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Season 1 – Rodney

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Rodney Hamilton has a soul-crushing job at a fiberglass plant, but he dreams of pursuing a career as a stand-up comic. Except that would mean seeing less of his wife and their two boys, not to mention stretching their already tight finances even further. On the other hand, he just might make it big.

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Rodney — Season 1

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Alessandra Stanley New York Times 10/15/2019
Rodney Carrington does not have interesting characters or good writing to rely on. He is riding on his popularity as a singer-comedian and how that translates on television. Go to Full Review Frazier Moore Associated Press 10/15/2019
"Rodney" is tacky cornpone comedy thick with redneck stereotypes, then insulated with phony sentiment. Go to Full Review Michael Speier Variety 10/15/2019
"Rodney" uses a simple structure: basic thoughts, few edges, Everyman themes. But it's blessed with some terrific writing, proof that the same formula can be rehashed if the jokes are good. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/15/2019
Why-oh-why does ABC continue to churn out identical sitcoms that star fat, funny men with improbably beautiful wives?... [T]hese repetitive comedies are unbearable. Go to Full Review Pam Gelman Common Sense Media 10/15/2019
2/5
[T]he other characters... don't add much to the show's depth. They just tag along on Rodney's adventures, usually delivering predictable punch lines. The show also suffers from a blatant lack of cast diversity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Rodney Carrington

Rodney Hamilton

Jennifer Aspen

Trina Hamilton

Amy Pietz

Charlie

Nick Searcy

Barry Martin

Oliver Davis

Jack Hamilton

Matthew Josten

Bo Hamilton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2004 Pilot Rodney tells Trina he wants to quit his job to become a standup comic; Barry bets Rodney he won't walk into a department store in the nude. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2004 Superhero Rodney tells Trina his new stand-up gig will pay off their bills, but then he finds out it pays less than he thought. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2004 Teacher Jack finds himself in detention when he mimics his father by playing practical jokes on his unamused teacher. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2004 Reacquisition Engineer Rodney winds up working for Carl when Trina borrows money to fix the plumbing and water heater at their house. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2004 Halloween Rodney and Barry play a practical joke on a police officer (Jon Reep) to celebrate Halloween, but their antics go awry and Rodney ends up at the police station. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2004 Rodney's Mom When Rodney's mother comes to town, he suspects she has ended another marriage, her sixth, until he learns the real reason. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2004 Keep On Truckin' Rodney explains to Bo and Jack why his old truck means so much to him after Charlie nearly destroys it. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2004 Thanksgiving Rodney and Trina try to avoid the big holiday dinner because of the crazy antics of their families. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 30, 2004 Dream Lover After a sexy saleswoman persuades Rodney to buy a new mattress, he has dreams about her while sleeping on it. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 7, 2004 It's Up, It's Good Rodney, overcome with holiday excitement, inadvertently ruins a church's religious landmark while attempting to find a gift for Bo. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 2005 Talent Show Rodney is forced to back out of performing a duet with Jack at the school talent show when an out-of-town stand-up opportunity presents itself. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 2005 Charity Ball Hoping to win a promotion at work, Trina tries to impress her boss at the company's fancy charity ball, but Rodney turns out to be a handicap. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 25, 2005 Sorry, Charlie Trina has Charlie come stay with her and Rodney after yet another one of Charlie's relationships turns sour. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 1, 2005 Tassels Rodney is surprised to learn that Charlie is engaged to her latest boyfriend, Kirk, and angered to find that Carl is more friendly toward Kirk than him. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 8, 2005 Hell Week Barry pranks Rodney for his birthday by publishing his obituary, which unexpectedly causes Rodney's estranged father to pay a visit. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 15, 2005 The Ring Rodney wants to get Trina the engagement ring he couldn't afford when they got married, but the jeweler makes a mistake and the diamond ends up in a very unusual place. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 22, 2005 Rodney's Affair When Rodney unknowingly takes a job with Barry's competitor, he feels guilty and tries to hide it from Barry, who eventually finds out. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 29, 2005 We Day Trina questions her relationship with Rodney when she attempts to spend a whole day with him and he decides to leave for a golf game. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 5, 2005 Rodney Takes a Ship When Rodney gets a job on a cruise ship, he is able to take Trina on a honeymoon and pay the property taxes. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 12, 2005 Rodney Moonlights Rodney gets a spot in a comedy showcase, but when Trina loses her job, he must get a second job, which leaves him too tired for the showcase. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 19, 2005 Rodney Gets Robbed Trina refuses to let Rodney use their health insurance money to buy a new television after theirs is stolen. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 26, 2005 Rodney's Big Shot When Rodney's agent gets him a well-paying gig that would take him away from his family for two months, he must deal with the bittersweet reality of realizing his dream. Details

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Rodney — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Robert Berlinger, Gil Junger, Sean Mulcahy, Gail Mancuso, Bob Burlenger
Executive Producer
Ric Swartzlander, David Himelfarb
Screenwriter
Steve Joe, Gayle Abrams, Maisha Closson, Drew Vaupen, Jim Gerkin, Reid Harrison, Don Woodard, Mark Kunerth, Phil Baker, Greg Schaffer, Daniel Hsia, David Baldy, Craig Peters
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (D|V|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2004