Series synopsis
The Unicorn is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on September 16, 2019. It ended on March 18, 2021. It was created by Mike Schiff, Bill Martin. It stars Walton Goggins, Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins and Omar Benson Miller.
A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.
Premise
A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.
Premise: A new comedy about starting over.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Walton Goggins as Wade
- Rob Corddry as Forrest
- Michaela Watkins as Delia
- Omar Benson Miller as Ben
- Maya Lynne Robinson as Michelle
- Ruby Jay as Grace
- Makenzie Moss as Natalie
- Devin Bright as Noah
Guest cast
- Natalie Zea as Shannon
- Ali Ghandour as Jared
- Betsy Brandt as Caroline
- Sarayu Blue as Anna
- Missi Pyle as Ava
- Bianca Kajlich as Danielle B
- Natalie Ceballos as Tracy Wilvers
- Nicole Byer as Meg
- Christina Moore as Lizzie
- Princess K. Mapp as Sahai
- Helen Hong as Emma
- Cindy Drummond as Cynthia
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 31 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | September 16, 2019 | March 12, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 13 | November 12, 2020 | March 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, Grace and Natalie, Wade is taking the major step of dating again. His supportive and compassionate best friends, Forrest and his wife, Delia, and Ben and his wife, Michelle, are thrilled he’s resurfaced and enthusiastically offer to help set up his online profile. |
September 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Wade suddenly finds himself in a "relationship" he has no interest in when he has trouble turning down a second date. Also, Wade tries to understand when Grace struggles with her social media posts. |
October 3, 2019 |
| 3 |
Widow's Group When Wade’s friends encourage him to join a support group for partners who have lost a spouse to help him deal with his anger, Wade’s shocked by the advice he’s given by the host of the support group, Caroline. |
October 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
There's Something About Whoever-She-Was After Wade has an instant connection with a woman he met briefly in a parking lot, he’s determined to find her again. Also, Michelle waits to hear from the colleges she applied to for her business degree, and Natalie tries to convince Wade she’s old enough to get her ears pierced. |
November 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
It's Complicated He learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is struggling with fitting in at her new high school, Michelle grapples with her algebra college course and Delia tries to help Forrest fit in with his much younger colleagues. |
November 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
It's the Thought That Counts After Forrest gifts a water gun to Noah, Ben and Michele quickly take it away, and the group has a frank discussion about racial injustice. Also, Wade is trying to figure out how to celebrate Shannon's birthday since their relationship is so new. |
December 3, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2021 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:30:00 |