Network: TV Land
Episodes: 20 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: July 15, 2015 — December 7, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Michael Rosenbaum, Aimee Garcia, Sara Rue, Mircea Monroe, Mike Kosinski, and David Rasche.
TV show description:
A dark comedy, this TV show revolves around a slacker who’s on the run from his gambling debt when he gets some divine intervention.
Buddy Dobbs (Michael Rosenbaum) is about to end his misery and jump off a bridge when Reverend Jonathan Barlow shows up and to talk him down. The reverend slips off the bridge and falls to his death so Buddy is left with the unlikely opportunity to steal the man’s identity. He ends up posing as the new gay pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church in the small, tight-knight town of Ladner.
This leaves his bartender ex-girlfriend Leanne (Aimee Garcia) to clean up the huge mess he left behind. Buddy begins to settle into his new life as a pastor with the help of his preppy new assistant Dora (Sara Rue), alluring church treasurer Alexa (Mircea Monroe) and enthusiastic secretary Russell (Mike Kosinski). However, church president Alden Schmidt (David Rasche) senses that something isn’t quite right.
Curing sex crazed teenagers, stealing kids’ weed and reading Bible scripture may not be a bad gig for Buddy after all. Only time will tell how long he can keep up the facade.
Episode #20 — Thy Neighbor’s Wife
Buddy deals with the shocking arrival of Alexa’s husband. Dora makes a frightening discovery. Schmidt’s engagement party takes an unexpected turn.
First aired: December 7, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like the Impastor TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
I tried it out for the first time. I did not quite get it at first, and with so much back and forthe drama. I does not quite flow and did not seem good for religious audience. But from watching it, was quite funny. The girl from Big Bang having to hide from her boss I liked. I understand he is being comical and is compariable to “King of Queens” in my book. Still on the fence about it but will probably see it again. I think it is at least better than “Jim Gaffigan” that I have seen threee… Read more »
Great half hour penalty killer…keep it going…write on…..
I love The Impastor. It is hilarious! Please keep the episodes coming. TVLand has many shows I enjoy. I’ve been a fan of David Rasche since Sledge Hammer.
CANCEL! I find it hard to believe that people watch such trash and think it is funny. Our kids don’t have a chance. Society is going downhill if this is funny. May God forgive us.
Cutting edge comedy – this is the show everybody will try to copy next season – good writing, good actors, more twists than an O. Henry short story.
This is the face of the modern comedy.
Please don’t cancel this show. I love it!! So funny!!!
Please don’t cancel this show! It’s so funny! And Michael is a delight to watch…I am amazed that this is the same bald bad man from Smallville!!
Love this new show!
This program’s format is a mockery of Christians who are committed to God. I am surprised that others have not recognized the underlying light hearted disregard for those who serve a Holy and Righteous God in a manner that is honoring.
I completely agree.
pretty sure you watch tv shows “mocking” black people and think it’s hilarious. so what’s the difference with this? oh wait, nothing. so let people do what they want, just don’t watch it if you don’t like it. change the channel hunty(:
Saw the commercial on Hulu and watched the first 2 episodes. Loved it! But they should put all the episodes out at once. :/ This seems like such a great binge watching show!
Very funny show. Discovered this by accident. I’m surprised this smart original series is not getting more publicity. The lead character is great and the supporting actors are also strong. I hope TVland develops more series of this quality.
Best show on TV period hilarious brilliant
No way, this show really has no way to go once the fake dude is discovered. It should be cancelled.
I just watched it and it is really funny. I love Sara Rue and will watch anything she is in but this is awesome. Funny show and Sara Rue!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watched the sneak peak on my cable channel then watched it again. THIS is so FUNNY. I like the guy who plays the lead M.R (the fake pastor). I’ve enjoyed him in a movie where he and his frat brother dressed up as women to get some sort of tape and it was sooo funny. Rue is always enjoyable from her own shows to Rules of Engagement to her spots on Big Bang. The entire cast work well together. I hope they do NOT cancel this it is a funny show. Cancel some of the reality shows that glorify marrying… Read more »
Sounds good to me. Some original thought here.