Series synopsis
Free Agents is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on September 14, 2011. It ended on January 16, 2012. It was created by John Enbom, Chris Niel. It stars Hank Azaria, Kathryn Hahn, Anthony Stewart Head and Mo Mandel.
The trials and tribulations of finding love and companionship — the second time around. Newly divorced Alex, who is missing his kids and trying to keep himself together. Alex's co-worker Helen thinks she has it together, but she drinks too much in order to cope with her fiance's untimely death. It's no surprise then when these two overworked public relations executives share an ill-fated night of passion and are forced to cope with the awkward aftermath.
Premise
The trials and tribulations of finding love and companionship — the second time around. Newly divorced Alex, who is missing his kids and trying to keep himself together. Alex's co-worker Helen thinks she has it together, but she drinks too much in order to cope with her fiance's untimely death. It's no surprise then when these two overworked public relations executives share an ill-fated night of passion and are forced to cope with the awkward aftermath.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hank Azaria as Alex Taylor
- Kathryn Hahn as Helen Ryan
- Anthony Stewart Head as Stephen
- Mo Mandel as Dan Mackey
- Natasha Leggero as Emma Parker
- Al Madrigal as Gregg
- Joe Lo Truglio as Walter
Guest cast
- Kellie Cockrell as Danneel
- Katie Cockrell as Catherine
- Earl Billings as Polk
- Fred Goss as Gerald
- John Brotherton as Andrew
- Michael B. Silver as Ted
- Ian Anthony Dale as Dr. Hu
- Christina Moore as Dawn
- Meagen Fay as Dorothy Potter
- Tom Virtue as Fred Potter
- David Cheaney as Tim Dymund
- Angelique Cabral as Gwen
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | September 14, 2011 | January 16, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 1 - Featurettes | |
| 2 | Series 1 - Improvised Material | |
| 3 | Series 1 - Making Of |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Co-workers Alex and Helen turn to each other for companionship in a moment of weakness, only to regret it later. |
September 14, 2011 |
| 2 |
What I Did for Work Alex and the team go to great lengths to entertain a client who shows signs of defecting; Emma tries to channel her softer side. |
September 21, 2011 |
| 3 |
Dr. Hu Stephen throws Alex a curveball when he assigns Emma to help pitch a client on a new project; Helen visits Alex's therapist Dr. Hu. |
September 28, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 2011 |
| Last aired | January 16, 2012 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |