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Season 1 – Worst Week

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Entertainment magazine editor Sam Briggs is trying desperately to get the parents of his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, to see the bright side of their imminent wedding, although having a baby on the way probably doesn't help -- nor does the fact that every time Sam tries to do something to win over his future in-laws, Dick and Angela, things go horribly, horribly wrong.

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Critics Consensus

While its premise seems thin and contrived, Worst Week is a funny slapstick comedy with a likable and relatable protagonist played by newcomer Kyle Bornheimer.

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Noel Murray AV Club Nov 14, 2019
B
The comedy of humiliation and the comedy of miscommunication are both very tricky to pull off, and judging by the first episode... [Worst Week] understands the balance that it needs to strike, but still has trouble getting it exactly right. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety Nov 14, 2019
[T]here's something refreshing about seeing an utterly screwball comedy mounted on an episodic scale. Go to Full Review Barry Garron The Hollywood Reporter Nov 14, 2019
In this hilarious comedy of odd coincidences, bad timing, comic misunderstandings and supremely physical comedy, not a minute goes by without something dreadfully funny befalling Sam, Melanie or her parents. Go to Full Review Susan Young MTV Nov 14, 2019
From the time we first meet Sam (Kyle Bornheimer), the laughs come fast and furious. Go to Full Review Mike Kelly Toledo Blade Nov 14, 2019
What keeps Worst Week from being little more than a cheap, one-joke knock-off of Meet the Parents is its cast, particularly the men. Go to Full Review Michael Abernethy PopMatters Nov 14, 2019
5/10
That the pilot fails to provide a foundation for the show's future direction does not bode well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 13, 2025 16 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-PG for Some Suggestive Dialogue (D)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Kyle Bornheimer

Sam Briggs

Erinn Hayes

Melanie "Mel" Clayton

Kurtwood Smith

dick clayton

Nancy Lenehan

Angela Clayton

Jessica St. Clair

Guest Star

Fred Willard

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2008 Pilot A magazine editor and his girlfriend try to break the news of their impending nuptials and imminent parenthood to her conservative parents. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2008 The Bird Sam's attempt to win Dick's approval backfires when he gets involved with Dick's prized birds. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2008 The Monitor Sam's friend Adam (Nick Kroll) sets his sights on Mel's sister during a visit to the Clayton household. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2008 The Truck Sam and Mel try to keep their big news a secret, but it explodes in front of the Clayton family. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2008 The Club After Sam accidentally asks too many co-workers to his wedding, he tries to uninvite them by telling a lie, which takes on a life of its own. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2008 The Ring While baby-sitting Mel's niece, Sam loses one of the rings Mel's grandmother (Olympia Dukakis) gave him to use on their wedding day. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 2008 The Vows Sam and Mel try to make themselves look like the ideal couple, so the family minister will agree to marry them. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 2008 The Cake Sam's politically incorrect father (Fred Willard) and his outgoing mother meet the Claytons for the first time. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 2008 The Wedding Sam has to pull everything together when Mel and Angela argue on the day of the wedding. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 2008 The Apartment Dick and Angela consider renting the apartment upstairs from Sam and Mel to be closer when the baby comes; Mel tries to prove that she doesn't need help. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 2008 The Gift Sam offers to help Dick get a special Christmas gift for Angela, but his attempt to deliver the present does not go as planned. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 12, 2009 The Article When Sam tries to clear his mind from the experience of walking in on Angela at the gynecologist's office, he writes down his private thoughts, which accidentally end up in the wrong hands. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 19, 2009 The Puppy When Sam sees a litter of puppies being born, he worries he might not be able to handle the birth of his own child. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 2009 The Sex Sam and Mel are dismayed to find that their nephew captured a photo of them in a compromising position, and even more upset to learn that he plans to take the picture to school for a project. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 2009 The Epidural Mel calls Sam to tell him she is in labor, but somehow Sam winds up at the wrong hospital. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 6, 2009 The Party Sam ends up losing his pants and his dignity while trying to help Clayton prepare for Dick's birthday party. Details

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Season Info

Director
Adam Bernstein, Michael Alan Spiller, Michael Lehmann, Eyal Gordin, John Fortenberry, Michael Fresco, Rob Greenberg, Fred Savage
Executive Producer
Matt Tarses, Jimmy Mulville
Screenwriter
Gregg Mettler, Gail Lerner, Luvh Rakhe, Dan Rubin, Sam Laybourne, Matt Tarses, Neil Goldman, Alison Brown, Lon Zimmet, Garrett Donovan
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2008
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