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Matthew Perry's first sitcom flopped so hard it became a trivia answer.
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Sydney (1990)

90s cheeseforgotten flopChandler energy prototype

Latest Episode

Season 1 • Episode 13

Latest

Chicken a la Matt

Jun 25, 1990

Matt's getting married, only he's not happy about it, and neither is Sydney.

Overview

Comedy

Sydney is an American sitcom, starring Valerie Bertinelli, Matthew Perry and Craig Bierko, that aired on CBS in 1990.

Flag of USUS
Content warning
los angeles, californiasitcomhometownprivate investigator
family obligation vs. personal dreamsgender roles in detective worksibling dynamics

Standout Aspects

Acting

Perry's already doing that sarcastic cadence, just less polished.

Production

Peak neon-and-shoulder-pads aesthetic, accidentally archival.

Best for:Background: Perfect folding-laundry companion you won't need to pause.·Rewatch: For Friends completionists hunting Chandler's origin story.
Michael Wilson
D

Creators

Michael Wilson, Douglas Wyman

First AiredMar 12, 1990
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes13
CBS

Top Cast

Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli

Sydney Kells

Rebeccah Bush

Rebeccah Bush

Jill

Craig Bierko

Craig Bierko

Matt Keating

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

Billy Kells

Daniel Baldwin

Daniel Baldwin

Cheezy

Perry Anzilotti

Perry Anzilotti

Perry

Barney Martin

Barney Martin

Ray

Ask about Sydney

Opens AI chat

Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

CBS buried this in a Saturday time slot and pulled it after 13 episodes; Perry was unemployed for two years before Friends.

Cultural

This was part of a 1990 wave of 'sexy female detective' shows trying to copy Moonlighting's success, all of which died.

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