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[02/27/13 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 27
Updates include: David Spade, Rachael Harris report for "Bad Management" at ABC; FOX snags Anthony LaPaglia for "Boomerang"; and Chyler Leigh joins "Holding Patterns" at NBC.

[09/11/12 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 11
Updates include: USA lets cast options on "Common Law" expire; Tom Hopper first to be cast in Starz's "Black Sails"; and Bruno Heller lands pilot order for CBS's "The Advocates."

[02/15/12 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 15
Updates include: Terry O'Quinn joins ABC's "666 Park Avenue"; Ali Larter is FOX's "The Asset"; and Steven Pasquale to topline NBC's "Do No Harm."

[02/10/12 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 10
Updates include: John Goodman to join Roseanne Barr on NBC's "Downwardly Mobile"; Jimmy Wolk to star in USA's "Political Animals"; and Becki Newton to lead "The Goodwin Games" at FOX.

[02/07/12 - 10:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 7
Updates include: Allison Janney, Tony Shalhoub to hold "Friday Night Dinner" at NBC; Mandy Moore-led comedy a go at ABC; and Kyle Bornheimer, Jessica Lucas to topline pilots.

[01/23/12 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Monday, January 23
Updates include: NBC gets busy with 10 pilot orders; Jon Bernthal in early talks for TNT's "L.A. Noir"; and USA postpones comedy pilot "Paging Dr. Freed."

[09/15/11 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 15
Updates include: "Lying Game" in, "Chloe King" out at ABC Family; FOX gives "Bones" four extra episodes; and Mark Gordon to bring a small screen take on "Source Code" to CBS.

[07/01/11 - 11:44 AM]
NBC.com Rolls Out New "Summer Videopalooza" for Fans to Catch Up With Their Favorite NBC Shows from Last Season and to Score Points for Rewards in Popular "Fan It" Program
In addition, the "Perfect Couples" will feature two never-seen-before episodes.

[05/13/11 - 12:20 PM]
NBC Cancels "Event," "Law & Order: LA," "Outsourced," "Chase"; ABC Axes "Brothers & Sisters," "V," "No Ordinary Family," "Off the Map"
Also not returning: "Better With You," "Detroit 1-8-7," "Mr. Sunshine," "America's Next Great Restaurant," "Perfect Couples" and "School Pride."

[04/27/11 - 10:35 AM]
Comcast First to Offer Current Top-Rated TV Series from All Four Major Broadcast Networks On Demand
This expansion of TV series, among others, nearly doubles the amount of hit TV series now available from the major broadcast networks.

[04/25/11 - 10:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 25
Updates include: Elisabeth Harnois joins "CSI"; Marisa Tomei courted for HBO's Aaron Sorkin pilot; and Kelli Giddish to visit CBS's "The Good Wife."

[04/12/11 - 11:55 AM]
"The Celebrity Apprentice," "The Biggest Loser: Couples" and "Law & Order: SVU" Lead NBC the Week of April 4-10
NBC spins the numbers for the week of April 4-10.

[04/12/11 - 10:25 AM]
For the 3rd Time in 4 Weeks, ABC Builds its Overall Audience Year to Year
ABC spins the numbers for the week of April 4-10.

[04/05/11 - 12:29 PM]
"The Celebrity Apprentice," "The Biggest Loser: Couples" and "Law & Order: SVU" Pace NBC the Week of March 28-April 3
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 28-April 3.

[04/05/11 - 10:33 AM]
ABC Generates its Strongest Non-"Oscar" Week in Nearly 5 Months
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 28-April 3.

[04/01/11 - 08:56 AM]
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" Musical Episode Soars
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 31.

[03/29/11 - 10:47 AM]
"The Office," "The Celebrity Apprentice" & "The Biggest Loser: Couples" Power NBC for the Week of March 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 21-27.

[03/29/11 - 10:24 AM]
ABC Marks its Most-Watched Non-"Oscar" Week Since November
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 21-27.

[03/25/11 - 09:06 AM]
ABC's Thursday Series Post Gains
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 24.

[03/22/11 - 12:14 PM]
NBC Announces Series Premiere of New NBC Comedy "The Paul Reiser Show" on April 14
The newcomer will replace "Perfect Couples" in the 8:30/7:30c slot.

[03/22/11 - 11:31 AM]
"The Celebrity Apprentice" Hit a New Season High in Total Viewers for NBC the Week of March 14-20
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 14-20.

[03/22/11 - 10:18 AM]
ABC is Up Over the Prior Week and Same Week Last Year in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of March 14-20.

[03/18/11 - 08:50 AM]
ABC's "Wipeout" Marks its Most-Watched Telecast in 6 Weeks
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, March 17.

[03/15/11 - 11:53 AM]
"The Biggest Loser: Couples" and "The Celebrity Apprentice" Lead NBC for the Week of March 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 7-13.

[03/08/11 - 11:42 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Feb. 28-March 6
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 28-March 6.

[03/08/11 - 11:20 AM]
NBC Announces Season Finales for Spring 2011
Plus: "30 Rock" celebrates its 100th episode with a special one-hour edition on Thursday, April 21.

