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My Boys
2006 - 2010 5.3 (9 votes) 4 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy
Networks
TBS
Created By
Betsy Thomas

My Boys

The family you'd have... if you got to choose.

Overview

My Boys follows PJ, a twenty-something professional sportswriter who is looking for love within her world which is dominated by her group of male friends. Her tomboyish, no-nonsense approach to relationships tends to freak out potential suitors which leads her only female friend to advise her to dress and act more feminine.

Key Crew

Producer: Brendan Smith, Jay Kleckner, Ethan Sandler

Top Cast

Jordana Spiro
Jordana Spiro

P.J. Franklin

Kyle Howard
Kyle Howard

Bobby Newman

Reid Scott
Reid Scott

Brendan Dorff

Michael Bunin
Michael Bunin

Kenny Moritorri

Jamie Kaler
Jamie Kaler

Mike Callahan

Kellee Stewart
Kellee Stewart

Stephanie Layne

Seasons

Season 0 ()

No overview available.

1 episodes

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2006)

No overview available.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
2006-11-28

P.J. arbeitet höchst erfolgreich als Sportjournalistin bei einer Zeitung in Chicago. Sie ist in ihrem Beruf fast ausschließlich von Männern umgeben und auch ihr Freundeskreis besteht zum überwiegenden Teil aus Männern. Als der attraktive Bobby Newman in ihr Leben tritt, scheint ein Date mit ihm unumgänglich.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Mixed Signals
2006-11-28

PJ tries to clear things up with Bobby and wants him to know that she is interested, but she also wants to keep their relationship on the down low. She doesn’t realize that she is just confusing things more by using analogies. Meanwhile, Stephanie signs up for Match.com to find a man.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Team Chemistry
2006-12-05

PJ introduces her new acquaintance, Amad, to Stephanie in hopes that they will hit it off. Stephanie is crushed when she learns that Amad is really into PJ and not her. Meanwhile, the fan that Brendan has brought home is driving PJ crazy. The guys find out about PJ and Bobby’s secret one time hook up.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: The Slump
2006-12-05

Mike, Kenny und Brendan wollen gemeinsam ausgehen, um mit vereinten Kräften endlich die richtigen Frauen kennenzulernen. P.J. verheimlichen sie ihr Vorhaben aus Angst, sie könne ihnen den Abend verderben. Inzwischen versucht Stephanie, P.J. zu überreden, sich etwas femininer zu geben.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: The Show
2006-12-12

PJ and Hank advance their relationship to the next level when he stays over. The next morning when they are on their way to breakfast, PJ sees Brendan with Wendy. She later confronts him and Brendan tells her he is going to propose. Meanwhile, the guys get on PJ’s case when she opts to hang out with Hank over them.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Clubhouse Poison
2006-12-12

Trouty, Kenny’s friend, joins the poker game. The guys don’t like Trouty and think he’s a bad hang. Meanwhile, PJ tries to get the guys to hang out with Hank. In return, PJ agrees to spend some time with Wendy.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Free Agent
2006-12-19

PJ can’t do the annual decathlon, a night of competitive games, because she already has plans with Hank. Andy takes her spot. PJ is slowly starting to feel like Hank may not be the best match for her because he doesn’t mesh well with her friends. PJ and Bobby travel for work and find themselves in a confusing situation when they sleep together. PJ breaks up with Hank.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Superstar Treatment
2006-12-19

Zur Überraschung seiner versammelten Freunde taucht Mike eines Abends mit der umwerfenden Traumfrau Dani auf. P.J. ist im Gegensatz zu den Männern nicht gerade erfreut, da sie Dani nicht traut. Außerdem hat P.J. Ärger mit dem legendären Sportreporter Jack Brisco, der ihr eine Topstory über einen Baseball-Superstar klaut.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Managers
2006-12-26

PJ is excited when Meredith goes out of town for the weekend and Andy decides to let loose. He goes into “fun Andy” mode and is partying and drinking non stop. PJ quickly gets tired of “fun Andy” and realizes how essential Meredith’s leash on Andy is.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: Take One for the Team
2006-12-26

