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Comedy Central and Denis Leary hold a contest where an aspiring TV writer-director will get their own sitcom on the network.
- 2002-2002
- 1 season
- Comedy Central
- Comedy
Comedy Central and Denis Leary hold a contest where an aspiring TV writer-director will get their own sitcom on the network.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2002
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
After being turned down by several big-name stars, Denis, as a last resort, turns to Lenny Clarke to co-produce the series. Together with Comedy Central executives, they declare Mike Lombardi to be the winner of the contest to create his own sitcom, but completely change the concept of his proposed series without telling him.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Lenny finds himself in over his head as a first-time producer when Denis checks himself into rehab just as the show is going into production. To make matters worse, Peter Gallager, the series' star, is horribly injured in an accident on the first day of filming.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
New cast member Patrice O'Neal creates tension on the set, while the first run-through for network executives turns into a disaster.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
After being electrocuted during the run-through, Patrice O'Neal doesn't show up for the show's first taping, forcing Eddie Brill to step in at the last second as the series' star.