Series synopsis
My Boys is an American comedy television series that premiered on TBS on November 28, 2006. It ended on September 12, 2010. It was created by Betsy Thomas. It stars Jordana Spiro, Kyle Howard, Reid Scott and Michael Bunin.
My Boys follows PJ, a twenty-something professional sportswriter who is looking for love within her world which is dominated by her group of male friends. Her tomboyish, no-nonsense approach to relationships tends to freak out potential suitors which leads her only female friend to advise her to dress and act more feminine.
Premise
My Boys follows PJ, a twenty-something professional sportswriter who is looking for love within her world which is dominated by her group of male friends. Her tomboyish, no-nonsense approach to relationships tends to freak out potential suitors which leads her only female friend to advise her to dress and act more feminine.
Premise: The family you'd have... if you got to choose.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jordana Spiro as P.J. Franklin
- Kyle Howard as Bobby Newman
- Reid Scott as Brendan Dorff
- Michael Bunin as Kenny Moritorri
- Jamie Kaler as Mike Callahan
- Kellee Stewart as Stephanie Layne
- Jim Gaffigan
Guest cast
- Mini Anden
- Mimi Rogers
- Marshall Cook
- Eddie McClintock
- Jay Tarses
- Martin Mull
- Kiko Ellsworth
- John Ducey
- Rachael Harris as Marcia
- Joel Murray as Crowley
- Chris Hogan as Bartender
- Erica Shaffer as Woman
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 22 | November 28, 2006 | September 10, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 9 | June 12, 2008 | August 7, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 9 | March 30, 2009 | May 26, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 9 | July 25, 2010 | September 12, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best of Season 1 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot P.J. arbeitet höchst erfolgreich als Sportjournalistin bei einer Zeitung in Chicago. Sie ist in ihrem Beruf fast ausschließlich von Männern umgeben und auch ihr Freundeskreis besteht zum überwiegenden Teil aus Männern. Als der attraktive Bobby Newman in ihr Leben tritt, scheint ein Date mit ihm unumgänglich. |
November 28, 2006 |
| 2 |
Mixed Signals PJ tries to clear things up with Bobby and wants him to know that she is interested, but she also wants to keep their relationship on the down low. She doesn’t realize that she is just confusing things more by using analogies. Meanwhile, Stephanie signs up for Match.com to find a man. |
November 28, 2006 |
| 3 |
Team Chemistry PJ introduces her new acquaintance, Amad, to Stephanie in hopes that they will hit it off. Stephanie is crushed when she learns that Amad is really into PJ and not her. Meanwhile, the fan that Brendan has brought home is driving PJ crazy. The guys find out about PJ and Bobby’s secret one time hook up. |
December 5, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Transitioning Stephanie's shocked to see who PJ's mystery man is, and it doesn't take her long to get in PJ's business, making the trip a little less romantic. Back in Chicago, the boys are experiences changes in their professional and social lives, only some of which are for the better. |
June 12, 2008 |
| 2 |
Dinner Party PJ throws a singles dinner party in hopes of finding her Mr. Right. Stephanie becomes an author when she pens a relationship-themed book. Andy and Meredith hire a nanny, Elsa, who happens to be hot and from Sweden, and the boys hold nothing back in their competition to impress her. |
June 19, 2008 |
| 3 |
The Shirt Contest PJ lands a job ghost writing for a famous athlete but finds it a difficult task when the athlete becomes more than she can handle. Meanwhile, Brendan dives deeper into depression when he runs into his ex, Wendy, who is happily pregnant and in a relationship. |
June 26, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome Back, Kalla Fötter Bobby experiences cold feet on his wedding day; P.J. gets caught in a difficult situation between Bobby and his brother (Billy Burke); Andy's new baby. |
March 30, 2009 |
| 2 |
Private Eyes Keeping her new boyfriend a secret from her friends proves difficult for P.J.; Brendan opens a nightclub; Mike finds good reasons to keep his moustache. |
April 7, 2009 |
| 3 |
The Boyfriend Hat When P.J. gets her own column in the paper, the guys tease her that she got the promotion because of her looks; Andy gives Bobby much-needed advice about women. |
April 14, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Addition by Subtraction PJ and the guys look for a replacement for Andy, while reminiscing about how they all first met. |
July 25, 2010 |
| 2 |
Gourmets and Confused PJ, Bobby, Kenny and Stephanie go out to a nice dinner like adults. |
July 25, 2010 |
| 3 |
Mike-Fest A movie producer is interested in Stephanie's book; Mike wants a surprise birthday party. |
August 1, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 2006 |
| Last aired | September 12, 2010 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |