Universal Basic Guys
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Genre | Animated sitcom |
Created by | Adam Malamut & Craig Malamut |
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Theme music composer | Adam Malamut & Craig Malamut |
Composer | Alejandro Valencia & René Garza Aldape |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 |
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Executive producers |
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Editor | Ramon Samson |
Running time | 22 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | Fox |
Release | September 8, 2024 present | –
Universal Basic Guys is an American animated sitcom created by Adam and Craig Malamut that premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[1] The show centers around a group of South Jersey[2] factory workers who are enrolled in a Universal Basic Income pilot program when their jobs are taken over by AI-powered robots, and left with a monthly income and a lot of free time to get into trouble.
It received mixed reviews from critics.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Adam Malamut as Mark Hoagies
- Craig Malamut as Hank Hoagies, Mark's younger, yet slightly dumber brother
- Talia Genevieve as Tammy, Mark's wife who is a nurse
- Fred Armisen as David, one of the neighbors
Guest starring
[edit]- Ally Maki as Andrea, David's wife
- Brandon Wardell as Darren, Mark's stepson, Tammy's son and Hank's step-nephew
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating/share (18-49) | ||
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1 | "Pet Projects" | Nick Simpson | Adam Malamut & Craig Malamut | September 8, 2024 | 1BBHG03 | 4.03[4] | 1.2/12[4] | ||
2 | "Sunset Cruise" | Martin Cormier | Chris Garcia | September 15, 2024 | 1BBHG06 | 0.66[5] | 0.2/2[5] | ||
3 | "The Devil You Know" | Nick Simpson | Adam Malamut & Craig Malamut | September 22, 2024 | 1BBHG08 | 1.33[6] | 0.4/3[6] | ||
4 | "Guy's Day" | Martin Cormier | Dan Lagana | September 29, 2024 | 1BBHG07 | 0.71[7] | 0.2/2[7] | ||
5 | "Jaws of Life" | Katie Dyson | Lucas Gardner | October 6, 2024 | 1BBHG04 | 0.67[8] | 0.2/2[8] | ||
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6 | "Bird Cage" | Andrew Bowler | Adam Malamut & Craig Malamut | October 20, 2024 | 1BBHG02 | 3.87[9] | 1.1/10[9] | ||
7 | "Fight or Flight" | TBA | TBA | October 27, 2024 | TBA | TBD | TBA | ||
8 | "Poconos" | TBA | TBA | November 3, 2024 | TBA | TBD | TBA |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In November 2022, it was announced that Game of Zones creators and executive producers Adam and Craig Malamut were set up on an animated series on Fox, called Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. The series is produced by Leith Hill Productions, Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with Bento Box Entertainment providing the animation.[10] In May 2024, the series was retitled to Universal Basic Guys and renewed for a second season ahead of its debut in the fall.[11] Dan Lagana serves as an executive producer and the showrunner for the first season while Rob Rosell is an executive producer and the showrunner for the second season.[12]
Casting
[edit]On July 25, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, and Ally Maki were cast in starring roles.[13]
Broadcast
[edit]The series premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[11][1]
Reception
[edit]The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 20% approval rating based on 5 critic reviews.[14] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 41 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Schneider, Michael (July 16, 2024). "Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates, Including the Return of '9-1-1: Lone Star' After Its Strike-Induced 15-Month Hiatus". Variety. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Rudnesky, Franki (September 8, 2024). "'Universal Basic Guys,' new FOX animated series, was created by South Jersey brothers". PhillyVoice. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – universal basic guys on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 10, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Kickoff Weekend Scores Big Numbers for Fox, CBS and NBC". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 17, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Primetime Emmy Awards Reaches 3-Year High in Total Viewers". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 24, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Series Premieres of Matlock on CBS and Rescue: Hi-Surf on Fox Get Ample Sampling". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 1, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: The Summit on CBS Gets Off to Slow Start". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 8, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Sporting Events Uplift the Prime Times of NBC, CBS and FS1". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 22, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: N.Y. Liberty Wins Championship on ESPN in 25-Year Viewer High for a WNBA Finals Game". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2022). "Game of Zones Creators Adam, Craig Malamut Set Animated Comedy at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 19, 2024). "'Universal Basic Guys' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Fox Unveils Fall 2024 Premiere Dates, Launching a New Season Defined by Unexpected, Unforgettable Original Entertainment Fox Delivers Schedule Filled with All-new and Returning Dramas, Animated Comedies and Unscripted Series, Highlighted by the Series Premieres of Action-drama Rescue: Hi-surf from Legendary Executive Producer and Director John Wells, Mystery Drama Murder in a Small Town and New Animated Comedy Universal Basic Guys". FoxFlash (Press release). July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (July 26, 2024). "Fox Surprises Comic-Con Attendee With $3,000 Prize at 'Universal Basic Guys' Panel". Variety. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Universal Basic Guys: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "Universal Basic Guys: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2020s American adult animated television series
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- 2020s American sitcoms
- 2024 American television series debuts
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- American animated sitcoms
- American English-language television shows
- American flash adult animated television series
- Fox Broadcasting Company animated television series
- Fox Broadcasting Company sitcoms
- Television series by Fox Entertainment
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- Animated television series set in New Jersey