
TV show · drama, comedy
Friends with Benefits
2011 · 1 season, 12 episodes · canceled
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Seasons and episodes Friends with Benefits
Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.
Season 1
2011 · 12 episodes · about 4h · 7.2/10
1. Pilot21 min · 7.5/10
When Ben is confronted with needing a date to his sister's wedding, Sarah begins to worry that their arrangement is becoming too serious. Their friend Aaron Greenway, a successful tech genius, is not quite sure what to make of Ben and Sara's complicated friendship, but he, along with the smooth ladykiller Julian "Fitz" Fitzgerald and the gorgeous, free-spirited Riley Elliott, are all distracted with their own dating trials and tribulations.
2. The Benefit of the Mute Button21 min · 7.0/10
Ben and Sarah choose to bring their physical relationship to a halt when Sarah begins dating a co-worker who she thinks might be boyfriend material. Elsewhere, Aaron takes his relationship with Riley more seriously than she does and shows up to meet her for what he believes to be a dinner date, but quickly realizes things aren't what they seem.
3. The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic21 min
When Aaron becomes depressed over an ex-girlfriend getting engaged, Ben and Fitz decide to take him out for a night on the town, only to end up arguing over a girl. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to befriend Riley and her wild lifestyle by hesitantly attending a party that makes her question her conservative ways.
4. The Benefit of Forgetting21 min · 7.0/10
Ben runs into an ex and reaps the benefits of her short-term memory loss. Meanwhile, Fitz fears his lesbian mother is lonely and tries to find her a girlfriend, but is surprised to find that she is already in a relationship. Elsewhere, Riley dates a man with a breast-feeding fetish.
5. The Benefit of the Right Track21 min · 7.0/10
Sarah struggles to get off the "Booty Call Track" and onto the "Relationship Track" with paramedic Evan, while Ben works toward the opposite with a girl he met over the weekend. Back at the loft, Fitz, humiliated by Aaron's extravagant gift on their "Roommate-aversary," tries to take Aaron on a fun, low-cost night out.
6. The Benefit of Keeping Your Ego in Check21 min · 7.0/10
In an attempt to avoid a date with a nerdy co-worker, Sarah asks Aaron to bid on her at a charity bachelorette auction. Meanwhile, Ben accidentally uses a suggestive phrase with a co-worker getting himself accused of sexual harassment. Elsewhere, Fitz thinks he's in the clear to spend one last night partying before becoming monogamous, but when he finds out his girlfriend feels differently, he must scramble to cover up incriminating photos from his wild night.
7. The Benefit of Mardi Gras21 min · 7.0/10
After fighting with her sister, Sara wants to skip a trip to visit her family; Aaron gets drunk and loses his friends.
8. The Benefit of Mentors21 min · 7.0/10
Aaron learns a girl he mentored in junior high has become a porn star; a doctor bribes Sara for help impressing Riley; Fitz and Ben visit a friend at the hospital.
9. The Benefit of Being Shallow21 min · 7.0/10
Sara misses compliments about her appearance when she starts dating a blind man; Ben dates a girl with an affinity for large hats; Aaron spends time with an older woman
10. The Benefit of Avoiding the Mindbanger21 min · 8.0/10
Sara and Ben start losing themselves when they fall back into relationships with their exes; Riley is surprised by Aaron's efforts to impress a woman with his money.
11. The Benefit of Putting in the Work21 min · 7.0/10
Ben asks Aaron to invest in a new business venture; Sarah encounters some obstacles while dating a cute journalist; Riley tries to help Fitz become Chicago's number one bachelor.
12. The Benefit of Friends21 min · 8.0/10
Ben realizes he misses the relationship he had with Sarah; Sarah lies to her boyfriend; Riley falls for a guy she just met.
Season summaries1 season, 12 episodes
Season 1
2011 · 12 episodes · about 4h · TMDB 7.2
1 season, 12 episodes, about 4h in total, from August 5, 2011 to September 9, 2011. Episodes run about 21 min.
Is it worth watching? Friends with Benefits
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What is it about? Friends with Benefits
Revolving around a group of twentysomething singles as they navigate the difficult, sometimes rewarding, often confusing world of dating. Loyal and devoted to one another, these friends are never too busy to help a member of the group who might be in need. In fact, their companionship often extends into a more intimate setting - the bedroom.
Genres: drama, comedy. Themes: chicago, illinois, romcom, romance, dating, group of friends, sitcom.
