Series synopsis
Bent is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on March 21, 2012. It ended on April 4, 2012. It was created by Tad Quill. It stars Amanda Peet, David Walton, Jeffrey Tambor and Margo Harshman.
Newly divorced lawyer and single mom Alex is raising her 10-year-old, Charlie. Hoping to redo her kitchen, she hires Pete, a recovering gambling addict, surfer and womanizer—and the two soon discover they're able to help one another in surprising ways.
Premise
Newly divorced lawyer and single mom Alex is raising her 10-year-old, Charlie. Hoping to redo her kitchen, she hires Pete, a recovering gambling addict, surfer and womanizer—and the two soon discover they're able to help one another in surprising ways.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amanda Peet as Alex Meyers
- David Walton as Pete Riggins
- Jeffrey Tambor as Walt Riggins
- Margo Harshman as Screwsie
- Joey King as Charlie Meyers
- Matt Letscher as Ben
Guest cast
- Rick Gonzalez as Arturo
- Diora Baird as Natalie
- Larry Miller as Bob
- Kyle Bornheimer as Dan
- Jesse Plemons as Gary
- Marcia Gay Harden as Vanessa Carter
- Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Vlad
- JB Smoove as Clem
- Dorian Brown Pham as Natasha
- Michaela Watkins as Carol
- Joel Brooks as Gerald Neibar
- Jenna Gering as Anna
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 21, 2012 | April 4, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Recently divorced Alex is a high-strung lawyer raising her 10 year-old daughter Charlie as a single mom. Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic contractor Pete, a free-spirited, recovering gambling addict who is a ladies man and in desperate need of this gig. Upon hiring him, Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete, who along with his motley construction crew, will not only tear apart her kitchen but transform her worldview in the process. |
March 21, 2012 |
| 2 |
Smitten Fed up with her lack of a love life, Alex devises a way to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben to the next level. Meanwhile, in spite of his feelings for Alex, Pete rekindles his romance with ex-girlfriend Natalie, but repercussions quickly unfold. Elsewhere, with hopes of winning over Alex, Pete and Ben vie for Charlie's attention. |
March 21, 2012 |
| 3 |
HD When Pete and the crew spot Ben in a precarious situation with another woman, Pete is determined to expose Ben's transgression to Alex. Meanwhile, Walt and Screwsie help Charlie get back at a school bully. |
March 28, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 21, 2012 |
| Last aired | April 4, 2012 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |