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|creator = *Jon Pollack<br/>[[Scott Silveri]]

'''''Perfect Couples''''' is an American [[comedysitcom]] television series that was originally broadcast by [[NBC]]. The half-hour [[romantic comedy]] was co-created by Jon Pollack and [[Scott Silveri]] and produced by [[Universal Television|Universal Media Studios]]. A sneak preview of the series aired on December 20, 2010,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/12/nbc-to-expand-sing-off-finale-and-sneak-perfect-couples-next-monday.html|last=Schneider|first=Michael|title=NBC to expand 'Sing Off' finale and sneak 'Perfect Couples' next Monday|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdateaccess-date=December 15, 2010|deadurlurl-status=yesdead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220214429/http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/12/nbc-to-expand-sing-off-finale-and-sneak-perfect-couples-next-monday.html|archivedatearchive-date=December 20, 2010|df=}}</ref> and officially premiered on January 20, 2011,<ref name=midsched>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/11/15/nbc-announces-new-mid-season-schedule-922215/20101115nbc03/|title=NBC Announces New Mid-Season Schedule|date=November 15, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=November 15, 2010}}</ref> as a [[mid-season replacement]] for the 2010–11 television season.<ref name=midseason>{{cite news|url=httphttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/nbcs-fall-schedule-upfront-revealed-53650|title=NBC's fall schedule, upfront revealed|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=May 16, 2010|work=The Live Feed|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=May 16, 2010}}</ref> The show was filmed in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nbc.com/perfect-couples/about/ |title=Perfect Couples: NBC Official Website |publisher=NBC}}</ref>

On April 14, 2011, the show was replaced in its timeslot with ''[[The Paul Reiser Show]]'' <ref>[http://www.tvline.com/2011/03/nbc-schedule-scoop-paul-reiser-in-perfect-couples-out/ NBC Schedule Scoop: The Paul Reiser Show In, Perfect Couples Out!]</ref><ref name="medialifemagazine1">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Television_44/NBC-drops-the-axe-on-Perfect-Couples-.asp |title=NBC drops the axe on 'Perfect Couples' |publisher=Media Life Magazine |date=March 23, 2011 |accessdateaccess-date=October 12, 2013}}</ref> which was cancelled 11 days later on April 25 after only two episodes.<ref name="washingtonpost1">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/nbc_cancels_the_paul_reiser_show_after_two_episodes/2011/04/25/AF7FxzhE_blog.html NBC Cancels "The Paul Reiser Show" After Two Episodes], ''Washington Post'', April 25, 2011</ref> NBC officially canceled ''Perfect Couples'' on May 13, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/tag/perfect+couples/ |title=Television News, Reviews and TV Show Recaps |work=Tvsquad.com |access-date= |accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref>

''Perfect Couples'' revolves around three couples at various stages in their relationships, yet who face similar problems. Vance and Amy are a couple who fight a lot and have a very active sex life. Rex and Leigh view themselves as relationship experts and therefore a "perfect couple", while Dave and Julia are considered the normal pair to whom everyone can relate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/05/nbc-picks-up-perfect-couples----star-olivia-munn-gives-us-the-details.html|title=NBC picks up 'Perfect Couples' -- star Olivia Munn gives us the details|date=May 12, 2010|last=Reiher|first=Andrea|work=ZAP2it.com|publisher=Tribune Media Services|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/05/nbc-picks-up-a-new-comedy-perfect-couples-for-next-fall.html|title=NBC picks up comedy 'Perfect Couples' for next fall|date=May 12, 2010|last=Fernandez|first=Maria Elena|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/10/development-update-wednesday-march-10/8566/|title=Development Update:Wednesday, March 10|date=March 10, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref>

==Main castCast==

==HistoryProduction==

In early February 2010, [[NBC]] announced that it had [[green-light]]ed a [[television pilot|pilot script]] by creators Jon Pollack and Scott Silveri.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/02/01/development-update-monday-february-1/8508/|title=Development Update: Monday, February 1|date=February 1, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> Olivia Munn was the first actress cast in mid-February.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/02/23/development-update-tuesday-february-23/8540/|title=Development Update: Tuesday, February 23|date=February 23, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> David Walton came on board the project in early March,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/01/development-update-monday-march-1/8550/|title=Development Update:Monday, March 1|date=March 1, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> followed soon by Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Hayes MacArthur.<ref>{{cite news|url=httphttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/judy-greer-joins-foxs-tax-21475 |title=Judy Greer joins Fox's 'Tax Man'|date=March 9, 2010|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> In late March 2010, Christine Woods was cast in what was described as the female lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/03/29/development-update-monday-march-29/8595/|title=Development Update: Monday, March 29|date=March 29, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=httphttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/flashforward-actress-joins-nbc-pilot-22075 |title='FlashForward' actress joins NBC pilot|date=March 28, 2010|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> [[Kyle Howard]] rounded out the main cast in mid-April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/04/13/development-update-tuesday-april-13/8618/|title=Development Update:Tuesday, April 13|date=April 13, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref>

