''Legit'' is an American

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created by

Peter O'Fallon Peter O’Fallon is an American television director. He was born and raised in Colorado, and earned a degree in film studies from the University of Colorado. He began his career in commercials winning several Clio awards. After directing the ...

and Jim Jefferies. The series premiered on January 17, 2013, on the American

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network FX and ended on May 14, 2014, on FX's sister channel

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. The executive producers were Jefferies, O'Fallon,

Rick Cleveland Rick Cleveland is an American television writer, playwright, and monologist, best known for writing on the HBO original series '' Six Feet Under'' and NBC's ''The West Wing''. His 2011 play ''The Rail Splitter'' premiered at Carthage College a ...

, and Lisa Blum. On March 28, 2013, ''Legit'' was renewed for a second season by FX and moved to

. On May 14, 2014, it was announced that ''Legit'' was cancelled due to low ratings and would not return to FXX for a third season.

Cast

Main

* Jim Jefferies as himself – an Australian stand-up comedian who very rarely takes things seriously *

Dan Bakkedahl Dan Bakkedahl (born November 18, 1969) is an American actor and improvisational comedian. He is best known for starring as Tim Hughes on the CBS sitcom ''Life in Pieces'', as Congressman Roger Furlong on the HBO series ''Veep'', and as Steve Nuge ...

as Steve Nugent – Jim's best friend and roommate who is suffering from depression after divorcing his wife *

DJ Qualls Donald Joseph Qualls (born June 10, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his work in films including ''Road Trip'' (2000), ''The New Guy'' (2002) and ''The Core'' (2003), and for several appearances on television series such as '' B ...

as Billy Nugent – Steve's vocal, and often cunning

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-afflicted brother who tries to retain as much independence as he still can

Recurring

George Lazenby George Robert Lazenby (; born 5 September 1939) is an Australian actor. He was the second actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, playing the character in '' On Her Majesty's Secret Service ...

as Jack Jefferies – Jim's father *

Mindy Sterling Mindy Lee Sterling (born July 11, 1953) is an American television, film and voice actress. She portrayed Frau Farbissina in the ''Austin Powers'' film series and starred in the web series ''Con Man'', the latter of which earned her a Primetime ...

as Janice Nugent – Steve and Billy's irritable, controlling and overprotective mother who openly despises Jim *

John Ratzenberger John Dezso Ratzenberger (born April 6, 1947)About John
from Ratzenberger's official website is an Americ ...

as Walter Nugent – Steve and Billy's unusually laid-back father *

Sonya Eddy Sonya Eddy (June 17, 1967 – December 19, 2022) was an American actress. Early life and education Eddy was born in Concord, California, on June 17, 1967. She majored in theatre and dance at University of California, Davis and received her B.A. ...

as Ramona – Billy's no-nonsense personal nurse * Nick Daley as Rodney – Billy's autistic, but gifted and multi-talented friend and former roommate from the care facility *

Ginger Gonzaga Ginger Gonzaga (born May 17, 1983) is an American comedian and actress. She plays Nikki Ramos, best friend of Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk in the Disney+ series '' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law''. Early life Gonzaga grew up in Modesto, California, w ...

as Peggy – Jim's on/off girlfriend *

Arden Myrin Arden VanAmringe Myrin () is an American actress and comedian. Myrin was a cast member on the Netflix series '' Insatiable'', playing the role of Regina Sinclair, and starred in the world premiere of Steve Martin's play ''Meteor Shower'' at the ...

as Tess – A sex addict who briefly dates Billy *

Jill Latiano Jill Latiano Howerton (born September 17, 1980) is an American actress, model, dancer, documentary film producer and television personality. Career Latiano began her career in 1999 as a dancer for the New York Knicks. From 2003 to 2005, she wa ...

as Katie Knox – Jim's first love *

Andrea Bendewald Andrea R. Bendewald (born March 4, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Maddy Piper on ''Suddenly Susan''. Early life and education Born in New York City, Bendewald is the daughter of Judith and Mervin Bendewald, a clo ...

as Georgia – Steve's ex-wife, and mother of his daughter.

Episodes

Season 1 (2013)

Season 2 (2014)

Broadcast

In Australia, ''Legit'' aired Thursdays on

The Comedy Channel The Comedy Channel (promoted on air as comedy) is a defunct Australian subscription television channel available on Foxtel, and Optus Television. The channel ceased broadcasting on 1 September 2020. History A joint venture between Artist Servi ...

References

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