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*Best Friends Forever*
Best Friends Forever
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Lennon Parham; Jessica St. Clair;
Directed by	Fred Savage
Starring	Lennon Parham; Jessica St. Clair; Luka Jones; Stephen Schneider; Daija Owens;
Composer	Jim Dooley
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	6
Production
Executive producers	Jessica St. Clair; Lennon Parham; Scot Armstrong; Ravi Nandan; Alexa Junge; Fred Savage;
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	22 minutes
Production companies	Parham St. Clair Productions; American Work, Inc.; Universal Television; Open 4 Business Productions;
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	April 4 –; June 1, 2012

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Best Friends Forever is an American sitcom television series that ran on NBC from April 4, to June 1, 2012.^[1] The series aired during the 2011–12 NBC primetime season as a mid-season replacement and was created by real-life best friends Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair.^[2] The pilot episode was made available early through Hulu and NBC.com on March 21, 2012. NBC officially canceled the series on May 11, 2012, after only 4 episodes were broadcast.^[3]

Series synopsis

When Jessica's (Jessica St. Clair) husband files for divorce, she flies across the country to seek comfort and move back in with her best friend Lennon (Lennon Parham). However, Lennon's boyfriend Joe (Luka Jones) has recently moved in and has a hard time fitting into Lennon and Jessica's close friendship.

Cast and characters

Lennon Parham as Lennon Walker, Jessica's best friend and old roommate, living in New York City.
Jessica St. Clair as Jessica Black, Lennon's best friend who moves back in with Lennon and her boyfriend after getting recently divorced.
Luka Jones as Joe Foley, Lennon's live-in boyfriend.
Stephen Schneider as Rav Stark, Jessica's old friend, who has unresolved feelings for Jessica.
Daija Owens as Queenetta Carpenter, Jessica and Lennon's precocious nine-year-old neighbor.

Development and production

NBC placed a pilot order on February 7, 2011.^[4] The series was created by Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair with the pilot directed by Fred Savage.^[4] The series was executive produced by Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Scot Armstrong, Alexa Junge, Fred Savage and Ravi Nandan and the production company's Universal Media Studios and American Work.^[5]

NBC ordered the pilot to series on May 13, 2011 as a midseason entry in the 2011–12 United States network television schedule.^[6] Six episodes were produced for the first season.^[7] Adam Pally originally played the role of Joe, Parham's boyfriend, in the pilot, however with ABC renewing Pally's other show Happy Endings, the role was recast.^[8] On August 12, 2011, Luka Jones was cast in the role of Joe, replacing Pally.^[9]

On April 27, 2012, it was announced that NBC has pulled the series off their schedule "indefinitely", leaving two of the six filmed episodes left unaired. Parham stated a desire to post the remaining episodes online.^[10] However, on May 1, 2012 NBC announced that they would air the remaining episodes on Friday June 1, 2012.^[11]^[12]

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	Fred Savage	Lennon Parham & Jessica St. Clair	April 4, 2012 (2012-04-04)	3.94^[13]
After being served divorce papers, Jessica moves back to Brooklyn to live with her best friend Lennon. However, things aren't quite as they used to be due to Lennon's live-in boyfriend, Joe. Meanwhile, since moving back to the city, Jessica decides to re-connect with her old friend, Rav, however, her return isn't met with positivity by the girls' neighbor, Queenetta.
2	"The Butt Dial"	Fred Savage	Lennon Parham & Jessica St. Clair	April 11, 2012 (2012-04-11)	2.78^[14]
Jessica accidentally butt-dials her ex-husband, Peter, on their anniversary, which doesn't have the best of outcomes. So in an attempt get her mind off the whole ordeal, Lennon and Joe, convince Rav to allow Jessica to work at the bar, that is until Peter shows up.
3	"Put a Pin in It"	Fred Savage	Donick Cary & Anthony King	April 18, 2012 (2012-04-18)	2.83^[15]
In an attempt to please Joe's mother (Mimi Kennedy), Lennon attempts to give Joe's father (J. K. Simmons) the perfect gift for his retirement party. Jessica receives her belongings from her divorce.
4	"Single and Lovin' It"	Fred Savage	Alexa Junge & Anthony King	April 25, 2012 (2012-04-25)	2.65^[16]
Jessica's old crush (Ryan Hansen) messages her on Facebook, so in an attempt to get back into the dating scene, she takes dating advice from Rav. Lennon and Joe have a hard time trying to get intimate, since Jessica moved back in.
5	"Hey Nonny Nonny"	Fred Savage	John Blickstead & Trey Kollmer	June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)	2.14^[17]
Jessica is forced to share her best friend helping duties when Lennon's former dance partner Ken, arrives to help Lennon plan the open house for her dance studio. Meanwhile, Joe begins to question Ken's sexuality.
6	"Fatal Blow Out"	Fred Savage	Lennon Parham & Jessica St. Clair	June 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)	1.76^[17]
Joe, Lennon, Jessica, and Rav head to Atlantic City for a gaming convention to debut Joe's videogame. The ladies quickly realize that in order for Joe to win Fan Favorite, they will need to cater to the nerds. Meanwhile, an unexpected encounter between Jessica and Rav has them questioning their true feelings for each other.

