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Season 1 – The Single Guy

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Manhattan novelist Jonathan Eliot just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to finding the woman of his dreams, even with the help of his well-meaning married friends - studio engineer Sam Sloane and wife Trudy, and financial adviser Matt Parker and his chirpy wife, Janeane. Jonathan also gets advice from Manny, the long-married doorman of his apartment building.

Critics Reviews

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John Carman San Francisco Chronicle It's the oddest thing. I liked watching [The Single Guy]... and realized later that I'd been short-changed on laughter. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post Another of NBC's lame and shameless panderings to young adults... If The Single Guy gets an audience merely because of its placement on the schedule, it will be one of the most unworthy hits in recent TV history. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Phil Gallo Variety No big yuks, but engaging dialogue, a focused premise and Jonathan Silverman's star-in-the-making presence give The Single Guy a jump on the competition. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel It's difficult to fail between Friends and Seinfeld, but The Single Guy could do it. It plays like a Friends rerun with a less likable cast. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) It looks like it would be a funny show. It's got an attractive cast, a talented creator/executive producer in Brad Hall, and the style that's so reminiscent of shows like Friends and Seinfeld. But it isn't funny. And that's a major problem for a comedy. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Judy Nichols Christian Science Monitor Silverman plays Johnny Elliot, whose closest friends have all tied the knot and now want to help him do the same. Johnny, of course, holds out -- leading to some funny moments that should make this show a success, given its desirable Thursday-night spot. Jun 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jonathan Silverman

Johnny Eliot

Joey Slotnick

Sam Sloane

Ming-Na Wen

Trudy Sloane

Jessica Hecht

Janeane Percy-Parker

Mark Moses

Matt Parker

Ernest Borgnine

Manny

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 1995 Pilot A single writer's married friends serve as matchmakers. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 1995 Tennis Johnny woos Sam's attractive tennis instructor (Cara Buono). Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 1995 Gift Johnny promises his new girlfriend (Megan Ward) a dream date. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 1995 Baby-Sitting Jonathan baby-sits for Mark and Janeane (Mark Moses, Jessica Hecht). Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 1995 Charity Jonathan decides to become a Big Brother volunteer. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 1995 Neighbors Jonathan hits it off with Janeane's friend Ross (David Schwimmer). Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 9, 1995 Mugging Jonathan's mugging arouses his girlfriend (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 1995 Sister Jonathan becomes attracted to Janeane's abrasive sister (Illeana Douglas). Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 7, 1995 Attraction Jonathan recognizes his attraction to a new girlfriend's co-worker. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 1995 Midnight Jonathan broods on his New Year's Eve's date until he spots Amanda. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 4, 1996 Communication A French-speaking model (Lydie Denier) enchants Jonathan. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 11, 1996 Nineteen Jonathan faces a dilemma after learning the true age of the woman he is dating. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 1996 Distance Friends and relatives try to strengthen Jonathan and Martha's shuttle romance. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 1, 1996 Rival Johnny tries to one-up a rival author (Conan O'Brien). Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 8, 1996 Pudding The co-op president (Renee Taylor) gets rid of Manny (Ernest Borgnine); guest Marie Osmond. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 15, 1996 Affair Sam works late hours with Paula Abdul while Trudy is away on business. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 22, 1996 Wedding Jonathan pursues a fellow guest at his college sweetheart's wedding. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 7, 1996 Poetry Jonathan has a dispute with a harsh critic of his new book. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 14, 1996 Lovenest Janeane and Matt use Jonathan's apartment for their romantic trysts. Details Episode 20 Aired May 2, 1996 Kids Jonathan leads baby sitters Sam and Trudy (Joey Slotnick, Ming-Na Wen) into trouble. Details Episode 21 Aired May 9, 1996 Pop Jonathan's dad (Peter Boyle) plans to marry a professor Jonathan knew in college. Details Episode 22 Aired May 16, 1996 Moving Jonathan (Jonathan Silverman) cohabits with Charlie. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Brad Hall
Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 1995