Louie: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FX | Season Premiere Date: June 29, 2010

Starring: Louis C.K.

Summary: Stand-up comedian Louie C.K. draws from his own life as a divorced single father in this new comedy for FX.

Creator: Louis C.K.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Night Out
Air Date: September 7, 2010
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S1:E12. Gym
Air Date: September 7, 2010
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S1:E11. God
Air Date: August 31, 2010

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Ken Tucker

Just trust me, this show is super-funny. Read full review

Barry Garron

The star also is the writer, director and editor, does a much better job of translating Louis C.K.'s wit and comic irreverence to a weekly series. It deserves to catch on, though it's back-and-forth style might make it a tougher sell to viewersc Read full review

Aaron Barnhart

The indie-director touches do not narrow the appeal of Louie. It is, however, strictly for adults. Read full review

M.T. Richards

His chronic pessimism may grow harder to tolerate over the course of a 13-episode season, but for now, Louie provides brooding wit and genuine pathos in substantial enough doses to eclipse any shortcomings. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Louie isn't a learning-and-hugging show by any means; but amid all of C.K.'s cocky bluster and politically incorrect language, there are plenty of rich moments of respite, when people with polarized world views actually hear and like one another. Read full review

Alessandra Stanley

It takes a while for Louie to find its own voice, and while it is at times a crude and offensive one, it is not without a strange wit and under-the-radar appeal. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Louie is so low-key that it has no discernible pulse. To say it's unfunny is accurate (profoundly so) but also beside the point: It's un-anything. Read full review

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BHB

Aug 12, 2010

Funniest show on television right now. Louie is vulgar yet honest and he is comfortable laughing at his bouts of depression. Helps you feel comfortable with your own humanity and laugh!

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kitsoon

Aug 25, 2011

This has got to be my favorite show on television right now. It's Louis C.K. plus all the funny stuff he can't say while on stage. It's kind of like Seinfeld, cos he does stand up on the show, and then goes about his life. Honestly, I think it's better than Seinfeld. A lot of things thatThis has got to be my favorite show on television right now. It's Louis C.K. plus all the funny stuff he can't say while on stage. It's kind of like Seinfeld, cos he does stand up on the show, and then goes about his life. Honestly, I think it's better than Seinfeld. A lot of things that haven't been done before on a comedy TV show are being done on Louie and believe me, it's awesome.… Expand

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TimG

Jun 30, 2010

This show will find it's rhythm and we will all benefit from it. The awkwardness IS the humor!! He's gonna be great!

1 of 1 users found this helpful

BrianN.

Jun 30, 2010

Really funny show, an anti-Seinfeld for 2010.

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YoursTruly

Apr 18, 2014

We all associate Louis C.K. with humor, but I don't know. I'm hesitant to call this show a straight up comedy. It's definitely laugh out loud funny at times, but there are also moments of, not drama, but just...life. Some scenes have no jokes, no tension, no suspense...no nothing really.We all associate Louis C.K. with humor, but I don't know. I'm hesitant to call this show a straight up comedy. It's definitely laugh out loud funny at times, but there are also moments of, not drama, but just...life. Some scenes have no jokes, no tension, no suspense...no nothing really. They're just kind of there. And you're watching them. And you're enjoying them. And you don't know why. I suppose it's a testament to Louie's ability as a craftsman. Very hard to explain, but either way, top-notch show.… Expand

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Quinn

Jun 30, 2010

Louie was hilarious at times, but just flat out uncomfortable to watch at others. I was mildly surprised at the amount of vulgarity, but like most comedies, it didn't take away from the overall funniness of the jokes. Louis CK carried the show on his shoulders, and got almost no help Louie was hilarious at times, but just flat out uncomfortable to watch at others. I was mildly surprised at the amount of vulgarity, but like most comedies, it didn't take away from the overall funniness of the jokes. Louis CK carried the show on his shoulders, and got almost no help from his supporting cast... even the apathetic bus driver didn't bring the humor that is expected from that kind of character. All in all, I would continue watching, but if it got any worse, I would possibly consider changing the channel.… Expand

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Alexandros

Oct 1, 2012

First of all it is not a comedy!!! it's the most unfunny comedy of all time. In my opinion Louie C.K. created a dead boring sitcom with very artistic directing and picture but with a very bad actor with enormous limitations (that possibly can't deliver the intended laughs from the screenplay)

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

91
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: April 9, 2015
Season 4

93
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 5, 2014
Season 3

94
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 28, 2012
Season 2

90
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 23, 2011
Season 1

69
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 29, 2010
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  S1:E13. Night Out
  Air Date: September 7, 2010
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  S1:E12. Gym
  Air Date: September 7, 2010
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  S1:E11. God
  Air Date: August 31, 2010
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  S1:E10. Dentist/Tarese
  Air Date: August 23, 2010
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  S1:E9. Bully
  Air Date: August 17, 2010
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  S1:E8. Dogpound
  Air Date: August 10, 2010
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  S1:E7. Double Date/Mom
  Air Date: August 3, 2010
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  S1:E6. Heckler/Cop Movie
  Air Date: July 27, 2010
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  S1:E5. Travel Day/South
  Air Date: July 20, 2010
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  S1:E4. So Old/Playdate
  Air Date: July 13, 2010
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  S1:E3. Dr. Ben/Nick
  Air Date: July 6, 2010
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  S1:E2. Poker/Divorce
  Air Date: June 29, 2010
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: June 29, 2010