for the 2003 [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series Nominees / Winners 2003 |url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2003/outstanding-writing-for-a-comedy-series |website=Television Academy |access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==


=== Main cast ===
=== Main ===
* [[John Corbett (actor)|John Corbett]] as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter
* [[John Corbett (actor)|John Corbett]] as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter
* [[Craig Robinson (actor)|Craig Robinson]] as Buddy "Mutha" LeGendre
* [[Craig Robinson (actor)|Craig Robinson]] as Buddy "Mutha" LeGendre
* [[Billy Gardell]] as Vincent "Vinny" Sticcarelli
* [[Billy Gardell]] as Vincent "Vinny" Sticcarelli


=== Additional cast ===
=== Supporting ===
* [[Ever Carradine]] as Theresa "Terry" Phillips
* [[Ever Carradine]] as Theresa "Terry" Phillips
* [[Andrea Roth]] as Amy
* [[Andrea Roth]] as Amy
* [[Kevin Breznahan]] as Danny Martin
* Kevin Breznahan as Danny Martin
* [[Seymour Cassel]] as Victor "The Trake" Fleming
* [[Seymour Cassel]] as Victor "The Trake" Fleming
* [[Dan Hedaya]] as Joey Legs
* [[Dan Hedaya]] as Joey Legs
* [[Steve Troisi]] as Benny The Bartender
* Steve Troisi as Benny The Bartender
* [[Robb Cullen]] as Stan McWatt
* [[Robb Cullen]] as Stan McWatt
* [[Mitch Lord]] as Brother Love
* Mitch Lord as Brother Love


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Pilot
|DirectedBy = [[Russo brothers|Anthony Russo & Joe Russo]]
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|04|08}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Calling Dr. Con
|DirectedBy = [[Peter Lauer]]
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|04|15}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Up the Steaks
|DirectedBy = Anthony & Joe Russo
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|04|22}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Come Lie with Me
|DirectedBy = [[Stephen Gyllenhaal]]
|WrittenBy = [[Molly Newman]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|04|29}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = The Tell
|DirectedBy = [[Michael Lessac]]
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Bruce Kirschbaum|t= Bruce Kirschbaum & Matt Ward}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|05|06}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Something for Everyone
|DirectedBy = Peter Lauer
|WrittenBy =
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|05|13}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Savant
|DirectedBy = [[Michael Spiller]]
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|05|20}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = The Method
|DirectedBy = [[Charles Minsky]]
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|05|27}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Lie, Cheat & Deal
|DirectedBy = Peter Lauer
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|06|03}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Leaving Las Vegas
|DirectedBy =
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|06|10}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = The Dating Game
|DirectedBy = [[John Fortenberry]]
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|06|17}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Money on Your Back
|DirectedBy = Stephen Gyllenhaal
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|06|24}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = It's in the Stars
|DirectedBy = Michael Spiller
|WrittenBy = Robb Cullen & Mark Cullen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|07|01}}
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==References==
{{reflist}}


==See also==
{| class="wikitable"
* [[List of television shows set in Las Vegas]]
|-
! Ep # !! Episode Title !! Director !! Writer !! Release Date
|-
| 100 || Pilot || - || - || Unaired
|-
| 101 || Pilot || [[Stephen Gyllenhaal]] (unconfirmed) || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Apr-08-2003
|-
| 102 || Calling Dr. Con || [[Peter Lauer]], [[Russo brothers|Anthony Russo]] || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Apr-15-2003
|-
| 103 || Up The Steaks || - || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Apr-22-2003
|-
| 104 || Come Lie With Me || - || [[Molly Newman]] || Apr-29-2003
|-
| 105 || The Tell || [[Michael Lessac]] || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || May-06-2003
|-
| 106 || Something For Everyone || - || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || May-13-2003
|-
| 107 || Savant || [[Michael Spiller]] || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || May-20-2003
|-
| 108 || The Method || [[Charles Minsky]] || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || May-27-2003
|-
| 109 || Lie, Cheat & Deal || Peter Lauer || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Jun-03-2003
|-
| 110 || Leaving Las Vegas || - || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Jun-10-2003
|-
| 111 || The Dating Game || [[John Fortenberry]] || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Jun-17-2003
|-
| 112 || Money On Your Back || Stephen Gyllenhaal (unconfirmed) || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Jun-24-2003
|-
| 113 || It's In The Stars || Michael Spiller || Robb Cullen, Mark Cullen || Jul-01-2003
|}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0312271|Lucky}}
* {{IMDb title|0312271|Lucky}}
* {{tv.com show|lucky|Lucky}}


