Happy Endings season 1 explained

Season Number:1
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Num Episodes:13
Network:ABC
Next Season:Season 2
Episode List:List of Happy Endings episodes

The first season of Happy Endings, an American television series, premiered on April 13, 2011 and concluded on August 24 of the same year. ABC officially picked up the show on May 18, 2010, where it premiered on April as a mid-season replacement,[1] [2] with a one-hour premiere of two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:30 pm ET/PT. In the weeks that followed, the show continued to air back-to-back episodes that began airing at 10:00 pm ET/PT.[3]

Cast

Starring

Recurring

Notable guest stars

Episodes

The first season aired out of order.[4] [5] The series’ first season was presented in its proper production order on the season one DVD, was presented in broadcast order when it appeared on Hulu, and was presented in production order when it appeared on HBOMax.

See also: List of Happy Endings episodes.

Production

On January 19, 2010, ABC green-lit the pilot episode, which was written by David Caspe and directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.[6] The show is from production companies Sony Pictures Television, ABC Studios, and executive producer Jamie Tarses' FanFare Productions. Executive producers are Jamie Tarses, Jonathan Groff and The Russo Brothers.

Casting announcements began in February 2010, with Damon Wayans, Jr. first cast as Brad, Jane's husband who does whatever she says.[7] Next to join the series was Casey Wilson as Penny, the group's desperate and single friend.[8] Eliza Coupe and Adam Pally shortly joined that cast, with Coupe playing Jane, Alex's control freak sister who is married to Brad, and Pally playing Max, Dave's close friend and roommate.[9] [10] Elisha Cuthbert later joined the cast as Alex, Dave's ex-fiancé who leaves him at the altar.[11] Zachary Knighton was last actor to be cast as the newly single Dave.[12]

The pilot was ordered to series on May 13, 2010, as a mid-season entry in the 2010–11 United States network television schedule.[13]

ABC originally aired the episodes out of production order, affecting the continuity of the show. For example, Dave owns a food truck in the third episode to be aired, Your Couples Friends & Neighbors, though he doesn't get into the food truck business until the seventh episode to be aired, Dave of the Dead. The DVD release puts the episodes back into their intended order.[14]

Reception

Critical reception

The first season currently holds a 57 out of 100 rating from critics on Metacritic, which indicates mixed or average reviews.[15]

While initially criticized, being negatively compared to several similar "relationship sitcoms" that had premiered earlier in the season - Perfect Couples, Mad Love, Traffic Light and Friends with Benefits - all of which were canceled after one season.[16] [17] [18] The series also drew comparisons from the hit 1990s sitcom Friends.[19] [20] [21] [22] [23] However, as the season progressed, the reviews from critics became much warmer - with some admitting that it had grown on them and that it had improved since the pilot.[24] [25]

U.S. Ratings

The show's first season averaged 4 million viewers and a 1.7 rating in the adults among the 18-49 age demographic.[26]

EpisodeOriginal air dateTimeslot (EST)Viewers
(millions)		Ratings share
(Adults 18-49)
1 "Pilot" Wednesday 9:31PM 7.301 2.8/7
2 "The Quicksand Girlfriend" Wednesday 10PM 5.700 2.3/6
3 "Your Couples Friends & Neighbors" 4.591 1.8/5
4 "Mein Coming Out Wednesday 10:30PM 3.875 1.6/4
5 "Like Father, Like Gun" Wednesday 10PM 5.169 2.1/5
6 "Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do" 3.88 1.7/4
7 "Dave of the Dead" Wednesday 10:30PM 3.26 1.4/4
8 "The Girl With the David Tattoo" Wednesday 10PM 4.178 1.7/4
9 "You've Got Male" Wednesday 10:30PM 3.463 1.4/4
10 "Bo Fight" Wednesday 10PM 3.70 1.5/4
11 "Barefoot Pedaler" Wednesday 10:30PM 3.10 1.3/3
12 "The Shershow Redemption" 4.02 1.7/4
13 "Why Can't You Read Me?" Wednesday 9:30PM 2.98 1.3/4

Home media

Happy Endings: The Complete First Season
Set detailsSpecial features[27]
  • Banana Republic Style Previews
    • The Girls of Happy Endings
    • The Guys of Happy Endings
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • Mike Relm Remix
  • Mark Douglas Interview with Adam Pally and Casey Wilson
  • Parody Theme Song
DVD release dates
Region 1Region 2Region 4
March 12, 2012August 15, 2012[28]
Blu-ray release dates
Region ARegion BRegion C
[29]
(Complete Series Release)		TBATBA

