Almost Heroes
A single-camera comedy about coming home again - when home is a comic book store in a suburban strip mall. Warring brothers Terry and Peter are forced to take over the reins of their father's failing comic book store after his untimely death. While Peter remained at home working alongside his father and emulating all of his nerdy ways, Terry escaped his youth as the high school punching bag and went to Harvard business school, never looking back. Now Terry must confront the family and friends he abandoned and the geek culture he has fought so hard to forget. The brothers try to put the past behind them, keep dad's dream alive and not kill each other in the process.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Comedy
A single-camera comedy about coming home again - when home is a comic book store in a suburban strip mall. Warring brothers Terry and Peter are forced to take over the reins of their father's failing comic book store after his untimely death. While Peter remained at home working alongside his father and emulating all of his nerdy ways, Terry escaped his youth as the high school punching bag and went to Harvard business school, never looking back. Now Terry must confront the family and friends he abandoned and the geek culture he has fought so hard to forget. The brothers try to put the past behind them, keep dad's dream alive and not kill each other in the process.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Terry and Peter vs. Episode One
30 mins
When their father dies, the slick and charming Terry has to reluctantly partner up with his socially awkward brother to save the comic book store they inherited - or lose everything to their Dad's arch-enemy.
Episode 2
Terry and Peter vs. Wendell
30 mins
When Terry and Peter accidentally give away a comic worth thousands of dollars, they risk the beating of a lifetime from its rightful owner. Even worse, if they can't get it back they could lose the store.
Episode 3
Terry and Peter vs. Girls
30 mins
Terry feels like his mojo with ladies is fading just as he needs it most - because this time he doesn't have to get a date for himself, he has to guide Peter through one.
Episode 4
Terry and Peter vs. a Living Wage
30 mins
When Terry takes Peter for granted, Peter goes on strike. At first, business savvy Terry thinks running the place will be a breeze, but creepy kids and a deranged delivery guy quickly make him realize Peter is the glue that holds the insanity of the store together.
Episode 5
Terry and Peter vs. Their Hero
30 mins
When Terry invites Peter's childhood hero to do a signing at the store, Peter is thrilled. Until he discovers his 'hero' is a crazy, violent, dream-crushing drunk.
Episode 6
Terry and Peter vs. the Law
30 mins
When Terry and Peter stage a break-in of their store for publicity they end up in the middle of accidental crime spree that can only be solved by one last heist.
Episode 7
Terry and Peter vs. Cupid
30 mins
When Bernie's new Mr. Right just might turn out to be Mr. dangerously and criminally wrong, Terry and Peter have to step up and sabotage the love life of their best friend.
Episode 8
Terry and Peter vs. Season Finale
30 mins
Terry gets an offer that could take him away from the mall, just as Peter is about to face the biggest fight of his life... in costume.