Series synopsis
The Cool Kids is an American comedy television series that premiered on FOX on September 28, 2018. It ended on May 10, 2019. It was created by Charlie Day. It stars Vicki Lawrence, Martin Mull, David Alan Grier and Leslie Jordan.
Three guy friends in a retirement community are the top dogs until they’re blown out of the water by the newest member of the community, a female rebel who’s ready to challenge their place – it’s high school with 70 somethings.
Premise
Three guy friends in a retirement community are the top dogs until they’re blown out of the water by the newest member of the community, a female rebel who’s ready to challenge their place – it’s high school with 70 somethings.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vicki Lawrence as Margaret
- Martin Mull as Charlie
- David Alan Grier as Hank
- Leslie Jordan as Sid
Guest cast
- Charlie Day as Chet the Handyman
- Eduardo Franco as Kevin the Delivery Clerk
- Roger V. Burton as Phillips
- Kat Purgal as Party Planner
- Artemis Pebdani as Allison
- Charles Shaughnessy as Murray
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis as MJ
- Robert Pine as Richard
- Ric Sarabia as Cleaning Person
- Jamie Farr as Dudley
- Julia Duffy as Francine
- Ravi Patel as Doctor Chad
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 28, 2018 | May 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A group of three retirement home friends are determined to prove that there is still much for them to accomplish in life despite their age. |
September 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Margaret Turns 65 On her 65th birthday, Margaret doesn't feel like celebrating. However, Hank, Sid and Charlie insist on taking her out for a "good old-fashioned young person's night" at the local club, which leaves them all feeling older - and more hungover - than ever. |
October 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
A Date with Destiny Charlie and Hank create online dating profiles, and to boost their egos, Sid pretends to be an interested woman. Of course, the plan goes awry. |
October 12, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 28, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2019 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:30:00 |