Series synopsis
Get a Life is an American sci-fi & fantasy comedy television series that premiered on FOX on September 23, 1990. It ended on March 8, 1992. It was created by Chris Elliott, David Mirkin, Adam Resnick. It stars Chris Elliott, Brian Doyle-Murray, Elinor Donahue and Taylor Fry.
Surreal, twisted and hilariously funny, Get a Life is the ultimate anti-sitcom. Chris Peterson is a 30-year-old paperboy who still lives with his parents and who seems to have an ever decreasing grip on reality.
Premise
Surreal, twisted and hilariously funny, Get a Life is the ultimate anti-sitcom. Chris Peterson is a 30-year-old paperboy who still lives with his parents and who seems to have an ever decreasing grip on reality.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Elliott as Chris Peterson
- Brian Doyle-Murray as Gus Borden
- Elinor Donahue as Gradys Peterson
- Taylor Fry as Amy Potter
- Sam Robards as Larry Potter
- Robin Riker as Sharon Potter
- Bob Elliott as Fred Peterson
- Brady Bluhm as Bobby Potter
Supporting cast
- Wesley Jonathan as Eddie
Guest cast
- Jackie Earle Haley as Cousin Donald
- Frank Welker as Spewey (voice)
- Tuc Watkins as Sapphire
- Katherine Kamhi as Stacy
- Ralph Manza as Henry Gardner
- Lewis Arquette as Justice of Peace
- William Cort as Uncle Sid
- David Wiley as Uncle Brad
- Julie Brown as Connie Bristol
- Tracey Walter as Ride Operator
- Mike Hagerty as Engineer
- Will Leong as Stage Manager
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 22 | September 23, 1990 | May 19, 1991 |
| Season 2 | 13 | November 9, 1991 | March 8, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unaired Pilot Chris talks Larry into taking the day off for the world premiere of the Hell Loop 2000, a 360 degree looped rollercoaster, where they get stuck at the top of the loop. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Terror on the Hell Loop 2000 Chris talks Larry into taking the day off for the world premiere of the Hell Loop 2000, a 360 degree looped rollercoaster, where they get stuck at the top of the loop. Same story as the TV pilot episode but with a different actress playing Chris' mother. |
September 23, 1990 |
| 2 |
The Prettiest Week of My Life Chris decides to enter the exciting world of male modeling when he joins the Handsome Boy School of Modeling. |
September 30, 1990 |
| 3 |
Dadicus Chris convinces his father to accompany him to the father-son competition at the annual newspaper boy picnic. |
October 7, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chris Moves Out Chris turns 31 and decides it's time to move out, so he goes in search of a new place to live and he moves into Gus' garage. |
November 9, 1991 |
| 2 |
Larry on the Loose Larry takes off after to listening to Chris reminding him of everything wrong with his life. So Chris goes in search of Larry and when he fails, he goes in search of a new best friend. |
November 16, 1991 |
| 3 |
Meat Locker 2000 Chris and Sharon show their true feelings when they become trapped in a meat locker together. |
November 23, 1991 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 1990 |
| Last aired | March 8, 1992 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |