CBS Monday 9:30pm
debuts Monday, September 22, 9:30pm
concept
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Worst Week is a comedy about Sam Briggs, an entertainment magazine editor who will do anything to please his girlfriend's parents, but instead becomes a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around them. Sam and his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, have only one hurdle left to clear as they start their life together: breaking the news to Mel's conservative parents that they have a wedding in the works and a baby on the way. Dick, a stern Judge, and his wife, Angela, are protective of their daughter, and are really trying to let go of the anger they feel toward Sam. Despite his best efforts, every time Sam takes one positive step forward in winning over his future in-laws, he inevitably takes two crushing steps back. But with support and love from Melanie who stands up for him despite his knack for making himself look bad, Sam will hopefully charm his way into her family. 
stars Kyle Bornheimer, Erinn Hayes, Kurtwood Smith (That '70s Show), Nancy Lenehan (My Name Is Earl)
producers Matt Tarses, Jimmy Mulville
studio CBS Paramount Network Television, Hat Trick Productions, Universal Media Studios
my take
A pre-newlywed Everybody Loves Raymond meets Pig Pen. A traditional sitcom setup with lots of comic possibilities. I expect Kurtwood Smith to steal the scenes he's in just as he did in That '70s Show. Former occupants of the Monday 9:30 slot are Rules of Engagement (on the bench for midseason) and The New Adventures of Old Christine (leading off Wednesday), so not making it here (arguably the best hammock for a sitcom) doesn't necessarily mean an untimely end...and CBS owns part of the show. Kind of like last year's Big Bang Theory, I don't expect a breakout hit here, but it should hold onto at least 60-65% of the Two and a Half Men audience and stick around all season.
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