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Season 1 – Andy Richter Controls the Universe

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An aspiring short-story writer pays the bills by writing technical manuals for a large corporation. Still, his fertile imagination carries him (and viewers) through the possibilities of what could have happened for every situation he finds himself stuck in.
Andy Richter Controls the Universe — Season 1

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Thanks to its playful tone and absurd storylines, Andy Richter Controls the Universe makes for a delightfully engaging series.

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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 10/30/2019
What makes [Andy Richter Controls the] Universe funny and not just wacky is that it uses the qualities that endeared viewers to Richter's Late Night persona, making the character the kind of sweet but snarky dreamer you would want in the next cubicle. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 10/30/2019
Andy Richter has the misfortune of blending into the wallpaper. Conan O'Brien's former amiable sidekick is still amiable, but as the star of his own sitcom, he doesn't exactly fill up the room. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 10/30/2019
Why does TV make some people famous for no apparent reason? Go to Full Review David Kronke Los Angeles Daily News 10/30/2019
The plots are so quirky that the frequent fantasy sequences can sometimes seem redundant, but the show's cheerfully loopy take on life more often feels sublime. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Andy Richter

Andy Richter

Jonathan Slavin

Byron Togler

James Patrick Stuart

Keith Richards

Paget Brewster

Jessica Green

Irene Molloy

Wendy McKay

Jon Cryer

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 19, 2002 Pilot A struggling writer (Andy Richter) narrates the stories of his life, showing what did happen, what could have happened, and what should have happened. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 26, 2002 Grief Counselor The gang discovers that a co-worker died in the office over the weekend; Keith becomes irate when forced to shoulder the dead guy's responsibilities. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 2, 2002 Little Andy in Charge A gorgeous girl Andy knew in high school wants to date him, but he feels guilty when he discovers that she's a bigot. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 9, 2002 Second Episode Andy must share his office with another executive named Andy; two college graduates worship Andy for the stunts he pulled during his fraternity days. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 16, 2002 Gimme a C When the employees decide to get revenge on Praeger, Andy takes him to dinner while the rest of the employees fill his office with manure. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 23, 2002 Wedding The employees find themselves in compromising positions when they take a night train to a co-worker's out-of-town wedding. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Victor Fresco
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 19, 2002