''Help Me Help You'' is an American

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television series created by

Jennifer Konner Jennifer A. Konner (born May 15, 1971) is an American television writer, producer and director. She is best known as co-showrunner and writer with Lena Dunham of the HBO series ''Girls.'' In 2016, she directed the season finale of the fifth seas ...

and Alexandra Rushfield that premiered on

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on September 26, 2006 to December 12, 2006. It was a comedy about a collection of eccentric individuals in

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with a respected therapist, who may quite possibly have more problems than his patients. The series was pulled from the schedule on December 14, 2006, and ABC canceled the series after one season on May 15, 2007.

Cast

Main

Ted Danson Edward Bridge "Ted" Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor. He achieved stardom playing the lead character Sam Malone on the NBC sitcom ''Cheers'', for which he received two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He ...

as Dr. Bill Hoffman, a brilliant therapist with a huge ego and a failed marriage. *

Jere Burns Jere Eugene Burns II (; born October 15, 1954) is an American actor who has appeared in theatre productions and on television. He played the roles of ladies' man Kirk Morris on the television series '' Dear John'', DIA psychiatrist Anson Fullert ...

as Michael, a high-powered executive with anger issues, in court-ordered therapy. *

Darlene Hunt Melinda Darlene Hunt (born July 7, 1970) is an American actress, producer and television writer, best known for creating and producing the Showtime series '' The Big C''. Career As a writer, the credits of the Lebanon Junction, Kentucky native ...

as Darlene, a woman with constant need of approval, secretly in an affair with Michael but obsessed with Dr. Hoffman. *

Charlie Finn Charlie Finn (born September 18, 1975) is an American film, television, and voice actor. Finn is best known for his role as the voice of Spud in '' American Dragon: Jake Long''. Early life and education Finn was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an ...

as Dave, a man who tried to kill himself in his office because no one likes him. *

Suzy Nakamura Suzy Nakamura (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress and improv comedian. She is known for her many guest appearances on sitcoms such as ''According to Jim'', ''Half and Half'', ''8 Simple Rules'', ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' and ''How I Me ...

as Inger, a deeply lonely woman with a complete lack of social skills. *

Jim Rash James Rash (born July 15, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He portrayed the role of Dean Craig Pelton on the NBC sitcom ''Community'' (2009–2015), for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Bes ...

as Jonathan, a married gay man in denial. *

Jane Kaczmarek Jane Frances Kaczmarek (; born December 21, 1955) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Malcolm's mother Lois on the Fox television sitcom '' Malcolm in the Middle'' (2000–2006), which earned her three Golden Globe nominat ...

as Anne Hoffman, Bill's estranged wife. (6 episodes)

Recurring

Jane Lynch Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian and author. She is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series '' Glee'' (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch also gained recog ...

as Raquel Janes, a therapist, part of Dr. Hoffman's "therapy for therapists" group. *

Philip Rosenthal Philip Rosenthal (born January 27, 1960) is an American television writer and producer who is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the CBS sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' (1996–2005). In recent years, he has presented food and tr ...

as Phil, a therapist, part of Dr. Hoffman's "therapy for therapists" group. *

Judd Apatow Judd Apatow (; born December 6, 1967) is an American comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his work in comedy and drama films. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, through which he produced and directed the films '' ...

as Judd, a therapist, part of Dr. Hoffman's "therapy for therapists" group. *

Larry Wilmore Elister Larry WilmoreThe name Elister L. Wilmore is given at This matches the birth date and birthplace for "Larry Wilmore" at (born October 30, 1961) is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He served as the "Senior Black Correspo ...

as Larry, a therapist, part of Dr. Hoffman's "therapy for therapists" group. *

Lindsay Sloane Lindsay Sloane Leikin-Rollins (born August 8, 1977) is an American actress. She is known for playing Valerie Birkhead on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' (1997–99) and Emily in ''The Odd Couple'' (2015–17). She has also starred in films such a ...

as Sasha, Bill's daughter with deep-rooted daddy issues. *

Brenda Strong Brenda Lee Strong (born March 25, 1960) is an American actress. She began her career in television, including guest starring appearances in ''Twin Peaks'', '' Party of Five'', ''Seinfeld'', '' Scandal'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', '' ...

as Linda, Dr. Hoffman's new neighbor and romantic interest. * Thomas F. Wilson as Kenny, a car salesman and Anne's new boyfriend. *Meredith Roberts as Francesca, the girl at work Dave is in love with. *

Kathleen Rose Perkins Kathleen Rose Perkins (born November 15, 1974) is an American actress. Life and career Perkins was born in New Baltimore, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Donna Perkins. She graduated from Anchor Bay High School (1992) and enrolled in We ...

as Jocelyn, Jonathan's Wife. *

Bruce Altman Bruce Altman (born July 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. Early life Altman was born in The Bronx, New York. He is of Jewish Jews ( he, יְהוּדִים, , ) or Jewish ...

as Ira, Sasha's much, bada boyfriend and a huge fan of Dr. Bill Hoffman's. *

Mykel Shannon Jenkins Mykel Shannon Jenkins (born July 3, 1969) is an American actor, perhaps best known as the winner of the first season of the SOAPnet reality television series '' I Wanna Be a Soap Star''. Career His prize for winning the contest was a 13-week-c ...

as Shannon, a coffee barista Jonathan seems to find attractive. *

Tim Meadows Timothy Meadows (born February 5, 1961) is an American actor and comedian. He was one of the longest-running cast members on ''Saturday Night Live'', where he appeared for ten seasons and for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emm ...

as Petey, a colleague of Dr. Hoffman's who he shares a practice with. *

Toby Huss Tobias Huss (born December 9, 1966) is an American actor, known for portraying Artie in the Nickelodeon series '' The Adventures of Pete & Pete'' (1993–1996). He is also known for his voice-over work on the long-running animated series ''King of ...

as Lenny, a patient of Petey's. *Michael Cotter as Glen, a young man Inger meets on

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and whom she becomes obsessed over.

Notable guests

Kevin Hart Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor. Originally known as a stand-up comedian, he has since starred in Hollywood films and on TV. He has also released several well-received comedy albums. After winning se ...

as Kevin, a boxer who has trouble finding the anger to fight (episode ''"Raging Bill"''). *

Seth Rogen Seth Aaron Rogen (; born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and filmmaker. Originally a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, he moved to Los Angeles for a part in Judd Apatow's series ''Freaks and Geeks'', and then got a part on ...

as Seth (episode ''"Working Women"'').

Episodes

Production

signed on to star in the pilot for ''Help Me Help You'' in late February 2006.

greenlit it to series on May 10, 2006, for the 2006–07 television season. After its premiere, ABC ordered extra scripts of the series in late October 2006, but it was pulled from the schedule on December 14, 2006, and additional episodes were never produced. The series was cancelled by ABC on May 15, 2007.

Broadcast

The series was first broadcast on ABC on September 26, 2006, at 9:30pm Tuesdays in the United States. It aired on

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in Canada.

References

* – ''Variety'' review of series

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0802146 American Broadcasting Company original programming 2006 American television series debuts 2006 American television series endings 2000s American single-camera sitcoms