The Mullets

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The Mullets
Genre Sitcom
Created by Bill Oakley
Josh Weinstein
Starring Loni Anderson
David Hornsby
John O'Hurley
Anne Stedman
Ben Tolpin
Michael Weaver
ComposerEric Speier
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11 (3 unaired)
Production
Executive producers Bill Oakley
Eric Tannenbaum
Kim Tannenbaum
Josh Weinstein
ProducerThomas Lofaro
Production locationsColumbia/Warner Bros. Ranch; 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California
CinematographyRick F. Gunter
Gregg Heschong
Running time22 minutes
Production companies Bill Oakley/Josh Weinstein Productions
The Tannenbaum Company
Warner Bros. Television
Original release
Network UPN
ReleaseSeptember 11, 2003 (2003-09-11) 
March 17, 2004 (2004-03-17)

The Mullets is an American sitcom created by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. Starring Michael Weaver, David Hornsby, Loni Anderson and John O'Hurley, it aired on UPN from September 11, 2003 to March 17, 2004.

Contents

Premise

The Mullets are blue-collar, wrestling-loving, light-hearted, optimistic brothers who don the hairstyle that bears their surname ("business in the front, party in the back"). The brothers work as roofers, sport identical mullet haircuts, and have different personalities; Dwayne Mullet (Michael Weaver) has a loud, in-your-face demeanor, while Denny Mullet (David Hornsby) is a quieter, more thoughtful, easygoing guy. The brothers live life to the fullest while dreaming of bigger and better futures, though their fantasies are out of step with their reality.

Their mother, Mandi Mullet-Heidecker (Loni Anderson), is a warm, maternal type who couldn't be more proud of her offspring, no matter what they do. She's recently married to Roger Heidecker (John O'Hurley), a clean-cut game show host who is the polar opposite of her boys and her former life.

Cast

Episodes

Eleven episodes were made, but only eight were broadcast.

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1"Smackdown" Gail Mancuso Bill Oakley,
Josh Weinstein
September 11, 2003 (2003-09-11)M101
The brothers try to win wrestling tickets in a radio contest for their mother's birthday. A match between The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) and La Résistance (René Duprée and Sylvain Grenier) was featured.
2"Love Freakin' Story"Gail Mancuso Aaron Ehasz September 16, 2003 (2003-09-16)M102
Dwayne falls for a stuntwoman who knocks him out with one punch.
3"Raging Waters"Gail MancusoJordan Hawley,
Will Schifrin
September 23, 2003 (2003-09-23)M103
Dwayne, Denny and Mendi go on a houseboat vacation on Lake Havasu with Roger, leaving Gordo and Bill to house-sit.
4"Touched by a Mullet"
"Quizzardry"
Gail MancusoSam O'Neal,
Neil Boushell
September 30, 2003 (2003-09-30)M104
When rain temporarily puts them out of work, Dwayne and Denny volunteer their services to the Quizmaster set, where they try to prove to the staff that Roger can be a fun-loving guy.
5"Grudge Match"Gail MancusoJohn O'BryanOctober 7, 2003 (2003-10-07)M105
The brothers found their own wrestling league.
6"Smoke on the Water"Gail MancusoReid HarrisonOctober 14, 2003 (2003-10-14)M106
Dwayne and Denny try to replace Roger's destroyed Cuban cigars.
7"Losin' It"Gail MancusoEric HorstedMarch 10, 2004 (2004-03-10)M110
Dwayne loses his hair when it gets stuck to the roof with hot tar.
8"Silent But Deadly"
"Silent Treatment"
Dennis Dugan Patric M. VerroneMarch 17, 2004 (2004-03-17)M108
The brothers get into trouble with Adam West at a Hollywood party.
9"Airway to Heaven"
"Air Guitar"
Dennis DuganSam O'Neal,
Neil Boushell
N/AM107
The guys enter an air-band competition to win the money for their impounded truck.
10"Sweeeet Emotion"
"Melanie + Steve Sharp"
John Blanchard Aaron EhaszN/AM109
After Melanie has a bad date, Dwayne encourages Denny to finally ask her out.
11"Roger Gone Wild"John BlanchardTom HuangN/AM111
Roger develops a wild style for Quizmaster.


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