Stephen Merchant stars in Hello Ladies, the new HBO comedy series debuting on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 10:30pm. The series, which Merchant co-wrote and executive produces, marks Merchant’s first starring role on American television.
The Plot:
Stephen Merchant portrays Stuart, a web designer who recently relocated to LA from England in hopes of finding excitement, romance, and maybe even a soul mate. Working out of his LA home, Stuart has an easy rapport with an attractive roommate named Jessica (Christine Woods), though it is clear she’s not romantically interested in him.
Half as charming as he thinks he is – and twice as desperate – Stuart is obsessed with infiltrating the glamorous world of beautiful people and doggedly hits the LA social scene in the company of pals Wade (Nate Torrence), who’s in the throes of a separation from his wife, and Kives (Kevin Weisman), a charismatic paraplegic who fares far better with the ladies than Stuart or Wade.
Hello Ladies October 2013 Episodes
Episode #2: “The Limo”
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 6 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 6 (12:30 a.m.), 8 (midnight), 9 (midnight), 10 (10:30 p.m.), 11 (12:30 a.m.) and 18 (midnight)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 8 (11:00 p.m.), 10 (3:50 a.m.) and 12 (9:30 p.m.)
Wade (Nate Torrence) hires a stretch limousine in an effort to win back Marion (Crista Flanagan), his estranged wife. Stuart (Stephen Merchant) seizes the opportunity to travel around LA in limo style with Wade and Kives (Kevin Weisman) in tow, and picks up three very interested female tourists.
Written by Stephen Merchant & Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky; directed by Stephen Merchant.
Episode #3: “The Date”
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 13 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 13 (12:30 a.m.), 15 (midnight), 16 (midnight), 17 (10:30 p.m.) and 18 (12:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 15 (11:00 p.m.), 17 (2:45 a.m.) and 19 (9:30 p.m.)
Stuart (Stephen Merchant) has an encouraging first date with Annie (Lindsey Broad), a yoga studio employee, but becomes unhinged. Upset when her ”frenemy,” Amelia (Jenny Slate), gets a major film role, Jessica (Christine Woods) demands that Glenn (Sean Wing), her agent/squeeze, score her an audition, pronto. Following a slip in the shower, Wade institutes an emergency-alert system for his friends.
Written by Stephen Merchant & Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky; directed by Stephen Merchant.
Episode #4: “The Dinner”
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 20 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 20 (12:30 a.m.), 22 (midnight), 23 (midnight), 24 (10:30 p.m.) and 25 (12:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 22 (11:00 p.m.), 24 (3:50 a.m.) and 26 (9:30 p.m.)
After learning that gay clubs are frequented by straight women, Stuart ditches Wade, who was coming over for movie night, to tag along with Jessica to a gay club. Jessica gets herself and Stuart invited to a dinner party of influential tastemakers and groundbreakers. Wade is joined by Kives for a fun night back at Stuart’s house.
Written by Stephen Merchant & Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky; directed by Stephen Merchant.
Episode #5: “Pool Party”
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 27 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 27 (12:30 a.m.), 29 (midnight), 30 (midnight) and 31 (10:30 p.m.), and Nov. 1 (12:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 29 (11:00 p.m.) and 31 (3:55 a.m.), and Nov. 2 (9:30 p.m.)
Stuart plans an epic pool party in hopes that Kimberly (Heather Hahn), a model, will attend. Jessica mentors Heaven (Rosa Salazar), a homeless 19-year-old.
Written by Stephen Merchant & Lee Eisenberg & Gene Stupnitsky; directed by Julian Farino.
