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Season 1 – God, the Devil and Bob

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The forces of good (God) and evil (the devil) wage a bet over the soul of a sinful blue-collar Detroit autoworker (Bob). Think "Heaven Can Wait" set in Michigan. The short-lived, animated series featured the voices of James Garner as God, Alan Cumming as the devil, and French Stewart as Bob.

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God, the Devil and Bob — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

God, the Devil and Bob offers a more sincere examination of religion than its title implies, but the series ought to atone for its crude animation and lame jokes.

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Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 10/24/2019
Animation continues to be television's most promising venue for cutting-edge comedy. More evidence comes in NBC's funny God, the Devil and Bob. Go to Full Review Joyce Millman Salon.com 10/24/2019
The only blasphemy it commits is to the gods of comedy -- last week's premiere was nearly laugh-free. Go to Full Review Barbara D. Phillips Wall Street Journal 10/24/2019
[A] wickedly witty new animated sitcom. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd L.A. Weekly 10/24/2019
The truth is that God, the Devil and Bob is not particularly funny, nor very well-written. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 06/21/2025 13 funny National Broadcasting Company episodes. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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James Garner

God

Alan Cumming

The Devil

French Stewart

Bob Alman

Laurie Metcalf

Donna Alman

Nancy Cartwright

Megan Alman

Kath Soucie

Andy Alman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 9, 2000 In the Beginning Auto worker Bob Alman is chosen by God and the devil to prove mankind's worth. This episode: Bob faces a family crisis. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 14, 2000 Andy Runs Away Bob (voice of French Stewart) tries to trick Andy's (voice of Kath E. Soucie) classmates when God (voice of James Garner) refuses to make a personal appearance. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2000 Date From Hell When Bob acts indifferently toward him, the devil poses as a teenager determined to date his daughter. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 28, 2000 The Devil's Birthday The devil (voice of Alan Cumming) feels neglected when God (voice of James Garner) forgets his birthday. Details Episode 5 Aired May 15, 2001 Neighbor's Keeper God wants Bob to do something about his adulterous neighbor. Details Episode 6 Aired May 29, 2001 God's Favorite Fortunate events convince Bob that being God's messenger brings invincibility; the devil feels ignored. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 12, 2001 Bob Gets Committed The devil disguises himself as Bob after the real Bob is committed for following God's commands. With the voices of James Garner, Alan Cumming and French Stewart. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 12, 2001 Lonely at the Top Bob accuses God of not living in the real world. With the voices of James Garner, Alan Cumming and French Stewart. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 19, 2001 Bob Gets Greedy Bob finds future sports scores on the devil's palm pilot and considers it a blessing when he gambles and wins. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 19, 2001 There's Too Much Sex on Television God sends Bob to Hollywood to curb the amount of sex on television. Details Episode 11 Airs undefined Bob's Father Bob (voice of French Stewart) asks the devil (voice of Alan Cumming) for an opportunity to mend his relationship with his recently deceased father (voice of guest star Troy Evans). Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 30, 2001 God's Girlfriend While on vacation, Bob (voice of French Stewart) is bemused by God's reaction to a woman who flirts with him. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined Bob Gets Involved A word on Andy's lunch box leads Bob to form a group fighting society's ills; Donna auditions for a school play. Details

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Season Info

Director
Swinton O. Scott III, Steve Ressel, Dan Fausett, Sherie Pollack, Jeff DeGrandis
Executive Producer
Matthew Carlson, Harvey Myman, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Caryn Mandabach
Screenwriter
Matthew Carlson, Gary Murphy, Alex Reid, Neil Thompson
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 9, 2000