Working Class (TV series)

Working Class
Genre Comedy
Created by Jill Cargerman
Starring Melissa Peterman
Ed Asner
Steve Kazee
Patrick Fabian
Lachlan Buchanan
Courtney Merritt
Cameron Castaneda
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 12 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Jill Cargerman
Bryan Johnson
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 20 minutes
Production company(s) The Film Syndicate
Release
Original network CMT
Original release January 28 (2011-01-28) – April 1, 2011 (2011-04-01)
External links
Website

Working Class is an American television sitcom created by Jill Cargerman, which premiered on CMT on January 28, 2011.[1] The network ordered twelve episodes for the comedy, which is the first scripted series for the network.[1]

On April 11, 2011, CMT cancelled Working Class after only one season due to low ratings.[2]

Premise

The series follows Carli Mitchell (Melissa Peterman), a single mom from a rough and tumble background, trying to give her three kids a better life by moving them to an upscale suburb. She quickly finds that making the transition to “the good life” is harder than she thought.[3] Patrick Fabian plays a grocery shop worker.[4]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Buddy System"Rob SchillerJudd Peaslee
& Judd Pillot
January 28, 2011 (2011-01-28)1011.2[5]
Carli mistakenly hits on her boss while an old friend from high school comes back to fulfill a promise they made to each other to get married if they don't find anyone else.
2"Dental Claims"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Regina HicksJanuary 28, 2011 (2011-01-28)1021.2[5]
3"Sugar Mama"Rob SchillerBill DalyFebruary 4, 2011 (2011-02-04)103TBA
Carli's ex-husband visits, and brings gifts for the children. But little does Carli know, he found a replacement, Renee (Reba McEntire), leaving Carli as the black sheep.
4"Eye for an Eye"Steve ZuckermanBill DalyFebruary 11, 2011 (2011-02-11)104TBA
5"Lunch Lady"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Paul Ciancarelli
& David Dipietro
February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18)105TBA
Dot (Kathy Kinney) tells stories about workers and teachers at school.
6"Pay Back"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Judd Peaslee
& Judd Pillot
February 25, 2011 (2011-02-25)106TBA
7"The Dance"Rob SchillerJill CagermanMarch 4, 2011 (2011-03-04)107TBA
8"Wine Pairing"Lynn M. McCrackenJulie Ann LarsonMarch 11, 2011 (2011-03-11)108TBA
9"B-Day Invasion"Lynn M. McCrackenPaul Ciancarelli
& David DipIetro
March 18, 2011 (2011-03-18)109TBA
10"Medieval Woman"Steve ZuckermanJudd Peaslee
& Judd Pillot
March 25, 2011 (2011-03-25)110TBA
11"Short, Then Sweet"Steve ZuckermanJill CagermanApril 1, 2011 (2011-04-01)111TBA
12"Hire Education"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Jill CagermanApril 1, 2011 (2011-04-01)112TBA

References

  1. 1 2 "CMT Premieres Its First Scripted Series "Working Class" Friday, January 28 at 8:00 P.M., ET/PT". The Futon Critic. January 5, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie. "CMT Cancels Sitcom 'Working Class'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  3. "Premiere Of CMT's First Scripted Series, "Working Class," Breaks Records For The Network - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. 2011-01-31. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  4. Tiffany Lew (2011-01-28). "Interview with 'Working Class's Patrick Fabian". TheCelebrityCafe.com. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  5. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (January 31, 2011). "CABLE RATINGS: Solid Debut For 'Working Class', 'Jerseylicious' Sets Record". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
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