Halfway Home

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  • 2007
  • 1 Season
  • 7.5  (598)

Halfway Home is a Comedy Central sitcom that ran in 2007. It is about a group of ex-convicts who live in a halfway house in Los Angeles. The show is a mockumentary-style parody of the reality TV genre. It stars Jordan Black, Regan Burns, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nunez, Octavia Spencer, and Kevin Ruf.

The show follows the lives of the six ex-convicts who are all living in the same house. There is Carl (Jordan Black), a former drug dealer who is trying to turn his life around, but has trouble controlling his temper. Then there is Kenny (Regan Burns), a former investment banker who lost everything in the Enron scandal and is now facing the consequences of his actions. Shirleen (Jessica Makinson) is a former stripper who is trying to get her life back on track after spending time in prison for drug possession. Meanwhile, Cuchi (Oscar Nunez) is a former gang member who is now walking the straight and narrow, but has trouble staying out of trouble.

Then there is Trotter (Kevin Ruf), a former TV news anchor who had a mental breakdown on air and is now trying to rebuild his life. Finally, there is Prodigy (Octavia Spencer), a former child star who is trying to make a comeback after her career was derailed by drugs and alcohol.

The show is full of over-the-top characters and situations, and often features the ex-convicts getting into trouble and making bad decisions. Despite this, there is a heart to the show, as each of the characters is trying to find their way back to a normal life.

The show is shot in a documentary style, with interviews with the characters interspersed with scenes of their daily lives. The humor is often dark and the situations the characters find themselves in are often absurd. For example, in one episode, Carl and Shirleen accidentally get high on a cake laced with marijuana, leading to them fighting with the other residents of the halfway house.

While the show is full of laughs, it also tackles serious issues related to the criminal justice system. The characters are all struggling to reform their lives, but are often held back by the stigma of their criminal past. The show shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by ex-convicts trying to reintegrate into society, such as finding employment and housing.

The performances by the cast are all strong, with standout moments from Octavia Spencer as Prodigy and Jordan Black as Carl. The characters are all flawed and complex, with their pasts informing their actions in the present. Despite their sometimes outrageous behavior, it is impossible not to root for them as they struggle to make a better life for themselves.

Overall, Halfway Home is a funny and poignant look at life in a halfway house. While it didn't last long on TV, it remains a cult favorite for its unique blend of humor and heart.

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Seasons
Halfway Innocent
10. Halfway Innocent
May 16, 2007
Eulogio encounters one of his past customers, who hasn't quite gotten past their sexual interlude. Alan's wife employs a high-powered attorney to clear her husband.
Halfway Working
9. Halfway Working
May 9, 2007
The residents get jobs at a shopping mall, but find the working world has its share of pitfalls. Meanwhile, an infestation plagues the Crenshaw house.
Halfway High School
8. Halfway High School
May 2, 2007
Kenny encourages the residents to pursue their GED. Soon, Carly discovers that prolonged marijuana use may be affecting her ability to learn.
Halfway Scared
7. Halfway Scared
April 25, 2007
The residents try to scare straight an obese juvenile delinquent. Meanwhile, Carly's hair is set on fire during an ear-candling session.
Halfway New Guy
6. Halfway New Guy
April 18, 2007
The residents revert to prison-hazing practices when a new "fish" moves into the house. Meanwhile, Kenny pursues his musical ambitions at an open-mic night.
Halfway Camping
5. Halfway Camping
April 11, 2007
The residents go on a camping trip, where they're tasked with a self-reliance exercise. Before long, the pressure gets to be too much and they turn on each other.
Halfway Parent's Day
4. Halfway Parent's Day
April 4, 2007
The residents have their parents visit the house and attempt to reconnect after years of dysfunction.
Halfway Hot
3. Halfway Hot
March 28, 2007
A heat wave sweeps across Los Angeles, and the residents clash with Kenny over air-conditioning. Meanwhile, Carly pursues Eulogio, despite his homosexuality.
Halfway Impotent
2. Halfway Impotent
March 21, 2007
The male parolees begin to suspect that the Bureau of Prisons is facilitating their erectile dysfunction. Meanwhile, Carly goes for the pogo-sticking world record.
Halfway Narc
1. Halfway Narc
March 14, 2007
Alan smells pot and Kenny makes the ex-cons take drug tests. Later, C-Bass prepares to carry out a suicide bombing.
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  • Premiere Date
    March 14, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (598)
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