Brand New Couch

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"Brand New Couch"
BoJack Horseman episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 1
Directed by Amy Winfrey
Written by Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Original release dateJuly 17, 2015 (2015-07-17)
Running time26 minutes
Guest appearance
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"Brand New Couch" is the second season premiere of the American animated television series BoJack Horseman , and the 13rd episode overall. It was written by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and directed by Amy Winfrey, and was released in the United States, along with the rest of season two, via Netflix on July 17, 2015. George Takei provides his voice in a guest appearance in the episode.

Contents

In 2015, the episode was nominated for Best Animated Television Production at the 43rd Annie Awards. [1]

Plot

The season's first episode picks up shortly after the season one finale. [2] BoJack decides to adopt a positive life attitude, hoping to turn his life around, but it affects his job performance where he is starring in the title role of the Secretariat movie. [3] [4]

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References

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