Outmatched Season 1 Episode 1
Outmatched
Season 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TV-14
  • January 23, 2020
  • 23 min

Outmatched is a comedy series which premiered on January 23, 2020 on Fox. The series revolves around the personal life of a blue-collar couple Mike and Kay who are raising their four kids, three of whom happen to be certified geniuses.

Season 1 Episode 1 titled, "Pilot" introduces the audience to Mike and Kay who are struggling to make ends meet while taking care of their gifted children. Mike, a construction worker, and Kay, a casino pit boss, are always looking out for their children's welfare but find it challenging to nourish their unique talents.

The episode begins with a scene where Mike and Kay are trying to convince the social worker from the adoption agency that they can provide a suitable environment for the adopted child they are trying to bring home. However, things do not go as planned, and the couple is told that they can only take home one child instead of two, as they had hoped.

Meanwhile, the couple's three biological children - Brian, Nicole, and Marc are shown to be highly intelligent. They're each attending a specialized school where they're constantly challenged with academic pursuits far beyond their grade levels. The audience is also introduced to the fourth and final family member, Leah, who doesn't necessarily have any academic abilities but is still a remarkable member of the family.

Despite their exceptional intelligence, the kids are still struggling with socializing with other kids of their age and sometimes end up feeling left out. Mike and Kay try to balance their children's academic achievements with their social lives by organizing structured playdates so they can interact with other children their age.

Unwilling to put their children's talents to waste, the couple hits upon a cunning plan that they believe will help them come out of their financial struggles. They decide to use their children's intellectual abilities to secure some quick cash by plotting a card gambling scam at Kay's casino.

Mike and Kay's plan is hilarious but disaster strikes when their youngest child Leah walks in at the wrong time, blowing the cover of their elaborate scam. Nevertheless, they are able to save face, and the creative use of their children's intelligence brings them the reward they sought.

On the personal front, Mike and Kay try to provide a semblance of normalcy to their overachieving children by engaging in everyday activities like watching movies and hosting birthday parties. Despite their hectic schedule, the couple still manages to commendably balance their work and family life, which is not easy with four children, three of whom are certified geniuses.

The episode ends with a heartwarming moment where the family gathers at home, content with the idea that while they may not have much, they are perfect just the way they are.

Overall, the "Pilot" episode of Outmatched sets the tone for the rest of the series and introduces the audience to the comedic dynamic of the blue-collar family that is just trying to make it in life with their overachieving children. The show is a light-hearted and enjoyable watch, perfect for a lazy night in.

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Outmatched, Season 1 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on FOX. You can also buy, rent Outmatched on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    January 23, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    23 min
  • Language
    English