Free Agents (2011): Season 1

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 14, 2011

Starring: Anthony Stewart Head, Hank Azaria, Kathryn Hahn

Summary: Coworkers Alex (Hank Azaria) and Helen (Kathryn Hahn) both struggle with overcoming their previous relationships. After sleeping together, they decide to be just friends. Anthony Head reprises his role as Hank's boss, Stephen, in this series based on a British series with the same name.

Creator: John Enbom and Chris Niel

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Sexin' the Raisin
Air Date: January 19, 2012
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S1:E7. The Kids Are Probably Alright
Air Date: January 19, 2012
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S1:E6. Are You There, Helen? It's Me, God
Air Date: unknown

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 13, 2011

Despite its lead characters' fragile makeups, Free Agents is a niftily scripted, bracingly grownup comedy when in the hands of its two leads. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Sep 16, 2011

It's no small miracle that Mr. Azaria makes this soppy character work. He does. The same can be said for just about everything else in this appealingly hard-headed, smartly written comedy. Read full review

Michelle Welch

Sep 14, 2011

These initial 23 minutes offer a promising mix of rapid banter, smart cultural references, and delightful absurdity. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Sep 13, 2011

The British show accepts that this is the story of two very damaged individuals and is willing to confront that damage early and often - sometimes seriously and sometimes in black comic fashion. Whether by choice or NBC fiat, Enbom has placed these same characters into a much lighter style, and the fit doesn't work. Read full review

James Poniewozik

Sep 14, 2011

What we lose in the US Free Agents pilot is the sense of emotional commitment to the situations of the characters. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Sep 14, 2011

There's not a character you're likely to believe, which is a problem, or one you want to see again, which for a series is a bigger problem. Read full review

Verne Gay

Sep 12, 2011

What's missing here, besides laughs? Chemistry. Read full review

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spacemandave

Sep 27, 2011

hank azarias the man and ive always liked kathryn hahn("that chick" is what i called her though) and they have great chemistry(how lame, i see everyone said that)...... natasha leggero is good and looks hot on it, rest of the cast is a little annoying so far but have their moments.

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martinex

Sep 24, 2011

Call me crazy but I love this show. Hank Azaria comes off as clever and witty without being pompous. Kathryn Hahn holds her own as well. There is definitely chemistry between the two and the boss/perv Anthony Head is hilarious. In fact the entire cast works well together. This is easilyCall me crazy but I love this show. Hank Azaria comes off as clever and witty without being pompous. Kathryn Hahn holds her own as well. There is definitely chemistry between the two and the boss/perv Anthony Head is hilarious. In fact the entire cast works well together. This is easily my favorite new comedy so far.… Expand

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Insomnamarth

Sep 22, 2011

Free Agents definitely had a strong pilot, but lost some rhythm towards the second episode... but I still believe this show has a fighting chance to become great. Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn have great chemistry in this show, and I believe they are unappreciated for the talent they have.Free Agents definitely had a strong pilot, but lost some rhythm towards the second episode... but I still believe this show has a fighting chance to become great. Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn have great chemistry in this show, and I believe they are unappreciated for the talent they have.

- the secretary/receptionist girl is too overly dry
+ Giles is in it… Expand

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retiredat56

Sep 18, 2011

Pros: The two leads are good and have real chemistry. They can also act. Cons: The supporting actors are weaker and a little over-the-top with their lines. They are less believable. To some degree it is the acting and to some it is just their lines which sound just a tad too much likePros: The two leads are good and have real chemistry. They can also act. Cons: The supporting actors are weaker and a little over-the-top with their lines. They are less believable. To some degree it is the acting and to some it is just their lines which sound just a tad too much like forced sit com one liners to get a laugh which makes them less funny. This show can make it but the writing needs some work. As it is, it is the kind of show I would watch if I wanted something to do but would not be terribly disappointed if I missed a show or three either.… Expand

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WillfromSF

Sep 17, 2011

Compared to the show it's paired with, "Up All Night", this is pure genius, but the latter show I found terrible. Hank Azaria is a good actor although I don't know that this sitcom will be his thing. The woman lead, Katherine Hahn was just OK. The meeting scenes in the office would haveCompared to the show it's paired with, "Up All Night", this is pure genius, but the latter show I found terrible. Hank Azaria is a good actor although I don't know that this sitcom will be his thing. The woman lead, Katherine Hahn was just OK. The meeting scenes in the office would have generated several sexual harassment lawsuits, but then this is TV. One particularly odd one is where the male boss is deep massaging the Azaria character while he's sitting in his chair. Weird and unclear why to me, but maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention.… Expand

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Beau

Sep 29, 2011

Will go down in history as NBC's worst idea ever. The writing and acting are worse than sub-par and both Kathryn Hahn and Hank Azaria give performances that are disproportionate with their actual abilities.

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thatsme

Sep 30, 2011

This will be cancelled in a few weeks. Such a terrible idea and the acting is just horrible. Parks and Recreation (the best show on TV) makes this look like **** (which it is).

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 2011
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  S1:E8. Sexin' the Raisin
  Air Date: January 19, 2012
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  S1:E7. The Kids Are Probably Alright
  Air Date: January 19, 2012
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  S1:E6. Are You There, Helen? It's Me, God
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E5. Nice Guys Finish ... At Some Point
  Air Date: October 12, 2011
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  S1:E4. Rebranding
  Air Date: October 5, 2011
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  S1:E3. Dr. Hu
  Air Date: September 28, 2011
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  S1:E2. What I Did for Work
  Air Date: September 21, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 14, 2011