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Season 1 – Lucky Louie

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45% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Louie is a part-time mechanic with little to no ambition. He's married to full-time nurse and family breadwinner Kim; together, they're raising a little girl. Additionally, Louie has an eccentric circle of friends that keeps him and his wife on their proverbial toes.
Lucky Louie — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Lucky Louie yearns desperately to achieve "edgy family sitcom" status, but gets hopelessly lost along the way.

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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 05/29/2018
It's as if HBO has bought into the misconception that the only difference between it and the networks is dirtiness. Go to Full Review Margaret Lyons New York Magazine/Vulture 05/26/2018
It's sadder than a regular sitcom, bleaker certainly and more racy, but even though it was supposed to subvert the sitcom norms, it doesn't really. Go to Full Review Jon Friedman IndieWire 05/26/2018
Louis C.K. plays the part without any pretense and lets the sharp writing stand out... But the real catalyst of the show is the actress Pamela Adlon, who turns the role of the put-upon TV comedy wife on its head. Go to Full Review Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) 07/14/2018
Perhaps it was misunderstood, but Lucky Louie definitely had something. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Seth Freilich Pajiba 05/29/2018
Man alive does this show blow. Go to Full Review Tony Norman Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 05/26/2018
2.5/4
It's impossible to get past the nervous laughter to something more transcendent. Lucky Louie can fill a room with dread and regret, but that's the last thing a sitcom should want to do. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Petros T @PetrosTserpelis 11/26/2018 I'm a huge fan of Louis C.K. the stand-up comedian and seeing him in a sitcom setting has its pros and cons. The characters are a lot of fun and the way Louis's humour blends with the everyday-life incidents that make up the plot results in some great comedic moments. The best episodes are the ones where his politically incorrect comedy is paired with realistic characterization - unlike the one and only season's second half, which veered a little too much towards harmless sitcom territory. See more 09/21/2018 So sad this was cancelled after only one season. Lucky Louie is a great adult comedy! Apparently the review aggregates only gave it 47% ... which Rotten Tomatoes "Critics" also give it - though actual viewers give it 100% On IMDB almost 9000 viewers there have given it an average of 8/10. Producers need to start listening to their audiences and not paid critics. (An example of a movie made for the critics instead of the audience is "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"). Tip for Studio execs: The industry's Critics may give you awards for your mantle, but nowadays (with social media giving a vast reach for word-of-mouth opinions) they don't fill your seats or buy your merchandise! See more Read all reviews
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Louis C.K.

Creator

Louis C.K.

Louie

Pamela Adlon

Kim

Kelly Gould

Lucy

Mike Hagerty

Mike

Laura Kightlinger

Tina

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 11, 2006 Pilot Kim's offer arouses Louie's suspicions; Louie tries to befriend his neighbor. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 18, 2006 Kim's O Louie must rekindle the magic. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 25, 2006 A Mugging Story Kim needs Louie to be a night watchman. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 2, 2006 Long Weekend Louie uses the money for Kim's Fourth of July party on an impulse purchase. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2006 Control Kim worries about Louie's bad eating habits. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 2006 Flowers for Kim Louie looks forward to a weekend alone with Kim. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 23, 2006 Discipline Louie and Kim try to change Lucy's suddenly rude and disruptive behavior. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 30, 2006 Get Out Tina's rebellious daughter walks out of her mother's life. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 6, 2006 Drinking Louie goes to a basketball game instead of taking care of his sick daughter. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 13, 2006 Confession Louie finds someone to listen to his complaints in the confessional booth. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 20, 2006 Louie Quits Kim gets Louie a raise at the muffler shop. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 27, 2006 Kim Moves Out Kim realizes that she hates Louie and decides to move out. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined Clowntime Is Over Bingo the Clown fails to show for Lucy's party, so Louie becomes Mr. Pizza Box Man to the delight of the children. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Weyman
Creator
Louis C.K.
Executive Producer
Louis C.K., Dave Becky, Vic Kaplan
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 11, 2006