I Just Want My Pants Back
| I Just Want My Pants Back | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Universal Cable Productions Hypnotic Open 4 Business Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | MTV |
| Release | August 28, 2011 – April 5, 2012 |
I Just Want My Pants Back is an American
comedy-drama that premiered with a special sneak peek on August 28, 2011 on MTV, with the series airing the new episodes beginning on February 2, 2012.[1]
The series is based on David J. Rosen's 2007 novel of the same name.
On May 16, 2012, MTV canceled the series.[2]
Synopsis
The series follows the life of a group of twenty-somethings as they try to get through life as best they can in Brooklyn.
Cast
- Peter Vack as Jason Strider, a young Jewish twenty-something trying to juggle sex, love, career and friendship out of college.
- Kim Shaw as Tina, Jason's best friend
- Elisabeth Hower as Stacey, Eric's college sweetheart. She's studying to be a lawyer
- Jordan Carlos as Eric, Stacey's college sweetheart. He's studying to be a medical doctor
- Sunkrish Bala as Bobby, the owner of the local bodega.
Recurring cast
- Chris Parnell as J.B. Jason's no-nonsense boss at the casting agency
- Nick Kocher as Lench
- Kelli Barrett as Jane
- Steve Talley as Brett
- Stephanie Brait as Ness
Guest stars
- Mela Hudson, Bartender
- Ashley Austin Morris, Jocoby
- Billy Keenly, Chunky
- Reza Garakani, Brian
- Zack Robidas, Meyers
Production
The series is based on David J. Rosen's 2007 novel I Just Want My Pants Back. The pilot was written by David J. Rosen and directed by
Universal Cable Productions and Hypnotic. It is also co-executive produced by Gene Klein.[3]
Peter Vack, Elisabeth Hower, Jordan Carlos, Kim Shaw were cast as the four leads, Jason, Stacey, Eric and Tina. Production on the half-hour pilot began in New York City on September 3, 2010.[4]
On January 14, 2011, MTV ordered the pilot to series of 12 episodes, with production started on the rest of the season in June 2011.[5] A sneak peek of the pilot episode aired on August 28, 2011, following the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and averaged 5.1 million viewers and a 4.9 P12-34 rating. The series began the rest of season one on February 2, 2012, following Jersey Shore.[6] The re-airing of the pilot on February 2, 2012, pulled in 1.81 million viewers and a 1.0 rating.[7]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Doug Liman | Teleplay by : David J. Rosen | August 28, 2011 | 5.1[6] | |
| After a one night stand leaves him with a pair of his jeans stolen, Jason Strider begins his quest through New York City, to get his beloved jeans back, and hopefully the girl, whilst also dealing with his entry-level job at a casting agency, and his friends, Tina, Eric and Stacey. | ||||||
| 2 | "Baby Monkeys" | Jace Alexander | David J. Rosen | February 2, 2012 | 1.22[7] | |
| Jason posts an ad looking for Jane on missed connections, Tina, while anxiously awaiting a text from Brett, de-virginizes an intern, and Stacey and Eric have new mattress sex on a mattress that turns out to be anything but new. | ||||||
| 3 | "Never Trust a Moonblower" | Jace Alexander | Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger | February 9, 2012 | 1.88[8] | |
| Jason quits his job for a new job he's promised only to find out it's only an internship. Stacey and Eric kinda have a foursome. At another promising job interview Jason sees Jane and consequently blows the interview. | ||||||
| 4 | "Pecker Necklace" | Jace Alexander | Jessi Klein | February 16, 2012 | 2.04[9] | |
| Tina and Stacey are forced to join a bachelorette party, Jason ends up backrubbing his weed dealer and transporting a giant piñata penis through town. Eric has a less than enthusiastic first night at the hospital. | ||||||
| 5 | "Something's Wrong Down There" | Jace Alexander | David J. Rosen | February 23, 2012 | 1.76[10] | |
|
Eric diagnoses Tina with Chlamydia , Jason is confused whether he's being paid for cleaning or sex. He solves the problem by being fired. | ||||||
| 6 | "Safety Nets" | Rosemary Rodriguez | Adam Stein & David J. Rosen | February 23, 2012 | 1.31[10] | |