References

^ Seidman, Robert (February 21, 2012). "'Community' Returns March 15 at 8pm + Premieres for 'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
^ "NBC Unveils Fall Primetime Schedule for 2011–12 Season". The Futon Critic. May 15, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
^ Seidman, Robert (May 11, 2012). "'Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Breaking News – Development Update: Monday, February 7". The Futon Critic. February 7, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
^ "Breaking News – Development Update: Friday, December 10". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2011). "2ND UPDATE: NBC Picks Up Comedies Parham/St. Clair, 'Bent', Chelsea Handler, 'Free Agents', Passes On More Pilots - Deadline.com". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
^ Schneider, Michael (July 8, 2011). "Networks Put in Short Orders for Next Season". TV Guide. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2011). "ABC Renews 'Happy Endings', Fox's 'New Girl' To Recast Damon Wayans Jr. - Deadline.com". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 12, 2011). "Comedian Luka Jones Lands Male Lead In New NBC Comedy Series 'BFF' - Deadline.com". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
^ Villareal, Yvonne (April 27, 2012). "NBC pulls 'Best Friends Forever' from schedule". The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
^ Kimball, Trevor (May 4, 2012). "Best Friends Forever: NBC Sitcom Returns (Briefly)". TV Series Finale. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
^ "Breaking News - NBC to Wrap "Best Friends Forever" on Friday, June 1". The Futon Critic. May 4, 2012.
^ Bibel, Sara (April 5, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Survivor' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Whitney' All Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
^ Bibel, Sara (April 12, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'CSI', 'American Idol', 'Survivor', 'Law & Order: SVU' Up; 'Rock Center' Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 19, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Off Their Rockers, 'Best Friends Forever', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 26, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Off Their Rockers' & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 29, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
^ ^a ^b Kondolojy, Amanda (June 4, 2012). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Dateline NBC' Adjusted Up, 'Best Friends Forever' & 'Breaking Pointe' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 20, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.

External links

[1] Seidman, Robert (February 21, 2012). "'Community' Returns March 15 at 8pm + Premieres for 'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012.

[2] "NBC Unveils Fall Primetime Schedule for 2011–12 Season". The Futon Critic. May 15, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.

[Cancel-3] Seidman, Robert (May 11, 2012). "'Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.

[pilot-4] "Breaking News – Development Update: Monday, February 7". The Futon Critic. February 7, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

[5] "Breaking News – Development Update: Friday, December 10". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

[6] Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2011). "2ND UPDATE: NBC Picks Up Comedies Parham/St. Clair, 'Bent', Chelsea Handler, 'Free Agents', Passes On More Pilots - Deadline.com". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

[7] Schneider, Michael (July 8, 2011). "Networks Put in Short Orders for Next Season". TV Guide. Retrieved July 11, 2011.

[8] Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2011). "ABC Renews 'Happy Endings', Fox's 'New Girl' To Recast Damon Wayans Jr. - Deadline.com". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

[9] Andreeva, Nellie (August 12, 2011). "Comedian Luka Jones Lands Male Lead In New NBC Comedy Series 'BFF' - Deadline.com". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2012.

[10] Villareal, Yvonne (April 27, 2012). "NBC pulls 'Best Friends Forever' from schedule". The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 27, 2012.

[11] Kimball, Trevor (May 4, 2012). "Best Friends Forever: NBC Sitcom Returns (Briefly)". TV Series Finale. Retrieved March 20, 2016.

[12] "Breaking News - NBC to Wrap "Best Friends Forever" on Friday, June 1". The Futon Critic. May 4, 2012.

[13] Bibel, Sara (April 5, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Survivor' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Whitney' All Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2012.

[14] Bibel, Sara (April 12, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'CSI', 'American Idol', 'Survivor', 'Law & Order: SVU' Up; 'Rock Center' Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2012.