{{FX network programming}}
{{FX network programming}}


[[Category:2000s American comedy television series]]
[[Category:2000s American black comedy television series]]
[[Category:2003 American television series debuts]]
[[Category:2003 American television series debuts]]
[[Category:2003 American television series endings]]
[[Category:2003 American television series endings]]
[[Category:FX network shows]]
[[Category:FX Networks original programming]]
[[Category:Television series created by the Cullen Brothers]]
[[Category:Television series created by the Cullen Brothers]]
[[Category:Poker television programs]]
[[Category:Television shows about poker]]
[[Category:Television shows set in the Las Vegas Valley]]
[[Category:Television shows set in the Las Vegas Valley]]
[[Category:Poker in North America]]
[[Category:Poker in North America]]

Latest revision as of 19:27, 16 December 2024

This article is about the 2003 American series. For the Indian series, see Lucky (Indian TV series).
Lucky
John Corbett as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter
GenreDark comedy
Created byRobb Cullen
Mark Cullen
StarringJohn Corbett
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (& unaired Pilot)
Production
Running time21-28 minutes
Production companiesCullen Bros. Television
Castle Rock Entertainment
Trainwreck Productions
Original release
NetworkFX Network
ReleaseApril 8 (2003-04-08) –
July 1, 2003 (2003-07-01)

Lucky is an American dark comedy television series which ran for one season on FX in 2003. The show starred John Corbett as Michael "Lucky" Linkletter, a professional poker player and gambling addict. The series was created by Robb Cullen and Mark Cullen. It was nominated for the 2003 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.[1]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot"Anthony Russo & Joe RussoRobb Cullen & Mark CullenApril 8, 2003 (2003-04-08)
2"Calling Dr. Con"Peter LauerRobb Cullen & Mark CullenApril 15, 2003 (2003-04-15)
3"Up the Steaks"Anthony & Joe RussoRobb Cullen & Mark CullenApril 22, 2003 (2003-04-22)
4"Come Lie with Me"Stephen GyllenhaalMolly NewmanApril 29, 2003 (2003-04-29)
5"The Tell"Michael LessacStory by : Bruce Kirschbaum
Teleplay by : Bruce Kirschbaum & Matt Ward		May 6, 2003 (2003-05-06)
6"Something for Everyone"Peter LauerUnknownMay 13, 2003 (2003-05-13)
7"Savant"Michael SpillerRobb Cullen & Mark CullenMay 20, 2003 (2003-05-20)
8"The Method"Charles MinskyRobb Cullen & Mark CullenMay 27, 2003 (2003-05-27)
9"Lie, Cheat & Deal"Peter LauerRobb Cullen & Mark CullenJune 3, 2003 (2003-06-03)
10"Leaving Las Vegas"UnknownRobb Cullen & Mark CullenJune 10, 2003 (2003-06-10)
11"The Dating Game"John FortenberryRobb Cullen & Mark CullenJune 17, 2003 (2003-06-17)
12"Money on Your Back"Stephen GyllenhaalRobb Cullen & Mark CullenJune 24, 2003 (2003-06-24)
13"It's in the Stars"Michael SpillerRobb Cullen & Mark CullenJuly 1, 2003 (2003-07-01)

References

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  1. ^ "Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series Nominees / Winners 2003". Television Academy. Retrieved November 2, 2024.

See also

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