Pilot (2 Mar. 2010)

Single mother Sarah and her two children Amber and Drew are moving back home with her parents Zeek and Camille. Sarah's sister and complete antithesis, Julia is a successful corporate ... See full summary »

Director:

Thomas Schlamme

Writers:

Jason Katims (developer), Jason Katims

Stars:

Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Krause	...	Adam Braverman
Lauren Graham	...	Sarah Braverman
Dax Shepard	...	Crosby Braverman
Erika Christensen	...	Julia Braverman-Graham
Monica Potter	...	Kristina Braverman
Sam Jaeger	...	Joel Graham
Joy Bryant	...	Jasmine Trussell
Mae Whitman	...	Amber Holt
Sarah Ramos	...	Haddie Braverman
Miles Heizer	...	Drew Holt
Max Burkholder	...	Max Braverman
Savannah Paige Rae	...	Sydney Graham
Bonnie Bedelia	...	Camille Braverman
Craig T. Nelson	...	Zeek Braverman
Marguerite Moreau	...	Katie

Storyline

Single mother Sarah and her two children Amber and Drew are moving back home with her parents Zeek and Camille. Sarah's sister and complete antithesis, Julia is a successful corporate attorney trying to juggle work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel. Commitment-phobe Crosby, Sarah's younger brother, must accept adult responsibility when an old flame Jasmine shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Adam, the oldest Braverman sibling, his wife Kristina and teenage daughter, Haddie, learn that their eccentric son and Haddie's little brother, Max, is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Although each sibling and family has its own share of life to grapple with, perhaps this reunion is the push they need to help each other pick up the pieces and focus on the everyday challenges that families face while raising children and starting over.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Berkeley, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

True Jack Productions, Imagine Television, Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Maura Tierney was originally cast as Sarah, but after filming the pilot, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. NBC pushed back the series to 2010 with the hopes that she could be treated and resume filming but she chose to drop out instead. Helen Hunt was courted for the role but she declined. Lauren Graham was then offered the part and she accepted it.

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Goofs

When Zeek learns of Max's condition he reaches out to Adam and places his right hand on the side of Adam's neck. In the next shot, his hand is gone.

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Soundtracks

"Forever Young"
(uncredited)
Written by Bob Dylan (nm0001168)
Performed by Bob Dylan(nm0001168)

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