Romantically Challenged Season 1 Episodes

[Pavan]

ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED

Episode Titles

1. #101 "Don't Be Yourself" (taped Thursday, January 28, 2010)
2. #102 "Perry Dates His Assistant" (taped Thursday, February 11, 2010)
3. #103 "The Charade" (taped Friday, February 19, 2010)
4. #104 "Rebecca Has a One Night Stand" (taped Thursday, March 4, 2010)
5. #105 "Perry & Rebecca's High School Reunion" (taped Thursday, March 11, 2010)
6. #106 "Hey-Now, Hey-Now, Perry's Girlfriend's Back" (taped Thursday, March 18, 2010)

The sitcom stars Alyssa Milano and will air on ABC starting Monday, April 19 at 9:30!

[Pavan]

The first episode that will air is the first one produced: "Don't Be Yourself" airs Monday, April 19 at 9:32pm on ABC.

[Pavan]

The second episode that will air is the third one produced. "The Charade" airs Monday, April 26 at 9:32pm on ABC.

[Pavan]

The third episode that will air is the fifth one produced. "Perry & Rebecca's High School Reunion" airs Monday, May 3, at 9:32pm on ABC. And for the third week in a row, it will face a repeat of The Big Bang Theory on CBS.

[Pavan]

Synopsis so far:

#1 "Don't Be Yourself" 4/19/2010 (PROD #101)
REBECCA AND PERRY DISCOVER THERE'S A HIGH PRICE TO PAY FOR BEING THEMSELVES AS THEY VENTURE OUT INTO THE DATING WORLD, ON THE PREMIERE OF ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED," MONDAY, APRIL 19

The Ensemble Comedy Marks Return to Television for Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano stars in "Romantically Challenged," an ensemble comedy about four friends trying to find love and happiness while navigating their way through today's tricky world of dating, premiering MONDAY, APRIL 19 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Don't Be Yourself" - After Rebecca learns about her ex-husband's impending wedding, she decides to jump headfirst into the dating pool. But the crew get her so worked up that, when it comes time to the actual date, she becomes flustered and ends up saying some ridiculous things about herself. Meanwhile Perry meets a girl he thinks is perfect - until he finds out she likes to be talked dirty to during their romantic encounters, so Lisa takes it upon herself to coach Perry through Dirty Talk 101; and Rebecca enlists struggling and unpublished writer Shawn to help her son, Justin, write a story for his high school English class, on "Romantically Challenged," MONDAY, APRIL 19 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring is Israel Broussard as Justin, Mark Deklin as Doug, Dorian Brown as Marika, Valorie Hubbard as Mrs. Gordon and Nicole Pettis as cooking teacher.

"Don't Be Yourself" was written by Ricky Blitt and directed by James Burrows.


#2 "The Charade" 4/26/2010 (PROD #103)
REBECCA WANTS TO FIND OUT WHY LISA ALWAYS BREAKS UP WITH
THE NICE GUYS, AND PERRY KICKS SHAWN OUT AFTER SHAWN PROVES
ONCE AGAIN THAT WOMEN - AND NOT FRIENDS -- COME FIRST
IN HIS LIFE, ON ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED"

"The Charade" - Although Rebecca said she wouldn't meddle in sister Lisa's love life, she can't resist finding out why Lisa would break up with "nice guy" Neil. When Lisa finds out what Rebecca did, she finds a way to get back at her. Meanwhile, as Shawn is on his way to pick up Perry from his dental surgery, he gets distracted by a pretty girl, proving once again that the ladies come first in his life, so a fed-up Perry kicks Shawn out of the apartment and refuses to forgive his BFF, on "Romantically Challenged," MONDAY, APRIL 26 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Daniel G. O'Brien as Neil, Nadine Heimann as Sarah and Nasty Nes as taxi driver.

"The Charade" was written by Ricky Blitt and directed by James Burrows.


