Impastor: Season 1

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TV Land | Season Premiere Date: July 15, 2015

Summary: Buddy Dobbs (Michael Rosenbaum) is on the run from a loan shark, when he steals someone's identity and ends up in a small-town posing as their new gay pastor.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Exodus
Air Date: September 16, 2015
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S1:E9. Flings & Arrows
Air Date: September 9, 2015
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S1:E8. Bingo Tell it on the Mountain
Air Date: September 2, 2015

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Critic Reviews

Diane Werts

Jul 13, 2015

Impastor weakens its good work by trying a bit too hard. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jul 10, 2015

Buddy is the improbable antihero of a cheerfully improbable comedy. [13-26 Jul 2015, p.12]

Mark A. Perigard

Jul 15, 2015

Impastor has a stronger point of view [than The Jim Gaffigan Show] but fewer laughs. Read full review

Jeff Korbelik

Jul 13, 2015

It’s mildly amusing. Read full review

Molly Eichel

Jul 14, 2015

Impastor plays right into the stereotypes. Impastor has an edgy veneer--but once it rubs off, you're left with an entirely ordinary show. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jul 14, 2015

Ultimately, it feels like one joke stretched far too thin, with the added complication that its jokey approach to religion is likely to offend some people without compensating for that with thoughtful satire. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jul 14, 2015

Nothing is at all believable in the script, and nothing’s very funny, either. On top of that, the charm and abilities of Rosenbaum and Sara Rue, who plays the church secretary, are wasted with bad writing. Read full review

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elenaragazzoni

Aug 11, 2015

I couldn't wait anymore to see Michael Rosenbaum in a new tv show and I'm happy he's in this one!
This is the best new comedy show of this summer!
All the cast is very funny and hilarious, the writing is witty and clever, the soundtrack is amazing! Every episode is 20 minutes of laughsI couldn't wait anymore to see Michael Rosenbaum in a new tv show and I'm happy he's in this one!
This is the best new comedy show of this summer!
All the cast is very funny and hilarious, the writing is witty and clever, the soundtrack is amazing!
Every episode is 20 minutes of laughs and pure fun!
I hope it will be soon renewed for season two because I’m loving this show always more and more!
To watch!!… Expand

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

newtotvland

Jul 20, 2015

This show rocks! I hated all those multi-cam "laughers" TV Land used to put on, but Impastor is brilliant! The acting, writing and look of the show are all excellent. It's very funny, and if they keep it as interesting as the pilot, I'm in for the season!

4 of 5 users found this helpful41

HenryD

Jul 28, 2015

I laughed out loud multiple times during the first episode. And i honestly can't remember the last time that I did that during a show. Yes, there are a couple of stereotypical characters, but that happens during a 22 minute first episode that has to jam in an entire backstory for a show.I laughed out loud multiple times during the first episode. And i honestly can't remember the last time that I did that during a show. Yes, there are a couple of stereotypical characters, but that happens during a 22 minute first episode that has to jam in an entire backstory for a show. The cast is very strong, especially Rosenbaum and Rue and I'm just really looking forward to see what happens next.… Expand

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

Meth-dude

Jan 22, 2016

This show is well acted,original,funny and entertaining.While some things seems far too unrealistic (like most shows) it still is one of the best show currently playing.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Knighthawk81

Jul 16, 2015

What to make of this show? It's a possibly interesting concept -- a man contemplating suicide is given a chance to start over as someone else. In addition, having said man attempt to impersonate a priest who recently came out of the closet could be fun, too. This feels like the kind of ideaWhat to make of this show? It's a possibly interesting concept -- a man contemplating suicide is given a chance to start over as someone else. In addition, having said man attempt to impersonate a priest who recently came out of the closet could be fun, too. This feels like the kind of idea that could make for a light-hearted and wacky 90-minute film. As a series, I'm not sure it's going to work. The cracks began to show in the pilot, which was uneven.… Expand

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Resa

Aug 13, 2015

Disgraceful... get some character TV Land. I have no idea what happened to this network but it has gone down the tubes for a some dirty laughs... well, I am not laughing. †

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benjitek

Jul 20, 2015

One of the lowest of bad comedies on TV, if TV Land qualifies as a channel. Stereotypes run rampant. Made by straight people who like to laugh at gay people :-(

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2016
Season 1

49
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2015
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  S1:E10. Exodus
  Air Date: September 16, 2015
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  S1:E9. Flings & Arrows
  Air Date: September 9, 2015
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  S1:E8. Bingo Tell it on the Mountain
  Air Date: September 2, 2015
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  S1:E6. The Body of Kenny Compels You
  Air Date: August 26, 2015
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  S1:E5. Honor Thy Boyfriend's Father and Mother
  Air Date: August 19, 2015
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  S1:E5. Ex Communication
  Air Date: August 12, 2015
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  S1:E4. Thou Shalt Not Steal
  Air Date: August 5, 2015
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  S1:E3. Bird of Pray
  Air Date: July 29, 2015
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  S1:E2. On The Third Day...
  Air Date: July 22, 2015
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  S1:E1. Genesis
  Air Date: July 15, 2015