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Episodes: Season 1, Episode 1

Sean and Beverly are shocked when they arrive in California to discover that their erudite, stage veteran star has been replaced by the network with Matt LeBlanc.

Source: Showtime


6.2/10 (16 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x1
Airdate: Sunday January 09th, 2011


Alternate Airdates:

UK (BBC TWO) Jan 10, 2011

Special Guest Stars
Richard Griffiths (1)Richard Griffiths (1)
As Julian Bullard

Co-Guest Stars
Alejandro PostigoAlejandro Postigo
As Ernesto
Recurring
Lou Hirsch (1)Lou Hirsch (1)
As Wallace
Recurring
Daisy HaggardDaisy Haggard
As Myra Licht
Recurring
Joseph May (1)Joseph May (1)
As Andy Button
Recurring
Bruce Lester JohnsonBruce Lester Johnson
As Roger
Recurring
Ben MillerBen Miller
As Himself
Main Cast
Matt LeBlancMatt LeBlanc
As Matt LeBlanc
Stephen ManganStephen Mangan
As Sean Lincoln
Tamsin GreigTamsin Greig
As Beverly Lincoln
John PankowJohn Pankow
As Merc Lapidus
Kathleen Rose PerkinsKathleen Rose Perkins
As Carol Ranson

Recap

The show opened with Beverly Lincoln angrily, tearfully, stuffing some of her clothing into a suitcase and snapping it shut, stomping down the curving marble staircase and trying to open the door, only to be stopped by her frantic husband, Shawn, and the house security system saying, "Door ajar", each time it was opened. Shawn, in a strained voice, asked her why she was leaving him to which she replied that he knew the reason why! He repeatedly shut the big door and she dragged it open to be greeted by the mechanical female voice until her patience snapped and she bellowed a loud "Shut up!" to him and the voice. Giving up her struggle with the door and her man, she flung the suitcase aside and repaired to the couch where she thought on events of the last two months...

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Other Episode Crew

CreatorDavid Crane (1)  |  Jeffrey Klarik
Executive ProducerDavid Crane (1)  |  Jeffrey Klarik  |  Jimmy Mulville
Co-ProducerPat Lees
Production DesignerGrenville Horner
EditorNigel Williams (1)
CastingGilly Poole  |  Suzanne Crowley  |  Beth Klein
First Assistant DirectorSam Dawking
Second Assistant DirectorJennie Fava
Costume DesignerPam Downe  |  Ralph Holes
HairstylistLuke Anthony
GripLlewelyn Harrison
Camera OperatorCharlie Dailey
Set DecoratorClare Andrade
Location ManagerPat Karam
Property MasterTrevor Daniels
Script SupervisorLaura Goulding
Production CoordinatorElaine Waugh
GafferFritz Henry
Director of PhotographyRob Kitzmann
Stunt CoordinatorRay De-Haan
Art DirectorFleur Whitlock
Dubbing MixerDavid Old
Sound RecordistChris Round
Third Assistant DirectorIan Hughes (2)
Costume SupervisorHannah Wood
Camera AssistantEmma Friend
Best BoyChris Polden
ComposerMark Thomas
Focus PullerMark Sneddon  |  Hopi Demattio
Makeup ArtistTracey Lee  |  Nicola Springall
Production BuyerCharlie Lynam
Construction ManagerDan Crandon
Make-up DesignerSarah Grundy
Head Of ProductionJessica Sharkey
Stunt PerformerStephanie Carey  |  Andy Smart
ColouristJet Omoshebi
 

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