Season 1 • Episode 9
LatestThis week advice to the group is about persevering through difficult situations. Bill has his own to deal with when he tries to re-enter the dating scene after 25 years, and invites a pretty woman to an impromptu party but she doesnt show up. Meanwhile, Darlene is upset with Michael because he forgot about their anniversary, Dave accidentally eats some tainted brownies before departing for a co-worker's birthday party, and Jonathan invites the group to a popular yogurt shop in order to bond on his birthday.
A collection of eccentric individuals are in group therapy with a respected therapist—who may quite possibly have more problems than his patients.
Acting
Ted Danson's barely-contained manic energy — Cheers who?
Writing
Rushfield/Konner's razor-sharp patient-therapist role reversals.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was co-created by Jenni Konner, who later ran Girls with Lena Dunham — you can absolutely feel the throughline of messy women and worse men.
Help Me Help You premiered in 2006, the same year as The Office and 30 Rock, and got buried alive by them. Peak TV casualties, we salute you.
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