Underemployed (TV series)

The series evolves around a group of five fresh graduates who met and became close friends during college.

Initially, each had their big dreams and were very determined to make them happen: Lou wanted to pursue graduate school and eventually become an environmental lawyer; Raviva broke up with Lou to move to Los Angeles in the hope of making it in the music industry; Miles wanted to be a model and the face of Calvin Klein; Sophia wanted to become a writer; and Daphne just wanted to be successful.

Unfortunately, life doesn't always work out.{{cite web|title=MTV's "Underemployed" Is Slated to Launch in Fall 2012|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/08/03/mtvs-underemployed-is-slated-to-launch-in-fall-2012-86003/20120803mtv02/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 13, 2013}}

• Michelle Ang as Sophia Swanson
• Diego Boneta as Miles Gonzalez
• Sarah Habel as Daphne Glover
• Jared Kusnitz as Louis "Lou" Craft
• Inbar Lavi as Raviva

• Julianna Guill as Bekah
• Rachel Cannon as Deb
• Daniel Johnson as Jamel
• Danny McCarthy as Paul
• Olesya Rulin as Pixie Dexter
• Bar Paly as Tatiana
• Charlie Weber as Todd
• Angel M. Wainwright as Laura

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|EpisodeNumber = 1

|Title = Pilot

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|16}}

|Viewers = 0.65{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/17/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-presidential-debate-win-night-baseballtosh-0-face-off-covert-affairs-more/153428/#comments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018005730/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/17/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-presidential-debate-win-night-baseballtosh-0-face-off-covert-affairs-more/153428/#comments|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 18, 2012|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' & Presidential Debate Win Night, Baseball,'Tosh.0', 'Face Off', 'Covert Affairs' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|access-date=October 17, 2012}}

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|EpisodeNumber = 2

|Title = The Crib

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|23}}

|Viewers = 0.65{{cite web | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/24/tuesdays-cable-ratings-fx-sons-of-anarchy-reclaim-top-spots-865310/cable_20121023/ | title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: FX, "Sons of Anarchy" Reclaim Top Spots | publisher=The Futon Critic | access-date=October 27, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Sophia gets into trouble and is arrested. Miles' girlfriend Tatiana tells everyone that she's going to move out. Daphne enjoys life with her new romance with Todd. Lou is surprising Raviva by making the house baby-friendly.

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|EpisodeNumber = 3

|Title = The Roommate

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|30}}

|Viewers = 0.40{{cite web | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/31/tuesdays-cable-ratings-tnt-fx-top-charts-with-nba-sons-of-anarchy-870014/cable_20121030/ | title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: TNT, FX Top Charts with NBA, "Sons of Anarchy" | publisher=The Futon Critic | access-date=October 31, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Todd feels evil and steals Daphne's idea. Miles comes to terms and realizes he can't handle living with a baby. Sophia thinks about Raviva's advice and agrees to follow it.

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|EpisodeNumber = 4

|Title = The Days of Yore

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|6}}

|Viewers = 0.40{{cite web | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/08/tuesdays-cable-ratings-fnc-cnn-split-top-election-night-honors-758115/cable_20121106/ | title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: FNC, CNN Split Top Election Night Honors | publisher=The Futon Critic | access-date=November 9, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Raviva and Lou's relationship is at stake when a disagreement about money ends badly. Miles ends up being hired onto Daphne's campaign team. Sophia is joyful when her parents come to visit.

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|EpisodeNumber = 5

|Title = The Trivial Pursuit

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|13}}

|Viewers = 0.38{{cite web | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/14/tuesdays-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-tops-charts-with-90-minute-episode-772211/cable_20121113/ | title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons of Anarchy" Tops Charts with 90-Minute Episode | publisher=The Futon Critic | access-date=November 15, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Raviva and Lou are happy to receive news that they can have post-baby intercourse. The group gathers for a fun trivia night. Daphne and Miles try to ignore each others drunken advances. Sophia attempts to get a promotion.

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|EpisodeNumber = 6

|Title = The Tasting

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|20}}

|Viewers = 0.61{{cite web | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/21/tuesdays-cable-ratings-fxs-sons-of-anarchy-rolls-to-another-victory-870411/cable_20121120/ | title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: FX's "Sons of Anarchy" Rolls to Another Victory | publisher=The Futon Critic | access-date=November 22, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Daphne and Miles throw a party for their client. Sophia feels regretful after letting Laura purchase a new phone for her. Jamel and Bekah put Lou and Raviva in an uncomfortable situation.

