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Season 1 – Ben and Kate

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Kate has always lived by the rules, with the exception of getting pregnant during college and dropping out right before graduation. Since the birth of her daughter, Maddie, Kate has put childish things behind her, working as a bar manager to make ends meet and trying to stay a step ahead of disaster. But, she isn't ready when her older brother, eternal dreamer Ben, shows up looking for a place to stay. To his surprise, he decides that Kate needs him, so he decides to stick around to bring some chaos into her well-ordered world and to help her raise her daughter.
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Critics Consensus

It may not be a laugh riot, but Ben and Kate sports a likable cast and just enough funny -- with a touch of charm -- to make it worth rooting for.

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Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 09/25/2012
Faxon's Ben could have been colossaly irritating; instead, by the end of the premiere, he was pretty damn lovable. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 09/25/2012
It's about family bonds and particular personalities, nothing more than that, and it's as wise as it is funny. Go to Full Review Molly Eichel AV Club 09/25/2012
B+
For a show like Ben And Kate, it's less important to me that I'm hit with laugh line upon laugh line because I want to continue to be with these characters and see them progress. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/20/2020
B-
And while it's very predictable from the outset, the chemistry between Dakota Johnson and Nat Faxon as Kate and Ben is terrific. Go to Full Review Anna Peele Esquire Magazine 10/19/2018
The age discrepancy is distractingly large. Why didn't the show just cast actors closer in age? Or change the backstory so that he's the child of the father's previous marriage? The show only emphasizes the problem with the gap with treacly flashbacks. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Paste Magazine 09/25/2012
7.5/10
There is a ridiculous amount of sweetness in Ben and Kate, but that is effective here. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 3 16 funny Fox TV episodes. See more 01/22/2022 Such a heartfelt and sweet show. The entire cast was wonderful. See more 07/01/2020 So suprised it left such a charming show See more 02/19/2014 Genuinely awesome, sad to see it so short lived. See more 01/30/2014 Wasn't too bad of a comedy show but it got cancelled already See more Read all reviews
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Nat Faxon

Ben Fox

Dakota Johnson

Kate Fox

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Maddie

Lucy Punch

B.J.

Echo Kellum

Tommy

Geoff Stults

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2012 Pilot When Ben, an exuberant dreamer, returns to his hometown, he realizes his perennially responsible younger sister, Kate, needs help raising her 5-year-old daughter; Kate prepares for what turns out to be a disastrous first date. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2012 Bad Cop/Bad Cop After being caught in a lie, Kate must come clean with Maddie's principal (Alan Ruck); Ben tries to teach Kate the value of confronting her fears. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2012 The Fox Hunt When Ben and Kate find a 15-year-old envelope with a scavenger hunt in it, they decide to complete it; B.J. asks Kate to help her get some stuff back from an ex. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2012 21st Birthday Ben decides to throw Kate a birthday party and invites her wild friend from high school; Tommy tells Kate why he hates Molly. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2012 Emergency Kit Kate wants Ben to be prepared for potential emergencies; Ben's crazy ex visits; B.J. starts developing feelings for her boss. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2012 Scaredy Kate B.J. tries to help Kate loosen up at a neighbor's Halloween party; Tommy and Ben hand out candy to trick-or-treaters in hope of meeting attractive moms. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2012 Career Day With Maddie's school's career day approaching, Ben puts the job hunt into high gear; Kate develops a crush on her neighbor; B.J. faces backlash for receiving a pay raise. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2012 Reunion Will encourages Kate to go to her high school reunion and confront a bully; Ben worries he can't keep his and B.J.'s secret from Kate much longer. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 2012 Guitar Face After seeing Will's expression as he plays guitar, Kate is turned off and can't take him seriously; Tommy helps Ben get a job at the country club. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 2012 The Trip Unwelcome guests join Kate and Will on their romantic camping trip; B.J. tries to help Tommy get over Kate. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 8, 2013 B-Squad Kate blames herself when Maddie doesn't get into the gifted program at school; Ben runs into an old friend who stole one of his business ideas; B.J.'s mother visits. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 15, 2013 Girl Problems Tommy introduces his new girlfriend to the gang; Ben goes forward with his business plan. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 22, 2013 Bake Off Ben is concerned when his new business partner brings in more associates to expand their plan; Kate decides to go on a date with a baker; Maddie and B.J. audition for a commercial. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 11, 2013 Gone Fishin' An unexpected visit from Ben and Kate's father, Randy, leads to a fight between B.J. and Kate; Ben, Randy and Tommy search for Maddie's father. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 18, 2013 Father-Daughter Dance Ben feels sidelined when Kate helps Randy close a business deal; he tries to upstage her by organizing the father-daughter dance at Maddie's school. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 18, 2013 Ethics 101 Kate becomes determined to focus on her studies when she returns to college; Ben celebrates his two-month anniversary with Vera. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dana Fox, Jake Kasdan, Peter Chernin, Katherine Pope
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2012