Trouty takes everyone to a super exclusive club, The Streisand, to hang out. Turns out Trouty is a welcomed guest of the club and is tight with its owner, Steve. PJ finds herself enamored with Steve until she realizes he is a typical jerk and Trouty comes to her rescue. When the guys talk badly about Trouty, Steve overhears and throws them out of the club.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: When Heroes Fall From Grace
2006-12-27

PJ and Andy’s Aunt Phyllis visits Chicago for the weekend. PJ is thrilled because Phyllis is her hero. Things get a little weird for her when Phyllis and Kenny hook up. PJ doesn’t want Kenny to get hurt so she asks Phyllis to make sure they are on the same page. But Phyllis takes off before doing so, leaving both Kenny and PJ very disappointed. Meanwhile Mike meets his idol, baseball legend Danny Finn, who later turns out to be a jerk. Brendan and Wendy call off their wedding.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 12: Released
2006-12-27

PJ goes on a ‘mercy’ date with old college buddy Keith and then can’t get rid of him. Bobby tells Kenny that Mike is going to get fired and agree not to tell Mike to protect his pride. Mike ends up getting fired and learns that Bobby knew in advance and gets upset with him. Meanwhile, Brendan is trying to get over Wendy by giving up alcohol.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Myths
2006-12-28

When PJ tells the guys that she and Brendan made out back in college, things start to get weird between them. Meredith wants to throw Andy a surprise birthday party and asks PJ to keep him busy the day of so she can prepare. PJ and the gang surprise him when they take him to Wrigley Field. PJ realizes the horror stories Andy has been telling about Meredith aren’t true. And Brendan admits that he had feelings for PJ back in college. They sort things out and then he surprises her with a kiss.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: The Promise of a New Season
2007-07-30

The kiss that ended last episode seems to not have had any lasting effect as Brendon has moved on to another girlfriend. Kenny also has a new girlfriend who happens to have a bun in the oven. And Andy is getting used to live in the suburbs, including the long commute that comes with it.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Off Day
2007-07-30

P.J. ist als Gast bei einem lokalen Sportsender eingeladen. Sie schlägt den Rat ihrer Freunde, sich auf den Auftritt vorzubereiten, in den Wind und bekommt auch prompt die Rechnung dafür präsentiert.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: Ethics
2007-08-06

Brandon is chosen as one of Chicago’s Top 50 Sexiest Bachelors while PJ contemplates an ethically questionable relationship with the new Cubs pitcher. And Trouty makes an appearance in an unexpected place.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: Dirty Little Secrets
2007-08-13

Stephanie runs into money problems, but accountant Andy is coming to the rescue. The gang learns a big secret about Bobby that changes their entire perspective on him. Mike is taking a yoga class in an upscale neighborhood, but his mind isn’t exactly on fitness.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: Second Chances
2007-08-20

Thorn, a war correspondent and a former flame of PJ’s, is coming through town. Mike convinces Kenny to let him help out in his store. Stephanie is going to debt counseling, but her counselor Lance is torturing her. Brendan is trying to keep his options open.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 19: Douchebag in the City
2007-08-27

PJ’s college newspaper editor comes to town with three close friends in tow. Brendan has a new friend who has some unique traits that Brendan is starting to display himself. Stephanie is smitten by her debt counselor. Mike makes a bizarre purchase for Kenny’s store.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 20: The Estates of Hoffman
2007-09-03

Andy invites the gang to come to a housewarming barbecue at his new digs in the suburbs. Once they arrive, PJ realizes her brother’s home is identical in every way to their home when they were kids. Also attending the barbecue are PJ and Andy’s parents: Eileen, their intrusive mother who spoils a big surprise, and Frank, whom Andy is convinced is the future version of himself. Brendan, Kenny and Mike desperately pursue a young single mom while PJ meets a nice young man from the city.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: 110 Percent Solution
2007-09-10

Stephanie subjects her new love interest, Evan, to a game of poker with the gang. Andy decides to buy a boat without telling his wife, Meredith. Kenny, Mike, Brendan and the rest of the gang try to one-up each other by comparing pain thresholds.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 22: Rome, If You Want To
2007-09-10

Italy is just days away, and PJ still doesn’t have a date. The gang decides to be tourists in their hometown. Andy has some surprising, life-changing news involving his new boat, his pregnant wife and their house in the suburbs.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2008)

No overview available.

