Extended Family
Genre
Created byMike O'Malley
Starring
Music byJeff Cardoni
Opening theme"We Thought We Were Done"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
ProducerBarbara Brace
CinematographyDonald A. Morgan
EditorBrian Schnuckel
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time20–22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseDecember 23, 2023 (2023-12-23) –
present (present)

Extended Family is an American television family sitcom created by Mike O'Malley that premiered on December 23, 2023, on NBC.[1] It is loosely based on the lives of co-executive producers George Geyer, Emilia Fazzalari and Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck.[2]

Premise

Jim and Julia, after an amicable divorce, decide to continue to raise their kids at the family home while taking turns on who gets to stay with them. Navigating the waters of divorce and child-sharing gets more complicated for Jim when Trey, the owner of his favorite sports team, enters the picture and wins Julia's heart.

Cast

Main

  • Jon Cryer as Jim
  • Donald Faison as Trey, Julia's fiancé and owner of the Boston Celtics
  • Abigail Spencer as Julia, Jim's ex-wife
  • Sofia Capanna as Grace, Jim and Julia's daughter
  • Finn Sweeney as Jimmy Jr., Jim and Julia's son

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title [3][4]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [3][4]U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Pilot"James WiddoesMike O'MalleyDecember 23, 2023 (2023-12-23)3.57[5]0.71/10[5]
2"The Consequences of Making Yourself at Home"Ali LeRoiJim VallelyJanuary 2, 2024 (2024-01-02)3.33[6]0.33/4[6]
3"The Consequences of Gaming"James WiddoesAjay SahgalJanuary 9, 2024 (2024-01-09)2.76[7]0.27/3[7]
4"The Consequences of Sushi"TBATBAJanuary 16, 2024 (2024-01-16)TBDTBA
5"The Consequences of Matchmaking"TBATBAJanuary 23, 2024 (2024-01-23)TBDTBA

Production

Extended Family was given a series order on September 29, 2022.[8] Production of the first season was interrupted by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Prior to the strike, 6 episodes of the 13 episode first season were filmed, with the series being one of the first to return to production after the strike.[9] The series was filmed at Radford Studio Center in Studio City, California, but it is set in Boston, Massachusetts.[9]

Release

Extended Family premiered on December 23, 2023, on NBC.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (November 20, 2023). "NBC Sets Midseason 2024 Premiere Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ Golen, Jimmy (December 22, 2023). "TV sitcom 'Extended Family' inspired by real-life relationship of Celtics owner, wife and her ex". Associated Press. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Shows A-Z – extended family on nbc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Extended Family: Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved January 8, 2024. Click the "Episode Guide" tab to view all listed episodes.
  5. 1 2 Bunch, Rebecca (December 24, 2023). "Saturday TV Ratings 12/23/23: Extended Family Has Pitiful Post-NFL Showing, Night Court Rates Below Season One Average, SNL Christmas Grows in Second Airing". The TV Ratings Guide. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  6. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (January 4, 2024). "Tuesday Ratings: Fox Game Show 'The Floor' Starts Well, NBC Sitcoms 'Night Court' and Time Slot Premiere of 'Extended Family' Are Adequate". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (January 10, 2024). "Tuesday Ratings: 'The Floor' on Fox Improves Upon its Premiere, Quiet Return for 'La Brea' on NBC". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ Porter, Rick (September 29, 2022). "Jon Cryer-Mike O'Malley Comedy Scores NBC Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (November 14, 2023). "New NBC Comedy 'Extended Family' Re-Starts Production, Kicking Off Scripted TV's Post-Strike Comeback". Deadline. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
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