Us & Them

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Us & Them
GenreSitcom
Based on Gavin & Stacey
by James Corden and Ruth Jones
Developed byDavid J. Rosen
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
Camera setup Single-camera
Production companies
Release
Original network Fox (unaired)
Sony Crackle (2018)
Original releaseOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)

Us & Them is an American sitcom based on the British series Gavin & Stacey created by James Corden and Ruth Jones. It was adapted for an American audience by David J. Rosen. The series was scheduled to premiere on Fox as a mid-season replacement in the 2013–14 season; however, Fox did not air the series. Instead, streaming service Crackle streamed all seven episodes on October 1, 2018.

Contents

Premise

After a six-month-long online romance, Gavin, who lives in New York, and Stacey, who lives in Pennsylvania, decide to meet in person. Their crazy families and friends constantly interfere in their budding relationship, which becomes more of a challenge than living in different states.

Cast

Production and release

The series was scheduled to premiere on Fox as a mid-season replacement in the 2013–14 season. [2] On May 8, 2013, Fox placed a thirteen-episode order for the single-camera comedy. [3] [4] [5] On October 11, 2013, it was revealed that Fox had cut back the episode order to seven episodes. [6] [7] In 2014, Vulture revealed that Fox would not air the series. [8] The series was first broadcast in South Africa on M-Net. [9] All seven episodes were available on Korean major IPTV networks. However, in September 2018, streaming service Sony Crackle announced it would be streaming all seven episodes starting October 1, finally giving the show its American release. [10]

Episodes

No.Title  [11] Directed byWritten byOriginal release dateProd.
code
1"Pilot" Michael Patrick Jann David J. RosenOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)100
A young couple trying to take their relationship to the next level must overcome their geographical differences as well as their eccentric group of friends and family.
2"Crunch & Brunch"Michael Patrick JannDavid J. RosenOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)101
After Stacey causes an accident, her second date with Gavin is thrown off track. Their backup plan sparks an awkward introduction for their families.
3"Snowmen & Wingmen"Matt SohnMichael GloubermanOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)102
Gavin tries to win Gwen over by joining her for a karaoke night duet. Meanwhile, Michael and Pam argue over sex and widowhood.
4"Together & Apart"Michael Blieden Andrew Gottlieb October 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)103
On their first weekend apart, Gavin is having a boys' night out in New York with Archie, while Stacey and Nessa relive their favorite high school shenanigans back in Dillsburg.
5"Corn & Cancer" Jay Chandrasekhar Mehar SethiOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)104
Gwen runs a 5K in honor of her late husband and everyone turns out to support her. Stacey struggles with a secret she hasn't told Gavin.
6"Coeds & Carburetors" Tricia Brock Margee Magee & Angeli MillanOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)105
Gavin and Stacey accompany Archie on a quest for his lost love. Nessa deals with her dad while Pam finds a date for Gwen.
7"Upstairs & Downstairs" Scott Ellis Nancy Fichman & Jennifer HoppeOctober 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)106

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