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The Detour
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
ComposerRob Kolar
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Jason Jones
  • Samantha Bee
Producers
  • Larry Rapaport (Pilot)
  • Matthew Spiegel
Production locationGeorgia
EditorEdward Chin
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyTBS Productions
Original release
NetworkTBS
ReleaseApril 11, 2016 (2016-04-11) –
present

The Detour is an American comedy television series created by Jason Jones and Samantha Bee about a family vacation road trip. The series premiered on TBS on April 11, 2016.[1]

Cast

Recurring

  • Phil Reeves as Gene
  • Darin Cooper as ICE Agent
  • Vince Foster as USDA Agent
  • Deja Dee as DEA Agent
  • Tom Amandes as Dr. Rob
  • Taylor Kowalski as Billy Evans
  • Adam Boyer as Morris
  • Denitra Isler as Latisha
  • Mary Kraft as Shelly
  • Maz Jobrani as Gupta
  • Judge Reinhold as Davey
  • Weronika Rosati as Oksana
  • Angelina Lewis as Svetlana
  • Wayne Caparas as Lobsong
  • Paul Cuneo as Carl
  • Sebastian Greco as Caleb
  • Britt Rentschler as Melissa
  • Samuel Vielma as Marco
  • Jonathan D. Williams as Paul
  • Fletcher Jones as Young Nate

Development

TBS ordered the pilot, written by Jason Jones and Samantha Bee in October 2014.[2] The show is based on the real life couple's own experience with family vacations.[7]

It was picked up to series with a ten-episode order in February 2015.[1] On April 6, 2016, the show was renewed for a second season before the premiere.[8]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Pilot"Steve PinkJason Jones & Samantha BeeApril 11, 2016 (2016-04-11)1011.166[9]
2"The Hotel"Steve PinkJason JonesApril 11, 2016 (2016-04-11)1021.043[9]
3"The Tank"Steve PinkMike BeaverApril 18, 2016 (2016-04-18)1030.841[10]
4"The Restaurant"Brennan ShroffJason JonesApril 25, 2016 (2016-04-25)1040.863[11]
5"The B & B"Jeff TomsicSamantha BeeMay 2, 2016 (2016-05-02)1050.771[12]
6"The Wedding"Jeff TomsicNeena BeberMay 9, 2016 (2016-05-09)1060.843[13]
7"The Road"Jason JonesJason JonesMay 16, 2016 (2016-05-16)1070.695[14]
8"The Drop"Joe KesslerChad CarterMay 23, 2016 (2016-05-23)1080.837[15]
9"The Track"Jeff TomsicBrennan ShroffMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)1090.894[16]
10"The Beach"Jeff TomsicMike Beaver & Jason JonesMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)1100.777[16]

Broadcast

In Canada, The Detour premiered on April 21, 2016, on The Comedy Network.[17] In Latin America, premiered on June 9, 2016, on TBS Latin America. The show premiered on Comedy Central India on October 5, 2016.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b TBS (February 24, 2015). "TBS Greenlights New Comedy from Jason Jones & Samantha" (Press release). The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  2. ^ a b TBS (October 28, 2014). "TBS Orders Comedy Pilot from Jason Jones & Samantha Bee" (Press release). The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 2, 2014). "Natalie Zea To Star In Jason Jones & Samantha Bee's TBS Vacation Pilot". Deadline.com.
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 5, 2014). "'True Detective' Adds Ronnie Gene Blevins, Emily Rios & Timothy V. Murphy; TBS Vacation Pilot Adds 2". Deadline.com.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (July 30, 2015). "Daniella Pineda Joins 'The Detour'; Courtney Grosbeck In 'The Player'". Deadline.com.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (November 10, 2015). "Mary Grill Takes 'The Detour'; Billy Campbell Joins 'Medici: Masters Of Florence'". Deadline.com.
  7. ^ TBS (March 5, 2015). "Samantha Bee Heading to TBS - Former "Daily Show" Correspondent Signs Up to Host Comedy Series" (Press release). The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  8. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth. "TBS Renews Jason Jones Comedy 'The Detour' For Season 2 Ahead of Series Debut". Variety. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  9. ^ a b Alex Welch (April 12, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Better Call Saul' and 'Teen Mom' hold steady". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  10. ^ Alex Welch (April 19, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Better Call Saul' finale holds steady, NBA Playoffs soar". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  11. ^ Alex Welch (April 26, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta' lands on top". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  12. ^ Rick Porter (May 3, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: NBA Playoffs finish on top, beat broadcast". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  13. ^ Alex Welch (May 10, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop' and 'Black Ink Crew' dip". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  14. ^ Alex Welch (May 17, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' rises". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  15. ^ Alex Welch (May 24, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: NBA Playoffs lead, 'Love & Hip Hop' dips". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  16. ^ a b Rick Porter (June 1, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: Record NBA game for TNT leads the way". Tvbythenumbers. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  17. ^ "All New Series THE DETOUR and Season 4 of INSIDE AMY SCHUMER Premiere April 21, Exclusively on The Comedy Network". Bell Media. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  18. ^ "The Detour on Comedy Central India".
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