Series synopsis
Head Case is an American comedy television series that premiered on STARZ on April 18, 2007. It ended on May 22, 2009. It was created by Robert Bauer, Ali Wentworth. It stars Ali Wentworth, Steve Landesberg, Michelle Arthur and Rob Benedict.
Meet Therapist Dr Elizabeth Goode. She's brash, unconventional, judgmental, but undeniably thriving as the "it" therapist to Hollywood's maladjusted elite. On a daily basis Dr Goode dishes her own unique methodology to a waiting room filled with a who's who from the world of entertainment, sports and music. (Celebrities appear on the show as themselves.)
Premise
Meet Therapist Dr Elizabeth Goode. She's brash, unconventional, judgmental, but undeniably thriving as the "it" therapist to Hollywood's maladjusted elite. On a daily basis Dr Goode dishes her own unique methodology to a waiting room filled with a who's who from the world of entertainment, sports and music. (Celebrities appear on the show as themselves.)
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ali Wentworth as Dr. Elizabeth Goode
- Steve Landesberg as Dr. Myron Finkelstein
- Michelle Arthur as Lola Buckingham
- Rob Benedict as Jeremy Berger
- Candace Brown as Goldie Finkelstein
- Aris Alvarado as Ron Julio
Guest cast
- Liz Phair as Self
- Rick Fox as Self
- Sean Hayes as Self
- Fred Willard as Self
- Willie Garson as Self
- Richard Kind as Self
- Lea Thompson as Self
- Pamela Adlon as Self
- Joel Madden as Self
- Ahmet Zappa as Self
- Monica Potter as Self
- David Alan Grier as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 18, 2007 | June 20, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 23, 2008 | May 22, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 10 | March 20, 2009 | May 22, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goode Morning Hollywood's "it" therapist to the stars is judgmental and unorthodox - but everybody who's anybody must get in to see her. |
April 18, 2007 |
| 2 |
Celebrity Ambassadress Ione Skye analyzes her sexuality and dreams; and one of the doctor's has a promiscuous sister. |
April 25, 2007 |
| 3 |
Dick in Review Dr. Goode helps Andy Dick get ready for an audition that he's nervous about; and Shelby Lynne has a case of pre-show stage fright. |
May 2, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wedding Ringer Still smarting from the indiscretions of "the whipped cream incident," Dr. Goode avoids the apologetic advances of her ex, Jeremy. In session Ione Skye and new patient Jeff Goldblum find the doctor in a "fix it fast" mode. Myron misses a staff meeting, again. |
January 23, 2008 |
| 2 |
El Finks Dr. Goode has combative sessions with Richard Kind and a particularly needy Lea Thompson. After receiving a panicked phone call from Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry, Dr Goode cancels her day and heads out to Wisteria Lane. With some spare time on their hands, Lola helps Myron market himself to the Latino community. |
January 30, 2008 |
| 3 |
A Tard for All Seasons Andy Dick struggles with his time management and the bottle, while Pamela Adlon takes matters into her own hands when her session is compromised. After receiving some advice from Lola, Jeremy Berger cooks up an ingenious scheme to get back in the Doctor's good books |
February 6, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wedding Ringer Macy Gray thinks she can run for President while Janeane Garofalo, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott find Dr. Goode in a pre-nuptial bliss; Myron receives a timely gift from a car wash owner. |
March 20, 2009 |
| 2 |
Talk to the List Dr. Goode and her wedding planner butt heads over the wedding budget while her fiance is desperate to get his hands on the guest list. Patients Larry Miller and Marc Cherry air out their problems. |
March 27, 2009 |
| 3 |
Tying the ... Not Dr. Goode finally walks down the aisle, but toward what? Tate Donovan gets no help with his dating issues and Jeff Probst suffers from a case of mistaken identity. |
April 3, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 18, 2007 |
| Last aired | May 22, 2009 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:00:00 |