Kath & Kim (2008)
Kath & Kim is an American version of the Australian television comedy series of the same name starring Selma Blair and Molly Shannon. The series premiered on NBC on October 9, 2008. The Australian version was created by its original stars, Jane Turner and Gina Riley, who also serve as executive producers and consultants on this version as well, which is co-produced through Reveille Productions and Universal Media Studios. Its first episode premiered in Australia on Sunday, October 12 on the Seven Network and its Australian broadcast was cancelled after the second episode the following week. The series was then pushed to a graveyard slot of 11pm Mondays, and then pre-empted for the 2009 Australian Open after the first-run airing of episode 9, "Friends". Although the show initially garnered unremarkable ratings and mixed reviews from critics, NBC picked up Kath & Kim for a full season order of 22 episodes on October 31, 2008. On January 15, 2009, NBC cut the episode order from 22 to 17 episodes. The show's season finale aired on March 12, 2009. On May 19, 2009, NBC confirmed the series cancellation.
Kath & Kim: Season 1 - 17 Episode s
1x1 - Love
October 9, 2008
Kim, a self-absorbed princess recently separated from her husband, decides to move back home, putting a damper on Kath's new romance with a sandwich shop owner named Phil.
1x2 - Respect
October 16, 2008
Kath tries to put her business on the map; Craig finds a new job, but Kim's antics get him in trouble on the first day of work.
1x3 - Old
October 23, 2008
Kath can't wait to start planning her big wedding day to Phil but starts to feel insecure when Kim says she might be too old to have an extravagant wedding; Kim thinks her estranged husband is having an affair.
1x4 - Money
October 30, 2008
Kim embarks on a new business venture, but finds her plans hampered when Craig refuses to provide the funding. Also, Phil and Kath plan a romantic evening, but those plans are also quickly spoiled.
1x5 - Dating
November 6, 2008
Kath grows paranoid when she thinks that Phil is keeping secrets from her. Meanwhile, Kim decides that she will not get back together with Craig until he gets rid of his dog. To teach him a lesson, Kim joins her friend Tina in speed dating.
1x6 - Jealousy
November 13, 2008
Kath feels jealous when Phil's best friend Sandy visits. Meanwhile, Craig begins to stand up to Kim and her endless requests.
1x7 - Gay
November 20, 2008
Kath suspects Kim might be a lesbian after Kim's special connection with their cable lady.
1x8 - Sacrifice
December 4, 2008
The stress from wedding planning is taking its toll on Kath and giving her insomnia. Phil suggests that Kath visit his life coach and spiritual adviser Athena Scooberman (guest star Maya Rudolph). Kath agrees and is quickly taken with Athena and her teachings, but Phil soon realizes that his advice may have been a big mistake. Meanwhile, Kim must pay her outstanding parking tickets in order to get a boot removed from her car. Instead of paying the price, she asks Craig to help her get out of the bind no matter the cost.
1x9 - Friends
December 11, 2008
Phil and Kath invite the security guard from the mall and his wife to a Christmas party in an attempt to develop more "couple" friends. Meanwhile, Craig and Kim are having trouble holding on to a friend.
1x10 - Florida
January 8, 2009
Kim receives Kath's support when she decides to become a TV news anchorwoman. Elsewhere, Craig has Phil's car towed away by the police after he accidentally hits it with his vehicle.
1x11 - News
January 22, 2009
Kim decides to take the position as a news anchor for a local television station. Craig gets in an accident with Phil's car which escalates once the police get involved.
1x12 - Idols
February 5, 2009
Kath and Kim both try to impress the judges of a contest in which the winner receives a dinner with Wynonna Judd, but things don't exactly go as planned. Meanwhile, Craig and Derrick work on writing a country song.
1x13 - Celebrity
February 12, 2009
Kath is inspired by a local celebrity to try out for a part in Cats. Kath seeks out Athena's spiritual advice to prepare herself for fame. Elsewhere, Kim gets a new job working at Phil's sandwich shop.
1x14 - Competition
February 19, 2009
Kath makes a startling discovery when its revealed that she is still married and seeks her ex-husband to make their divorce final. Meanwhile, when Kim meets up with a tough roller derby skater, she believes she has found her calling.
1x15 - Desire
February 26, 2009
Eager to push Kim into a career, Kath decides to support her daughter's latest endeavor of hosting lingerie parties. Meanwhile, Craig undergoes a makeover by Phil in an attempt to win back Kim's affections.
1x16 - Bachelorette
March 5, 2009
1x17 - Home
March 12, 2009
Kath has asked Phil to move into her home, which she just happens to be fixing up for the Parade of Homes. Meanwhile, Kim is upset to learn that Craig has forgotten their anniversary of their second date, which is really all in his plans of getting her back.
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