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Season 1 – Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life

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Jack Cutmore-Scott stars as Cooper Barrett in a comedy that explores the often-messy -- but also frequently hilarious -- stage of life after college when people are still searching for their places in the world. Cooper doesn't have a job that he really wants, and has fallen for his neighbor, Kelly Bishop (Meaghan Rath). His roommate, Neal (Charlie Saxton) is stuck in a relationship with a bodybuilder, and another roommate, Barry, has a difficult time avoiding trouble. Despite all the struggles and misadventures, the gang always has each other to depend on.
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Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life wins points for earnestness and a slight progressive slant, but an overall lack of smarts or structure keeps the show from living up to its full potential.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Jan 4, 2016
As it goes on, the show becomes less of a bro-fest, a bro-stock, a bro-achella and more of a balanced coed ensemble comedy. Go to Full Review David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle Jan 4, 2016
2.5/4
Once you survive that first episode, Cooper Barrett's Guide isn't bad at all. Go to Full Review Jeff Jensen Entertainment Weekly Jan 4, 2016
C+
While the show is cluttered with real twentysomething concerns -- money, dating, Instagram -- I can't imagine real millennials seeing much of themselves in this show. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Jan 12, 2016
2/5
Appealing actors in seen-it-before ensemble comedy. Go to Full Review Matt Conway The Young Folks Jan 4, 2016
7/10
Considering the problems pilots often have, Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life is off to a surprisingly solid start. Go to Full Review Nick Venable CinemaBlend Jan 4, 2016
2.5/5
The actual comedy came far less frequently than the show seemed to think it did. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Apr 22, 2021 Cooper barrett's guide to surviving life adds good comedy along with a some fun adventure action as well as dumb, funny, sweet comedic thriller and a creative screenplay. See more May 16, 2016 So many shows are different after the pilot, and this is one of them. The pilot is excellent and funny, but every episode after is just alright, and not nearly as well made, and not funny at all. And episode 3 is the worst episode. Victoria Justice kills it, with a great performance, and her character is great. I wish she was in more than just 2 episodes though. But those episodes are better than the rest! I predicted she would be in one of the last 3 that weren't being aired till June, and she was! She was in the finale! Since the finale is one of the episodes that wasn't as bad as the rest, that was really good for the series. To start and end on a high note! But still none compare to the pilot! This show is just alright, and I'm not surprised it was cancelled, especially with horrible ratings, and not fresh reviews. See more Apr 5, 2016 The humor is forced in the show. And who is to believe anyone in the show is really that stupid? The show is telling you that he's doing all the dumb things, so you don't have to, yet it's an insult to our intelligence, as if we're not smarter than a box of rocks to know not do to the stupid things they do... constantly. See more Jan 31, 2016 I've seen the first two episodes so far, and I really like it ! :) it's funny, I like the humor, the characters are good, and I really like the "tone" See more Jan 17, 2016 Nothing special, not bad. See more Jan 7, 2016 it looks like Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide in the way of telling the story. It is entertaining, very funny, to be the pilot, gives good signs. See more Read all reviews
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Jay Lacopo

Creator

Jack Cutmore-Scott

Cooper Barrett

Meaghan Rath

Kelly Bishop

Charlie Saxton

Neal

James Earl

Barry

Justin Bartha

Josh

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2016 How to Survive Your Loveable Jackass While navigating life after college, Cooper struggles with his feelings for a neighbor, searches for his dream job and tries to stay out of trouble. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 10, 2016 How to Survive Insufficient Funds The guys decide to participate in a drug trial to earn some quick cash, but their plan is derailed by Paula Abdul; Kelly is faced with an awkward situation. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2016 How to Survive Being a Plus One Kelly asks Cooper to go with her to her ex-boyfriend's wedding in Mexico; Neal, Barry, Josh and Leslie come to Kelly and Cooper's rescue when things take an unfortunate turn. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 14, 2016 How to Survive Losing Your Phone When Cooper is devastated after losing his phone, the guys are willing to do anything to help him get it back; Kelly and Leslie's karaoke duet turns into a bar brawl. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 21, 2016 How to Survive Your Roommate's Girlfriend Cooper, Neal and Kelly try to help when Barry seems to be moving too fast with his new girlfriend, Ashley; Josh gets into trouble after trying to outshine a co-worker. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 6, 2016 How to Survive Your Horrible Landlord At Kelly's urging, Cooper meets with his landlord in hopes of getting things fixed at their place; an epic battle ensues. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 13, 2016 How to Survive Old Friends Everyone is initially excited when Cameron, a friend from college, visits, but he quickly wears out his welcome. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 3, 2016 How to Survive Your Crazy Ex Cooper suffers public humiliation when his ex resurfaces; Kelly meets a man whose love of competition rivals her own; Josh tries to exclude Leslie from group activities. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 10, 2016 How to Survive Working With Friends Cooper gets all the credit for Barry's grandmother's hangover cure, leaving Barry and Neil frustrated; the gang bands together to stop a rival CEO from stealing the hangover cure crown. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 17, 2016 How to Survive Your Parents' Visit When Cooper and Josh's parents visit, the boys try to behave, but the revelation of a secret leads to mayhem and a run-in with rapper Juicy J; Barry helps Neal with an addiction. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 12, 2016 How to Survive Your Emotional Baggage Neal refuses to work with a potential buyer for Barry's Grandma's Hangover Cure; Kelly is obsessed with what's behind a secret door at Josh and Leslie's place. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 12, 2016 How to Survive Dating Cooper and Kelly pretend to enjoy dating other people in an attempt to make each other jealous; Neal and Barry date a polyamorous woman. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 26, 2016 How to Survive Your Birthday The gang throws Cooper a surprise birthday party, but things get out of hand when Kelly sees Cooper and Ramona sharing a kiss. Details

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Season Info

Director
James Griffiths
Creator
Jay Lacopo
Executive Producer
Gail Berman, Bill Callahan, James Griffiths, Jay Lacopo
Screenwriter
Amelie Gillette
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2016
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