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pursuit Of Happiness - Love & Happiness Tips . 14 March 2012 . 5 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140305090331/http://www.weladwbanat.net/category/human-development-happiness-happiness-tips . live .
  2. Web site: How To Reach The Happiness . 5 April 1992 . 5 March 2014 . 6 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306062326/http://www.weladwbanat.net/ . live .
  3. Web site: ABC's 'Mr. Sunshine' Will Bump 'Cougar Town'; Plus Dates For 'Happy Endings' & 'Off The Map'. https://web.archive.org/web/20101208220459/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/06/abcs-mr-sunshine-will-bump-cougar-town-temporarily-plus-premiere-dates-for-happy-endings-off-the-map/74516. dead. December 8, 2010. December 6, 2010. Gorman. Bill. TV by the Numbers. December 18, 2010.
  4. Web site: The whole sitcom's out of order. 23 May 2016. 20 March 2021. 1 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210101173729/https://tv.avclub.com/the-whole-sitcom-s-out-of-order-1798248331. live.
  5. Web site: Too Much TV: Happy Endings' Right Episode Order (IT WAS a MESS!). 29 May 2011. 20 March 2021. 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112043033/https://mindy-tv.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-endings-right-episode-order-it.html. live.
  6. Web site: Development Update: Tuesday, January 19. theFutonCritic.com. December 18, 2010. September 15, 2012. https://archive.today/20120915111830/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/01/19/development-update-tuesday-january-19/8486/. live.
  7. Web site: Breaking News - Development Update: Friday, February 12. theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. December 8, 2012. https://archive.today/20121208180700/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/02/12/development-update-friday-february-12-34569/8525/. live.
  8. Web site: Breaking News - Development Update: Wednesday, February 24. theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. September 13, 2012. https://archive.today/20120913102941/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/02/24/development-update-wednesday-february-24-34674/8541/. live.
  9. Web site: Breaking News - Development Update: Wednesday, March 3. theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. September 19, 2012. https://archive.today/20120919090639/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/03/development-update-wednesday-march-3-34773/8552/. live.
  10. Web site: Breaking News - Development Update: Friday, March 5 (Part 2). theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. September 12, 2012. https://archive.today/20120912040743/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/05/development-update-friday-march-5-part-2-34815/8557/. live.
  11. Web site: Breaking News - Development Update: Thursday, March 11. theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. September 12, 2012. https://archive.today/20120912133408/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/11/development-update-thursday-march-11-34893/8567/. live.
  12. Web site: Breaking News - Development Update: Tuesday, March 23. theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. September 11, 2012. https://archive.today/20120911174740/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/23/development-update-tuesday-march-23-35026/8583/. live.
  13. Web site: Breaking News - Chuck, "V," Eight Pilots Make the Cut for 2010-11. theFutonCritic.com. May 19, 2011. September 11, 2012. https://archive.today/20120911151841/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/13/chuck-v-eight-pilots-make-the-cut-for-2010-11-35704/8670/. live.
  14. Web site: DVD Verdict Review - Happy Endings: The Complete First Season . 2020-02-18 . 2016-04-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160405160706/http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/happyendings1.php . live .
  15. Web site: Happy Endings. Metacritic. 2020-04-16. 2020-09-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912190311/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/happy-endings. live.
  16. Web site: 'Happy Endings' review: Haven't we met before?. Zap2It.com. May 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120101143532/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/04/happy-endings-review-havent-we-met-before.html. January 1, 2012. dead.
  17. Web site: Review: ABCs Happy Endings another lame relationship sitcom. HitFix.com. May 19, 2011. May 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110517173127/http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-abcs-happy-endings-another-lame-relationship-sitcom. live.
  18. News: Happy Endings: TV Review. HitFix.com. May 19, 2011. Tim. Goodman. April 13, 2011. May 18, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110518180926/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/tv-review-happy-endings-awful-178023. live.
  19. Web site: Q&A: 'Happy Endings' Creator Addresses 'Friends' Comparisons, the bin Laden Joke and Serializing Season 2 . Hollywoodreporter.com . 2011-05-18 . 2012-08-04 . 2012-05-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120502055100/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/happy-endings-creator-how-not-189841 . live .
  20. Web site: Lyons . Margaret . Happy Endings: Wait, Which Friends Clone Is That Again? . Nymag.com . 2012-08-04 . 2011-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110417071121/http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/04/happy_endings_wait_which_one_i.html . live .
  21. Web site: McDonough . Kevin . 'Happy Endings' gives nod to 'Friends' formula . .ljworld.com . 2011-04-13 . 2012-08-04 . 2013-06-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130613115004/http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2011/apr/13/happy-endings-gives-nod-friends-formula/ . live .
  22. Web site: Ken Tucker . Happy Endings - Entertainment Weekly Review . Ew.com . 2011-04-13 . 2012-08-04 . 2012-05-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120517092332/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20479738,00.html . live .
  23. Web site: 'Happy Endings': A real winner or cheap 'Friends' rip-off? . Latimesblogs.latimes.com . 2011-04-13 . 2012-08-04 . 2011-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110417021842/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/awards/2011/04/happy-endings-abc-elisha-cuthbert-tv-entertainment-news.html . live .
  24. Web site: 'Happy Endings' Season 2 is at the top of our TV wish list. Zap2It.com. May 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110903054045/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/05/happy-endings-season-2-is-at-the-top-of-our-tv-wish-list.html. September 3, 2011. dead.
  25. Web site: Review: A second opinion on ABCs Happy Endings. HitFix.com. May 19, 2011. May 15, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110515161404/http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-a-second-opinion-on-abcs-happy-endings. live.
  26. Web site: Happy Endings: 2011-12 TV Season Ratings. 6 April 2012. 5 February 2012. 28 July 2012. https://archive.today/20120728142433/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/happy-endings-ratings-2011-2012/. live.
  27. Web site: DVD Talk. 2012-02-08. 2012-01-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20120120152201/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/51260/happy-endings/. live.
  28. Web site: Buy Happy Endings - the Complete 1st Season on DVD-Video from EzyDVD.com.au . 2012-06-06 . 2014-10-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141011235342/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/happy-endings-the-complete-1st-season/dp/6116019 . live .
  29. Web site: Amazon.com: Happy Endings - The Complete Series - BD [Blu-ray]

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    . Amazon . July 19, 2018 . June 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627175716/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ58ZCZ . live .

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