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|EpisodeNumber = 7

|Title = The Focus Group

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|27}}

|Viewers = 0.34{{cite news | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/28/tuesdays-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-holds-off-return-of-tnt-dramas-766313/cable_20121127/ | title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Sons of Anarchy" Holds Off Return of TNT Dramas | work=The Futon Critic | access-date=December 5, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Sophia is unsure what to do when she comes up short on rent. Raviva is worried that Lou is separating from the group. Miles goes to get medical help for his problem.

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|EpisodeNumber = 8

|Title = The Gig

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|8}}

|Viewers = 0.28{{cite web|title=Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Tops Charts with Heisman Trophy Presentation|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/11/saturdays-cable-ratings-espn-tops-charts-with-heisman-trophy-presentation-270313/cable_20121208/|access-date=December 14, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Raviva prepares for her first performance. Lou discovers that Jamel was involved. Daphne is worried about Todd being so controlling.

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|EpisodeNumber = 9

|Title = The Confession

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|22}}

|Viewers = 0.28{{cite web|title=Saturday's Cable Ratings: Special "Monday Night Football" Finale Tops Charts|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/27/saturdays-cable-ratings-special-monday-night-football-finale-tops-charts-385214/cable_20121222/|access-date=December 28, 2012}}

|ShortSummary = Bekah ends up sending some explicit text messages. Sophia is worried about using her friends within her upcoming novel. Daphne wants Todd to be impressed by her classy party.

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|EpisodeNumber = 10

|Title = The Kids

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|29}}

|Viewers = 0.23{{cite web|title=Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN's Valero Alamo, Buffalo Wild Wings Bowls Top the Night|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/03/saturdays-cable-ratings-espns-valero-alamo-buffalo-wild-wings-bowls-top-the-night-45311/cable_20121229/|publisher=thefutoncritic|access-date=January 3, 2013}}

|ShortSummary = Raviva is angry after Lou breaks a promise. Miles gets some saddening news from Daphne.

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|EpisodeNumber = 11

|Title = The Message

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|5}}

|Viewers =0.24{{cite web|title=Saturday's Cable Ratings: Nickelodeon Is "Victorious" in Viewers, Demos|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/08/saturdays-cable-ratings-nickelodeon-is-victorious-in-viewers-demos-268513/cable_20130105/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 9, 2013}}

|ShortSummary = Sophia completes and publishes her book. A record label approaches Raviva about producing her song. Lou starts apply for school. Daphne chooses between Miles and Todd.

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|EpisodeNumber = 12

|Title = The Heart

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|12}}

|Viewers =0.34{{cite web|title=Saturday's Cable Ratings: "Wedding Band" Tops Demos for TBS|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/15/saturdays-cable-ratings-wedding-band-tops-demos-for-tbs-74311/cable_20130112/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 16, 2013}}

|ShortSummary = Miles plans to pursue modeling abroad and invites Daphne along. Sophia throws a party for her brand-new, first published book. Lou tries to get Raviva back.

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On Metacritic, the series scored a 56 based on twelve critic reviews.{{Cite web |title=Underemployed |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/underemployed/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}

The Chicago Tribune said the show needs to offer a lot more than what was served in the first few episodes to compete on the level of Girls on HBO and Workaholics on Comedy Central.{{cite web | url=https://www.courant.com/ct-xpm-2012-10-16-chi-underemployed-mtv-television-review-20121016-story.html | title=MTV's 'Underemployed': Underwhelmingly vague | publisher=Hartford Courant| access-date=June 11, 2022}} The New York Times said the show is a botched attempt at a dirty-sexy-funny show.{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/arts/television/underemployed-craig-wright-mtv-series-with-michelle-ang.html | title=They Plan to Dominate the World, but First They Want to Have Sex and Find Jobs | work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2012 | access-date=June 11, 2022}}

{{Reflist|30em}}

• {{IMDb title|1935298|Underemployed}}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20120927065137/http://www.tv.com/shows/underemployed/ Underemployed] on TV.com

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