CBS Wednesday 8:30pm
debuts Wednesday, September 24, 8:30pm
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Gary Unmarried is a comedy about Gary Brooks, a recently single painting contractor, and his controlling ex-wife, Allison, who face post-divorce mayhem after 15 years of marriage as they each embark on new relationships. He's the fun parent and she's the strict one. Together, they share custody of their two children: Louise a politically correct and enviro-conscious 11-year-old, and Tom their socially awkward 14-year-old son who is nervous around girls. Charming and acerbic, Gary hasn't dated since the split, but finally connects with Vanessa, a single mother, whose condo he was hired to paint. He dreads telling Allison about Vanessa because it doesn't adhere to her belief in their marriage counselor's book, "Rules for the Perfect Divorce." However, when Allison tells him that she's engaged to their shrink, Dr. Krandall, all bets are off and Gary decides it's time to move forward. Now, in pursuit of post-marriage happiness, Gary must navigate his eclectic world of an ex-wife, their two kids, their shrink and his gorgeous new girlfriend. 
stars Jay Mohr (Ghost Whisperer), Kathryn Newton, Paula Marshall (Californication), Ryan Malgarini, Jaime King (Kitchen Confidential), Al Madrigal (Welcome to the Captain), Ed Begley Jr. (Veronica Mars)
producers Ed Yeager, Ric Swartzlander
studio ABC Studios, CBS Paramount Network Television
my take
An alt-universe Once and Again with a big helping of Two and a Half Men. CBS is launching a new night of comedy and will have to overcome (cue ominous music) The Curse of Paula Marshall to do it. Paula (whom I love) is the female Ted McGinley -- put 'em on the show and kiss it all goodbye. As far as Jay Mohr, you either love or hate him, there's no gray area. The concept is a standard sitcom set-up (nothing wrong with that) so it all boils down to likability and slot. If it gets a good lead in from The New Adventures of Old Christine, it'll could do ok since there's nothing else on broadcast TV that starts on the half hour. It wouldn't surprise me if it disappeared.
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