Series synopsis
Andy Richter Controls the Universe is an American comedy television series that premiered on FOX on March 19, 2002. It ended on March 24, 2009. It was created by Victor Fresco. It stars Andy Richter, Paget Brewster, Irene Molloy and Jonathan Slavin.
Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.
Premise
Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andy Richter as Andy Richter
- Paget Brewster as Jessica Green
- Irene Molloy as Wendy McKay
- Jonathan Slavin as Byron Togler
- James Patrick Stuart as Keith
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 6 | March 19, 2002 | April 23, 2002 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 1, 2002 | March 24, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How Andy Richter Controlled The Universe | |
| 2 | What If Andy Richter Controlled The Universe? |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Andy finds his once private office is now to be shared the new Technical Illustrator to Andy's writings, a very timid and somewhat peculiar Byron. |
March 19, 2002 |
| 2 |
Grief Counselor Everyone arrives at work Monday morning to an awful odor. |
March 26, 2002 |
| 3 |
Little Andy in Charge Andy's gorgeous new girlfriend makes a bigoted remark, and late-night partying becomes Jessica's MO for business success after a good meeting on no sleep. |
April 2, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We're All The Same, Only Different Andy and his co-workers compete for the finders fee offered to the person who brings a new writer into the company, which is said to be looking for a "person of color". |
December 1, 2002 |
| 2 |
Twins Andy suspects Jessica is being shared by twin brothers. Wendy volunteers to nurse Byron back from an injury. |
December 8, 2002 |
| 3 |
France A business trip to France is at stake as Andy and Byron jockey for Jessica's favor, with Andy promising to care for her cat, which he loses. |
December 10, 2002 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 19, 2002 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2009 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:30:00 |