Kevin volunteers to help Mott and his seven kids prepare for the holidays while Mott's wife is away, much to the dismay of Donna who is left high and dry on her own until Kyle swoops in to help. Season one was alright with Kevins wife to balace out the comedy with jabs to counter Kevins typical bufoonery. Kevin's retirement plans consist of chilling with his family and having epic adventures with fellow retirees Goody, his former partner and close friend, and Du Kevin, a newly retired police officer, faces tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. Season 1, Extra TV-PG Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. I could go over every single episode with and point out each unrealistic encounter but that is the job of the editor? Kevin (Kevin James) and an old nemesis square off over their parish priest's decision about their kids' wedding dates. [2], During the first season, Kevin Can Wait received generally negative reviews from critics. Kevin Can Wait launched with an impressive 11 million viewers and a 2.58 in the key 18 to 49 demo, ultimately winding up with an average of 7.6 million viewers and a 1.61 rating for its first season. CBS must be in a giving mood this holiday season: They just gave two of their primetime series a pair of extra episodes. At Kyle's urging, Kevin and Vanessa use a dating app called "Be My Wingman", in which a friend chooses a match for another friend. CC Donna says she'll send Kevin to the Mets Fantasy Camp if he lowers his cholesterol, so Chale secretly coaches Kevin through a juice cleanse. CC We were literally just running out of ideas. 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[83][84][85] Sources cited in a Variety article confirmed that Remini would be returning as Detective Vanessa Cellucci, the character she had portrayed in the first-season finale, and that Hayes' dismissal was the result of creative reasons and "not a reflection" of her performance. Kevin is hurt by how easily his old partner has replaced him with a rookie cop who can do no wrong. [62] Cheers alum Rob Long replaced Helford as showrunner. Have you seen Kevin James' other work? Kevin, a newly retired police officer, faces tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. WebComedy. [70][71], In January 2016, Taylor Spreitler was cast as Kendra. Families can talk about how TV shows such as this one portray marriage and family life. [64], The series was filmed entirely on Long Island at Gold Coast Studios in Bethpage, New York. HD CC Kevin and Vanessa go to a hotel to try and corner a phony art dealer, and stumble onto a much bigger crime. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and HD tj@E This series is the first of its kind to be filmed in star Kevin James' native Long Island, so there are also some local references to eateries, sports teams, and other local landmarks. [98][99], In 2022, Hayes was cast in a role in the AMC dramedy Kevin Can F**k Himself, which was loosely inspired by her dismissal from Kevin Can Wait. A newly-retired police officer looking forward to spending more quality time with his family discovers he faces tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. HD Rock Reuben & Heather MacGillivray & Linda Mathious. CC Kevin and Donna help Jack meet a new friend, Graydon, and are thrilled when the boys hit it off that is, until they meet Graydon's irritating parents, Vic (. While the first season focused on Kevin's personal and family life, the second concerns his new profession, his relationship with Vanessa and his adjustment to life as a single parent. Meanwhile, Chale discovers his dream job isn't what it seems; and Donna mouths off to her boss. CC Do the characters ever deal with real issues in a real way? He confronts her, and she lets him move one thing back while agreeing they will always discuss changes together moving forward. Elsewhere, Chale has developed a business plan to buy Enzo's and turn it into a more modern pizzeria, only to find that he and Kendra cannot come up with the down payment. Season 2 picks up more than a year after the events of the first-season finale. Donna says she'll send Kevin to the Mets Fantasy Camp if he lowers his cholesterol, so Chale secretly coaches Kevin through a juice cleanse. HD Remini stated that, before Hayes' firing, she was looking forward to working with her again; Hayes (who mostly remained silent over the firing) asked fans to not place blame on Remini. Kevin (Kevin James) is hurt by how easily his old partner has replaced him with a rookie cop who can do no wrong. CC Kevin competes with his childhood nemesis who is intent on reserving the same church date for his daughter's nuptials that Kendra wants for her wedding to Chale. James also stated that the original plot line of the series was to have him as a single father, but the original producers gave him a wife instead. Part 1 of 2. The circumstances of Donna's death were never explained, though several conversations suggest it was sudden. Some liked the changes, feeling that the chemistry between James and Remini improved the quality of the series. Kevin's family and fellow retirees as well as neighbors and acquaintances keep feeding the storyline in a clean, G rated way. They eventually crack the case, but not without the aid of an undercover FBI agent. WebKevin Can Wait Season 1 2017 X-Ray 13+ A newly-retired police officer looking forward to spending more quality time with his family discovers he faces tougher challenges at home Kevin competes with his childhood nemesis who is intent on reserving the same church date for his daughter's nuptials that Kendra wants for her wedding to Chale. Season 2 they killed the wife off and then played it off like the loss of a dead goldfish. CC After Kevin learns Chale took a job to buy Kendra an engagement ring, he decides to make good on his overdue promise to buy Donna a proper ring, but his plan backfires when he tries to surprise her. This wasn't funny. Kevin and Chale get jobs working in the warehouse at an electronics store to help pay for the wedding, but Chale's quick promotion to the sales floor kick-starts Kevin's competitive side. Cinemark CC Christopher Brian Roach (also credited as Chris Roach) as Mott: Joe Starr as Enzo, the owner of Enzo's, and Kendra's (and later Chale's) boss. | Where is the line between comedy and reality? While Kevin tries to charm his elderly neighbor into giving him permission to cut down one of her trees, he gets intimidated by her son and inadvertently invites them to his house for a non-existent party. But Kevin surprises Vanessa by crashing the wedding and pretending to be Trent, helping her save face with her father Vincent (, Mike Soccio & Heather MacGillvray & Linda Mathious. CC Season 1, Episode 1 TV-PG Finding a new friend for Jack lands Kevin and Donna in an uncomfortable relationship with the boys unbearable parents. Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. As the story evolves, the kids realize it was also the day Kevin asked out Donna for the first time. [91] In "Grief Thief", the second season's fifth episode, the characters use a single-parents' support group to avoid work and meet potential romantic partners. Kevin strikes up an unlikely friendship with Harry Connick Jr., but he gets caught in a web of lies trying to impress his new friend. Michael Loftus & Pete Correale & Peter Hoare. When the guys can't agree on a bonding activity, Kevin joins Donna's all-female book club. Vanessa initially presents Kevin a case for her security agency serving divorce papers to the elusive Anthony Beyer (Angelo Pagn, Leah Remini's real-life husband) as a "one-day thing", but Kevin soon decides its time to go back to work. Weidman is also credited in the season two episode "Monkey Fist Insecurity", but does not have any lines. Meanwhile, Kyle obsesses over Kevin's suspicious injury story. Kevin James proves a likable, funny lead, but Kevin Can Wait relies too heavily on predictable, unfunny jokes and a series of lackluster subplots to stand out from the crowd. CC Kevin Can Wait stars Kevin James as a retired police officer who is setting out on a fresh career path as he rises to the challenge of Kendra tries to toughen up Chale. To top it off they have Kevins old King Of Queens wife playing a surogate mother. SD. CC After a mishap with finding a couple on a website, they invite Rootger and his girlfriend to the resort just so they can rub it in their other friends' faces. However, Kevin soon realizes that his smaller pension paycheck and family challenges will put those plans on hold. WebKevin, a newly retired police officer, faces tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. When Donna says she is wiped out after a hard day and doesn't feel like giving out Halloween candy, Kevin convinces her they should turn off the lights and pretend they aren't home. Meanwhile, Kyle, still bitter that Kevin overlooked him to be best man at his wedding to Donna, tries to convince Chale to give him that responsibility, Season 1, Episode 17 TV-PG , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The Monkey Fist Security office also becomes a frequently used location. CC Plus, Kevin Durant is set to debut with the Suns, and TCU vs. Texas and Auburn vs. Alabama headline a big night in college basketball. While telling Donna over a meal at a Vietnamese restaurant, Kevin has some, Kevin has become irritated by the lack of his family's closeness: Kendra and Sara are constantly at each other's throats, Jack is ignoring his family, and Donna has been working overtime and attempting to ignore everyone. To make matters worse, they find out Rootger has been seeing a lawyer for an unknown, yet suspicious reason. The fun has to waithis family is his new beat. He applies at the company, only to find that Vanessa is the owner. StarringKevin James Leah Remini Taylor Spreitler Ryan Cartwright Erinn Hayes Gary Valentine Directed byBruce Helford Kevin James Rock Reuben Kevin strikes up an unlikely friendship with Harry Connick Jr., but he gets caught in a web of lies trying to impress his new friend. Kevin Can Wait is an American television sitcom starring Kevin James that aired on CBS from September 19, 2016, to May 7, 2018. After realizing that Donna has arranged the house to her liking, Kevin resolves to take it back. Filming & Production Is offensiveness something that should be considered, or should anything go in this genre? [94][95][96], It has been rumored that the addition of Remini was an attempt to save the show from cancellation, an effort to capitalize on the chemistry between James and Remini and their success on The King of Queens a decade earlier. [67], On March 23, 2017, CBS renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on September 25, 2017, and concluded on May 7, 2018. Beginning with the second season, the character of Donna has died, and the series' new female lead is Vanessa Cellucci (Leah Remini), Kevin's former rival on the force and now his partner at their new security company, Monkey Fist Security. HD Meanwhile, Kendra and Chale take Sara and Jack to a trunk-o-ween event, where people give out candy from their car trunks. Official Sites Guest starring Ray Romano. At the Gable family Christmas Eve gathering, Vanessa arrives and tells the story of her and Kevin's first day as partners on the force. HD In October 2015, it was announced that Kevin James would star in a new family-comedy television series for CBS, with Rock Reuben to be executive producer and Bruce Helford to serve as the showrunner. "[87] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating, the series has a score 39 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews. Kevin refuses to have a "pity" job, and decides to go for a guy's night out, something else he has not done since Donna's death. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Season 1, Episode 2 TV-PG To keep it a surprise, Kevin then has to come up with a cover story to explain the $6,000 he moved from his and Donna's retirement account into their checking account. When Kevin and Donna meet the arrogant and pushy parents of Jack's new friend from school, they set out to sabotage the boys' friendship. [97][95], Despite the controversy surrounding the revamp, the series' ratings remained steady. Season 1 ends with Kevin being forced by his undercover partner (Leah Remini) to extend their investigation by attending a fraudulent dealer's weekend art show in Boston, which causes Kevin to miss the Mets Fantasy Camp with his buddies. Company Credits Kevin Can Wait (TV Series 20162018) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb SD. WebKEVIN CAN WAIT stars Kevin James as recently retired police officer Kevin Gable anticipating living the good life of hanging out with his buddies and spending more time with his wife, Donna (Erinn Hayes), and their three kids now that his career is over.But life immediately throws him a series of curveballs, starting with his daughter Kendra's (Taylor After Kevin quits his part-time gig as a supermarket security guard, Donna suggests that he try to make money by doing something he is passionate about. 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