TV series

Friends with Better Lives

Name: Friends with Better Lives
Released: 2014
Cast: James Van Der Beek, Kevin Connolly, Majandra Delfino, Zoe Lister-Jones, Brooklyn Decker

2014· 1 season· 30 min episodesTV-14★ 6.6Canceled

On CBS — From Hemingson Entertainment · Kapital Entertainment

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Synopsis

A comedy about six friends at different stages in their lives – married, divorced, newly engaged and single – who are outwardly happy, but secretly questioning if their friends have it better. Andi and Bobby are happily married with two kids but at times long for the days they had less responsibility and more fun; Will is newly single and preaching the bachelor lifestyle, but still pining for his ex-wife; Jules and Lowell are high on their passionate new relationship; and Kate has a successful career but may take a swan dive into the L.A. River when she finds out her last remaining single friend, Jules, just got engaged. When it comes to relationships, these six friends are finding it a challenge to look at each other without wondering… who really has the better life?

Themes

friendship romance group of friends sitcom

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upMar 31, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
When Jules meets Lowell, the man of her dreams, during a whirlwind romance and decides to get married, her friends start to examine their own love lives. Meanwhile, to prove to Will that she isn't picky and shallow, Kate lets him set her up on a blind date.
Guest stars: Jason Pace (Jimmy Bennina), Peter Spruyt (Creepy Guy), Smith Cho (Val)
E2 SurprisesSep 30, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Concerned about their boring love life, Andi and Bobby try to spice things up. Meanwhile, Kate investigates Lowell's past relationships, and Will misinterprets signals from his ex.
Guest stars: Desi Lydic (Jess), Tara Holt (Janet), Pamela Marie (Sara), Christina Murphy (Blonde Woman), Meredith Roberts Quill (Jenny)
E3 Window PainApr 14, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
When Will struggles to meet women on his own, Kate takes him to a bar and acts as his wingman. Meanwhile, Andi's pregnancy hormones heighten her sense of smell and her libido.
Guest stars: Amanda Lund (Annika), Stephen Tobolowsky (Dr. Adleman), George Wyner (Dr. Gunderson)
E4 Game Sext MatchApr 21, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 5.8
Synopsis
Trying to be more adventurous, Will "sexts" with his new date; Kate catches Jules and Andi wedding-planning without her.
Guest stars: Nick Zano (Handy Randy), Jeanne Carr (Two Stepper), Stephanie Escajeda (Sheri), Rodney J. Hobbs (Exterminator), Anne Johnson (Jane), Max Napolitano (Bar Patron), Jimmy C. Hong (Doctor Tennis)
E5 Pros and ConsApr 28, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Kate accidentally sleeps with a male escort and tries to figure out how to take it back. Meanwhile, Bobby and Andi deal with an escaped rat in their attic and Will thinks Lowell has stolen his jacket.
Guest stars: Jonathan Slavin (Arthur), Thomas Barbusca (Kid), Brice Fisher (Kid), Raquel Pomplun (Self), Chris Smith (Cop), Yolanda Snowball (Wanda), Donnell Turner (Cop)
E6 The Bicycle ThievesMay 5, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Lowell accompanies Will and Bobby on a night of debauchery; Kate thinks Jules gets special treatment because she is attractive.
Guest stars: Shelley Hennig (Molly), Kyle Howard (Tom), Michael B. Silver (Kenneth), Aria Pullman (Miss Lily), Adrianne Richards (Celia)
E7 Yummy MummyMay 12, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Kate realizes the man she is dating has a daughter -- who is old enough to date Will; Rick notices a flirtation between Andi and a playgroup dad.
Guest stars: Stephanie Faracy (Barbara), Hayes MacArthur (Zac), Ryan McPartlin (Sam), Sarah Dumont (Emma), Annie Korzen (Seamstress)
E8 Cyrano de Trainer-ZacMay 19, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Will gives his trainer pointers before Kate goes on another date with him; Andi tries to impress her gorgeous male nanny.
Guest stars: Mark Feuerstein (Simon), Jackson Brundage (Brandon), Josh Casaubon (Michael), Brooke Lyons (Linda), Peter MacKenzie (Jim), Beverly D'Angelo (Gretchen), Devin Hennessy (Bartender), Bunny Levine (Estelle Markowitz)
E9 The ImpostersSep 30, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Bobby’s idea of a surprise gift for Andi doesn’t resonate with the friends, and Kate finally intervenes, showing him a few tricks in the process.
Guest stars: Meagen Fay (Frances Bowmont), Tommy Dewey (Tim), Megan McNulty (Lila)
E10 No More Mr. Nice GuySep 30, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Out to prove she's not "un-setup-able," Kate persuades Lowell to fix her up with his friend. Andi decides to get more involved in the neighborhood, but Bobby's not on board with the idea.
Guest stars: Ben Lawson (Doug), Horatio Sanz (Craig), Billy Malone (Mover), Wayne Alon Scott (Mover), Cade Sutton (Henry), Mary Gallagher (Lisa)
E11 The Lost and HoundSep 30, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Lowell and Jules decide to adopt a dog, but Jules takes it to the extreme when she gets to the shelter.
Guest stars: Lauren Lapkus (Deena)
E12 DeceiversSep 30, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Will signs up for online dating and challenges Kate to see who can find a better mate. Andi goes to extremes to get Charlie into a posh preschool, and Jules fills in as Kate's assistant.
Guest stars: Fiona Gubelmann (Kelly), Maz Jobrani (Henry), Steven Rozic (Salesman)
E13 Something NewAirs May 26, 2014 · 30 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Will pretends to be Kate's date at a wedding, but is having a case of beer goggles. Andi and Bobby are excited to spend their first night away from their son, but things don't go as planned. Jules & Lowell wonder if marriage kills romance.
Guest stars: Kristian Kordula (Steve), Jules Willcox (Lowell's Fiancee), Smith Cho (Val), Brad Benedict (Jack), Lauren Benz Phillips (Fiancee), John F. Schaffer (Businessman)