[03/04/11 - 10:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 4
Updates include: Chris Egan is ABC's "Poe"; Jim Caviezel to topline "Person of Interest" for CBS; and David Walton, Becki Newton are the latest to book pilots in second position.

[03/02/11 - 10:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 2
Updates include: Kyle Bornheimer, Martin Henderson land pilots in second position; Sarah Paulson to topline Kari Lizer's NBC comedy; and Alexandra Breckenridge to star in The CW's "Cooper & Stone."

[03/01/11 - 11:43 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Feb. 21-27
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 21-27.

[03/01/11 - 10:09 AM]
ABC Finishes as the Most-Watched Network Overall, Generating Its Top Weekly Results in 1 Year with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 21-27.

[02/25/11 - 09:30 AM]
"Wipeout" Produces Big Year-to-Year Time Period Improvement for ABC Opposite "Idol" in Thursday's 8pm Hour
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 24.

[02/23/11 - 10:59 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Feb. 14-20
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 14-20.

[02/23/11 - 09:55 AM]
ABC Posts Year-Over-Year Audience Growth for the 2nd Consecutive Week
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 14-20.

[02/18/11 - 09:16 AM]
ABC Builds its Thursday Numbers Year to Year in Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 17.

[02/16/11 - 10:46 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 16
Updates include: Adrianne Palicki is NBC's "Wonder Woman"; Maria Bello locks into "Prime Suspect," also at NBC; and Mike O'Malley, Michael Emerson land pilots.

[02/15/11 - 04:49 PM]
NBC Books "Office" Marathon for Thursday, March 3
The six encores will replace "Community," "Perfect Couples," "Parks & Recreation," "30 Rock" and "Outsourced" on the night.

[02/15/11 - 11:07 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Feb. 7-13
NBC spins the numbers for the week of February 7-13.

[02/15/11 - 10:06 AM]
ABC Increases its Overall Audience from the Same Week Last Year, While Producing its Top Results in 4 Weeks with Viewers and Young Adults
ABC spins the numbers for the week of February 7-13.

[02/11/11 - 09:17 AM]
"Wipeout" Delivers Strong Year-to-Year Time Period Improvement for ABC in Thursday's 8 O'clock Hour
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 9.

[02/08/11 - 10:24 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 31-February 6.

[02/08/11 - 10:12 AM]
ABC Airs 4 of the Week's Top 20 Regular Non-Sports TV Shows in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 31-February 6.

[02/04/11 - 08:57 AM]
ABC's "Grey's" Dominates at 9pm with its 2nd Highest Number Since October
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, February 3.

[02/01/11 - 10:55 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 1
Updates include: Jonathan Demme to direct CBS pilot; NBC rolls back "The Cape" order; and over a dozen more pilots get greenlit.

[02/01/11 - 10:57 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Jan. 24-30
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 24-30.

[02/01/11 - 10:17 AM]
ABC Delivers 5 of the Week's Top 20 TV Shows Among Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 24-30.

[01/28/11 - 10:07 AM]
ABC's "Wipeout" Beats Out its Non-"Idol" Competition in the 8pm Hour
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, January 27.

[01/25/11 - 10:48 AM]
ABC's "Modern Family" is TV's No. 1 Regular Scripted Show in Adults 18-49
ABC spins the numbers for the week of January 17-23.

[01/25/11 - 10:25 AM]
NBC Results for the Primetime Week of Jan. 17-23
NBC spins the numbers for the week of January 17-23.

[12/29/10 - 08:25 AM]
Exclusive: Starz to Sneak "Camelot" Premiere After "Spartacus" Finale on February 25
"Camelot" then will formally launch Friday, April 1 at 10:00/9:00c as previously announced.

[12/28/10 - 09:56 AM]
NBC Ties for #2 in 18-49 for the Primetime Week of Dec. 20-26
NBC spins the numbers for the week of December 20-26.

[12/15/10 - 06:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 15
Updates include: Marc Cherry books a new drama at ABC; NBC to preview "Perfect Couples" on December 20; and Joel Gallen inks first-look deal with Sony.

[11/16/10 - 09:47 AM]
Exclusive: NBC to Begin Six Comedy Lineup Early Via Repeats
Back-to-back repeats of "The Office" will fill the Thursday, 10:00/9:00c hour from December 16 to January 13.

[11/15/10 - 12:22 PM]
NBC Announces New Mid-Season Schedule
"The Cape," "Harry's Law" land on Mondays; "Law & Order: Los Angeles," "Chase" get new homes; "Parks & Recreation," "Perfect Couples" expand Thursdays; and more!

[09/14/10 - 12:36 PM]
TBS Nixes "My Boys" After Four Seasons
Just 784,000 viewers tuned into the show's de facto swan song this past Sunday.

[09/13/10 - 12:10 PM]
Current Program Executives Erin Underhill and Edwin Chung Promoted to Senior Vice President Level by NBC and Universal Media Studios
Underhill oversees "Chase," "Love Bites" and "Parenthood" while Chung supervises "30 Rock," "Community," "Chuck" and "Perfect Couples."

