Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
A man who faces plenty of life's typical challenges, like seeking a better job and harboring a crush on his neighbor, also finds himself immersed in his own atypical struggles, while dealing with problematic roommates and an overbearing brother.
- Metascore51
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Comedy
- TV-14
A man who faces plenty of life's typical challenges, like seeking a better job and harboring a crush on his neighbor, also finds himself immersed in his own atypical struggles, while dealing with problematic roommates and an overbearing brother.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
How to Survive Your Loveable Jackass
Sun, Jan 3, 2016 21 mins
Cooper, Barry, and Neal are broke and about to be evicted. Needing money fast they try to market their hangover cure plus take test drugs that make them hallucinate Paula Abdul. Kelly is put off by Leslie's bizarre sense of humor.
Episode 2
How to Survive Insufficient Funds
Sun, Jan 10, 2016 22 mins
After sales for their hangover cure are slower than expected, the guys decide to take part in a drug trial for quick cash, but their plans are unexpectedly derailed by Paul Abdul . Meanwhile, Kelly faces an awkward situation after spending time with Leslie and Josh.
Episode 3
How to Survive Being a Plus One
Sun, Jan 17, 2016 22 mins
When Kelly gets invited to her ex-boyfriend's wedding in Mexico, she doesn't want to show up alone - so she decides to bring Cooper as her plus one. But when getting to the wedding becomes a south-of-the-border logistical nightmare, Cooper enlists Neal, Barry, Josh and Leslie to come to their rescue.
Episode 4
How to Survive Losing Your Phone
Sun, Feb 14, 2016 21 mins
Cooper loses his phone which leads himself, Josh, Barry and Neal on an evening of misadventures including a frat party. Kelly and Leslie hang out, going to karaoke and being involved in a bar fight.
Episode 5
How to Survive Your Roommate's Girlfriend
Sun, Feb 21, 2016 21 mins
When Barry and his new girlfriend, Ashley, seem to be moving too fast, Cooper, Neal and Kelly try to intervene before he gets in too deep. Meanwhile, Josh's attempt to outshine his co-worker leads him into dangerous territory.
Episode 6
How to Survive Your Horrible Landlord
Sun, Mar 6, 2016 22 mins
A tree crashes through the apartment wall of the guy's apartment interrupting a 2nd kiss between Cooper and Kelly. Virgil the landlord refuses to do repairs and the boys must hide Franco the pig with Josh to Leslie's displeasure.
Episode 7
How to Survive Old Friends
Sun, Mar 13, 2016 22 mins
When Cameron, the gang's old friend from college, wants to crash at Cooper's apartment, everyone is excited to see him. But after he quickly wears out his welcome, the guys will try anything to get him out for good.
Episode 8
How to Survive Your Crazy Ex
Sun, Apr 3, 2016 22 mins
Cooper's ex-girlfriend Lena appears with Neal and Barry reminding him how nuts she is. Cooper plans to divert her temporarily with Neal but their relationship gets serious. Kelly dates Shane who's as competitive as she is about everything.
Episode 9
How to Survive Working with Friends
Sun, Apr 10, 2016 22 mins
As Barry's Grandmother's Hangover Cure gains momentum in the marketplace, Cooper is getting all the credit, which leaves Barry and Neil frustrated. But when a rival CEO attempts to snatch the hangover cure crown away from them, the gang will have to band together to retain it.
Episode 10
How to Survive Your Parents' Visit
Sun, Apr 17, 2016 21 mins
Cooper and Josh's parents visit to celebrate their anniversary which leads to the brothers to compete as their father's favorite. Barry tries to help Neal with his porn addiction. A wild party causes the boys to almost fight and lose their dad.
Episode 11
How to Survive Your Emotional Baggage
Sun, Jun 12, 2016 21 mins
Cooper, Neal, and Barry have a meeting where Tommy Hench works. He bullied Neal in school with terrible memories come back and Tommy tries to steal their cure. Kelly discovers Leslie's awful paintings which she tries to discourage from happening.
Episode 12
How to Survive Dating
Sun, Jun 12, 2016 22 mins
The guys meet Hannah and Paige who are devoted to worthy causes. Cooper finds dating Hannah problematic as she takes charity to extremes. Neal and Barry become a trio with Paige. Kelly dates an older Steve as a favor to Josh.
Episode 13
How to Survive Your Birthday
Sun, Jun 26, 2016 21 mins
Cooper's history of terrible birthdays continues when his surprise party begins with him making out with Ramona to Kelly's annoyance. Then there's the party bus with sick people, a bear and kidnapping a bank robber.
