Worst Week

2008

Worst Week

7.5 | TV-14 | en | Comedy

Worst Week is an American TV series which originally aired on CBS from September 22, 2008 to June 6, 2009. The series was based on the British sitcom The Worst Week of My Life. The show was adapted for American audiences by Fox under the title Worst Week of My Life, but a series failed to materialize after the pilot was filmed. The series aired on CBS Mondays at 9:30pm ET/PT, following Two and a Half Men. The premiere attracted 11 million viewers but lost a third of its lead-in audience. Ratings dropped to a low of 8.4 million viewers with the sixth episode, then began to climb steadily. They reached a high of 12.12 million viewers with the eleventh episode but declined afterwards. The season finale titled "The Epidural" aired on February 16, 2009. The Series is currently being shown in Ireland on RTÉ Two, Sundays at 3:40am. On May 20, 2009, CBS announced its new season schedule and canceled Worst Week. A previously unaired episode entitled "The Party" aired on June 6, 2009. Worst Week is set in Manassas, Virginia

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Seasons & Episodes

EP16 The Party

Jun. 06,2009

Sam manages to lose his pants while helping in the preparation of Dick's birthday party.

EP15 The Epidural

Feb. 16,2009

While Mel goes into labor, Sam does his best to make it to the hospital in time but ends up at the wrong one.

EP14 The Sex

Feb. 02,2009

Sam and Mel were caught in an intimate moment when their nephew took their picture, and now plans on showing it around his school.

EP13 The Puppy

Jan. 19,2009

When Sam sees a litter of puppies being born, he worries he might not be able to handle the birth of his own child.

EP12 The Article

Jan. 12,2009

Sam feels a need to empty the picture left in his mind after accidentally walking in on Angela at a gynecologist office, which causes him to write down his personal and private thoughts...which wind up in the wrong hands.

EP11 The Gift

Dec. 15,2008

When Sam learns that Dick buys Angela the same Christmas gift every year, he offers to help him get something really special for her...but Sam's attempt to deliver the perfect present does not go as well as he planned.

EP10 The Apartment

Dec. 08,2008

Mel tries to prove she doesn't need help from Angela when she considers renting the apartment above Sam and Mel, to be closer when the baby comes.

EP9 The Wedding

Nov. 24,2008

Sam has to resolve an argument between Mel and Angela.

EP8 The Cake

Nov. 17,2008

The in-laws finally meet up, as Sam's parents meet Mel's folks for the first time.

EP7 The Vows

Nov. 10,2008

Sam hopes he can get the Clayton's minister to perform their wedding ceremony, but as usual Sam's good intentions end with him stuck in a predicament from Hell.

EP6 The Ring

Nov. 03,2008

Melanie and Sam are handed down the family wedding ring for use in their marriage, however disaster strikes when Sam loses it...

EP5 The Club

Oct. 20,2008

After inviting too many co-workers to the wedding, Sam tells a risky lie that takes on a life of its own...

EP4 The Truck

Oct. 13,2008

Mel and Sam decide it's time to reveal their secret, with their first big big doctor's appointment coming up concerning the pregnancy.

EP3 The Monitor

Oct. 06,2008

Sam seeks help from a friend repairing Dicks portrait, but problems arise when his buddy falls in love with Dick's daughter, Chloe.

EP2 The Bird

Sep. 29,2008

Sam tries to win over Dick by charming Angela, but then ruins any progress he made when he has a mishap with Dick's birds.

EP1 Pilot

Sep. 22,2008

Sam and Mel intend to reveal her pregnancy to her parents after a quiet dinner. However, when Sam misses the train after having a drunk girl throw up on him, the dinner starts becoming increasingly unlikely.

7.5 | TV-14 | en | Comedy | More Info

Released: 2008-09-22 | Released Producted By: Universal Media Studios , Hat Trick Productions Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/worst_week/

Synopsis

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Cast

Erinn Hayes , Nancy Lenehan , Kyle Bornheimer

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Universal Media Studios , Hat Trick Productions

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Trailers

Cast

Erinn Hayes

as Melanie Clayton

Murderville Greta Witness Infection Medical Police Holly Slept Over Bill & Ted Face the Music Huge in France Who We Are Now Band Aid

Nancy Lenehan

as Angela Clayton

People of Earth Sex Tape How to Be a Gentleman The Selling A Better Life Worst Week Beauty Shop Eddie's Million Dollar Cook Off Human Nature

Kyle Bornheimer

as Sam Briggs

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Reviews

spooot69 Sorry folks, but this is, once again, a very bad attempt by Americans to remake brilliant comedies from other countries, and failing miserably. They have done this with a number of shows and it's getting irritating. While this isn't unfunny, the jokes aren't delivered well, with the exception of the father who is simply brilliant at delivering snappy laughs, and it seems to have been re-written for an American specific audience. If you haven't seen or heard of the original series, then you might enjoy this mildly, but otherwise I would recommend getting your hands on the British make. This is a mediocre comedy, with rehashed jokes, taken down a notch in class for a simpler audience. The sad thing is, this is the only version the mainstream audiences of Australia will see, like they did with The Office, Life on Mars and Kath & Kim.

S.R. Dipaling Poor,beleaguered SAm Briggs(Kyle Bornheimer,who seems to have been born with a 'I'm screwed!'face)is about to marry the lovely Melanie(Erinn HAyes),but has the dangerous task of trying to impress her parents(KUrtwood Smith and NAncy Lenehan,both great!)and seems to wear bad luck around his neck. EAch element of their impending nuptials becomes fraught with peril,all laying out traps for our intrepid hero.THis comedy has worked so far(At this writing,about twelve episodes deep). THe timing and reactions of all involved work well enough(Or better yet,they stay out of the way of the natural humor to develop)that this show has a true charm and appeal to it. I'm probably mincing details here,but I still cannot help but feel like naming a show "Worst Week" suggests that this show's running plot is a singular or finite problem. Since the mere nature of a TV series is,usually,to continue indefinitely,the naming of a show set around a singular worst week seems to present a bit of a problem. Or maybe that's just me.UNless there's been a revelation as to the time constraints of this show in a previous episode(or episodes)that I've not been cognizant of,I cannot help but feel like a show with the kind of genuinely funny quality and rich potential,the producers might want to change the title. Some suggestions: "Worst Weeks"? "Another BAd Week"? "ONe Bad DAy After Another"?Again,just suggestions. Good show,though!

emerson-9 For a comedy, I usually don't have to high requirements, one being of course that it should be funny. Well, it isn't.One major thing with comedy is timing and chemistry. Recently, the people behind forgetting Sara Marshall, knocked up,etc have surprised me by doing rather simple story's that still feels fresh even though there isn't really anything new about them, yet it still works. This show is quite the opposite. Some rather good ideas is completely lost due to poor timing and more or less every single joke being obvious a long time before occurring. I really though it would be fun after reading about it. For me, it really isn't. Actually one of the most disappointing show's I've seen in a long time.

jammym-1 I really didn't know much about the program before I watched it. I wasn't expecting much. I just finished watching the first episode of Worst Week and I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes. Yes, I laughed until I cried. This episode was one hilarious event after another. It was a cross between Meet the Parents and sometimes Weekend at Bernie's. The main character had the worst luck of anyone I have ever seen! I only worry that the premise might get old and become less funny episode after episode. I hope not. One great thing about this show is no laugh track! Yay! Don't miss this one! It's one in a million.