[15] Kondolojy, Amanda (April 19, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Off Their Rockers, 'Best Friends Forever', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.

[16] Kondolojy, Amanda (April 26, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Off Their Rockers' & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 29, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2012.

[5and6-17] Kondolojy, Amanda (June 4, 2012). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Dateline NBC' Adjusted Up, 'Best Friends Forever' & 'Breaking Pointe' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on August 20, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.

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-'''''Best Friends Forever''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series that ran on [[NBC]] from April 4, to June 1, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/community-returns-march-15-at-8pm-premieres-for-bent-best-friends-forever-and-betty-whites-off-their-rockers/121031/ |title='Community' Returns March 15 at 8pm + Premieres for 'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers' |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=February 21, 2012 |accessdate=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224030204/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/community-returns-march-15-at-8pm-premieres-for-bent-best-friends-forever-and-betty-whites-off-their-rockers/121031/ |archivedate=February 24, 2012 }}</ref> The series aired during the 2011–12 NBC primetime season as a [[mid-season replacement]] and was created by real-life best friends [[Lennon Parham]] and [[Jessica St. Clair]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/05/15/nbc-unveils-fall-primetime-schedule-for-2011-12-season-407413/20110515nbc01/|title=NBC Unveils Fall Primetime Schedule for 2011–12 Season|date=May 15, 2011|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref> The pilot episode was made available early through [[Hulu]] and [http://NBC.com NBC.com] on March 21, 2012. NBC officially canceled the series on May 11, 2012, after only 4 episodes were broadcast.<ref name="Cancel">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/awake-are-you-there-chelsea-best-friends-forever-and-bent-canceled-by-nbc/133644/|title='Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 11, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref>
+'''''Best Friends Forever''''' is an American [[sitcom]] television series that ran on [[NBC]] from April 4, to June 1, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/community-returns-march-15-at-8pm-premieres-for-bent-best-friends-forever-and-betty-whites-off-their-rockers/121031/ |title='Community' Returns March 15 at 8pm + Premieres for 'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers' |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=February 21, 2012 |accessdate=February 21, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224030204/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/community-returns-march-15-at-8pm-premieres-for-bent-best-friends-forever-and-betty-whites-off-their-rockers/121031/ |archivedate=February 24, 2012 }}</ref> The series aired during the 2011–12 NBC primetime season as a [[mid-season replacement]] and was created by real-life best friends [[Lennon Parham]] and [[Jessica St. Clair]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/05/15/nbc-unveils-fall-primetime-schedule-for-2011-12-season-407413/20110515nbc01/|title=NBC Unveils Fall Primetime Schedule for 2011–12 Season|date=May 15, 2011|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref> The pilot episode was made available early through [[Hulu]] and [[NBC.com]] on March 21, 2012. NBC officially canceled the series on May 11, 2012, after only 4 episodes were broadcast.<ref name="Cancel">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/awake-are-you-there-chelsea-best-friends-forever-and-bent-canceled-by-nbc/133644/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513083551/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/awake-are-you-there-chelsea-best-friends-forever-and-bent-canceled-by-nbc/133644/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 13, 2012|title='Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 11, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref>
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 [[NBC]] placed a pilot order on February 7, 2011.<ref name="pilot">{{cite web|title=Breaking News – Development Update: Monday, February 7|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/02/07/development-update-monday-february-7-533520/9126/|date=February 7, 2011|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref> The series was created by [[Lennon Parham]] and [[Jessica St. Clair]] with the pilot directed by [[Fred Savage]].<ref name="pilot"/> The series was executive produced by Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Scot Armstrong, [[Alexa Junge]], Fred Savage and Ravi Nandan and the production company's [[Universal Media Studios]] and American Work.<ref>{{cite web|title=Breaking News – Development Update: Friday, December 10|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/12/10/development-update-friday-december-10-47115/9017/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref>
