
TV show · comedy
Mr. Sunshine
2011 · 1 season, 9 episodes · canceled
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Seasons and episodes Mr. Sunshine
Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.
Season 1
2011 · 9 episodes · about 3h · 6.6/10
1. Pilot22 min · 8.0/10
On what would have been just a typical day at work – trying to get rid of a hockey rink that won't melt so the circus can go on that night, looking for an elephant lost in the building and arranging an impromptu press conference to repair one of his boss's PR nightmares – Alice ends her casual relationship with Ben to commit to another man. This happens on Ben's 40th birthday, just as he's realizing he doesn't want to be alone.
2. Employee of the Year22 min · 7.0/10
Crystal decides to hold a contest to determine the Employee of the Year, but unbeknownst to the staff, a winner has already been pre-determined. Meanwhile, as Ben contends with catering to Eli's needs, he must also keep the rest of the employees from being distracted by the fake contest and get the arena ready in time for Eli's performance.
3. Heather's Sister22 min · 7.0/10
When Heather sets Ben up on a blind date with her sister, Stephanie, he finds he has a lot in common with her... until he realizes Stephanie is crazy. In an effort to help Roman muster the courage to ask Heather out, Ben finds himself reluctantly on a group date with Stephanie, Roman and Heather. Meanwhile, Crystal has asked Alonzo to walk her dog in a dog show, and Alice tries to impress her best friend who's come for a visit.
4. Hostile Workplace22 min · 6.0/10
Ben's plan to get his employees to like him backfires. Meanwhile, Crystal invites Alice and Alonzo on a double date with her new beau, and Ben gives Heather the responsibility of finding a new halftime act when the Sunshine Center mascot suddenly quits.
5. Crystal on Ice22 min · 5.0/10
Ben discovers Roman has no place to stay and reluctantly takes him in. Crystal harbors animosity for a certain ice dancing group, and Alice feels guilty when she fails to keep up with her "perfect man," Alonzo.
6. Lingerie Football22 min · 6.0/10
When Ben discovers it's Crystal's anniversary with Billy, one of her ex-husbands, he encourages her to find him so she can get the closure she's needed from their relationship. While he helps Crystal, Ben looks to Roman to entertain his date – the hot quarterback of a woman's lingerie football team – and Alice lends Alonzo a hand with two unruly, internet billionaires.
7. Celebrity Tennis22 min · 7.0/10
It's a dream come true for Ben when he teams with Alonzo to play doubles against tennis legend Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament. Meanwhile, Ben feels the need to reveal to Alonzo his past with Alice, and a careless act on Crystal's part brings her closer to son, Roman.
8. The Assistant22 min · 6.0/10
When Alice asks Ben for an assistant, he gives her Roman. Roman may not be what Alice had in mind, but she finds a connection with him that surpasses her expectations. Meanwhile, Crystal wants to honor a passing friend with a funeral at The Sunshine Center, and Alonzo comes clean about a past relationship.
9. Ben and Vivian22 min · 7.0/10
Ben is in for a surprise when his one-night-stand turns out to be Crystal's new assistant, Vivian. When Ben and Vivian try to continue their "no strings attached" relationship, Ben discovers something about himself. Meanwhile, Crystal's efforts to be a responsible mom to Roman are derailed, and the mascot sends Alonzo over the edge.
Season summaries1 season, 9 episodes
Season 1
2011 · 9 episodes · about 3h · TMDB 6.6
1 season, 9 episodes, about 3h in total, from February 9, 2011 to April 6, 2011. Episodes run about 22 min.
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What is it about? Mr. Sunshine
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Ben Donovan is a self-involved manager of a second-rate San Diego sports arena who begins to re-evaluate his life on his 40th birthday. Working alongside him is his boss and arena owner, Crystal--attractive, powerful and highly erratic; Alice--the cute, tomboyish marketing director and Ben's friend with benefits; Alonzo--a former basketball player, handsome and unbelievably happy; Ben's assistant, Heather--pretty, sweet, but terrifying because she once lit a boyfriend on fire; Crystal's son, Roman--sweet-faced, clueless and Ben's newest employee; and a hapless operations crew whom Ben refers to collectively as the "Steves."
