Series synopsis
Playing House is an American comedy television series that premiered on USA Network on April 29, 2014. It ended on July 14, 2017. It was created by Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham. It stars Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Keegan-Michael Key and Brad Morris.
A single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just when they need each other most. Inspired by the ultra-close friendship between the series' creators and stars, "Playing House" centers on mother to-be Maggie who asks her single and career-driven best friend Emma to return home from her job overseas to attend her baby shower, having no idea what’s truly in store.
Premise
A single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just when they need each other most. Inspired by the ultra-close friendship between the series' creators and stars, "Playing House" centers on mother to-be Maggie who asks her single and career-driven best friend Emma to return home from her job overseas to attend her baby shower, having no idea what’s truly in store.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lennon Parham as Maggie Caruso
- Jessica St. Clair as Emma Crawford
- Keegan-Michael Key as Mark Rodriguez
- Brad Morris as Bruce Caruso
Guest cast
- Marissa Jaret Winokur as Candy
- Julie Brister as Nurse Ramona
- Dot-Marie Jones as Biker chick
- Major Curda as Joffrey
- Brianne Howey as Cecilia
- Ben Willbond as Dr. Clive Ericson
- Gerry Bednob as Mr. Nanjiani
- Diedrich Bader as Simon
- Jack McBrayer as Rod Rockemoor
- Bob the Drag Queen as Bob the Drag Queen
- Katya Zamolodchikova as Katya
- Jiggly Caliente as Jiggly Caliente
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 29, 2014 | June 17, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 8 | August 4, 2015 | September 8, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 8 | June 23, 2017 | July 14, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Emma returns home for her best friend Maggie's baby shower. |
April 29, 2014 |
| 2 |
Bird Bones Emma and Maggie go to brunch with Mark's wife. Mark takes a look into the theft of a garden gnome. |
April 29, 2014 |
| 3 |
Unfinished Business Maggie and Mark investigate Bruce’s sudden disappearance. Emma reunites with her estranged mother Gwen. |
May 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hello, Old Friend An awkward run-in with Mark and Tina causes Maggie and Emma to go on a rescue mission deep inside enemy territory. Bruce and his mother prepare a traditional family recipe. |
August 4, 2015 |
| 2 |
Sleepless In Pinebrook Emma manages to coax a reluctant Maggie into online dating. Zach and Bruce babysit Charlotte. |
August 4, 2015 |
| 3 |
Cashmere Burka Maggie agrees to direct a play written by Gwen; and Emma gets hot and heavy with a new flame. |
August 11, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cookie Jar Maggie hosts a game night to welcome Bruce’s new girlfriend. Emma learns that “This is 40!” |
June 23, 2017 |
| 2 |
None of Your Business Emma tries to rescue Tina from a makeup pyramid scheme. Maggie starts a nursing rotation with a doctor who is cold as ice. |
June 23, 2017 |
| 3 |
Gwen or Lose Mark coaches a women’s basketball team and Emma is horrified when she realizes who his star player is. Maggie takes reffing very seriously. |
June 30, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 29, 2014 |
| Last aired | July 14, 2017 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:00:00 |