Partners (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Partners is an American
sitcom
that aired on FOX
from 1995 to 1996.
) and Owen (Tate Donovan
), and Owen's fiancée Alicia (Maria Pitillo
). Much of the show's humor derived from Bob's lack of success with women and his competition with Alicia for Owen's attention. The series was canceled after 22 episodes.
with another FOX series, Ned & Stacey
, when Debra Messing
and Thomas Hayden Church appeared as their characters in the episode.
United States
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sitcom
Situation comedy
A situation comedy, often shortened to sitcom, is a genre of comedy that features characters sharing the same common environment, such as a home or workplace, accompanied with jokes as part of the dialogue...
that aired on FOX
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
from 1995 to 1996.
Synopsis
The series centered a pair of young architects, Bob (Jon CryerJon Cryer
Jonathan Niven "Jon" Cryer is an American actor, screenwriter and film producer. He is the son of actress–singer Gretchen Cryer. He made his motion picture debut in the 1984 romantic comedy No Small Affair, but gained greater fame as "Duckie" in the 1986 John Hughes-scripted film Pretty in Pink...
) and Owen (Tate Donovan
Tate Donovan
Tate Buckley Donovan is an American actor. He is known for his role in the FX drama Damages, as Tom Shayes, and for his role as Jimmy Cooper in the American teen drama television series The O.C....
), and Owen's fiancée Alicia (Maria Pitillo
Maria Pitillo
Maria Pitillo is an American actress who has starred in several films; most notably as Audrey Timmonds in Godzilla—a role which garnered her a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress...
). Much of the show's humor derived from Bob's lack of success with women and his competition with Alicia for Owen's attention. The series was canceled after 22 episodes.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jon Cryer | Bob |
| Tate Donovan | Owen |
| Maria Pitillo | Alicia Sundergard |
| Catherine Lloyd Burns | Heather Pond |
| Corinne Bohrer Corinne Bohrer Corinne Vilhelma Bohrer is an American movie and television actress.-Early life:She grew up in Arlington, Texas, a suburb of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex area, where she attended Lamar High School. She was active in drama, band, and student government... |
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Guest stars
Guest stars included:- Jennifer AnistonJennifer AnistonJennifer Joanna Aniston is an American actress, film director, and producer, best known for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends, a role which earned her an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.Aniston has also enjoyed a successful film career,...
- James CromwellJames CromwellJames Oliver Cromwell is an American film and television actor. Some of his more notable roles are in Babe , for which he earned Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Star Trek: First Contact , L.A...
- Willie GarsonWillie GarsonWillie Garson is an American character actor. He has appeared in over 50 movies, usually playing minor roles...
- Kathy GriffinKathy GriffinKathleen Mary "Kathy" Griffin is an American actress, stand-up comedienne, television personality, New York Times best-selling author and an LGBT rights advocate. Griffin first gained recognition for appearances on two episodes of Seinfeld, and then for her supporting role on the NBC sitcom...
- Alex RoccoAlex RoccoAlex Rocco is an American actor. His roles have ranged from comedy to playing gangsters in Mafia movies.-Early life:...
- Mimi RogersMimi RogersMimi Rogers is an American movie actress and competitive poker player.-Early life:Rogers was born Miriam Spickler in Coral Gables, Florida, the daughter of Philip C...
- Courtney Thorne-SmithCourtney Thorne-SmithCourtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Alison Parker on Melrose Place, Georgia Thomas on Ally McBeal, and Cheryl Mabel in According to Jim, as well as her recurring role in Two and a Half Men as Lyndsey McElroy.-Early life:She was born in San Francisco,...
- Eric StoltzEric StoltzEric Hamilton Stoltz is an American actor, director and producer. He is widely known for playing the role of Rocky Dennis in the biographical drama film Mask, which earned him the nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture...
Crossover
The ninth episode, "City Hall", crossed overFictional crossover
A fictional crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete fictional characters, settings, or universes into the context of a single story. They can arise from legal agreements between the relevant copyright holders, or because of unauthorized efforts by fans, or even amid common...
with another FOX series, Ned & Stacey
Ned & Stacey
Ned & Stacey is a US television sitcom that aired on the FOX network from 1995 to 1997. It starred Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing. The major thread of the series was that the two were brought together in a marriage of convenience—Ned Dorsey needed to be married to get a promotion at...
, when Debra Messing
Debra Messing
Debra Lynn Messing is an American actress, voice artist, and comedienne. She is perhaps best known for her role as Grace Adler in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace and as Molly Kagan in the mini-series The Starter Wife....
and Thomas Hayden Church appeared as their characters in the episode.
Episode list
| Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | September 11, 1995 |
| 2 | "A Dress?" | September 18, 1995 |
| 3 | "Who's Janet?" | September 25, 1995 |
| 4 | "Primo?" | October 2, 1995 |
| 5 | "Why are the Blumenthals Living in My House?" | October 9, 1995 |
| 6 | "Sexiversary" | October 16, 1995 |
| 7 | "Who's Afraid of Ron and Cindy Wolfe?" | October 23, 1995 |
| 8 | "Who are You Supposed to Be?" | October 30, 1995 |
| 9 | "City Hall" | November 13, 1995 |
| 10 | "How Long Does it Take to Cook a 22-Pound Turkey?" | November 20, 1995 |
| 11 | "Do We Have to Write You a Check?" | December 4, 1995 |
| 12 | "Fourteen Minutes?" | December 11, 1995 |
| 13 | "The Year of Bob?" | January 1, 1996 |
| 14 | "Your Baby-sitter?" | January 8, 1996 |
| 15 | "How was Your Date with Dad?" | January 15, 1996 |
| 16 | "May I Call You Dick?" | January 22, 1996 |
| 17 | "Follow the Clams?" | February 12, 1996 |
| 18 | "Can We Keep Her, Dad?" | February 19, 1996 |
| 19 | "Hello? Harmless?" | March 4, 1996 |
| 20 | "Soup or a Movie?" | March 11, 1996 |
| 21 | "You Quit?" | March 18, 1996 |
| 22 | "Will You Marry Me?" | April 1, 1996 |