S5:E1 Episode 501

Original Air Date: Aug 20, 2017

Matt’s gameshow "The Box" is now a runaway hit. Unfortunately for Matt, success also means having daily contact with his producer, Merc Lapidus. Sean and Beverly are forced to work for Sean's loathsome ex-partner Tim after Helen puts him in charge of their new show. Unable to find another job, Carol goes into a dope and real estate show induced tailspin. So Beverly brings her bagels. Season premiere.

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5 Seasons, 41 Episodes

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  • Season 5

    Nobody said making it big in showbiz would be easy, but the unlikely trio of Matt, Sean and Beverly has stuck it out together to the bitter end, proving that while success may be fleeting, friends really are forever.

    Season 5
  • Season 4

    Sean and Beverly are forced to return from England to keep running the moribund Pucks because of the head of the network's personal vendetta; Matt loses a fortune and is forced to scrounge for work.

    Season 4
  • Season 3

    With his ailing show facing cancellation and his star fading fast, Matt is desperately looking for a way to renew his fortune. But is Hollywood tired of his act?

    Season 3
  • Season 2

    Their marriage in tatters, Sean sleeps with a cast member and Bev dates Morning's brother; Carol continues to see Merc; Matt has an affair with Merc's wife, Jamie; everyone deals with Pucks' poor ratings in their own unique ways.

    Season 2
  • Season 1

    Sean and Beverly Lincoln's marriage hits an extended rough patch thanks to the stress of their show becoming a dumbed-down sitcom and the narcissistic misadventures of their star Matt LeBlanc.

    Season 1
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