Series synopsis
Party Down is an American comedy television series that premiered on STARZ on March 20, 2009. It ended on March 31, 2023. It was created by Paul Rudd, Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Dan Etheridge. It stars Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Lizzy Caplan and Jane Lynch.
A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'
Premise
A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'
Premise: All dressed up. Going nowhere.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Adam Scott as Henry Pollard
- Ken Marino as Ron Donald
- Lizzy Caplan as Casey Klein
- Jane Lynch as Constance Carmell
- Ryan Hansen as Kyle Bradway
- Martin Starr as Roman DeBeers
- Megan Mullally as Lydia Dunfree
- Jennifer Garner as Evie
Supporting cast
- Tyrel Jackson Williams as Sackson
- Zoë Chao as Lucy
Guest cast
- J.K. Simmons as Leonard Stiltskin
- Marilu Henner as Pepper McMasters
- Jonathan Goldstein as Douglas
- Kyle Bornheimer as Mark Defino
- Steven Weber as Ricky Sargulesh
- Ryan Pinkston as Dennis
- Ian Roberts as Jeff
- Jillian Armenante as Mona
- Lee Weaver as William
- Andre Royo as Scott
- Enrico Colantoni as Gordon McSpadden
- Richard Fancy as Gerald Lynch
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | March 20, 2009 | May 22, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 10 | April 23, 2010 | June 25, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 24, 2023 | March 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Look Behind The Scenes | |
| 2 | What Is Party Down? | |
| 3 | Season 1 Outtakes |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party Failed actor Henry Pollard returns to work at Party Down catering. He meets his fellow employees, led by his old coworker Ron, a clean-living team leader with big dreams. |
March 20, 2009 |
| 2 |
California College Conservative Union Caucus At a college conservatives event, students aim to give the Party Down team advice on success. As the event goes on, it turns out the students may not be so bright. |
March 27, 2009 |
| 3 |
Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar The Party Down team caters a senior singles mixer hosted by Pepper McMasters. Constance has an awkward encounter with an old flame and Casey seeks relationship advice. |
April 3, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jackal Onassis Backstage Party As the struggling new Party Down team leader, Henry is forced to juggle an incognito rock star, the return of of Ron Donald and Casey, the girl who broke his heart. |
April 23, 2010 |
| 2 |
Precious Lights Pre-School Auction Having trouble letting go of his leadership position, Ron and Henry clash at a fundraiser where parents will do anything to get their kids into an exclusive elementary school. |
April 30, 2010 |
| 3 |
Nick DiCintio's Orgy Night Catering an orgy proves to be the wrong place for Ron to deal with his recent breakup. Roman seizes the opportunity to help the host create the ideal orgy atmosphere. |
May 7, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kyle Bradway Is Nitromancer Ten years later, Kyle Bradway has just landed his star-making superhero role. He hires Party Down to cater his celebration party, leading to welcome reunions and some unexpected surprises. |
February 24, 2023 |
| 2 |
Jack Botty's Delayed Post-Pandemic Surprise Party Party Down works a surprise party for movie star Jack Botty thrown by his studio exec girlfriend Evie, which turns weird when the team sees something they shouldn’t have. |
March 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
First Annual PI2A Symposium Ron, desperate to keep Party Down afloat, books an event for an extremely problematic group leading to complications for… everyone. |
March 10, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 20, 2009 |
| Last aired | March 31, 2023 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday |