Roommates (TV series)
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Roommates is an American
television sitcom
developed by ABC Family
and Acme Productions that premiered on March 23, 2009. On April 29, 2009, it was announced that Roommates would not return for a second season.
The series follows five very different characters and their struggles through life. The main focus of the show revolves around Mark, a struggling actor, who thinks his dream has come true when he runs into high school crush Katie and finds she is looking for a new roommate. Mark takes the chance, moves in, and starts to find a way to win her heart. Katie, who is completely oblivious to Mark's motives, has a hard time getting over her previous boyfriend, Ben, and looks to Mark for support.
The other two roommates Hope and James, both have their own problems. Hope is longing for an upscale job after losing her job from the television studio, and James brings in a slapstick comedy as he takes a delight in watching Mark's attempts to "woo" Katie. The series also includes Thom, Mark's ex-roommate, who feels he is destined to help Mark in his quest to be a unit with Katie.
. Only thirteen episodes of the series were aired before it was cancelled.
United States
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television sitcom
Situation comedy
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developed by ABC Family
ABC Family
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and Acme Productions that premiered on March 23, 2009. On April 29, 2009, it was announced that Roommates would not return for a second season.
Overview
The show focuses on a group of twentysomethings who move in together after college. The show is ABC Family’s first scripted half hour comedy.The series follows five very different characters and their struggles through life. The main focus of the show revolves around Mark, a struggling actor, who thinks his dream has come true when he runs into high school crush Katie and finds she is looking for a new roommate. Mark takes the chance, moves in, and starts to find a way to win her heart. Katie, who is completely oblivious to Mark's motives, has a hard time getting over her previous boyfriend, Ben, and looks to Mark for support.
The other two roommates Hope and James, both have their own problems. Hope is longing for an upscale job after losing her job from the television studio, and James brings in a slapstick comedy as he takes a delight in watching Mark's attempts to "woo" Katie. The series also includes Thom, Mark's ex-roommate, who feels he is destined to help Mark in his quest to be a unit with Katie.
Main cast
- Tyler Francavilla as Mark Fletcher
- Dorian Brown as Katie Bowman
- Tamera MowryTamera MowryTamera Darvette Mowry-Housley is an American actress. She first gained fame for her teen role as Tamera Campbell on the ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister...
as Hope Daniels - Tommy Dewey as James
- David Weidoff as Thom
Special appearances & recurring cast
- Tim ReidTim ReidTimothy L. "Tim" Reid is an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his roles in prime time American television programs, such as Venus Flytrap on WKRP in Cincinnati , Marcel "Downtown" Brown on Simon & Simon , Ray Campbell on Sister, Sister and William Barnett on That 70's Show...
as Mr. Stanley Daniels - Yara Brighton as Alex the Barista
- Tony Yalda as Winston
- Marilu HennerMarilu HennerMary Lucy Denise "Marilu" Henner is an American actress, producer and author. She is best known for her role as Elaine O'Connor Nardo on the sitcom Taxi from 1978 to 1983.-Early life:...
as James' mother - Felicia DayFelicia DayKathryn Felicia Day is an American actress, known for her work as "Vi" on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and for parts in movies such as Bring It On Again and June, as well as the Internet musical, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog...
as Alyssa
Episodes
Each episode began with the title "The" similar to SeinfeldSeinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
. Only thirteen episodes of the series were aired before it was cancelled.
| Episodes | First airdate | Last airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | March 23, 2009 | May 4, 2009 |
| # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|
Ratings
| Episode # | Viewers | Demo (18-49) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,504,000 | 0.4/1 |
| 2 | 444,000 | 0.2/0 |
| 3 | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | 453,000 | 0.2/0 |
| 5 | 520,000 | 0.2/1 |
| 6 | Avg. 315,000 | N/A |
| 7 | ||
| 8 | ||
| 9 | ||
| 10 | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | ||
| 12 | ||
| 13 |
- Episode 1 followed the season finale of The Secret Life of the American TeenagerThe Secret Life of the American TeenagerThe Secret Life of the American Teenager is an American teen drama television series created by Brenda Hampton. It first aired on ABC Family on July 1, 2008. The show was renewed for a second season consisting of 24 episodes on February 9, 2009, which began airing on June 22, 2009...
, which had 4.49 million viewers. - Episode 2 followed the season premiere of GreekGreek (TV series)Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
, which had 991,000 viewers.