Crowded (TV series)
Crowded is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from March 15 to May 22, 2016. The series was created by Suzanne Martin, executive produced by Martin, Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner, through their Hazy Mills Productions, and produced in association with Universal Television. Like their other series Hot in Cleveland, this multi-camera sitcom is recorded in front of a live studio audience. The series was greenlit to order by NBC on May 7, 2015. The show debuted as a mid-season entry in the 2015–16 television season, with a 13-episode order.
On May 13, 2016, NBC cancelled the series after one season.
Premise
Mike and Martina Moore put aside their plans and newfound freedom when their two adult daughters, Stella and Shea, unexpectedly move back into their Seattle home after 4 years in college to figure out what they will do with their lives. Mike also learns that his retired father Bob and his stepmother Alice have decided to stay in town to help with Stella and Shea instead of moving to Florida. The family has to learn to live together again, despite the reluctance of Mike and Martina.Cast and characters
Main
- Patrick Warburton as Mike Moore, a 47-year old helicopter pilot.
- Carrie Preston as Martina Moore, a therapist.
- Miranda Cosgrove as Shea Moore, the younger daughter of Mike and Martina who has a PhD in Astrophysics from MIT. She moves back in with her parents after funding for her research job is eliminated.
- Mia Serafino as Stella Moore, the older daughter of Mike and Martina who has a degree in Theatre Arts. She moves back in with her parents after not being able to get acting jobs or hits on her YouTube channel.
- Stacy Keach as Bob Moore, Mike's father. He is a retired police officer who runs his own bar, Bob's Blue Room.
- Carlease Burke as Alice Moore, Bob's second wife and Mike's stepmother. She works as a prison security guard.
Recurring
- Clifford McGhee as Ethan Ellis, Alice's son and Mike's stepbrother. His status as a former professional golfer stems from having the yips, a deficiency he developed during his career, and has moved into the Moore household to get back on his feet. He is also shown to be interested in Shea, despite being her step-uncle.
Guest
- David Spade as Kyle, Mike's high-school bully who has landed in jail.
- Betty White as Sandy, one of Martina's patients who moves into the Moore house and refuses to leave.
- Jane Leeves as Gwen, one of Martina's patients and Sandy's daughter.
- Carol Kane as Fake Linda, a woman who claims to be Mike's mother at one of his old addresses.
- Debra Monk as Linda Davis, Mike's mom who was hiding from the law in Bob's cabin.