Splitting Up Together

Splitting Up Together
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
Splitting Up Together
Splitting Up Together Logo.png
Genre Comedy
Based on Bedre skilt end aldrig
by Mette Heeno
Developed by Emily Kapnek
Starring
Jenna Fischer
Oliver Hudson
Bobby Lee
Diane Farr
Lindsay Price
Olivia Keville
Van Crosby
Sander Thomas
Opening theme "Everything's Okay"
by Lenka
Composer(s) Jared Faber
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26
Production
Executive producer(s)
Mette Heeno
Mie Andreasen
Hella Joof
Jeff Kleeman
Dean Holland
Ellen DeGeneres
Emily Kapnek
Producer(s)
Marlis Pujol
Scott Sites
Rachel Abarbanell
Cinematography John Tanzer
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Piece of Pie Productions
A Very Good Production
Warner Bros. Television
Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original network ABC
Picture format 720p (HDTV)
Audio format 5.1 surround sound
Original release March 27, 2018 –
April 9, 2019
External links
Website
Production website
Splitting Up Together is an American comedy television series developed by Emily Kapnek that premiered on ABC on March 27, 2018, and concluded on April 9, 2019. The series stars Jenna Fischer, Oliver Hudson, Bobby Lee, Diane Farr, Lindsay Price, Olivia Keville, Van Crosby, and Sander Thomas.

On May 10, 2019, ABC cancelled the series after two seasons.[1]


Contents
1 Premise
2 Cast
2.1 Main
2.2 Recurring
2.3 Notable guest stars
3 Production
3.1 Development
3.2 Casting
4 Episodes
4.1 Series overview
4.2 Season 1 (2018)
4.3 Season 2 (2018–19)
5 Reception
5.1 Critical
5.2 Ratings
5.2.1 Overall
5.2.2 Season 1
5.2.3 Season 2
6 References
7 External links
Premise
The series chronicles what happens when a couple's marriage is suddenly reignited by their divorce. The couple has three children who live in the house with one parent on alternating weeks while the other parent lives as a single person who stays in the garage apartment in the back of the house. The garage-dwelling "single" partner is free to date while having no responsibilities in the house or for the children. The "parent" partner is free to preside over the house and family as they deem best. Each week the parents learn a little more about what it is they are lacking in the parenting and "romantic" parts of their lives, and in doing so become better parents and better romantic partners. Often the insight they gain allows them to see why their spouse felt unhappy in the marriage; thus helping them to improve as a person. This increasingly improved person they become also becomes slightly more alluring to their ex-spouse making their complete separation seem less likely.

Cast
Main
Jenna Fischer as Lena[2]
Oliver Hudson as Martin[2]
Bobby Lee as Arthur[2]
Diane Farr as Maya[2]
Lindsay Price as Camille[2]
Olivia Keville as Mae[2]
Van Crosby as Mason[2]
Sander Thomas as Milo[2]
Recurring
Geoff Pierson as Henry[3]
Trent Garrett as Wes
Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple
Notable guest stars
Fred Armisen as Dr. Rydakto (episode: "Letting Ghost")
Rowan Blanchard as China
Angela Kinsey as Jeannie Johnson (episode: "We Need to Talk About Karen")
Production
Development
On August 29, 2016, it was announced that ABC had picked up Splitting Up Together as a put pilot, a single-camera comedy series. Emily Kapnek, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Kleeman, Mett Heeno, Hella Joof, and Mia Andreasen serve as executive producers.[4] On February 1, 2017, it was announced that ABC had officially ordered a pilot for the series.[5] On April 5, 2017, it was revealed that the series would be a production of Warner Brothers Television.[6] On May 12, 2017, it was announced that ABC had given Splitting Up Together a series order.[7][8] On January 8, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on March 27, 2018.[9][10] On May 11, 2018, it was announced that ABC had renewed the series for a second season.[11][12] On July 24, 2018, it was announced that the second season would premiere on October 16, 2018.[13][14] On October 22, 2018, it was announced that ABC had ordered three additional episodes for the second season.[15] On November 7, 2018, it was announced that the series had received a full-season order for its second season.[16]