#3 "Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" 5/3/2010 (PROD #105)

REBECCA AND PERRY GO TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION,
WHERE REBECCA CONFRONTS THE GUY WHO DITCHED HER
ON PROM NIGHT, ON ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED"

"Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" - When it's time for Rebecca and Perry to go back to their high school reunion, Rebecca is ready to confront Jesse, the guy who publicly humiliated her by standing her up at the senior prom. But Perry knows the real reason why she was stood up and tells a preposterous lie to keep Rebecca from discovering the truth. Meanwhile, avid hockey fan Shawn is devastated when he finds out that the local cable company won't be carrying the championship games. When he learns further that Lisa's friend, Vanessa, has the games on her cable station, he has to hide his real motive for romancing Vanessa from both women, on "Romantically Challenged," on MONDAY, MAY 3 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring is Kristoffer Polaha as Jesse, Erinn Hayes as Vanessa and Eva Simone Fisher as Roz.

"Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" was written by Ricky Blitt and directed by James Burrows.



#4 "Rebecca's One Night Stand" 5/17/2010 (PROD #104)

REBECCA VIOLATES LISA'S RULES FOR HAVING A ONE-NIGHT STAND

In "Rebecca's One Night Stand," Lisa finally convinces Rebecca to have her first one night stand. But the always polite Rebecca violates Lisa's number-one rule by calling her date, Leo, the morning after. Now Leo is into Rebecca, so Lisa gives her sister her own unusual brand of dating advice so Rebecca can break up with him. Meanwhile, an overworked Perry decides to take a stay-cation. But doing so gets on the nerves of his unemployed roommate, Shawn, to the point that Shawn decides to get a job - any job.

Guest starring are Israel Broussard as Justin, Paul Greene as Leo, Edward Flores as Bob, Emayatzy Corinealdi as Tiffany, Elaine Loh as waitress, Brian Michael Jones as restaurant patron and Donald Li as owner.

"Rebecca's One Night Stand" was written by Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich and directed by James Burrows.



TBD Not Scheduled Yet:


"Perry Dates His Assistant" (PROD #102)

REBECCA DISCOVERS A DISTURBING TATTOO ON HER NEW GUY,
PERRY ENDS UP IN AN UNWANTED RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS FIRED ASSISTANT,
AND LISA ASKS SHAWN TO DOG SIT, ON ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED"

Guest Stars Include Anna Camp ("True Blood") as Erin

"Perry Dates His Assistant" - Rebecca wants to take her relationship to the next level with a seemingly normal guy, but reconsiders when she discovers a giant tattoo of a scantily-clad woman on his chest. Meanwhile, Perry's struggle to fire his enthusiastic but lousy assistant, Erin -- who incorrectly anticipates his every need -- lands him in an unwanted relationship with her; and Shawn is reluctant to watch Lisa's coworker's cute dog until he realizes what a great chick magnet the little guy is, on "Romantically Challenged."

Guest starring is Anna Camp as Erin, Eddie McClintock as Damon, Jennifer Birmingham as Lacie, Kim Smith as Nina, Chase Kim as dog owner, Seema Lazar as Sharon and Sonora Chase as Betty.

"Perry Dates His Assistant" was written by Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich and directed by James Burrows.


"Hey-Now, Hey-Now, Perry's Girlfriend's Back" (PROD #106)
TBD

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"Romantically Challenged" stars Alyssa Milano as Rebecca, Kyle Bornheimer as Perry, Josh Lawson as Shawn and Kelly Stables as Lisa.

[Pavan]

The fourth episode that will air is the fourth one produced. "Rebecca's One Night Stand" airs Monday, May 17, at 9:32pm on ABC.

[canuck75]

Originally Posted by Pavan

The fourth episode that will air is the fourth one produced. "Rebecca's One Night Stand" airs Monday, May 17, at 9:32pm on ABC.

Great news about a 4th episode getting an air date. I'm now a bit more optimistic about it's future. I was sure ABC was sending the other 3 episodes to their graves, since I haven't seen 1 promo on ABC for tomorrow's episode.

