Twenty Good Years
Network: NBC
Episodes: 13, nine aired (half-hour), one season
Show dates:
October 11 — November 1, 2006
Performers include: Heather Burns, Judith Light, John Lithgow, Jake Sandvig, and Jeffrey Tambor.
Series Description: A sitcom featuring the friendship between a judge (Tambor) and a semi-retired surgeon (Lithgow). One of the few things that they agree on is that they probably only have 20 good years left to live. The complete opposites agree to live each day to its fullest with often unexpected results and to the frustration of their kids Hugh (Sandvig) and Stella (Burns).
Series Finale
Episode four - Jeffrey’s Choice
John does not like it when Jeffrey’s ex-girlfriend Gina shows up again. He is afraid it will ruin the plans he has for him and Jeffrey.
The following were issued by the network prior to the series cancellation. The episodes were not aired.
Episode five - They Shoot Turkeys, Don’t They?
As they prepare for Thanksgiving, Jeffrey struggles to teach Hugh how to make the perfect pie and John makes plans to hunt for his turkey dinner. Meanwhile, John finds out about Stella’s relationship with the doctor hired to replace him.
Episode six - Between Brock and a Hard Place
When Jeffrey and John’s neighbor, Brock, invites them to apply for membership in “The Magellan Adventure Club” (an exclusive, all male club), it leads the two friends into an initiation process they didn’t bargain for.
Episode seven - The Bong Show
Episode eight - Foil Me Once
Episode nine - Adventure Club
Episode 10 - The Crying Game
Episode 11 - Remember the Alimony
Episode 12 - Come Fly with Me
Episode 13 - John’s Old Lady
What happened next?
The series was pulled after only four episodes due to low ratings. A revival or return is highly unlikely.
Behind the Scenes
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| • | Despite a talented cast, the series received mostly negative reviews from critics. The majority of viewers seemed to agree. |
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| • | Despite similar ratings (but better reviews), NBC stuck with fellow freshman sitcom 30 Rock. The ratings improved and it became one NBC’s few hits of the season. |
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| • | Production on all 13 episodes were completed but nine haven’t aired and the series hasn’t been released on DVD either. |
