About Cougar Town

Cougar Town is a popular American television sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2015 for a total of six seasons. The series was created by Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel and produced by ABC Studios. The show centers on Jules Cobb (Courteney Cox), a recently divorced woman in her 40s facing the humorous challenges, pitfalls, and rewards of life's next chapter, along with her son, ex-husband, and friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive extended family.

Making / Production

The series was produced by ABC Studios, with co-creators Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel playing a major part in the show's production. After the first three seasons aired on ABC, the show moved to TBS for the remaining three seasons. The transition to a new network did not impact the tone or quality of the series, which consistently delivered its signature blend of humor and heart.

Actors

• Courteney Cox (Jules Cobb): Cox, known for her role in the sitcom 'Friends', skillfully portrays Jules, a woman navigating life after divorce with self-deprecating humor and growing self-confidence.
• Christa Miller (Ellie Torres): Jules' best friend, Ellie, is portrayed by Christa Miller with a sassy yet loyal personality.
• Dan Byrd (Travis Cobb): Byrd plays Travis, Jules' shy son who often plays the voice of reason amidst adult eccentricities.
• Josh Hopkins (Grayson Ellis): Hopkins takes on the role of Grayson, Jules' love interest, with charm and timing that blends romantic tension and comedy perfectly.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title 'Cougar Town' stems from the slang term 'cougar', meaning an older woman seeking relationships with younger men. However, the show quickly diverged from this concept and focused on the broader life of Jules and her friends.
• Courteney Cox and Christa Miller, who play best friends on Cougar Town, have a real-life friendship spanning several years.
• The series originally aired on ABC but was moved to TBS after the third season.

Awards

The series has been nominated for a number of awards, with Courteney Cox earning a Golden Globe nomination in 2010 for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.

Quotes

• "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you actually left them." - Andy
• "Wine in the morning, on the scooter, in the shower, and while I was cooking, they said. That's a problem. I call it multitasking!" - Jules

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening credits theme song is a song called "Lafayette" by the band I'm from Barcelona.
• The series features a wide variety of songs from pop and rock genres, contributing to the sitcom's vibrant atmosphere.