"Cougar Town" Creator Bill Lawrence Tells Fans to Not Throw "Hurricane Parties"

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"Cougar Town" Boss Makes Clear the Cul de Sac Crew Would Evacuate (…Unlike in Season 3)
by Matt Webb Mitovich
October 8, 2024


"Cougar Town" creator Bill Lawrence advises the people of Florida to not emulate the Cul de Sac crew and instead evacuate if advised to, as Hurricane Milton makes a beeline for the Sunshine State.

In the Season 3 episode “Down South”, Jules (Courtney Cox) learns that Hurricane Mary is due to hit their fictional town of Gulfhaven, FL. and her initial response is to host a “hurricane party.”

Hurricanes “are like adult snow days,” Jules explained. “You don’t have to go work, you drink and play games….”




A fan apparently had that Season 3 storyline in mind when they jokingly suggested on X that Jules & Co. “wouldn’t evacuate” and get out of Milton’s way — to which Lawrence made clear, the stakes were far less serious on the ABC comedy.

“Nahhhh, that was a smaller storm. This time they would [evacuate]. Promise,” Lawrence replied.

To his “many friends and family in Florida,” Lawrence then urged: “Everyone be safe! If you’re supposed to evacuate, make sure you’re on the move.”

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