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Series · 2014 · Comedy

Friends with Better Lives

★6.6 2014 1 Season Dana Klein TV-MA

A comedy about six friends at different stages in their lives – married, divorced, newly engaged and single – who are outwardly happy, but secretly questioning if their friends have it better. Andi and Bobby are happily married with two kids but at times long for the days they had less responsibility and more fun; Will is newly single and preaching the bachelor lifestyle, but still pining for his ex-wife; Jules and Lowell are high on their passionate new relationship; and Kate has a successful career but may take a swan dive into the L.A. River when she finds out her last remaining single friend, Jules, just got engaged. When it comes to relationships, these six friends are finding it a challenge to look at each other without wondering… who really has the better life?

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Pilot

Episode 01

Pilot

Mar 31, 2014 · 30 min

When Jules meets Lowell, the man of her dreams, during a whirlwind romance and decides to get married, her friends start to examine their own love lives. Meanwhile, to prove to Will that she isn't picky and shallow, Kate lets him set her up on a blind date.

Surprises

Episode 02

Surprises

Sep 30, 2014 · 30 min

Concerned about their boring love life, Andi and Bobby try to spice things up. Meanwhile, Kate investigates Lowell's past relationships, and Will misinterprets signals from his ex.

Window Pain

Episode 03

Window Pain

Apr 14, 2014 · 30 min

When Will struggles to meet women on his own, Kate takes him to a bar and acts as his wingman. Meanwhile, Andi's pregnancy hormones heighten her sense of smell and her libido.

Game Sext Match

Episode 04

Game Sext Match

Apr 21, 2014 · 30 min

Trying to be more adventurous, Will "sexts" with his new date; Kate catches Jules and Andi wedding-planning without her.

Pros and Cons

Episode 05

Pros and Cons

Apr 28, 2014 · 30 min

Kate accidentally sleeps with a male escort and tries to figure out how to take it back. Meanwhile, Bobby and Andi deal with an escaped rat in their attic and Will thinks Lowell has stolen his jacket.

The Bicycle Thieves

Episode 06

The Bicycle Thieves

May 5, 2014 · 30 min

Lowell accompanies Will and Bobby on a night of debauchery; Kate thinks Jules gets special treatment because she is attractive.

Yummy Mummy

Episode 07

Yummy Mummy

May 12, 2014 · 30 min

Kate realizes the man she is dating has a daughter -- who is old enough to date Will; Rick notices a flirtation between Andi and a playgroup dad.

Cyrano de Trainer-Zac

Episode 08

Cyrano de Trainer-Zac

May 19, 2014 · 30 min

Will gives his trainer pointers before Kate goes on another date with him; Andi tries to impress her gorgeous male nanny.

The Imposters

Episode 09

The Imposters

Sep 30, 2014 · 30 min

Bobby’s idea of a surprise gift for Andi doesn’t resonate with the friends, and Kate finally intervenes, showing him a few tricks in the process.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Episode 10

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Sep 30, 2014 · 30 min

Out to prove she's not "un-setup-able," Kate persuades Lowell to fix her up with his friend. Andi decides to get more involved in the neighborhood, but Bobby's not on board with the idea.

The Lost and Hound

Episode 11

The Lost and Hound

Sep 30, 2014 · 30 min

Lowell and Jules decide to adopt a dog, but Jules takes it to the extreme when she gets to the shelter.

Deceivers

Episode 12

Deceivers

Sep 30, 2014 · 30 min

Will signs up for online dating and challenges Kate to see who can find a better mate. Andi goes to extremes to get Charlie into a posh preschool, and Jules fills in as Kate's assistant.

Something New

Episode 13

Something New

May 26, 2014 · 30 min

Will pretends to be Kate's date at a wedding, but is having a case of beer goggles. Andi and Bobby are excited to spend their first night away from their son, but things don't go as planned. Jules & Lowell wonder if marriage kills romance.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.6 /10

based on 57 votes

Synopsis

A comedy about six friends at different stages in their lives – married, divorced, newly engaged and single – who are outwardly happy, but secretly questioning if their friends have it better. Andi and Bobby are happily married with two kids but at times long for the days they had less responsibility and more fun; Will is newly single and preaching the bachelor lifestyle, but still pining for his ex-wife; Jules and Lowell are high on their passionate new relationship; and Kate has a successful career but may take a swan dive into the L.A. River when she finds out her last remaining single friend, Jules, just got engaged. When it comes to relationships, these six friends are finding it a challenge to look at each other without wondering… who really has the better life?

Comedy

Cast

6 principal cast

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Will Stokes

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

Bobby Lutz

Majandra Delfino

Majandra Delfino

Andi

Zoe Lister-Jones

Zoe Lister-Jones

Kate

Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn Decker

Jules

Rick Donald

Rick Donald

Lowell

Where to watch Friends with Better Lives

Friends with Better Lives is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Dana Klein has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 6.6/10 by 57 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Friends with Better Lives have?

Friends with Better Lives has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Friends with Better Lives still on the air?

The current status of Friends with Better Lives is: Canceled.

What network airs Friends with Better Lives?

Friends with Better Lives airs on CBS.

When did Friends with Better Lives first air?

Friends with Better Lives first aired on March 31, 2014.

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