[Pavan]

They'll be a few promos during DWTS tomorrow. If it was only one, then I would be concerned.

[canuck75]

Originally Posted by Pavan

The fourth episode that will air is the fourth one produced. "Rebecca's One Night Stand" airs Monday, May 17, at 9:32pm on ABC.

While I am excited that ABC is airing a 4th episode, I am concerned about the episode chosen. This is the same episode that at one point was going to be used as the show's pilot episode, but got horrible reviews and was replaced. I know that the show's fate will most likely have been decided before the episode airs, since the following day is ABC's Upfront Press Conference, but why would ABC choose this episode to air, if they already know it was not well received? Why not air one of the other episodes they have, that doesn't already have a negative scent to it?

Were the reviews negative because it just wasn't a good 'pilot' episode, or is it just not a very good episode, and the reviews were accurate in their criticism? I just hope that the characters and premise have been exposed enough to the audience that any qualms that people had with it a month ago are no longer relevant.

[Pavan]

The episode isn't "bad" it is just weird that they wanted to start with that episode. I think people will like it. Critics don't matter now.

Maybe the final 2 episodes of the season will be used if there is a next season. They are probably more stronger episodes, hence they are saved. There is still a chance these last 2 could air this season (Wed at 10 maybe).

[Janice]

Is there concern for the fourth episode because of the subject matter....i.e..a one night stand? Did the critics have an issue with that or was it something else? Anyway, I look forward to the episode.

[Nivri]

Originally Posted by Pavan

Synopsis so far:

#1 "Don't Be Yourself" 4/19/2010 (PROD #101)
REBECCA AND PERRY DISCOVER THERE'S A HIGH PRICE TO PAY FOR BEING THEMSELVES AS THEY VENTURE OUT INTO THE DATING WORLD, ON THE PREMIERE OF ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED," MONDAY, APRIL 19

The Ensemble Comedy Marks Return to Television for Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano stars in "Romantically Challenged," an ensemble comedy about four friends trying to find love and happiness while navigating their way through today's tricky world of dating, premiering MONDAY, APRIL 19 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Don't Be Yourself" - After Rebecca learns about her ex-husband's impending wedding, she decides to jump headfirst into the dating pool. But the crew get her so worked up that, when it comes time to the actual date, she becomes flustered and ends up saying some ridiculous things about herself. Meanwhile Perry meets a girl he thinks is perfect - until he finds out she likes to be talked dirty to during their romantic encounters, so Lisa takes it upon herself to coach Perry through Dirty Talk 101; and Rebecca enlists struggling and unpublished writer Shawn to help her son, Justin, write a story for his high school English class, on "Romantically Challenged," MONDAY, APRIL 19 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring is Israel Broussard as Justin, Mark Deklin as Doug, Dorian Brown as Marika, Valorie Hubbard as Mrs. Gordon and Nicole Pettis as cooking teacher.

"Don't Be Yourself" was written by Ricky Blitt and directed by James Burrows.


#2 "The Charade" 4/26/2010 (PROD #103)
REBECCA WANTS TO FIND OUT WHY LISA ALWAYS BREAKS UP WITH
THE NICE GUYS, AND PERRY KICKS SHAWN OUT AFTER SHAWN PROVES
ONCE AGAIN THAT WOMEN - AND NOT FRIENDS -- COME FIRST
IN HIS LIFE, ON ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED"

"The Charade" - Although Rebecca said she wouldn't meddle in sister Lisa's love life, she can't resist finding out why Lisa would break up with "nice guy" Neil. When Lisa finds out what Rebecca did, she finds a way to get back at her. Meanwhile, as Shawn is on his way to pick up Perry from his dental surgery, he gets distracted by a pretty girl, proving once again that the ladies come first in his life, so a fed-up Perry kicks Shawn out of the apartment and refuses to forgive his BFF, on "Romantically Challenged," MONDAY, APRIL 26 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Daniel G. O'Brien as Neil, Nadine Heimann as Sarah and Nasty Nes as taxi driver.

