Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intimate setting - the bedroom.
Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intimate setting - the bedroom.
Cast, crew and production details
About Friends with Benefits
Cast
Ryan HansenBen Lewis
Danneel AcklesSara Maxwell
Zach CreggerAaron Greenway
André HollandJulian 'Fitz' Fitzgerald
Jessica LucasRiley Elliott
Jennifer ChangUla
Ali CobrinHope Prater
Abby WathenClementine
Credits
Created by
Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter
Written by
Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, Valerie Breiman, Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger, Owen Ellickson, Daley Haggar, Claudia Lonow, Gene Hong, Brian Keith Etheridge
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
12
Original language
English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
Big Kid PicturesUnited States
Imagine Television StudiosUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Themes
chicago, illinoisdatingfriends with benefitsgroup of friendsromanceromcomsitcom
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
Pilot
21m7.5 / 10
When Ben is confronted with needing a date to his sister's wedding, Sarah begins to worry that their arrangement is becoming too serious. Their friend Aaron Greenway, a successful tech genius, is not quite sure what to make of Ben and Sara's complicated friendship, but he, along with the smooth ladykiller Julian "Fitz" Fitzgerald and the gorgeous, free-spirited Riley Elliott, are all distracted with their own dating trials and tribulations.
Directed by David DobkinWritten by Scott Neustadter, Michael H. WeberGuest stars Camille Guaty, Alexandra Holden, Tug Coker, Michael G. Canaan, Cameron Goodman, Robert Covarrubias, Eben Ham, Rachelle Wood
Ben and Sarah choose to bring their physical relationship to a halt when Sarah begins dating a co-worker who she thinks might be boyfriend material. Elsewhere, Aaron takes his relationship with Riley more seriously than she does and shows up to meet her for what he believes to be a dinner date, but quickly realizes things aren't what they seem.
Directed by Michael Patrick JannWritten by Claudia LonowGuest stars Nicky Whelan, John Brotherton, Jenica Bergere, James Devoti, Joey Allen, Elle Young
When Aaron becomes depressed over an ex-girlfriend getting engaged, Ben and Fitz decide to take him out for a night on the town, only to end up arguing over a girl. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to befriend Riley and her wild lifestyle by hesitantly attending a party that makes her question her conservative ways.
Directed by Fred SavageWritten by Daley HaggarGuest stars Jennifer Chang, Valerie Azlynn, Jeremy Kent Jackson, Todd Giebenhain, Anneliese Van Der Pol, Jessica Kessler, Elle Young
Ben runs into an ex and reaps the benefits of her short-term memory loss. Meanwhile, Fitz fears his lesbian mother is lonely and tries to find her a girlfriend, but is surprised to find that she is already in a relationship. Elsewhere, Riley dates a man with a breast-feeding fetish.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Owen EllicksonGuest stars Collette Wolfe, Tina Lifford, Mikey Day, Dave Foley, Travis Schuldt, Phillip J. Cates, Tonya Kay, Elle Young
Sarah struggles to get off the "Booty Call Track" and onto the "Relationship Track" with paramedic Evan, while Ben works toward the opposite with a girl he met over the weekend. Back at the loft, Fitz, humiliated by Aaron's extravagant gift on their "Roommate-aversary," tries to take Aaron on a fun, low-cost night out.
Directed by Joanna KernsWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac AptakerGuest stars Ryan McPartlin, Sara Fletcher, Frank Novak, Shaan Sharma, Anne Faulkner, Paul Diaz, Bryan Krasner, Daryl Crittenden
In an attempt to avoid a date with a nerdy co-worker, Sarah asks Aaron to bid on her at a charity bachelorette auction. Meanwhile, Ben accidentally uses a suggestive phrase with a co-worker getting himself accused of sexual harassment. Elsewhere, Fitz thinks he's in the clear to spend one last night partying before becoming monogamous, but when he finds out his girlfriend feels differently, he must scramble to cover up incriminating photos from his wild night.
Directed by Tricia BrockWritten by Brian Keith EtheridgeGuest stars Kevin Christy, Jillian Bell, Blake Lee, Sunkrish Bala, Jessica Blair Herman, Jonathan Nail, Troy Bishop, Randa Walker
After fighting with her sister, Sara wants to skip a trip to visit her family; Aaron gets drunk and loses his friends.
Directed by David RogersWritten by Gene HongGuest stars Lee Garlington, Brent Briscoe, Johanna Braddy, Ross Philips, Amber Stevens West, Tara Holt, Rodney J. Hobbs
Aaron learns a girl he mentored in junior high has become a porn star; a doctor bribes Sara for help impressing Riley; Fitz and Ben visit a friend at the hospital.
Directed by Rob GreenbergWritten by Valerie BreimanGuest stars Brian McNamara, Arielle Vandenberg, Kaylee DeFer, Jack David Frank, Cassidy Ann Shaffer, Lenny Citrano, Keith Chandler, Shirley Jordan
Sara misses compliments about her appearance when she starts dating a blind man; Ben dates a girl with an affinity for large hats; Aaron spends time with an older woman
Directed by Reginald HudlinWritten by Valerie BreimanGuest stars Ali Cobrin, Kyle Davis, Paula Marshall, Brooklyn Sudano, Christina Pickles, Jack Guzman, Tony Donno
Sara and Ben start losing themselves when they fall back into relationships with their exes; Riley is surprised by Aaron's efforts to impress a woman with his money.
Directed by John PutchWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac AptakerGuest stars Pete Wentz, Rebecca Mader, Carrie Wiita, Roshan Cook, Phillip Jeanmarie, Chelsea Gilligan, Sarah Buehler, Pilar Holland
Ben asks Aaron to invest in a new business venture; Sarah encounters some obstacles while dating a cute journalist; Riley tries to help Fitz become Chicago's number one bachelor.
Directed by Eyal GordinWritten by Daley HaggarGuest stars Abby Wathen, Shantel Wislawski, Deb Hiett, Eric Davis, Matthew McKelligon, Patrick Heusinger, Elle Young
Ben realizes he misses the relationship he had with Sarah; Sarah lies to her boyfriend; Riley falls for a guy she just met.
Directed by Ira UngerleiderWritten by Owen EllicksonGuest stars Scott Michael Foster, Patrick Heusinger, Camilla Luddington, Erica Piccininni, Lauriane Gilliéron, Emily Happe, Jordan Dunn, Danny Wynands
