Series synopsis
Still the King is an American comedy television series that premiered on CMT on June 12, 2016. It ended on August 22, 2017. It was created by Billy Ray Cyrus, Potsy Ponciroli, Travis Nicholson. It stars Billy Ray Cyrus, Joey Lauren Adams, Travis Nicholson and Lacey Chabert.
Vernon Brownmule, aka "Burnin' Vernon," is a scandal-ridden, washed-up, one-hit-wonder who was kicked out of country music, only to emerge 20 years later as the second best Elvis impersonator around. After crashing into an old country church sign during a drunken bender, he is arrested and sentenced to return and serve as the church's handyman as part of his parole. Along the way, he pretends to be the congregation's new minister and reconnects with a former one-night-stand, when he learns he ha ...
Premise
Vernon Brownmule, aka "Burnin' Vernon," is a scandal-ridden, washed-up, one-hit-wonder who was kicked out of country music, only to emerge 20 years later as the second best Elvis impersonator around. After crashing into an old country church sign during a drunken bender, he is arrested and sentenced to return and serve as the church's handyman as part of his parole. Along the way, he pretends to be the congregation's new minister and reconnects with a former one-night-stand, when he learns he has a 15-year-old daughter he's never met.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Billy Ray Cyrus as Vernon Brownmule
- Joey Lauren Adams as Debbie Lynn Cooke
- Travis Nicholson as Walt
- Lacey Chabert as Laura Beth
- Leslie David Baker as Curtis
- Kevin Farley as Mitch Doily
- Madison Iseman as Charlotte Cooke
- Jon Sewell as Ronnie
Supporting cast
- Jerry Trainor as Reggie
- Dinarte de Freitas as Registry Clerk
- Chelsea Talmadge as Mabel
Guest cast
- John Corbett as Trayne Crowstown
- Luke Benward as Lloy Danderson
- Sanna Erica as Wardrobe Girl
- Vanley Boro as John Cougar (uncredited)
- Tyler Crumley as Bobby
- Joshua Childs as Carl
- Lisa Sheridan as Pamela
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | June 12, 2016 | August 28, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 13 | July 11, 2017 | August 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Vernon Brown, is sentenced to community service after crashing his car into a church. Cyrus instead pretends to be the new pastor of the church, and somehow finds out he has a 15-year-old daughter he’s never met. |
June 12, 2016 |
| 2 | Preach On | June 19, 2016 |
| 3 | Take Your Daughter to Work Day | June 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Still Still The King Newly released from prison, Vernon Brown helps Debbie plan a wake for Ronnie. |
July 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Battle of the Basement Vernon and Ronnie go head to head over which one will be the man of the house. |
July 11, 2017 |
| 3 |
Men At Work After growing sick of their antics around the house, Debbie demands Vernon and Ronnie find jobs. |
July 18, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CMT |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 12, 2016 |
| Last aired | August 22, 2017 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 01:00:00 |