22 minSeason 1 • Episode 9
LatestWhen George’s Mother invites him to Thanksgiving Dinner, George forces Doug and Doug’s dad to join them only to discover there might be sparks between George’s Mom and Doug’s Dad. Meanwhile, Dorothy spends Thanksgiving with Juanita’s family and Angela sets out to distract Yamamoto from calling his wife.
Dr. George Coleman is a top veterinarian with an impressive list of famous animal patients at the Crane Animal Hospital—a bustling New York City veterinary practice where it often seems as if the patients are running the place. Much to his chagrin, George recently learned that his ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Crane, has inherited the family business and is now George's boss.
Acting
Crystal the capuchin monkey as Dr. Rizzo—true star, zero dialogue.
Writing
Pilot buried the lead: the breakup flashback actually lands.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
NBC aired the pilot after Olympics closing ceremony—massive lead-in, then buried it in dead time slots. Classic 2012 network sabotage.
This was Justin Kirk's first post-Weeds vehicle; the 'difficult brilliant man' template was already exhausted by 2012. The monkey knew.
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