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Mr. Sunshine

★ 6.7 7K votes 2011–2012 1 season · 13 episodes Canceled ABC
WorkplaceThe job and its social ecosystem as the stage.This show: 8/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 8/10Witty banterRapid-fire verbal sparring.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Matthew PerryAndrea AndersJames LesureNate TorrenceAllison JanneyPortia Doubleday
Written by
Matthew PerryAlex BarnowMarc Firek
Starring
Matthew PerryAndrea AndersJames LesureNate TorrenceAllison JanneyPortia Doubleday
Written by
Matthew PerryAlex BarnowMarc Firek
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
063125188250

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About

"A sharp cast stuck in an unfinished sitcom"

Mr. Sunshine follows Ben Donovan, the sardonic general manager of a mid-size sports and entertainment arena, as he stumbles through a midlife crisis while wrangling an eccentric staff and an equally eccentric boss. It's a workplace comedy built on quick, cynical banter rather than big set pieces, leaning on its cast's chemistry to carry thin plotting. The pace is brisk and episodic, more about personality clashes than story arcs. It's a lightweight, occasionally sharp sitcom that never quite finds its footing tonally, feeling like a show still figuring out what kind of comedy it wants to be.

Watch it for

the deadpan chemistry between its leads carries scenes weaker writing can't.

Maybe skip if

you need strong season-long arcs rather than loosely connected office antics.

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All Seasons

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Season 12011
7.02K134h 56m
EpTitleRatingYoursVotesRuntime
▶1Pilot6.8
24822 min
▶2Employee of the Year6.8
18622 min
▶3Heather's Sister6.9
15322 min
▶4Hostile Workplace7.0
13130 min
▶5Crystal on Ice6.6
12822 min
▶6Lingerie Football7.0
12621 min
▶7Celebrity Tennis7.3
11622 min
▶8The Assistant7.3
11022 min
▶9Ben and Vivian7.4
12430 min
▶10Self Help7.4
5721 min
▶11Family Business7.4
7020 min
▶12Cohen and Donovan7.2
5621 min
▶13The Best Man7.6
6721 min

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Matthew Perry Ben Donovan
Andrea Anders Alice
James Lesure Alonzo, Alonzo Pope
Nate Torrence Roman Cohen, Roman
Allison Janney Crystal Cohen
Portia Doubleday Heather
David Pressman Mascot, Dave the Mascot, The Mascot
Jorge Garcia Bobert
Christopher Shea Dan, Stage Manager
Matt Levin Bullpen Worker #1, Matt, Worker #2

Crew

Alex Barnow
Marc Firek

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