8.023 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestWhen Bill admits to the group that he has Padres season tickets behind home plate that he lost in his divorce, the gang forces him to invite his ex-wife to the bar to reclaim the tickets.
The best bar in San Diego is an unlicensed, makeshift bar nestled in Abby's backyard. There are rules at Abby's: no cell phones, not even to "look something up," earning a seat at the bar takes time, and losing a challenge means drinking a limey, sugary "not-beer" drink.
Acting
Natalie Morales owns every scene with effortless bartender energy.
Writing
The 'no phone' rule creates genuine, character-driven conflict.
Production
Backyard set feels lived-in and instantly cozy.
Creator
Josh Malmuth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
NBC filmed this multi-cam sitcom entirely outdoors in a real backyard, a first for the network.
Neil Flynn's Fred was essentially a softer Mike Heck from The Middle, proving he's cornered the market on grumpy-dad energy.
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