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Peter Krause | ... |
Adam Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Lauren Graham | ... |
Sarah Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Dax Shepard | ... |
Crosby Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Monica Potter | ... |
Kristina Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Erika Christensen | ... |
Julia Braverman-Graham
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Sam Jaeger | ... |
Joel Graham
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Savannah Paige Rae | ... |
Sydney Graham
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Max Burkholder | ... |
Max Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Joy Bryant | ... |
Jasmine Trussell
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Miles Heizer | ... |
Drew Holt
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Mae Whitman | ... |
Amber Holt
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Bonnie Bedelia | ... |
Camille Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Craig T. Nelson | ... |
Zeek Braverman
(103 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Tyree Brown | ... |
Jabbar Trussell
(102 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Sarah Ramos | ... |
Haddie Braverman
(60 episodes, 2010-2015)
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Xolo Maridueña | ... |
Victor Graham
(51 episodes, 2012-2015)
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Ray Romano | ... |
Hank Rizzoli
(44 episodes, 2012-2015)
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A family tree with Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) and Camille Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia) serving as the patriarch and matriarch. After forty-six years of marriage, they've managed to keep their foundation intact by burying their problems underneath the surface for the sake of their now-adult children. Adam (Peter Krause) is the first-born and the ripest apple the tree has to offer. He runs a shoe company, has a supportive wife, two children (boy and girl) and a beautiful home to share with them. He's a dog short of "The American Dream". Sarah (Lauren Graham), is the unstable daughter returning home at thirty-eight years of age with her rebellious daughter and sensitive son to live with Zeek and Camille. Crosby (Dax Shepard), is a happy-go-lucky bachelor living in the now, on a docked boat. He has no idea that his frivolous life is about to change tremendously. Then there is Julia (Erika Christensen). She is the bread-winning shot-calling lawyer, whose husband mans the stay-at-home-dad duties.... Written by Jordan Ray Allen
Not everyone is going to "approve." The characters make mistakes, sometimes behave irresponsibly, and are full of self doubt. In other words, this is great storytelling. Even if this show is slow to get its start, I hope the network has the foresight to keep it running, because programming of this emotional and moral complexity is a rarity.
Beyond the top notch writing, the acting is superb. These roles are demanding of actors. There are moments of comedy mixed in with real pathos, which requires a cast that has range and depth. Every single casting choice is pitch perfect, and creates a wonderful dynamic on the screen.
This series is well worth watching.