-NBC ordered the pilot to series on May 13, 2011 as a midseason entry in the [[2011–12 United States network television schedule]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2ND UPDATE: NBC Picks Up Comedies Parham/St. Clair, 'Bent', Chelsea Handler, 'Free Agents', Passes On More Pilots - Deadline.com|url=https://www.deadline.com/2011/05/nbc-picks-up-chelsea-handler-pilot-free-agents/|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline.com|date=May 13, 2011|accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref> Six episodes were produced for the first season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Networks Put in Short Orders for Next Season|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Networks-Short-Orders-1035027.aspx|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=July 8, 2011|work=TV Guide|accessdate=July 11, 2011}}</ref> [[Adam Pally]] originally played the role of Joe, Parham's boyfriend, in the pilot, however with [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] renewing Pally's other show ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'', the role was recast.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC Renews 'Happy Endings', Fox's 'New Girl' To Recast Damon Wayans Jr. - Deadline.com|url=https://www.deadline.com/2011/05/abc-renews-happy-endings/|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline.com|date=May 13, 2011|accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref> On August 12, 2011, [[Luka Jones]] was cast in the role of Joe, replacing Pally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Comedian Luka Jones Lands Male Lead In New NBC Comedy Series ‘BFF’ - Deadline.com|url=https://www.deadline.com/2011/08/comedian-luka-jones-lands-male-lead-in-new-nbc-comedy-series-bff|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=Deadline.com|date=August 12, 2011|accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref>
+NBC ordered the pilot to series on May 13, 2011 as a midseason entry in the [[2011–12 United States network television schedule]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2ND UPDATE: NBC Picks Up Comedies Parham/St. Clair, 'Bent', Chelsea Handler, 'Free Agents', Passes On More Pilots - Deadline.com|url=https://deadline.com/2011/05/nbc-picks-up-chelsea-handler-pilot-free-agents-131475/|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=May 13, 2011|access-date=March 22, 2012}}</ref> Six episodes were produced for the first season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Networks Put in Short Orders for Next Season|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Networks-Short-Orders-1035027.aspx|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=July 8, 2011|work=TV Guide|accessdate=July 11, 2011}}</ref> [[Adam Pally]] originally played the role of Joe, Parham's boyfriend, in the pilot, however with [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] renewing Pally's other show ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'', the role was recast.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC Renews 'Happy Endings', Fox's 'New Girl' To Recast Damon Wayans Jr. - Deadline.com|url=https://deadline.com/2011/05/abc-renews-happy-endings-131601/|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=May 13, 2011|access-date=March 22, 2012}}</ref> On August 12, 2011, [[Luka Jones]] was cast in the role of Joe, replacing Pally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Comedian Luka Jones Lands Male Lead In New NBC Comedy Series 'BFF' - Deadline.com|url=https://deadline.com/2011/08/comedian-luka-jones-lands-male-lead-in-new-nbc-comedy-series-bff-157074/|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=August 12, 2011|access-date=March 22, 2012}}</ref>
 On April 27, 2012, it was announced that NBC has pulled the series off their schedule "indefinitely", leaving two of the six filmed episodes left unaired. Parham stated a desire to post the remaining episodes online.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/27/nbc-best-friends-forever-benched_n_1460532.html |title=NBC pulls 'Best Friends Forever' from schedule |work=The Huffington Post |last=Villareal |first=Yvonne |date=April 27, 2012 |accessdate=April 27, 2012}}</ref> However, on May 1, 2012 NBC announced that they would air the remaining episodes on Friday June 1, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|first=Trevor|last=Kimball|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/best-friends-forever-nbc-sitcom-returns-22842/|title=''Best Friends Forever:'' NBC Sitcom Returns (Briefly)|work=TV Series Finale|date=May 4, 2012|accessdate=March 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/04/nbc-to-wrap-best-friends-forever-on-friday-june-1-986301/9732/|title=Breaking News - NBC to Wrap "Best Friends Forever" on Friday, June 1|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|date=May 4, 2012}}</ref>
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  |WrittenBy = [[Lennon Parham]] & [[Jessica St. Clair]]
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+ |Aux4 = 3.94<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/05/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-happy-endings-survivor-adjusted-up-bent-adjusted-down/127829/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407102355/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/05/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-happy-endings-survivor-adjusted-up-bent-adjusted-down/127829/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 7, 2012|title= Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Survivor' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Whitney' All Adjusted Up|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 5, 2012|accessdate=April 5, 2012}}</ref>
  |ShortSummary= After being served divorce papers, Jessica moves back to Brooklyn to live with her best friend Lennon. However, things aren't quite as they used to be due to Lennon's live-in boyfriend, Joe. Meanwhile, since moving back to the city, Jessica decides to re-connect with her old friend, Rav, however, her return isn't met with positivity by the girls' neighbor, Queenetta.
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+ |Aux4 = 2.78<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/12/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-csi-american-idol-survivor-law-rock-center-down/128848/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415010908/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/12/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-csi-american-idol-survivor-law-rock-center-down/128848/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 15, 2012|title=Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'CSI', 'American Idol', 'Survivor', 'Law & Order: SVU' Up; 'Rock Center' Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 12, 2012|accessdate=April 12, 2012}}</ref>