Cast and crew Friends with Benefits
AllCreators
- Created byMichael H. Weber
- Created byScott Neustadter
- CinematographyRuss T. Alsobrook
- NetworkNBC
Full cast126 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Ryan Hansen · Ben Lewis · 12 ep.
- Danneel Ackles · Sara Maxwell · 12 ep.
- Zach Cregger · Aaron Greenway · 12 ep.
- André Holland · Fitz · 12 ep.
- Jessica Lucas · Riley Elliott · 12 ep.
- Jennifer Chang · Ula · 12 ep.
- Ali Cobrin · Hope Prater · 12 ep.
- Abby Wathen · Clementine · 12 ep.
- Scott Michael Foster · Daniel · 1 ep.
- Nicky Whelan · Colleen · 1 ep.
- Camille Guaty · Katie Finelli · 1 ep.
- Alexandra Holden · Dakota · 1 ep.
- Tug Coker · Rich · 1 ep.
- Michael G. Canaan · Dirty Mike · 1 ep.
- Cameron Goodman · Molly · 1 ep.
- Robert Covarrubias · Horse Trainer · 1 ep.
- Eben Ham · Golf Pro · 1 ep.
- Rachelle Wood · Ben's Date · 1 ep.
- Deborah Benson · Ben's Mom · 1 ep.
- Harmon Jones · Aaron (11 Year Old) · 1 ep.
- Nicholas Braico · Ben (11 Year Old) · 1 ep.
- Drew Turner · Aaron (15 Year Old) · 1 ep.
- Carolina Hilderbrand · Aaron's Dream Girl · 1 ep.
- Merritt Yohnka · Congressman · 1 ep.
- Bryce Hitchcock · Aaron's Dream Girl (11 Year Old) · 1 ep.
- Alexandra Ackerman · Kissing Bridesmaid #1 · 1 ep.
- Matthew Broadley · Ben's Friend - Age 11 · 1 ep.
- Harlan Hegna · Gym Patron · 1 ep.
- Max Napolitano · Hot Gym Couple · 1 ep.
- Asun Ortega · India · 1 ep.
- Julianna Piechoczek · Kissing Bridesmaid · 1 ep.
- Kasey Shirk · Coffee Barista · 1 ep.
- John Brotherton · Matt · 1 ep.
- Jenica Bergere · Mary Resnick · 1 ep.
- James Devoti · Paul · 1 ep.
- Joey Allen · Gym Oogler · 1 ep.
- Valerie Azlynn · Kristen · 1 ep.
- Jeremy Kent Jackson · Trey · 1 ep.
- Todd Giebenhain · Dave · 1 ep.
- Anneliese Van Der Pol · Beth · 1 ep.
Crew:
- Russ T. Alsobrook · Director of Photography
- David Dobkin · Executive Producer
- Ira Ungerleider · Executive Producer
- Brian Grazer · Executive Producer
- John Amodeo · Producer
- Jeff Kleeman · Executive Producer
- Michael H. Weber · Executive Producer
- Scott Neustadter · Executive Producer
- Scott Neustadter · Writer
- Michael H. Weber · Writer
- Elizabeth Berger · Writer
- Daley Haggar · Writer
- Isaac Aptaker · Writer
- Owen Ellickson · Writer
- Valerie Breiman · Writer
- Eyal Gordin · Director
- Reginald Hudlin · Director
- Jay Chandrasekhar · Director
- Fred Savage · Director
- Joanna Kerns · Director
- Michael Patrick Jann · Director
- Rob Greenberg · Director
- David Dobkin · Director
- Ira Ungerleider · Director
- David Rogers · Director
- Tricia Brock · Director
- John Putch · Director
- Christine Smith Shevchenko · Casting
- Lisa Beach · Casting
- Victor Hsu · Producer
- Sarah Katzman · Casting
- Alexis Frank Koczara · Casting
- Brian Keith Etheridge · Writer
- Gene Hong · Writer
- Claudia Lonow · Writer
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Details Friends with Benefits

- First episode
- August 5, 2011
- Last episode
- September 9, 2011
- Status
- canceled
- Network
- NBC
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- TV-14
- Studios
- Big Kid Pictures, Imagine Television Studios, 20th Century Fox Television
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Friends with Benefits have?
1 season, 12 episodes. The last episode aired September 9, 2011.
Who’s in Friends with Benefits?
Ryan Hansen, Danneel Ackles, Zach Cregger, André Holland, Jessica Lucas, Jennifer Chang, Ali Cobrin, Abby Wathen, Scott Michael Foster, and Nicky Whelan. Created by Michael H. Weber and Scott Neustadter.
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