NBC announced a pick up of the series on May 12, 2010,<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.nbc.com/news/2010/05/12/nbc-announces-pickup-of-new-comedy-series-perfect-couples-for-2010-11-season/|title=NBC Announces Pickup of New Comedy Series 'Perfect Couples' For 2010-11 Season|date=May 12, 2010|publisher=NBC Universal|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010|deadurlurl-status=yesdead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514084406/http://www.nbc.com/news/2010/05/12/nbc-announces-pickup-of-new-comedy-series-perfect-couples-for-2010-11-season/|archivedatearchive-date=May 14, 2010|df=}}</ref><ref name=futon0512>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/12/nbc-announces-pickup-of-new-comedy-series-perfect-couples-for-2010-11-season/20100512nbc01/ |title=NBC Announces Pickup of New Comedy Series 'Perfect Couples' For 2010-11 Season|date=May 12, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdateaccess-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> which is currently planned as a [[midseason replacement]].<ref name=midseason/>

On June 3, 2010, comedian and writer [[Jen Kirkman]] announced she would be leaving late-night show ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'' to join the writing staff for ''Perfect Couples''.<ref name=kirkman>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/jen.kirkman?v=wall&story_fbid=126351940721424|title=Thanks for the well wishes you guys! I'm leaving CL to write on a new NBC sitcom...|last=Kirkman|first=Jen|date=June 3, 2010|publisher=Facebook|accessdateaccess-date=June 4, 2010}} (Friend status with Jen Kirkman required for access)</ref>

On July 1, 2010, Deadline.com reported that Kyle Bornheimer had replaced Kyle Howard as Dave due to uncertainty whether the actor would be available due to [[TBS (U.S. TV channel)|TBS]]' decision to see how the fourth season of ''[[My Boys]]'' performed before deciding whether to renew or cancel the series.<ref name=byebyekyle>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.deadline.com/2010/07/kyle-bornheimer-to-star-in-nbcs-couples/|title=Kyle Bornheimer To Star in NBC’sNBC's ‘Couples’'Couples'|publisher=Deadline.com|accessdateaccess-date=June 4, 2010}}</ref> TBS cancelled the series less than three months later.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/09/14/my-boys-cancelled/?xid=rss-tv-Ausiello:+'My+Boys'+canceled |title=Scoop: TBS cancels 'My Boys' |last1=Ausiello |first1=Michael |last2=Patrick |first2=Andy |work=The Ausiello Files |publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=September 14, 2010 |accessdateaccess-date=September 14, 2010 |deadurlurl-status=yesdead |archiveurlarchive-url=https://archive.istoday/20130102124814/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/09/14/my-boys-cancelled/?xid=rss-tv-Ausiello:+'My+Boys'+canceled |archivedatearchive-date=January 2, 2013 |df= }}</ref>

On March 22, 2011, it was announced that ''[[The Paul Reiser Show]]'' would replace ''Perfect Couples'', even though the show still had two unaired episodes remaining.<ref>[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/465656-NBC_s_Paul_Reiser_Show_Replacing_Perfect_Couples_.php NBC's 'Paul Reiser Show' Replacing 'Perfect Couples'] ''Broadcasting & Cable'' March 22, 2011</ref> Mid-April is not a typical time for a prime-time network television show to finish its run, leading many to believe the show may be canceled.<ref name="medialifemagazine1"/><ref name="tvseriesfinale1">{{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/perfect-couples-canceled-19405/ |title=Perfect Couples canceled? &#124; canceled + renewed TV shows |date=March 22, 2011 |publisher=TV Series Finale |access-date= |accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/08/nbc-after-perfect-couples-whats-next-on-the-cancellation-bears-menu/81826 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210211652/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/08/nbc-after-perfect-couples-whats-next-on-the-cancellation-bears-menu/81826 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 10, 2011 |title=NBC: After ‘Perfect'Perfect Couples,’' What’sWhat's Next On The Cancellation Bear’sBear's Menu? - Ratings &#124; TVbytheNumbers |publisher=Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com |access-date= |accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2011/03/perfect_couples_gets_canceled.html | work=The Oregonian | title='Perfect Couples' gets canceled by NBC | date=March 22, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Busis |first=Hillary |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/22/paul-resier-sitcom/ |title=Paul Reiser's new NBC sitcom to replace 'Perfect Couples' &#124; Inside TV &#124; EW.com |publisher=Insidetv.ew.com |date=March 22, 2011 |accessdateaccess-date=October 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmwatch.com/news/728641/nbcs-perfect-couples-gets-cancelled |title=NBC's Perfect Couples Gets Cancelled |publisher=FilmWatch |access-date= |accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref> <!--And don't put it in the body or the info box until they do--> However, the premiere of ''The Paul Reiser Show'' fared even worse in the ratings, showing even more uncertainty for the timeslot,<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.ismyshowcancelled.com/article/2011-04-15/the-paul-reiser-show-already-in-trouble/ |title=The Paul Reiser Show Already In Trouble |publisher=IsMyShowCancelled.com |date=April 15, 2011 |accessdateaccess-date=October 12, 2013}}</ref> and was itself canceled after only two episodes.<ref name="washingtonpost1"/> ''Perfect Couples'' was officially cancelled on May 13, 2011.

