Robbie (TV series)

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Robbie
Genre Comedy
Created by Rory Scovel
Stuart Jenkins
Scott Moran
Anthony King
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production company Gary Sanchez Productions
Original release
Network CC.com
ReleaseMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)

Robbie is an American comedy television series created by Rory Scovel, Stuart Jenkins, Scott Moran, and Anthony King. The series premiered on Comedy Central on May 7, 2020, and its entire first season was released on Comedy Central's YouTube channel, app, website, and on demand immediately following its premiere. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Premise

Robbie, an overzealous small town youth basketball coach, attempts to step out of his father's shadow and lead his team to glory.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [6]
1"Pilot"Payman BenzStory by: Rory Scovel & Stu Jenkins & Scott Moran and Anthony King
Teleplay by: Rory Scovel & Anthony King
May 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
2"Robbie vs. the Room of Dreams"Payman BenzAnthony KingMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
3"Robbie vs. Rooney"Payman Benz Sean Clements May 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
4"Robbie vs. Tight Pants Tom"Scott MoranRachelle WilliamsMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
5"Robbie vs. Sugartown" Anu Valia Shaun DistonMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
6"Robbie vs. Piano Chicken"Anu ValiaLangan Kingsley & Mary SassonMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
7"Robbie vs. Ava vs. Danielle"Payman BenzSean ClementsMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
8"Robbie vs. Janie's Husband"Payman BenzAnthony KingMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)

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