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Season 1 – Louie

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Life can be hectic for a newly single father and successful stand-up comedian -- just ask Louie, a fictionalized version of comic Louis C.K., who portrays the character. From his first meeting of the PTA to dating again and navigating the big city with two children, the comic shares pieces of his day with an appreciative audience during his stand-up gigs. The series features appearances by a number of stand-up comedians appearing in the show as fictionalized versions of themselves. In addition to starring in the show, Louis C.K. also created it.
Louie — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Acerbic, offensive, and smart, Louie has an air of melancholy that separates it from other pessimistic sitcoms.

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William Thomas Empire Magazine A looser indie cousin of Seinfeld/Curb, it's a sublime distillation of C. K.'s blend of jovial fatalism and brutal honesty. Rated: 4/5 Nov 1, 2017 Full Review Brian Lowry Variety After watching four episodes there's a lot to like in Louie. Jun 29, 2010 Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Louie doesn't come close to sucking. Here's to a season of more awkward moments. Jun 29, 2010 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media Louie succeeds where both Seinfeld and network comedies of the last four decades have failed: it manages to operate within a believable reality, and still have a heart. Rated: A- Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Michael Murray Pajiba "Louie" rarely overplays things. The heavy stuff is always offset by the star's comedic genius, but the show maintains a realism that you simply can't shake. Jun 19, 2018 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Often profane and occasionally offensive, Louie won't be to every viewer's taste, but it's a more interesting show than many with a definitive point of view. Jun 29, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Elliot L Incredible season. The story takes you through the best and worst of Louie's dark comedy. Michael Drayer is the perfect bully. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/23 Full Review Eitan D The 1st season wasn't 100% comedy, it was more 65% comedy & 35% life. This means that not everything is super funny but most of it is really touching. Also there was at least 1 episode where he was trashing the shit of a blond girl who interrupted him from the 'audience" and it was very bad comedy. Other then that very solid season Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/20 Full Review Petros T (all seasons) A one-of-a-kind endeavour combining C.K.'s stand-up routines with a variety of inspired short incidents, characters and recurring threads that range from hilarious to awkward and from the very real to the deliberately surreal. C.K. can be enjoyably crass one moment and startlingly sensitive or even artsy the next and this unexpected symbiosis of extremes (and a lot in between) renders "Louie" a very poignant affair. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review dave d What 'Louie' does is groundbreaking. It's Seinfeld but with the issues you people are afraid to talk about in public. That makes it edgy. Louie CK is honest and refreshing and a joy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Sometimes interesting and funny, but Louis C.K. ultimately fails with TV for me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Favorite episodes: Dr. Ben and Bully Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Louis C.K.

Louie

Ursula Parker

Jane

Ricky Gervais

Dr. Ben

Hadley Delany

Lilly

Nick DiPaolo

Nick

Pamela Adlon

Pamela

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 29, 2010 Pilot Louie goes on a date that goes badly; Louie accompanies his daughter on a class field trip and gets lost. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 29, 2010 Poker/Divorce Louie and friends play poker and have a discussion about homosexual; Louie's divorce is finalized; Louie looks up a woman from his past. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 6, 2010 Dr. Ben/Nick Louie goes to the doctor and argues with an old friend; Louie meets Pamela at a PTA meeting; Louie talks with his therapist. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2010 So Old/Playdate Louie is approached by a young woman who has a fetish for older men; Louie sets up a play date for his daughters. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 20, 2010 Travel Day/South Louie goes on a trip and is given a hard time by airport security; Louie performs in the south; Louie meets a crazy fan and her hostile brother. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2010 Heckler/Cop Movie Louie offends a woman with his jokes; Louie reluctantly acts in a cop movie, but cannot please the director. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 3, 2010 Double Date/Mom Louie's brother comes to him with a weird request related to his date; Louie's mom comes to tell him that she is a lesbian. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 10, 2010 Dogpound Louie eats a lot of ice cream, gets high with a neighbor and rescues an old dog from the pound while the kids are away. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 17, 2010 Bully Louie remembers an awkward sexual education lesson as a child; a high school bully threatens Louie while he's on a date. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 24, 2010 Dentist/Tarese Louie tries to get a date with an African American grocery cashier; Louie tries to overcome his fear of the dentist. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 31, 2010 God Louie recalls a traumatic lesson from Catholic school about Jesus dying for his sins; Louie breaks into a church. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 7, 2010 Gym Louie fantasizes about a TV news anchor; Louie winds up in the hospital after working out with his new trainer. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 7, 2010 Night Out Louie goes out for the night; Louie cheers himself up by doing a set at a small local comedy club and having breakfast with his kids. Details

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Season Info

Director
Louis C.K.
Screenwriter
Louis C.K.
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 29, 2010