Happy Hour
Henry Beckman left his ideal life in Missouri to movie to Chicago with his girlfriend Heather to work in her family's business. But in the course of one morning, Henry loses his girlfriend, his apartment, and his job. In his vulnerable state, he meets his new roommate, the vain, flashy, and lovable rogue, Larry Cone, and then goes to work for Larry's childhood friend, Amanda, a beautiful mess who's unsuccessfully trying to emulate her idol, Kelly Ripa. Larry is in need of someone new around to listen to his theories about life and women after his best friend and former roommate got, Brad got engaged to Tina, a cold, controlling woman who has nothing but contempt for Larry.
- Metascore25
- 2006-2008
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-14
Henry Beckman left his ideal life in Missouri to movie to Chicago with his girlfriend Heather to work in her family's business. But in the course of one morning, Henry loses his girlfriend, his apartment, and his job. In his vulnerable state, he meets his new roommate, the vain, flashy, and lovable rogue, Larry Cone, and then goes to work for Larry's childhood friend, Amanda, a beautiful mess who's unsuccessfully trying to emulate her idol, Kelly Ripa. Larry is in need of someone new around to listen to his theories about life and women after his best friend and former roommate got, Brad got engaged to Tina, a cold, controlling woman who has nothing but contempt for Larry.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 7, 2006 60 mins
Henry Beckman has just moved to Chicago to stay in a relationship with his girlfriend. Only a few days later, she decides she wants to end the relationship, and sends him out onto the streets. With no friends in the city and no relatives, he looks for a cheap apartment in Chicago. His eye falls upon an advertisement placed by one Larry Cone, to which he responds, only to find that Larry is a sardonic, pitiless. Despite his rough demeanor, Larry lets his guard down begins to help Henry reconstruct the tattered remains of his life.
Episode 2
The Mix CD
Thu, Sep 14, 2006
Henry finds an old Mix CD stuffed in the back of Larry's closet. The questions he rises about the CD unravels an old relationship Larry had years ago. Amanda dates a gynecologist, who, after an appointment with her, suspiciously cancels their date that night.
Episode 3
Larry's Birthday
Thu, Sep 21, 2006
Episode 4
The Ring and I
Thu, Sep 28, 2006
Henry puts his engagement ring for sale on eBay. Then Amanda wants to borrow it to hurt an ex by pretending to be in a relationship. Heather returns, wanting to give Henry another try. Tina kicks Brad out because he hasn't given her a ring.
Episode 5
Crazy Girls
Tue, Oct 10, 2006
Amanda meets her college friend Lucy, who points out that Amanda's the only one in their former clique still single. So Lucy pushes Amanda into online dating. Henry asks a coffee shop girl out despite the others' claim that she's a lunatic.
Episode 6
Thanksgiving
Episode 7
Xmas
Episode 8
The Election
Larry gets a satellite dish, but Tina is hellbent on taking it down. So Larry decides to run for president of the residents against Tina. Amanda likes the way Tina has whipped Brad so she too gets herself a *nice* man, Chucky.
Episode 9
The Family Affair
Henry's parents are coming for a visit and he fears they'll be disappointed in him. Larry and Amanda have prejudices against them. Tina gets a job but she doesn't like Brad's excitement over it. Everyone may have to rethink their opinions.
Episode 10
11:30 Snuggles
Heather offers to do Tina a bridal shower. Brad suggests a Guys' Night to Henry & Larry. Tina authorizes it. In a bar Larry challenges Brad to put on his ladykiller alter ego. Who then hits on someone's girlfriend. Disaster in the making.
Episode 11
New Year's Eve
Larry doesn't like Amanda's new boyfriend Ross so there will be tension at Larry's indoor party between him and Amanda since Ross has other plans. Tina wants to dress Brad in a tux and have a romantic photo of them together outdoors.
Episode 12
A Dead Man's Ham
Everyone's family Christmas plans get canceled so they gather at Larry & Henry's. But the shops are closed and the only Christmas Dinner is a ham outside the door of their neighbor. To take or not to take and play truth or dare instead?
Episode 13
The T-Shirt
Brad has forgotten the wedding preparations. He gives Tina an experimental pill for the migraine, with unexpected results. Larry's T-shirt business is on the verge of success. Amanda's boss is sexually harassing her. But does she need it?
Episode 14
Boo! This Party Sucks
Larry's holding his annual Halloween party, but Brad and Tina invite everyone to their party - and they accept. Heather and Henry are OK now, but Amanda has a hard time accepting Heather into the "gang".