Episodes

About Episodes

A British-American sitcom, Episodes, premiered on Showtime on January 9, 2011. The show was created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik and produced by Hat Trick Productions. The series revolves around a husband-and-wife team played by Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig, who are lured by Hollywood to produce a new American version of their successful British TV series. However, they soon realize that Hollywood is not what they had imagined.

Making/Production

The series was co-produced by Hat Trick Productions, Crane Klarik, and Showtime Networks. It was shot in the United Kingdom and the United States. The team of writers consisted of David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik who also served as the show's executive producers.

Actors

• Stephen Mangan as Sean Lincoln: Portrays one half of the British husband-and-wife comedy writing team who is lured to Hollywood to write an American version of their hit series.
• Tamsin Greig as Beverly Lincoln: The other half of the team, who is less enthusiastic about the Hollywood venture.
• Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc: Plays an exaggerated version of himself, who is cast to play the lead in the American version of the British series.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• This is Matt Leblanc's first project after Friends and its spin-off Joey, garnering him a Golden Globe award.
• The show satirizes Hollywood's culture and television production, providing an insider's look.
• Though the show got mixed reviews initially, it started receiving massive critical acclaim from season 2.

Awards

Episodes has received numerous nominations and awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for Matt LeBlanc and also multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Quotes

• "I was sad...so I ate a pizza."
• "That's like asking me to choose between my two children."
• "People want what they want, when they want it."

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song for Episodes is a re-versioned recording of "Lay Down" by the Strawbs.
• The original music by Mark Thomas which adds a hilarious layer to the show.