Casting
On February 28, 2017, it was announced that Jenna Fischer was cast in the series.[17] On March 1, 2017, it was announced that Oliver Hudson was cast in the series.[18] On March 6, 2017, it was announced that Diane Farr was cast in the series.[19] On May 12, 2018, it was announced that Olivia Keville, Van Crosby, Sanders Combs, Bobby Lee, and Lindsay Price were cast in the series.[7][8] On November 16, 2017, it was announced that Geoff Pierson would recur in the series.[3] On August 28, 2018, it was announced that Costa Ronin would be joining the series.[20] On September 28, 2018, it was announced that Angela Kinsey would appear in an episode of the series.[21] On October 10, 2018, it was announced that Ali Larter would recur in the second season.[22]

Episodes
Series overview
Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 8 March 27, 2018 May 22, 2018
2 18 October 16, 2018 April 9, 2019
Season 1 (2018)
No.
overall No. in
season Title [23][24] Directed by Written by Original air date [23][24] Prod.
code U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 1 "Pilot" Dean Holland Emily Kapnek March 27, 2018 T11.10115 6.96[25]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe as Dr. Kasper, Kelsey Asbille as Charlotte
2 2 "Devil May Care" Dean Holland Emily Kapnek April 3, 2018 T12.15852 4.83[26]
Guest stars: Trent Garrett as Wes, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe as Dr. Kasper
3 3 "Street Meat" Dean Holland Brian Rubenstein April 10, 2018 T12.15853 4.13[27]
Guest stars: Trent Garrett as Wes, Kelsey Asbille as Charlotte
4 4 "Soups Jealous" Helen Hunt Brian Gallivan April 17, 2018 T12.15854 3.62[28]
Guest stars: Trent Garrett as Wes, Alice Lee as Grace
5 5 "Nevertheless... She Went Clubbing" Dean Holland Neel Shah May 1, 2018 T12.15855 3.80[29]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Finesse Mitchell as Cy
6 6 "Letting Ghost" Jay Karas Emma Barrie May 8, 2018 T12.15856 3.53[30]
Special guest star: Fred Armisen as Dr. Rydakto

Guest stars: Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Trent Garrett as Wes, Patty Guggenheim as Meegan
7 7 "Star of Milo" Morgan Sackett Ally Israelson May 15, 2018 T12.15857 3.64[31]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Travis Schuldt as Frank
8 8 "Heat Wave" Dean Holland Emily Kapnek May 22, 2018 T12.15858 4.02[32]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple
Season 2 (2018–19)
No.
overall No. in
season Title [23][33] Directed by Written by Original air date [23][33] Prod.
code U.S. viewers
(millions)
9 1 "Sign Language" Dean Holland Emily Kapnek October 16, 2018 T12.16151 3.29[34]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Travis Schuldt as Frank
10 2 "Asking for a Friend" Michael Engler Sierra Teller Ornelas October 23, 2018 T12.16152 2.90[35]
Guest stars: Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Travis Schuldt as Frank, Marc Evan Jackson as Gene, Valee as himself
11 3 "We Need to Talk About Karen" Dean Holland Owen Ellickson October 30, 2018 T12.16153 3.28[36]
Special guest star: Angela Kinsey as Jeannie Johnson

Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Costa Ronin as Vladislav, Marc Evan Jackson as Gene, Travis Schuldt as Frank, Milly Shapiro as Emma Rebecca
12 4 "War of the Wagners" Adam Davidson Brian Gallivan November 13, 2018 T12.16154 2.91[37]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Costa Ronin as Vladislav
13 5 "Yes, Deer" Dean Holland Brian Rubenstein November 20, 2018 T12.16155 2.73[38]
Guest stars: Costa Ronin as Vladislav, Trent Garrett as Wes, Patty Guggenheim as Meegan, Ashley Rae Spillers as Holly
14 6 "Glowing Pains" Jay Karas Ally Israelson November 27, 2018 T12.16156 2.78[39]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Lance Lim as Gun-Woo, Cate Freedman as Rochelle, Helen Hong as Sunny, Kevin Bigley as Mr. Dodson
15 7 "Paige Turner" Dean Holland Sierra Teller Ornelas December 4, 2018 T12.16157 2.78[40]
Guest stars: Costa Ronin as Vladislav, Ali Larter as Paige, Lance Lim as Gun-Woo, Jordan Feldman as Farro
16 8 "Messy" Jay Karas Owen Ellickson December 11, 2018 T12.16158 2.98[41]
Guest stars: Rowan Blanchard as China, Costa Ronin as Vladislav, Ali Larter as Paige, Marc Evan Jackson as Gene, Sydney Taylor as Bronwyn, Alex Lange as Luke
17 9 "Contact High" Dean Holland Emma Barrie January 8, 2019 T12.16159 3.48[42]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Ali Larter as Paige, Marc Evan Jackson as Gene, Kevin Bigley as Mr. Dodson, Brian Huskey as Dr. Weiss, Lizze Broadway as Zoey, Lynnette Gaza as Miriam
18 10 "China-Curious" Maggie Carey Ally Israelson January 15, 2019 T12.16160 2.63[43]
Guest stars: Rowan Blanchard as China, Sydney Taylor as Bronwyn
19 11 "Baby's First Job Interview" Daniella Eisman Brian Rubenstein January 22, 2019 T12.16161 2.64[44]
Guest star: June Diane Raphael as Tamryn Tomas Vandaloo
20 12 "Luv Ya 2" Michael McDonald Emma Barrie & Owen Ellickson February 12, 2019 T12.16162 2.61[45]
Guest star: Marc Evan Jackson as Gene
21 13 "Everything's Okay" Dean Holland Alex Blagg & Emily Kapnek February 19, 2019 T12.16163 2.43[46]
Guest stars: Geoff Pierson as Henry, Marc Evan Jackson as Gene and Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple
22 14 "Annie, Are You Okay?" Michael McDonald Ally Israelson February 26, 2019 T12.16164 2.53[47]
Guest stars: Kimberly Hebert Gregory as Sunshine, Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Marc Evan Jackson as Gene, Geoff Pierson as Henry, and Travis Schuldt as Frank
23 15 "The Pump Station" Michael McDonald Brian Rubenstein March 19, 2019 T12.16165 2.40[48]
Guest stars: Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Michael Harney as Don Apple and Lee Garlington as Dottie Apple
24 16 "Melancholicky" Maggie Carey Emma Barie March 26, 2019 T12.16166 2.45[49]
Guest stars: Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Kevin Bigley as Mr. Dodson and Poonam Basu as Sarah Lawrence Rep
25 17 "Go Out the Lights" Jay Karas Sierra Ornelas & Alex Blagg April 2, 2019 T12.16167 2.30[50]
Guest stars: Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple and Travis Schuldt as Frank
26 18 "Welcome Home" Dean Holland Owen Ellickson April 9, 2019 T12.16168 2.50[51]
Guest stars: Monica Barbaro as Lisa Apple, Michael Harney as Don Apple and Lee Garlington as Dottie Apple
Reception
Critical
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 38% based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 5.71/10.[52] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 54 out of 100 based on nine critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[53]

