Season 1 – Happy Together

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50+ Ratings

Happily married Jake and Claire don't seem to have many complaints, and they seem to get more enjoyment out of Saturday nights spent binge-watching TV shows than they would partying until dawn at the hottest clubs. That all changes when a client of Jake's accounting firm -- who is also one of the world's most well-known pop stars -- decides to hide out at their house for a few days. Once he moves in, Cooper helps the couple reconnect with their younger, cooler selves, leading everyone to believe this unconventional living arrangement might just be the best thing to happen to all three of them.

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Critics Consensus

Happy Together's premise won't win may points for originality, but the show still earns laughs thanks to a winning trio of central performances.

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Kelly Lawler

USA Today

Oct 13, 2018

2.5/4

Packed with sight gags, bad puns and lame punchlines. Some of them work, some don't, but mostly the cast sticks the landings. The series feels most natural when it focuses on the interplay between the three leads and doesn't force jokes.

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Trey Mangum

Shadow and Act

Oct 2, 2018

After years of providing crucial, key supporting roles on multiple comedies, in their first true lead roles on television, Wayans and Stevens West make comedy magic on-screen.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

Oct 2, 2018

Happy Together may not become an iconic sitcom, but it's already a pretty good source for happiness.

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Malcolm Hopwood

The Post NZ

May 10, 2019

Happy Together is probably a hit in America, but it doesn't travel well. It should go down with the ship somewhere off the coast of Hawaii.

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Brett White

Decider

Dec 26, 2018

Just watch the way Wayans commands Happy Together's live audience. Multi-cam's trademark wide shots capture every one of his hilariously articulated moves, making him a modern day Dick Van Dyke...

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Christopher James

AwardsCircuit.com

Oct 30, 2018

2/4

Happy Together abides by all of the typical tropes one expects from these types of shows. This includes the groans that accompany almost all the punchlines.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 13, 2025

13 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-14 for Intensely Suggestive Dialogue (D) and Strong Coarse Language (L)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 5, 2019

Really enjoy. Part of my Tuesday eve line up.

Dec 7, 2018

This show has grown on me. It wasn't really that good in the begining.

Nov 13, 2018

i love it, very entertaining and fun to watch

Oct 29, 2018

This is a very strong ensemble! There's a lot of talent, and I especially love Claire's parents.

bryon p

@bryonpropst Oct 22, 2018

When I first read about this show I thought it sounded stupid and wouldn't last a day. Then I watched it. It's not deep (nor is intended to me I assume) but it VERY enjoyable. I've always liked "Baby Wayans", but The chemistry between all of actors is excellent.. I'm not sure how far they can extend the premise, but teh writers seem clever so maybe it has legs. In the meantime I look forward to the light-hearted and enjoyable show.

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Damon Wayans Jr.

Jake

Amber Stevens West

Claire

Felix Mallard

Cooper James

Stephnie Weir

Bonnie

Victor Williams

Gerald

Chris Parnell

Wayne

Episode 1

Aired Oct 1, 2018

Pilot

A happily married couple begins to reconnect with their younger selves when a young pop star, drawn to their ordinary suburban life, unexpectedly moves in with them.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 8, 2018

Scrubbing

Jake and Claire attempt to follow Cooper's minimalist lifestyle by removing all old and forgotten belongings from their home.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 15, 2018

Let's Work It Out

When Cooper has to get in shape for an underwear ad, Jake and Claire are inspired to ditch their junk food and join his ultrahealthy lifestyle; Cooper and his trainer put Jake and Claire on the most intense diet and exercise program of their lives.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 22, 2018

About Your Parents

When Claire gets sick, Jake is determined to prove that he can take care of her without relying on her parents.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 29, 2018

Like Father, Like Son

When Jake's father visits, they are excited to spend quality father-son time together; Jake and Claire awkwardly attempt to keep their romance alive while she is traveling for business.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 5, 2018

Bland Gestures

When Cooper turns to Jake and Claire for advice on a big romantic gesture to impress a popular singer, they realize they should start making grand gestures in their own relationship.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 12, 2018

How Jake and Claire Met

When Cooper asks Jake and Claire how they met, Jake keeps embellishing the story of their college romance, while Claire points out the real details.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 19, 2018

Til Death Do We Party

Jake and Claire worry that Bonnie and Gerald are partying too hard in their retirement; Cooper seeks inspiration for a new song.

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Episode 9

Aired Dec 3, 2018

The Power of Yes... Men

When Cooper helps Jake prepare for a big work presentation, they realize that everyone agrees with Cooper because he is famous; Jake asks Claire for the same kind of encouragement, while Cooper decides to seek out more honest opinions of his work.

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Episode 10

Aired Dec 10, 2018

Home Insecurity

When one of Cooper's stalkers sneaks into Jake and Claire's house, they reluctantly decide to install a home security system.

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Episode 11

Aired Dec 17, 2018

A Claire-Free Lifestyle

Jake worries about their finances when Claire quits her job to pursue her passion; Cooper turns to Bonnie and Gerald for financial advice.

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Episode 12

Aired Jan 7, 2019

Vows

When Cooper gives Jake and Claire an anniversary gift featuring their original wedding vows, tensions rise as they attempt to take their vows literally.

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Episode 13

Aired Jan 14, 2019

Backstage (P)asses

Jake and Claire decide to leave the comfort of their cozy bed for a wild night out as Cooper performs an intimate concert to debut new music.

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Director: Jeff Greenstein, Andy Ackerman, Phill Lewis, Mark Cendrowski
Executive Producer: Austen Earl, Tim McAuliffe, Ben Winston, Harry Styles, Michael Rotenberg, Jonathan Berry
Screenwriter: Brad Stevens, Rebecca Kohler, Amina Munir, Jen D'Angelo, Craig Wayans, Naomi Iwamoto, Boyd Vico, Matt Unsworth, Hillary Handelsman, Austen Earl
Network: CBS
Rating: TV-PG (L|D)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 1, 2018

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