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Season 1 – How to Be a Gentleman

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Andrew Carlson (David Hornsby) has so immersed himself in his weekly etiquette column that he seems to have lost touch with modern society. After his boss threatens his job if he doesn't spice up the column, Andrew decides to hire a life coach. Lucky for him his past holds the perfect person, Bert Lansing (Kevin Dillon), a fitness trainer whose loud and sloppy behavior will surely help balance him out. The two may just find the arrangement will make them both better men. The series is inspired by the book of the same name.
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Critics Consensus

Well-acted and occasionally funny, How to Be a Gentlemansuffers from a stale premise and a lack of sharply-drawn characters.

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Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 09/29/2011
1.5/5
Just stale in every way. Go to Full Review Steve Heisler AV Club 09/29/2011
C-
Not quite the recipe for a lasting sitcom. Go to Full Review Donna Bowman AV Club 09/29/2011
C+
With a little faster pacing and a little more imagination, How To Be A Gentleman could be eminently watchable and perhaps even live up to the promise of its excellent cast. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/24/2020
CBS's new Thursday night comedy is a relentless pile of stereotypical male reactions, an Odd Couple plot, and 22 minutes of pointless, conventional drivel. Go to Full Review Jeremy Nisen Under the Radar 09/29/2011
6/10
There's some potential with the strong cast, but it's more of a wait-and-see than a must-see. Go to Full Review Carina Adly MacKenzie Zap2it.com 09/29/2011
Unfortunately, it seems this may be a case of a mediocre show happening to good people. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/23/2016 The acting may seem bad towards the beginning, but it's more the directing. But I actually enjoy the show. I think it's funny enough, but also has a good plot and some heart even (Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker are producers, so no surprise there!) It may not be the best show, but it's only 9 episodes, on Netflix, and makes me laugh enough. And I love Mary Lynn Rajskub! I always thought she was pretty funny in 24! See more Read all reviews
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David Hornsby

Andrew Carlson

Kevin Dillon

Bert Lansing

Dave Foley

Jerry

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Janet

Nancy Lenehan

Diane

Rhys Darby

Mike

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 2011 Pilot When a fussy columnist is told to adapt to the modern and sexy style of his magazine, he turns to his former high-school bully for balance. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 2011 How to Have a One-Night Stand Bert tries to show Andrew how to have a casual fling, but Andrew struggles to be detached; Diane helps Mike prepare for his green card interview. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2011 How to Attend Your Ex-Fiancee's Wedding When Andrew attends his ex-fiancee's wedding, he discovers she was not faithful during their relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2012 How to Share a Relationship Bert and Andrew each form a relationship with a woman, but Andrew gets upset when she spends every night with Bert. Details Episode 5 Aired May 26, 2012 How to Be Draft Andrew When Bert sends angry e-mails that Andrew drafted, Andrew is forced to face the recipients and try to make things right; Bert's judgmental father visits. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 2, 2012 How to Dip Your Pen in the Company Ink When Andrew won't make a move on his attractive assistant, Bert decides to ask her out on a date. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 9, 2012 How to Get Along With Your Boss's New Girlfriend When Andrew realizes Jerry's life is in disarray, he asks Bert to be Jerry's life coach. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 16, 2012 How to Upstage Thanksgiving Andrew skips Thanksgiving dinner with his family to rekindle a relationship with his ex, leading Bert to show him the error of his ways. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 23, 2012 How to Be Shallow Andrew asks a model out on a date; Bert learns that his commitment issues may stem from past events. Details

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How to Be a Gentleman — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Alex Hardcastle, Fred Savage, Pamela Fryman, Gary Halvorson, Dave Halvorson, Tristram Shapeero
Executive Producer
David Hornsby, Adam Chase, Ted Schachter, Joe Hipps, Modi Wiczyk
Screenwriter
Jeff Astrof, David Hornsby, Michael Borkow, Justin Halpern, Robin Shorr, Patrick Schumacker
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 2011