Ratings
Overall
Season Timeslot (ET) Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions) Date Viewers
(millions)
1 Tuesday 9:30 PM 8 March 27, 2018 6.96[25] May 22, 2018 4.02[32] 4.32
2 18 October 16, 2018 3.29[34] April 9, 2019 2.50[51] 2.76
Season 1
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49) Viewers
(millions) DVR
(18–49) DVR viewers
(millions) Total
(18–49) Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" March 27, 2018 2.1/8[54] 6.96[25] 0.8[55] N/A 2.9[55] N/A
2 "Devil May Care" April 3, 2018 1.4/5[56] 4.83[26] 0.9[57] 2.27[57] 2.3[57] 7.09[57]
3 "Street Meat" April 10, 2018 1.2/4[58] 4.13[27] 0.7[59] N/A 1.9[59] N/A
4 "Soups Jealous" April 17, 2018 1.0/4[60] 3.62[28] 0.7[61] N/A 1.7[61] N/A
5 "Nevertheless... She Went Clubbing" May 1, 2018 1.1/4[62] 3.80[29] 0.62[63] 1.70[63] 1.72[63] 5.51[63]
6 "Letting Ghost" May 8, 2018 1.0/4[64] 3.53[30] N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 "Star of Milo" May 15, 2018 1.0/4[65] 3.64[31] 0.55[66] 1.46[66] 1.51[66] 5.10[66]
8 "Heat Wave" May 22, 2018 1.0/4[67] 4.02[32] 0.6[68] 1.62[68] 1.6[68] 5.64[68]
Season 2
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49) Viewers
(millions) DVR
(18–49) DVR viewers
(millions) Total
(18–49) Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Sign Language" October 16, 2018 0.9/4[69] 3.29[34] 0.5[70] 1.44[70] 1.4[70] 4.77[70]
2 "Asking for a Friend" October 23, 2018 0.7/3[71] 2.90[35] 0.5[72] 1.42[72] 1.2[72] 4.32[72]
3 "We Need to Talk About Karen" October 30, 2018 0.9/4[73] 3.28[36] 0.5[74] 1.35[74] 1.4[74] 4.64[74]
4 "War of the Wagners" November 13, 2018 0.7/3[75] 2.91[37] 0.5[76] 1.42[76] 1.2[76] 4.34[76]
5 "Yes, Deer" November 20, 2018 0.6/3[77] 2.73[38] 0.4[78] 1.29[78] 1.0[78] 4.01[78]
6 "Glowing Pains" November 27, 2018 0.7/3[79] 2.78[39] 0.4[80] 1.20[80] 1.1[80] 3.99[80]
7 "Paige Turner" December 4, 2018 0.6/3[81] 2.78[40] 0.5[82] 1.15[82] 1.1[82] 3.93[82]
8 "Messy" December 11, 2018 0.7/3[83] 2.98[41] 0.4[84] 1.08[84] 1.1[84] 4.06[84]
9 "Contact High" January 8, 2019 0.7/3[85] 3.48[42] 0.4[86] 1.32[86] 1.1[86] 4.80[86]
10 "China-Curious" January 15, 2019 0.7/3[87] 2.63[43] 0.5[88] 1.32[88] 1.2[88] 3.95[88]
11 "Baby's First Job Interview" January 22, 2019 0.6/3[89] 2.64[44] 0.5 1.26 1.1 3.90[90]
12 "Luv Ya 2" February 12, 2019 0.6/3[91] 2.61[45] 0.5 1.14 1.1 3.75[92]
13 "Everything's Okay" February 19, 2019 0.6/3[93] 2.43[46] 0.4 1.16 1.0 3.59[94]
14 "Annie, Are You Okay?" February 26, 2019 0.6/3[95] 2.53[47] 0.4 1.16 1.0 3.69[96]
15 "The Pump Station" March 19, 2019 0.6/3[97] 2.40[48] 0.4 1.23 1.0 3.63[98]
16 "Melancholicky" March 26, 2019 0.6/3[99] 2.45[49] 0.4 1.16 1.0 3.61[100]
17 "Go Out the Lights" April 2, 2019 0.6/3[101] 2.30[50] 0.4 1.14 1.0 3.43[102]
18 "Welcome Home" April 9, 2019 0.6/3[103] 2.50[51] 0.4 1.17 1.0 3.67[104]