9 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Transitioning
2008-06-12

Stephanie's shocked to see who PJ's mystery man is, and it doesn't take her long to get in PJ's business, making the trip a little less romantic. Back in Chicago, the boys are experiences changes in their professional and social lives, only some of which are for the better.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Dinner Party
2008-06-19

PJ throws a singles dinner party in hopes of finding her Mr. Right. Stephanie becomes an author when she pens a relationship-themed book. Andy and Meredith hire a nanny, Elsa, who happens to be hot and from Sweden, and the boys hold nothing back in their competition to impress her.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: The Shirt Contest
2008-06-26

PJ lands a job ghost writing for a famous athlete but finds it a difficult task when the athlete becomes more than she can handle. Meanwhile, Brendan dives deeper into depression when he runs into his ex, Wendy, who is happily pregnant and in a relationship.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Spit Take
2008-07-03

The gang, especially PJ, is stunned to learn that Bobby has proposed to Elsa who is in danger of being deported. Meanwhile, Mike joins Andy's Improv class and Stephanie's book is an instant success.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Take My Work Wife... Please
2008-07-10

Kenny begins to date two women and this drives Mike insane. Andy decides to set Mike up with his work wife, Jo, in hopes to boost his mojo but learns she's only interested in Andy. Brendan takes a temp job at Andy's law firm and the guys read Stephanie's book only to discover she's used them as source material.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Dudes Being Dudes
2008-07-17

Bobby's brother, Jack, shows up for Bobby's party and takes and interest in P.J. Stephanie meets a man named Warren at a bar and they strike up an informative conversation.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Opportunity Knocks
2008-07-24

P.J. struggles with whether to accept the advances from Bobby's brother; Andy and Meredith decide to try couples' counseling after having a big fight.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Jack and Bobby
2008-07-31

Tension between Jack and Bobby threatens the gang's weekend at a luxurious ranch; Mike connects with an older woman (Mimi Rogers); Kenny gets fashion advice.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: John, Cougar, Newman Camp
2008-08-07

Jack cannot be found on the day of the wedding rehearsal; P.J. is determined to set things right between the Newman brothers; Kenny and Stephanie try to keep a secret.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2009)

No overview available.

9 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Welcome Back, Kalla Fötter
2009-03-30

Bobby experiences cold feet on his wedding day; P.J. gets caught in a difficult situation between Bobby and his brother (Billy Burke); Andy's new baby.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Private Eyes
2009-04-07

Keeping her new boyfriend a secret from her friends proves difficult for P.J.; Brendan opens a nightclub; Mike finds good reasons to keep his moustache.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: The Boyfriend Hat
2009-04-14

When P.J. gets her own column in the paper, the guys tease her that she got the promotion because of her looks; Andy gives Bobby much-needed advice about women.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 4: Decathlon: Part Deux
2009-04-21

Bobby takes exception to PJ's competitive nature during the annual gaming decathlon. Meanwhile, Stephanie uses the guys to research a new article she is writing.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 5: Carpe Burritoem
2009-04-28

Brendan comes to the notion that PJ should make all his decisions. Meanwhile, Kenny forms a new band.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: Madder of Degrees
2009-05-05

Spring fever hits the Windy City as springlike warmth during the middle of winter prompts PJ and Bobby to hold a picnic in the park...but a crucial life decision complicates the outing. Meanwhile, Kenny begins a new relationship, and Mike tries vainly to emulate actor Mathew McConaughey by buying a dog and a Jeep.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Facebook the Past
2009-05-12

The guys figure how to make Facebook and the internet work for them, but a romance may need to be rebooted after bobby learns way too much information about PJ on there. Elsewhere, Mike and Brendan each try to find out as much information on a comely woman as possible, Mike by use of the internet and Brendan by use of old technology.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Friends of Friends
2009-05-19

PJ becomes friends with one of Stephanie's friends, and Mike and Kenny make a new friend.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Spring Training
2009-05-26

The gang head to Arizona to watch some spring training baseball. P.J. writes about the beginning of baseball season in order to keep all her bases loaded, but comes down with a case of writer's block. Meanwhile, Brendan has caught the eye of a player's girlfriend, and a lonely Andy remains back in Chicago.

Runtime: 22 min

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