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Season 1 – Outsourced

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Mid America Novelties is an all-American company that sells novelty items such as whoopee cushions and foam fingers. When the company outsources its call center to India and sends Todd Dempsy there to run the operation, he discovers that his staff needs a crash course in all things American. But the culture shock isn't one-sided -- life in India is its own challenge for Todd.
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Outsourced — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

This culture-clash sitcom is too mired in unfunny jokes and stereotypical characters to provide much insight into the global marketplace.

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Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 09/10/2020
I said Outsourced was careful -- too careful, probably, to be very funny... I liked Rizwan Manji as Rajiv... I also thought Diedrich Bader did his usual excellent job. Go to Full Review Riddhi Shah Salon.com 09/10/2020
Filled with simplistic clichés, iffy writing, and ignorance. Go to Full Review Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer 09/10/2020
Careful viewing reveals that American customs bear the brunt of most of the gentle humor of this series that should fit seamlessly into NBC's goofballs-at-the-office (or in-the-classroom) Thursday-night sitcom block. Go to Full Review Kelly Gerlach TV Equals 09/10/2020
Outsourced is consistently funny, and I cannot thank the writers of the show enough for this. I find that when I watch comedies that they tend to be hit or miss, but Outsourced, even in the weaker episodes, is still fun to watch. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 09/10/2020
There's no laugh track here, which is either a blessing or proof that an automated tape can commit suicide. Go to Full Review Ethan Anderton Collider 09/10/2020
While crafting a comedy series that makes light of these crippling elements of our economic downturn would be warmly welcomed, it would be nice if that series actually turned out to be funny. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 27 22 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Diptanshu g @RT88284252 01/12/2020 what the hell 20% by critics!well its a great show really wanted to see next season but it cant happen!Awesome use of bollywood music and humor and characterisation was good overall a great show! See more 04/22/2017 Hilarious -- loved it! See more 01/12/2014 I honestly blindly love this show. Gupta is hilarious! See more 01/02/2014 This is the worst TV series I have watched in recent times depicting the same (mostly inaccurate) Indian stereotypes - also all (or most) of the actors playing Indians were actually born and brought up in the US and as such had to fake the accent, giving it a more artificial 'Appu' like quality. Thank goodness the execs at NBC had good sense to cancel this non-sense of a show. The makers of this show could have taken a cue from "Mumbai Calling" starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, which was similarly themed, but very well made. See more Read all reviews
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Ben Rappaport

Todd Dempsy

Diedrich Bader

Charlie Davies

Pippa Black

Tonya

Rizwan Manji

Rajiv Gidwani

Sacha Dhawan

Manmeet

Rebecca Hazlewood

Asha

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2010 Pilot After returning from management training, Todd Dempsy has to relocate to India, where he meets an eclectic new group of employees. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2010 The Measure of a Manmeet Employee evaluations cause the staff to worry about job security; Todd is told to fire an employee. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2010 Party of Five Todd encourages Charlie to ask Tonya out; Madhuri turns one of her co-workers into an ally. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2010 Jolly Vindaloo Day Rajiv creates a fake holiday to get Todd out of the office; the A-Team employees start harassing Manmeet, Gupta and Madhuri. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2010 Touched by an Anglo When a box of risque novelty items arrives at the call center, Todd notices some staff members seem uncomfortable; an employee files a sexual harassment complaint against Todd. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2010 Bolloween Todd attempts to explain Halloween to his co-workers; Tonya makes a pass at Todd during a costume party. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2010 Truly, Madly, Pradeeply Todd and Manmeet devise a plan to make Todd a potential suitor for Asha; Rajiv tries to help Gupta get over a bad habit. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2010 Home for the Diwalidays Todd becomes very unpopular with his employees when he has to tell them they cannot have time off for Diwali, a holy day in India; Tonya tries to help Todd forget his feelings for Asha. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 2010 Temporary Monsanity Todd works his employees extra hard in hopes of winning a sales competition; Charlie challenges Manmeet and Gupta to a game of laser tag. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 2, 2010 Homesick to My Stomach Todd gets homesick until learning that he can watch his favorite football team's game; when he gets food poisoning, Todd vows not to let it keep him from watching the game. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 20, 2011 A Sitar Is Born A beautiful singing voice surprises Todd; Todd has to take Rajiv's advice. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 27, 2011 Sari, Charlie Todd's attempt to keep his relationship with Tonya from Charlie has an unexpected victim; Rajiv is nervous about his employee evaluation. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 3, 2011 Training Day Todd rewards his staffers by taking them on a retreat; Tonya tries to help Charlie find a date. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 10, 2011 The Todd Couple Todd gives his employees anger management training; Asha is taken aback when Madhuri receives a gift from a secret boyfriend. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 17, 2011 Guess Who's Coming to Delhi Todd tells his staff to be on their best behavior when his boss makes a surprise visit; Charlie is reprimanded for being culturally insensitive. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 24, 2011 Take This Punjab and Shove It After an employee quits, Todd is excited to hire someone new; Gupta must find a way to pay back a loan shark. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 17, 2011 Todd's Holi War Todd and his employees seek revenge when other people in the building sabotage their air conditioning during a heat wave; Rajiv plans a surprise for his girlfriend. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 24, 2011 Gupta's Hit & Manmeet's Missus Allegedly, Rajiv slaps Gupta, forcing Todd to get Human Resources involved; Manmeet asks Charlie to help him make a video for his American girlfriend. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 7, 2011 Charlie Curries a Favor From Todd When Charlie loses his job, Todd hires him; Rajiv tries to raise money for his honeymoon. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 14, 2011 Mama Sutra Todd discovers a secret about Tonya's mother; Madhuri starts reading palms at the call center. Details Episode 21 Aired May 5, 2011 Rajiv Ties the Baraat Todd throws Rajiv a bachelor party; Manmeet nervously awaits his American girlfriend's arrival; Madhuri's crush is revealed. Details Episode 22 Aired May 12, 2011 Rajiv Ties the Baraat Rajiv has doubts about the wedding, leaving Todd to convince him the ceremony must happen; Madhuri and Asha learn Manmeet's new love doesn't feel the same about their relationship. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Robert Borden, Ken Kwapis
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2010