Episodes Season 1 Episode 1
Episodes
Season 1

Ep 1. Episode 1

  • TVMA
  • January 9, 2011
  • 29 min
  • 6.8  (777)

Matt LeBlanc plays himself in this hilarious comedy about two British writers who bring their hit TV show to America. In Episode 1, we meet husband and wife writing team Sean and Beverly Lincoln as they prepare to make the move from London to Los Angeles. Their award-winning show, "Lyman's Boys," is being adapted for American audiences and they're thrilled to have landed the opportunity.

Sean and Beverly quickly find that their idyllic dream of working in Hollywood isn't quite what they imagined. First, they're told that the star of their show won't be playing the lead, and they're introduced to Matt LeBlanc, who will be taking over the role. Despite initial reservations, they seem to hit it off with LeBlanc and even invite him over to their home for dinner. It's at this dinner party where things start to take a turn for the worse.

Sean and Beverly's marriage is on the rocks and they're having trouble hiding it from LeBlanc. Their personal problems are compounded when they learn that the executives at the network want to rewrite the entire show. The once-happy couple begins to argue and bicker, and LeBlanc is caught in the middle.

As the episode progresses, we see the lengths that Sean and Beverly will go to in order to keep their vision for "Lyman's Boys" intact. They fight tooth and nail against the network's changes, using Matt LeBlanc as their unwitting ally. The tension between Sean and Beverly continues to mount and their personal life threatens to spill over into their professional one.

Despite the mounting pressure from the executives, Sean and Beverly refuse to give up on their vision. They rally together and come up with a plan to win back creative control of the show. It's a risky move, but they're willing to take the chance in order to make "Lyman's Boys" a hit in America.

As the episode comes to a close, Sean and Beverly are faced with a difficult decision. They're given an ultimatum by the executives - either they agree to the network's demands or they walk away from the show. It's a make-or-break moment for the couple, and they must decide whether their dream is worth sacrificing their artistic integrity.

"Episode 1" sets the stage for the rest of the season, with wonderfully witty writing and fantastic acting from all involved. The clash between British and American television cultures is a theme that runs throughout the entire show, and it provides endless opportunities for humor and satire. Fans of witty, irreverent humor will love "Episodes" and will be eagerly anticipating the next episode.

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  • First Aired
    January 9, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    29 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (777)