Genre: comedy. Themes: arena, san diego, california, sitcom, sports arena, workplace comedy.
Cast and crew Mr. Sunshine
AllCreators
- Created byMatthew Perry
- Created byMarc Firek
- Created byAlex Barnow
- NetworkABC
Full cast51 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Matthew Perry · Ben Donovan · 9 ep.
- Andrea Anders · Alice · 9 ep.
- James Lesure · Alonzo · 9 ep.
- Nate Torrence · Roman Cohen · 9 ep.
- Allison Janney · Crystal Cohen · 9 ep.
- Portia Doubleday · Heather · 8 ep.
- Nick Jonas · Eli Cutler · 1 ep.
- Kathy Najimy · Myrna · 1 ep.
- Lizzy Caplan · Vivian Cornelli · 1 ep.
- Jesse Bean · Guy · 1 ep.
- Carl McDowell · Trevon · 1 ep.
- Jim Hoffmaster · Lightning Guy · 1 ep.
- Johnny Skourtis · Food Service Guy · 1 ep.
- Lili Simmons · Hot Teenage Girl · 1 ep.
- Suzanne Krull · Mindy · 1 ep.
- Lindsay Sloane · Stephanie · 1 ep.
- Rosa Blasi · Jessica · 1 ep.
- Ray Wise · Macaulay · 1 ep.
- Cameran Surles · Hostess · 1 ep.
- Romy Rosemont · Diane · 1 ep.
- Dale E. Turner · Steve Sherwood · 1 ep.
- Gary Kraus · Fred Patterson · 1 ep.
- Brendan Ford · Darius · 1 ep.
- Ameenah Kaplan · Angie · 1 ep.
- Aaron Takahashi · Jerry · 2 ep.
- Mike Rad · Homeless Person · 1 ep.
- Josh Zuckerman · Jimmy · 1 ep.
- Adam Rose · Tommy · 1 ep.
- Valerie Azlynn · Jessie · 1 ep.
- James Taylor · Billy · 1 ep.
- Kali Muscle · Team Trainer · 1 ep.
- Brian T. Finney · Neil Dobrin · 1 ep.
- Matt Levin · Matt · 2 ep.
- Jimmy Connors · Himself · 1 ep.
- Joe Hernandez-Kolski · Paramedic · 1 ep.
- Christopher Shea · Dan · 2 ep.
- Fred Savage · Himself (uncredited) · 1 ep.
- Jorge Garcia · Bobert · 3 ep.
- Fay DeWitt · 1 ep.
- Joy Jillian · Little Girl · 1 ep.
Crew:
- Matthew Carlson · Executive Producer
- Jamie Tarses · Executive Producer
- Matthew Perry · Executive Producer
- Marc Firek · Executive Producer
- Thomas Schlamme · Executive Producer
- Beth McCarthy-Miller · Director
- Bryan Gordon · Director
- Randall Einhorn · Director
- Marc Firek · Writer
- Matthew Carlson · Writer
- Eric Gilliland · Writer
- Alex Barnow · Writer
- Elliot Hegarty · Director
- Barnet Kellman · Director
- Thomas Schlamme · Director
- Casey Johnson · Writer
- David Windsor · Writer
- Bryan Adams · Writer
- Sally Bradford McKenna · Writer
- Matthew Perry · Writer
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Details Mr. Sunshine

- First episode
- February 9, 2011
- Last episode
- April 6, 2011
- Status
- canceled
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- TV-PG
- Studios
- Anhedonia Productions, Barnow and Firek, FanFare Productions, Shoe Money Productions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Mr. Sunshine have?
1 season, 9 episodes. The last episode aired April 6, 2011.
Who’s in Mr. Sunshine?
Matthew Perry, Andrea Anders, James Lesure, Nate Torrence, Allison Janney, Portia Doubleday, Nick Jonas, Kathy Najimy, Lizzy Caplan, and Jesse Bean. Created by Matthew Perry, Marc Firek, and Alex Barnow.
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