Episode 1
Pilot
22m8.0 / 10
A working-class couple raise their genius kids in South Jersey.
Directed by Jonathan JudgeWritten by Lon ZimmetGuest stars Jon Bass, Lyric Lewis, Santino Jimenez, Tisha Campbell
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TV series
Outmatched
2020TV-141 season7.0 / 10
It’s dumb luck they got such smart kids.
A blue-collar couple in Atlantic City tries to raise four kids – three of whom just happen to be certified geniuses.
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Outmatched premiered January 23, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A blue-collar couple in Atlantic City tries to raise four kids – three of whom just happen to be certified geniuses.
Cast, crew and production details
About Outmatched
Cast
Jason BiggsMike Bennett
Maggie LawsonKay Bennett
Ashley BoettcherNicole Bennett
Connor KalopsisBrian Bennett
Jack StantonMarc Bennett
Oakley BullLeila Bennett
Jon BassStu
Lyric LewisMiss TremblayCredits
- Created by
- Lon Zimmet
- Written by
- Lon Zimmet, Mariah Smith, Heather MacGillvray, Linda Mathious, Mathew Harawitz, Nicole Sun, Caroline Fox, Seth Raab, Nicholas Darrow, Carson Brand, Hannah Levitan, Dan Rubin
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 10
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
FOXUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
FOX EntertainmentUnited States
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Talk
22m9.0 / 10
After giving their kids "the talk," Mike and Kay start to overthink their own sex life and turn to Rita and Irwin for advice; Brian and Nicole fear they are behind when they realize neither of them has had their first kiss.
Directed by Betsy ThomasWritten by Lon ZimmetGuest stars Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 3
Grandparents
22m7.0 / 10
Mike's parents, Jay and Sylvia, visit from Florida. Mike's insecurities come out when Jay zones in on his parenting style, and Kay becomes jealous of Sylvia's growing bond with Nicole.
Directed by Betsy ThomasWritten by Dan RubinGuest stars Tony Danza, Caroline Aaron, Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 4
Bad Guy
22m7.0 / 10
When the kids propose the idea of moving out of the house, Kay forces Mike to tell them no, but he has trouble dealing with the backlash.
Directed by Victor GonzalezWritten by Mathew HarawitzGuest stars Helen Hong, Sheila Carrasco, Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 5
Dating
22m8.0 / 10
Nicole invites a boy over who isn’t ideal boyfriend material. Kay tries to make sure her daughter doesn’t end up with a broken heart. Meanwhile, Mike attempts to understand Marc’s strange crush.
Directed by Jonathan JudgeWritten by Linda Mathious, Heather MacGillvrayGuest stars Steve Talley, Gunner Burkhardt, Alex Enriquez, Bex Marsh, Finesse Mitchell, Will Barker, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 6
Bullying
22m7.0 / 10
Mike and Kay look into a charter school for Marc, after he is brought into the principal's office for bullying his teacher. However, Kay fears Marc's chances of getting accepted might be ruined due to her own bullying past.
Directed by Betsy ThomasWritten by Lon ZimmetGuest stars Neil Casey, Tracy Vilar, Brian Stepanek, Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 7
Failing
22m7.0 / 10
After realizing that Nicole has never failed at anything she's ever tried, Mike and Kay devise a plan to teach her about failure so she is equipped to handle it later in life. Meanwhile, after losing to Marc in a game of chess, Brian turns to Leila for some play time.
Directed by Michael McDonaldWritten by Nicholas Darrow, Seth RaabGuest stars Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 8
Couple's Friends
22m8.0 / 10
After realizing they have lost most of their adult friends since having kids, Mike and Kay try to befriend Beth and Sigmund, parents from Brian and Nicole's school. Meanwhile, Marc tries to find a sense of humor.
Directed by Betsy ThomasWritten by Nicole SunGuest stars Alyson Hannigan, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Cyrus Arnold, Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 9
Black Mold
22m8.0 / 10
When the basement has to be renovated, keeping Mike and Kay from their safe space, the kids get together and hatch a plan to help them get away for the night. As a result, Nicole and Brian are left to babysit, which they realize is not as easy as their parents make it seem.
Directed by Victor GonzalezWritten by Caroline Fox, Mariah SmithGuest stars Amir Talai, Nabeel Muscatwalla, Kathryn White, Rachel Alig, Royal Binion, Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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Episode 10
Royal Rumble
22m7.0 / 10Finale
When Mike and Kay get caught in a lie about Leila's birthdate, they throw her a party with a theme of her choice; Brian, Nicole and Marc struggle with the news that Rita and Irwin would be their guardians if something happens to Mike and Kay.
Directed by Anthony RichWritten by Carson Brand, Hannah LevitanGuest stars Winston James Francis, Brian Gallivan, Finesse Mitchell, Tisha Campbell
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