| Tina gets evicted because she didn't pay rent for 4 months, spending the money on bags instead. Her plan to use Stacey as leverage falls short too. Jason meets a lovely french girl who teaches him about how the universe provides. | ||||||
| 7 | "Piece of Cake" | Rosemary Rodriguez | Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger | March 1, 2012 | 1.64[11] | |
| Tina learns that people one breaks up with (Brett) tend to see other people and gets drunk with Bobby. Jason - dressed as cake - finally meets Jane on the street and shares a suspicious joint with a co-worker. Events spiral downwards from there. Both show up to Stacie and Eric's party wasted and broken. | ||||||
| 8 | "The Blackout" | Doug Liman | Jessi Klein | March 8, 2012 | 1.70[12] | |
| The gang's invited by Ness to a party way out in Bushwick. On the way, a short citywide blackout brings hidden tensions to the surface: Stacey possibly is pregnant and Tina asks Jason not to flirt with Ness as he "keeps peeing in her pool", chasing away possible friends. | ||||||
| 9 | "Love Equation" | Rosemary Rodriguez | Story by : Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger Teleplay by : Adam Stein | March 15, 2012 | 1.45[13] | |
| Tina tries to "Yoko" her new man out of a cover band, and Jason puts his relationship with Ness in jeopardy after some poor birthday gift-giving. | ||||||
| 10 | "Sextipated" | Jace Alexander | Jessi Klein | March 22, 2012 | 1.09[14] | |
| Jason meets Ness' ex, Tina is assigned to work with an LA photographer, and Eric and Stacey lock themselves down in a 72-hour study session. | ||||||
| 11 | "Quid No Quo" | Jace Alexander | Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger | March 29, 2012 | 0.93[15] | |
| Jason tries to impress his high-school crush; Tina goes on a romantic date with Paul; a tough semester has Eric questioning his future. | ||||||
| 12 | "Jerk or Dork" | Jace Alexander | David J. Rosen | April 5, 2012 | N/A | |
| Tina and Jason's big night out doesn't go as planned. Jason has a run-in with Jane and tries to find out what happened between them, while Tina worries that things are moving too quickly with Paul. | ||||||
References
- ^ "MTV Sets Premiere Date for 'I Just Want My Pants Back' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (16 May 2012). "Comedy Series 'I Just Want My Pants Back' Cancelled By MTV, Looking For New Home". Deadline. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Breaking News - Development Update: Thursday, August 5". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
- ^ "Breaking News - Comedy Pilot 'I Just Want My Pants Back' Begins Production for MTV in New York". TheFutonCritic.com. 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (14 January 2011). "MTV Picks Up 'I Just Want My Pants Back' To Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
- ^ a b "MTV's New Scripted Comedy Series "I Just Want My Pants Back" Set To Debut On Thursday, February 2 - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
- ^ a b "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Slides + 'Archer,' 'Project Runway,' 'Impractical Jokers,' 'I Just Want My Pants Back' & More". Archived from the original on August 16, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Slides + 'Archer,' 'Project Runway,' 'Impractical Jokers,' 'I Just Want My Pants Back' & More". Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
- ^ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Slides + 'Archer,' 'Project Runway,' 'Impractical Jokers,' 'I Just Want My Pants Back' & More". Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ a b "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Slides + 'Archer,' 'Project Runway,' 'Impractical Jokers,' 'I Just Want My Pants Back' & More". Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "Thursday Cable Ratings: 'Jersey Shore' Reigns Supreme, 'Swamp People', 'Mudcats' and Basketball All Runners Up - TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com - Page 122747". TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
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External links
- I Just Want My Pants Back at IMDb
