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Universal Basic Guys
Promotional release poster
GenreAnimated sitcom
Created byAdam Malamut & Craig Malamut
Showrunners
Voices of
Theme music composerAdam Malamut & Craig Malamut
ComposerAlejandro Valencia & René Garza Aldape
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
  • Adam Malamut
  • Craig Malamut
  • Dan Lagana
  • Rob Rosell
EditorRamon Samson
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) –
present (present)

Universal Basic Guys is an American animated sitcom created by Adam and Craig Malamut that premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[1] The show centers around a group of Pennsylvania factory workers who are enrolled in a Universal Basic Income pilot program when their jobs are taken over by AI-powered robots, and left with a monthly income and a lot of free time to get into trouble.

It received mixed reviews from critics.

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Adam Malamut as Mark Hoagies
  • Craig Malamut as Hank Hoagies, Mark's younger, yet slightly dumber brother
  • Talia Genevieve as Tammy, Mark's wife who is a nurse
  • Fred Armisen as David, one of the neighbors

Guest starring

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Episodes

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No.Title [2]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Pet Projects"Nick SimpsonAdam Malamut & Craig MalamutSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)1BBHG034.03[3]1.2/12[3]
2"Sunset Cruise"Martin CormierChris GarciaSeptember 15, 2024 (2024-09-15)1BBHG060.66[4]0.2/2[4]
3"The Devil You Know"Nick SimpsonAdam Malamut & Craig MalamutSeptember 22, 2024 (2024-09-22)1BBHG081.33[5]0.4/3[5]
4"Guy's Day"Martin CormierDan LaganaSeptember 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)1BBHG070.71[6]0.2/2[6]
5"Jaws of Life"Katie DysonLucas GardnerOctober 6, 2024 (2024-10-06)1BBHG04TBDTBA
At the restaurant Tammy saves a stranger from choking, Mark do not care until Tammy get gifts from him which Mark plans to be a hero to save a life. Mark along with help from Hank wait at road known for accidents and a car crash, Mark attempts to save the driver until the firefighters arrive to do their job. Mark buys and use the tool jaws of life to save boy who got his head stuck in a jungle gym but the firefighters arrive and arguing with a certain firefighter causes Mark to get stuck with the tool. Tammy meets the stranger named Paul again who buys coffee for her but acts strange, Mark gets freed but is mocked by the same firefighter, with a help of their friend Mark gets a powered exoskeleton. Tammy keeps getting visits and gifts from Paul who do not stop, Tammy realizes that Paul is obssesed with her. Mark causes destruction than helping and goes to save children from a school bus crash. Tammy see more that Paul is stalker and even comes trough the chimney, Tammy has had enough and tells him to leave her alone, Paul turns out to be crazy. Mark and Hank arrive to the school bus and the firefighters have already saved them, Paul drives to Tammy to kill her but crashes into a pond, Mark then saves Paul but a hotdog is shot into his throat and Mark is done trying to save people, the firefighter who mocked Mark earlier saves Paul and becomes his "new hero". At the restaurant Mark and Tammy talk about Mark learning in a CPR class, on the news says the firefighter killed Paul with an axe after he invaded his home through the chimney.
6"Bird's Cage"TBATBAOctober 20, 2024 (2024-10-20)TBATBDTBA

Production

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Development

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In November 2022, it was announced that Game of Zones creators and executive producer Adam and Craig Malamut were set up on an animated series on Fox, called Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. The series is produced by Leith Hill Productions, Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with Bento Box Entertainment providing the animation.[7] In May 2024, the series was retitled to Universal Basic Guys and renewed for a second season ahead of its debut in the fall.[8] Dan Lagana serves as an executive producer and the showrunner for the first season while Rob Rosell is an executive producer and the showrunner for the second season.[9]

Casting

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On July 25, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, and Ally Maki were cast in starring roles.[10]

Broadcast

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The series premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[8][1]

Reception

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 20% approval rating based on 5 critic reviews.[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 41 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schneider, Michael (July 16, 2024). "Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates, Including the Return of '9-1-1: Lone Star' After Its Strike-Induced 15-Month Hiatus". Variety. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – universal basic guys on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 10, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Kickoff Weekend Scores Big Numbers for Fox, CBS and NBC". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 17, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Primetime Emmy Awards Reaches 3-Year High in Total Viewers". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 24, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Series Premieres of 'Matlock' on CBS and 'Rescue: Hi-Surf' on Fox Get Ample Sampling". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (October 1, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: 'The Summit' on CBS Gets Off to Slow Start". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2022). "Game of Zones Creators Adam, Craig Malamut Set Animated Comedy at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 19, 2024). "'Universal Basic Guys' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Fox Unveils Fall 2024 Premiere Dates, Launching a New Season Defined by Unexpected, Unforgettable Original Entertainment Fox Delivers Schedule Filled with All-new and Returning Dramas, Animated Comedies and Unscripted Series, Highlighted by the Series Premieres of Action-drama Rescue: Hi-surf from Legendary Executive Producer and Director John Wells, Mystery Drama Murder in a Small Town and New Animated Comedy Universal Basic Guys". FoxFlash (Press release). July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Schneider, Michael (July 26, 2024). "Fox Surprises Comic-Con Attendee With $3,000 Prize at 'Universal Basic Guys' Panel". Variety. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Universal Basic Guys: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Universal Basic Guys: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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