"The Charade" was written by Ricky Blitt and directed by James Burrows.


#3 "Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" 5/3/2010 (PROD #105)

REBECCA AND PERRY GO TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION,
WHERE REBECCA CONFRONTS THE GUY WHO DITCHED HER
ON PROM NIGHT, ON ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED"

"Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" - When it's time for Rebecca and Perry to go back to their high school reunion, Rebecca is ready to confront Jesse, the guy who publicly humiliated her by standing her up at the senior prom. But Perry knows the real reason why she was stood up and tells a preposterous lie to keep Rebecca from discovering the truth. Meanwhile, avid hockey fan Shawn is devastated when he finds out that the local cable company won't be carrying the championship games. When he learns further that Lisa's friend, Vanessa, has the games on her cable station, he has to hide his real motive for romancing Vanessa from both women, on "Romantically Challenged," on MONDAY, MAY 3 (9:32-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring is Kristoffer Polaha as Jesse, Erinn Hayes as Vanessa and Eva Simone Fisher as Roz.

"Perry and Rebecca's High School Reunion" was written by Ricky Blitt and directed by James Burrows.



#4 "Rebecca's One Night Stand" 5/17/2010 (PROD #104)

REBECCA VIOLATES LISA'S RULES FOR HAVING A ONE-NIGHT STAND

In "Rebecca's One Night Stand," Lisa finally convinces Rebecca to have her first one night stand. But the always polite Rebecca violates Lisa's number-one rule by calling her date, Leo, the morning after. Now Leo is into Rebecca, so Lisa gives her sister her own unusual brand of dating advice so Rebecca can break up with him. Meanwhile, an overworked Perry decides to take a stay-cation. But doing so gets on the nerves of his unemployed roommate, Shawn, to the point that Shawn decides to get a job - any job.

Guest starring are Israel Broussard as Justin, Paul Greene as Leo, Edward Flores as Bob, Emayatzy Corinealdi as Tiffany, Elaine Loh as waitress, Brian Michael Jones as restaurant patron and Donald Li as owner.

"Rebecca's One Night Stand" was written by Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich and directed by James Burrows.



TBD Not Scheduled Yet:


"Perry Dates His Assistant" (PROD #102)

REBECCA DISCOVERS A DISTURBING TATTOO ON HER NEW GUY,
PERRY ENDS UP IN AN UNWANTED RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS FIRED ASSISTANT,
AND LISA ASKS SHAWN TO DOG SIT, ON ABC'S "ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED"

Guest Stars Include Anna Camp ("True Blood") as Erin

"Perry Dates His Assistant" - Rebecca wants to take her relationship to the next level with a seemingly normal guy, but reconsiders when she discovers a giant tattoo of a scantily-clad woman on his chest. Meanwhile, Perry's struggle to fire his enthusiastic but lousy assistant, Erin -- who incorrectly anticipates his every need -- lands him in an unwanted relationship with her; and Shawn is reluctant to watch Lisa's coworker's cute dog until he realizes what a great chick magnet the little guy is, on "Romantically Challenged."

Guest starring is Anna Camp as Erin, Eddie McClintock as Damon, Jennifer Birmingham as Lacie, Kim Smith as Nina, Chase Kim as dog owner, Seema Lazar as Sharon and Sonora Chase as Betty.

"Perry Dates His Assistant" was written by Ted Cohen & Andrew Reich and directed by James Burrows.


"Hey-Now, Hey-Now, Perry's Girlfriend's Back" (PROD #106)
TBD

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"Romantically Challenged" stars Alyssa Milano as Rebecca, Kyle Bornheimer as Perry, Josh Lawson as Shawn and Kelly Stables as Lisa.

Does anyone know what the sixth episode of Romantically Challeneged was about other than the return of Perry's girlfriend?
Also, does anyone know anything about an episode titled "Rebecca's Spunky Little Sister?" Was it ever produced or is it an alternate title for an episode that was produced?