  |ShortSummary= Jessica accidentally butt-dials her ex-husband, Peter, on their anniversary, which doesn't have the best of outcomes. So in an attempt get her mind off the whole ordeal, Lennon and Joe, convince Rav to allow Jessica to work at the bar, that is until Peter shows up.
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- |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|18}}
+ |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|04|18}}
- |Aux4 = 2.83<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/19/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-modern-family-adjusted-up-off-their-rockers-best-friends-forever-rock-center-adjusted-down/129836/|title= Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Off Their Rockers, 'Best Friends Forever', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=April 19, 2012|accessdate=April 19, 2012}}</ref>
+ |Aux4 = 2.83<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/19/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-modern-family-adjusted-up-off-their-rockers-best-friends-forever-rock-center-adjusted-down/129836/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422022009/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/19/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-modern-family-adjusted-up-off-their-rockers-best-friends-forever-rock-center-adjusted-down/129836/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 22, 2012|title= Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Off Their Rockers, 'Best Friends Forever', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=April 19, 2012|accessdate=April 19, 2012}}</ref>
  |ShortSummary = In an attempt to please Joe's mother ([[Mimi Kennedy]]), Lennon attempts to give Joe's father ([[J. K. Simmons]]) the perfect gift for his retirement party. Jessica receives her belongings from her divorce.
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  |DirectedBy = Fred Savage
  |WrittenBy = [[Alexa Junge]] & [[Anthony King (writer)|Anthony King]]
- |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|25}}
+ |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|04|25}}
- |Aux4 =2.65<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/26/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-off-their-rockers-revenge-adjusted-up/130885/|title= Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Off Their Rockers' & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=April 26, 2012|accessdate=April 19, 2012}}</ref>
+ |Aux4 =2.65<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/26/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-off-their-rockers-revenge-adjusted-up/130885/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429030223/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/26/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-svu-survivor-off-their-rockers-revenge-adjusted-up/130885/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 29, 2012|title= Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'SVU', 'Survivor', 'Off Their Rockers' & 'Revenge' Adjusted Up|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=April 26, 2012|accessdate=April 19, 2012}}</ref>
- |ShortSummary = Jessica's old crush ([[Ryan Hansen]]) messages her on Facebook, wiener so in an attempt to get back into the dating scene, she takes dating advice from Rav. Lennon and Joe have a hard time trying to get intimate, since Jessica moved back in.
+ |ShortSummary = Jessica's old crush ([[Ryan Hansen]]) messages her on Facebook, so in an attempt to get back into the dating scene, she takes dating advice from Rav. Lennon and Joe have a hard time trying to get intimate, since Jessica moved back in.
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  |DirectedBy = Fred Savage
  |WrittenBy = John Blickstead & Trey Kollmer
- |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|6|1}}
+ |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|06|01}}
- |Aux4 = 2.14<ref name="5and6">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/04/friday-final-tv-ratings-dateline-nbc-adjusted-up-best-friends-forever-breaking-pointe-adjusted-down/136692/|title=Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Dateline NBC' Adjusted Up, 'Best Friends Forever' & 'Breaking Pointe' Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=June 4, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref>
+ |Aux4 = 2.14<ref name="5and6">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/04/friday-final-tv-ratings-dateline-nbc-adjusted-up-best-friends-forever-breaking-pointe-adjusted-down/136692/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820073745/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/04/friday-final-tv-ratings-dateline-nbc-adjusted-up-best-friends-forever-breaking-pointe-adjusted-down/136692/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 20, 2012|title=Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Dateline NBC' Adjusted Up, 'Best Friends Forever' & 'Breaking Pointe' Adjusted Down|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=June 4, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref>
  |ShortSummary = Jessica is forced to share her best friend helping duties when Lennon's former dance partner Ken, arrives to help Lennon plan the open house for her dance studio. Meanwhile, Joe begins to question Ken's sexuality.
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  |DirectedBy = Fred Savage
  |WrittenBy = Lennon Parham & Jessica St. Clair
- |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|6|1}}
+ |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|06|01}}
  |Aux4 =1.76<ref name="5and6" />
  |ShortSummary= Joe, Lennon, Jessica, and Rav head to Atlantic City for a gaming convention to debut Joe's videogame. The ladies quickly realize that in order for Joe to win Fan Favorite, they will need to cater to the nerds. Meanwhile, an unexpected encounter between Jessica and Rav has them questioning their true feelings for each other.
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