The Moodys (American TV series)

2019 American comedy television series based on the Australian version From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Moodys is an American comedy television series based on the Australian show The Moodys. It stars Denis Leary and Elizabeth Perkins as a cantankerous married couple who reunite with their three adult children in Chicago for the Christmas season.[1] It premiered December 4, 2019, on Fox, and aired two half-hour episodes back-to-back for three weeks, for a total of six episodes for its first season.[2] In July 2020, Fox renewed the series for a second season which premiered on April 1, 2021.[3][4]

GenreSitcom
Created byRob Greenberg & Bob Fisher & Tad Quill
Based on
A Moody Christmas
by Trent O'Donnell & Phil Lloyd
Written byBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad Quill
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The Moodys
GenreSitcom
Created byRob Greenberg & Bob Fisher & Tad Quill
Based on
A Moody Christmas
by Trent O'Donnell & Phil Lloyd
Written byBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad Quill
Starring
Music byLyle Workman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
  • Eric Tannenbaum
  • Kim Tannenbaum
  • Trent O' Donnell
  • Phil Lloyd
  • Jason Burrows
  • Bob Fisher
  • Rob Greenberg
  • Tad Quill
  • Denis Leary
  • Elizabeth Perkins
ProducerIrene Litinsky
Cinematography
  • Joe Kessler
  • Pierre Jodoin
Editors
  • Joe D'Augustine
  • Jeff Hall
  • Dean Pollack
  • Arthur Tarnowski
  • Justin Lachance
  • Simon Webb
Running time21–22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseDecember 4, 2019 (2019-12-04) –
June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)
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The series was originally to be called A Moody Christmas;[5] the Australian series on which it is based was called A Moody Christmas in the first series.[6] On April 16, 2021, Fox took The Moodys off the Thursday schedule.[7] The remaining three episodes of the second season are rescheduled to air on Sundays starting June 6.[8][9] On June 17, 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons. The series finale aired on June 20, 2021.[10]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
16December 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)December 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)
28April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)
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Season 1 (2019)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateU.S viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Bob Fisher & Rob GreenbergTeleplay and television story by : Bob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillDecember 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)2.71[11]
22Episode 2Bob Fisher & Rob GreenbergBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillDecember 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)2.71[11]
33Episode 3Bob Fisher & Rob GreenbergBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillDecember 9, 2019 (2019-12-09)1.26[12]
44Episode 4Bob Fisher & Rob GreenbergBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillDecember 9, 2019 (2019-12-09)1.26[12]
55Episode 5Bob Fisher & Rob GreenbergBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)1.80[13]
66Episode 6Bob Fisher & Rob GreenbergBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)1.80[13]
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Season 2 (2021)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [14]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [14]U.S viewers
(millions)
71Episode 201Jay KarasBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillApril 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)1.04[15]
82Episode 202Jay KarasBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillApril 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)1.04[15]
93Episode 203Jay KarasBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillApril 8, 2021 (2021-04-08)1.14[16]
104Episode 204Jay KarasBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillApril 15, 2021 (2021-04-15)1.15[17]
115Episode 205Jacob TierneyBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillApril 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)1.31[18]
126Episode 206Jacob TierneyBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillJune 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)0.55[19]
137Episode 207Jacob TierneyBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillJune 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)0.54[20]
148Episode 208Jacob TierneyBob Fisher & Rob Greenberg & Tad QuillJune 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)0.60[21]
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Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 64% with an average rating of 6.28/10, based on 14 reviews. The website's critical consensus states, "A solid cast and some decent jokes set the table, but The Moodys's stale take on a curmudgeonly Christmas is too bah humbug in a bad way."[22] On Metacritic, the first season has a weighted average score of 55 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[23]

Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per season of The Moodys
Season Episodes First aired Last airedTV seasonViewership
rank		Avg. viewers
(millions)		18–49
rank		Avg. 18–49
rating
Date Viewers
(millions)		 Date Viewers
(millions)
1 6 December 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)2.71[11] December 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)1.80[13]2019–20TBDTBDTBDTBD
2 8 April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)1.04[15] June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)0.60[21]2020–211301.691190.4[24]
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Season 1

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Viewership and ratings per episode of The Moodys
No. Title Air dateTimeslot (ET)Rating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" December 4, 2019Wednesday 9:00 pm0.8/42.71[11]
2 "Episode Two" December 4, 2019Wednesday 9:30 pm0.7/42.71[11]
3 "Episode Three" December 9, 2019Monday 9:00 pm0.3/21.26[12]
4 "Episode Four" December 9, 2019Monday 9:30 pm0.3/21.26[12]
5 "Episode Five" December 10, 2019Tuesday 9:00 pm0.5/21.80[13]
6 "Episode Six" December 10, 2019Tuesday 9:30 pm0.5/21.80[13]
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Season 2

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Viewership and ratings per episode of The Moodys
No. Title Air dateTimeslot (ET)Rating
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)
1 "Episode 201" April 1, 2021Thursday 9:00 pm0.31.04[15]
2 "Episode 202" April 1, 2021Thursday 9:30 pm0.31.04[15]
3 "Episode 203" April 8, 20210.31.14[16]
4 "Episode 204" April 15, 20210.31.15[17]
5 "Episode 205" April 22, 20210.31.31[18]
6 "Episode 206" June 6, 2021Sunday 9:00 pm0.20.55[19]
7 "Episode 207" June 6, 2021Sunday 9:30 pm0.10.54[20]
8 "Episode 208" June 20, 20210.20.60[21]
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