[07/09/10 - 06:56 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 9
Updates include: Alan Ball to direct HBO's "All Signs Point to Death"; Tad Quill inks overall deal with Universal; and Taylor Kinney to recur on The CW's "Vampire Diaries."

[07/01/10 - 06:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 1
Updates include: "Chaos" falls apart at CBS; Kyle Bornheimer joins NBC's "Perfect Couples"; and cast options are extended on various projects.

[06/23/10 - 11:36 PM]
The Futon's First Look: "Perfect Couples" (NBC)

[05/16/10 - 03:17 PM]
Video Gallery: NBC's New 2010-11 Shows
View trailers and clips from all of NBC's new series for next season.

[05/16/10 - 02:28 PM]
NBC Unveils 2010-11 Primetime Schedule Accented by Five New Comedies, Seven New Dramas and New Alternative Program
The fall schedule includes all-drama lineups on Mondays and Wednesdays, and all comedies on Thursdays, plus unscripted programming into compatible dramas on Tuesdays and Fridays.

[05/14/10 - 02:54 PM]
Image Gallery: NBC's New 2010-11 Shows
View images from all of NBC's new series for next season.

[05/14/10 - 12:04 PM]
NBC Adds to New Scripted Lineup with Four New Series -- 'The Cape,' 'Outlaw,' 'Harry's Law' and 'Friends with Benefits' - and Renews 'Chuck' for Fourth Season in 2010-11
Said pickups bring the Peacock's freshman class to 11 scripted series.

[05/12/10 - 03:07 PM]
NBC Announces Pickup of New Comedy Series 'Perfect Couples' for 2010-11 Season
The comedy joins "Chase," "Undercovers," "The Event," "Love Bites," and "Outsourced" as the sixth new scripted series currently unveiled for NBC's new season.

[05/11/10 - 06:42 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 11
Updates include: Comedy Central cancels "The Sarah Silverman Program"; "Perfect Couples" inches to toward series order at NBC; and Lara Pulver, Michael Steger to visit HBO's "True Blood."

[04/23/10 - 12:09 AM]
Development Update: Friday, April 23
Updates include: CMT orders four comedy pilot presentations; TNT, TBS add more summer premieres; and new regulars set for HBO's "Eastbound & Down."

[04/13/10 - 12:06 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 13
Updates include: Kyle Howard completes NBC's "Perfect Couples"; Billy Campbell is "Killing" for AMC; and Patton Oswalt joins Matthew Broderick on NBC's "Beach Lane."

[03/29/10 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Monday, March 29
Updates include: David James Elliott to replace Neal McDonough on ABC's "Scoundrels"; Teri Polo joins TBS's "Glory Daze"; and Matt Barr books a role on The CW's "Hellcats."

[03/10/10 - 12:03 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 10
Updates include: Jimmy Smits reports for "Rough Justice" at NBC; Judy Greer joins FOX's "Tax Man"; and Jason Biggs to star in CBS's "True Love."

[03/03/10 - 12:08 AM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 3
Updates include: Michael Imperioli reports to ABC's "187 Detroit"; Jason Isaacs is "Pleading Guilty" for FOX; and HBO moves forward with its "Game of Thrones."

[03/01/10 - 12:06 AM]
Development Update: Monday, March 1
Updates include: CBS finds four of its "Quinn-tuplets"; Eric Close adds "Chaos" to the Eye; and "Nip/Tuck" alums Dylan Walsh, Joely Richardson land pilots.

[02/23/10 - 12:13 AM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 23
Updates include: Jim Belushi, Leah Remini both land lead roles; Emmy-winner Zeljko Ivanek joins NBC's "The Event"; and over a dozen other castings.

[02/01/10 - 06:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 1
Updates include: Matthew Broderick to star in NBC's "Beach Lane"; four other pilots get the green light; and the Peacock sets an air date for "The Mountain."







PERFECT COUPLES (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/20/10 - 4/7/11
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2010-2011 season)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
SEASON(S):
1 (13 episodes, 2 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 5/13/11
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release, November 2010) The new Thursday-night lineup features wall-to-wall comedy beginning January 20 with "Community" at 8-8:30 p.m. (ET) followed at the new comedy "Perfect Couples" at 8:30-9 p.m. (ET). "The Office" continues at 9-9:30 p.m. (ET) and "Parks and Recreation" returns from 9:30-10 p.m. (ET). NBC opens a new hour of humor with "30 Rock" moving to 10-10:30 p.m. (ET) and the freshman series "Outsourced" concludes the night at 10:30-11 p.m. (ET).
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Christine Woods as Julia
· David Walton as Vance
· Hayes MacArthur as Rex
· Kyle Bornheimer as Dave
· Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Amy
· Olivia Munn as Leigh
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Kyle Howard as Dave (Original Pilot)
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andy Ackerman as DIR (Pilot)
· Jon Pollack as CRTR/EP
· Scott Silveri as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Universal Television