In an effort to try and improve flagging ratings, Merc asks Matt to get one of his former 'Friends' cast mates to make a special appearance on the show. Matt asks Sean and Beverly to write his speech for Merc's upcoming man of the year event.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 2 Episode 6 of Episodes resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
British writer-producers Beverly and Sean Lincoln, have a wonderful marriage and a hit TV series to their credit. Things couldn't be better. Until Merc Lapidus, a Hollywood network executive, gushes over their series at a gala. Merc is certain that a remake of the show will go over well with an American audience. After making the Lincolns a lucrative offer, they pack up and ship out to the States.
It doesn't take long for them to figure out that Hollywood is a place where deals are made and broken in the same breath. They soon find themselves holding on tight as creative control of their show starts to slip away from their hands. Merc ultimately dismisses the original star, an elder, distinguished, gentleman, for 'Friends' actor Matt LeBlanc, a charming, yet manipulative beast, with a grocery list of demands.
Episodes - Season 2, Episode 6 Synopsis and Schedule