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Season 1 – Those Who Can't

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TruTV's first foray into full-length scripted comedy is this series created by and starring Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy, members of the Denver-based comedy troupe The Grawlix. Playing high school teachers Loren Payton, Andy Fairbell and Billy Shoemaker, respectively, the three educators are about as dysfunctional as the students at Smoot High. Spanish teacher Loren is a self-proclaimed bon vivant; Andy teaches gym, health, and coaches girls volleyball, but his highly speculative sexual orientation is what really interests co-workers; and loud-mouthed, tattooed Billy's claim to fame is playing in a post-punk speed bludgeon band. Reluctant at first, new school librarian Abbey eventually joins in on the guys' antics.
Those Who Can't — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Those Who Can't is sporadically funny, but its attempts at light-hearted comedy are undone by derivative writing and a crude, somewhat depressing tone.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 02/12/2016
Those Who Can't is not very good, but it's mindless fun if you've got nothing else to do. Those who can't find something else, watch Those Who Can't. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 02/12/2016
It goes in big on gross-out humor, crass puns and general raunchiness. But it does so with some originality, thanks to the core three performers and a well-deployed supporting cast. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap 02/12/2016
It's a comedic unveiling that all goes pretty much according to plan, making the situational laughs predictable and somewhat sparse. Go to Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 08/09/2019
F
It's not bad writing, but it does nothing new or interesting to warrant the backwards-looking slog. Go to Full Review Eric Goldman IGN Movies 02/12/2016
8/10
Not every joke works, but the majority do, and the characters and setting are all running strong from the get go. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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God's S 03/18/2023 Hilarious! I wish I could continue watching it but it's not on Amazon or hulu or any other apps... lame. 😒 See more 01/25/2021 Once again the critics are out of touch. Very funny show. See more 01/10/2021 Every time this comes on I feel like I'm watching the intro to a ‘Community' themed porno. See more 11/10/2016 Ben, Adam, and Andrew knock it out of the park acting like high school teachers that are always in some crazy situation. Not everything is funny, but I think for the most part, the jokes that do work are really funny. As a former 5th grade teacher, Those Who Can't is very relatable. Hats off to all of the writers and actors on the show. TruTV was smart enough to know a good thing when they saw it which is Amazon's loss. @benroy @TruTV See more galileo j 11/05/2016 Crude humor, fantastic cast. I love it! See more 04/16/2016 Love this show! All the characters are quirky & funny. It makes me laugh out loud each episode. Looking forward to season 2! See more Read all reviews
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Adam Cayton-Holland

Loren Payton

Andrew Orvedahl

Andy Fairbell

Ben Roy

Billy Shoemaker

Maria Thayer

Abbey Logan

Susie Essman

Guest Star

Randy Sklar

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 11, 2016 The Boys Are Coming Together The school bully begins picking on some of the teachers at Smoot High, so the teachers exact revenge. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 11, 2016 Oof, Nut City Principal Quinn tasks the guys with helping a shy kid win the student election, but they do their jobs a little too well and unwittingly create a monster; Abbey and Quinn have a fight over Smoot High's debate practices. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 18, 2016 Lady and the Skamp Shoemaker and Abbey butt heads over who's the real strike leader, while Loren and Rod tailgate the event leaving Quinn and Tammy to man the understaffed school; Susie Essman guest stars as the home-ec teacher. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 24, 2016 The Fairbell Tape When the PTA removes the vending machines, Shoemaker and Abbey go to extreme lengths to get them back; Loren faces off with his old teacher; Fairbell's sexual orientation is uncovered. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 3, 2016 Of Lice and Men Loren takes matters into his own hands after a lice outbreak at Smoot; Shoemaker and Tammy compete in a hair-cutting contest; Abbey revisits some not-so-fond high school memories. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 10, 2016 What's Eating Uncle Jake? After leading the JV Girls Volleyball team to the State Championship, Fairbell must watch from the sidelines when the PTA appoints a new coach; Shoemaker takes assistant coaching a little too far; Loren schemes for a shady game sponsor. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 24, 2016 For Whom the Bell's Tolls The guys come to school drunk on the day Superintendent Carson promises to fire the worst teacher, and Loren maintains a buzz in order to save face. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 31, 2016 Wet Dreams May Come Shoemaker is tormented by a disturbing sex dream that the drama teacher advises him to act on; Fairbell befriends the new school police officer. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 7, 2016 K-Pop Goes the Weasel A former student leaves a threatening letter for the gang, and they quickly realize they're stuck in the middle of his sick, murderous game. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 14, 2016 Take a Wonka on the Wild Side The teachers relive their glory days at Senior Prom; Fairbell and Abbey's "friend date" turns into a disaster; Quinn has the worst night of his life. Details

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Those Who Can't — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
truTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 11, 2016