Surviving Suburbia

Surviving Suburbia (2009)

EndedScripted showComedy

In the family-centered tradition of Roseanne and Home Improvement, Surviving Suburbia opens the curtain to follow Saget (How I Met Your Mother, Full House) and Stevenson (Men in Trees, Dead Like Me) as Steve and Anne Patterson, a seemingly normal couple who have been married for 20 years, have two children and a cookie cutter house in the idyllic suburbs. But Steve maintains a rather cynical point of view on family, friends, neighbors, society -- pretty much everyone and everything -- as he tries to survive suburban life. Surviving Suburbia takes a contemporary look at family life and the reasons one might have to question the system -- How does exchanging keys with a neighbor for emergencies result in house sitting? Why do kids' classroom projects inevitably become the parents' responsibility? When did we start needing mediators to handle disagreements between adults? all of which goes to prove that it's never just another sunny day in the suburbs.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Surviving Suburbia' premiere?

'Surviving Suburbia' premiered on April 6, 2009.

Who are the main characters in 'Surviving Suburbia'?

The main characters in 'Surviving Suburbia' are Steve Patterson (played by Bob Saget), Anne Patterson (played by Cynthia Stevenson), Henry Patterson (played by Jared Kusnitz), and Courtney Patterson (played by G. Hannelius).

What is the premise of 'Surviving Suburbia'?

'Surviving Suburbia' follows the Patterson family as they navigate life in the suburbs, dealing with everything from nosy neighbors to teenage drama.

Where is 'Surviving Suburbia' set?

'Surviving Suburbia' is set in a fictional suburb of Columbus, Ohio.

Who created 'Surviving Suburbia'?

'Surviving Suburbia' was created by Kevin Abbott.

How many episodes of 'Surviving Suburbia' were produced?

13 episodes of 'Surviving Suburbia' were produced.

What network aired 'Surviving Suburbia'?

'Surviving Suburbia' originally aired on ABC.

What is the age rating for 'Surviving Suburbia'?

'Surviving Suburbia' is rated TV-PG.

Who directed the episodes of 'Surviving Suburbia'?

Various directors worked on 'Surviving Suburbia', including Ted Wass, Gail Mancuso, and John Fortenberry.

Who wrote the episodes of 'Surviving Suburbia'?

The episodes of 'Surviving Suburbia' were written by a team of writers, including Kevin Abbott, Nina Bargiel, and Heather Flanders.

What is the genre of 'Surviving Suburbia'?

'Surviving Suburbia' is a comedy television series.

Who guest starred in 'Surviving Suburbia'?

Guest stars on 'Surviving Suburbia' included Hal Sparks, Dan Cortese, and Danica McKellar.

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