|Aux4 = 3.801<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/tv-ratings-monday-sing-off-finale-falls-perfect-couples-sneaks-past-viewers-million-dollar-money-drop-equals-lie-to-me/76125|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224080427/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/21/tv-ratings-monday-sing-off-finale-falls-perfect-couples-sneaks-past-viewers-million-dollar-money-drop-equals-lie-to-me/76125|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2010|title=TV Ratings Monday: 'Sing Off' Finale Falls; 'Perfect Couples' Sneaks Past Viewers; 'Million Dollar Money Drop' = 'Lie To Me'|date=December 21, 2010|last=Gorman|first=Bill|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdateaccess-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 4.152<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/21/thursday-final-ratings-my-dad-says-adjusted-up-bones-adjusted-down/79682|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122070851/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/21/thursday-final-ratings-my-dad-says-adjusted-up-bones-adjusted-down/79682|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: '$#*! My Dad Says' Adjusted Up, 'Bones' Adjusted Down|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=January 21, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdateaccess-date=January 22, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 3.494<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/28/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up/80640|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110130220037/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/28/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up/80640|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 30, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; No Adjustments for 'The Vampire Diaries' or 'Nikita'

|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=January 27, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdateaccess-date=January 28, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 3.065<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/04/tv-ratings-thursday-fox-wins-easily-as-most-shows-decline-slightly-but-perfect-couples-crashes/81501|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207012405/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/04/tv-ratings-thursday-fox-wins-easily-as-most-shows-decline-slightly-but-perfect-couples-crashes/81501|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 7, 2011|title=TV Ratings Thursday: Fox Wins Easily, As Most Shows Decline Slightly, But 'Perfect Couples' Crashes|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=February 4, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdateaccess-date=February 4, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 3.06<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/11/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-private-practice-bones-office-parks-rec-down/82232|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110214080250/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/11/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-vampire-diaries-adjusted-up-private-practice-bones-office-parks-rec-down/82232|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 14, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'Private Practice,' 'Bones,' 'Office,' 'Parks & Rec' Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=February 11, 2011|accessdateaccess-date=February 11, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 3.03<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-parks-recreation-private-practice-adjusted-down/83185|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221191005/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-parks-recreation-private-practice-adjusted-down/83185|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 21, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Parks & Recreation,' 'Private Practice' Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=February 18, 2011|accessdateaccess-date=February 18, 2011}}</ref>

|DirectedBy = [[Troy Miller (film producer)|Troy Miller]]

|Aux4 = 2.89<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/25/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-the-office-outsourced-and-private-practice-down/83800|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228223241/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/25/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-the-office-outsourced-and-private-practice-down/83800|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 28, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'The Office,' 'Outsourced,' and 'Private Practice' Down|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 25, 2011|accessdateaccess-date=February 25, 2011}}</ref>

|ShortSummary = Vance persuades Dave to spend more time with him before he gets married tomarries Amy and they decides to have 'a classic Dave/Vance time' at their client's houses which they are selling, but Amy spoils the fun. Rex and Leigh joins the club mixed doubles tennis tournament but she can't play due to her 'tennis elbow' so Julia steps in as her replacement.

|Aux4 = 2.88<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-wipeout-adjusted-up-bones-adjusted-down-plus-cbs-ncaa-basketball-ratings/86211|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321183056/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-wipeout-adjusted-up-bones-adjusted-down-plus-cbs-ncaa-basketball-ratings/86211|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: "American Idol," "Wipeout" Adjusted Up; "Bones" Adjusted Down, Plus CBS NCAA Basketball Ratings|last=Gorman|first=Bill|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 18, 2011|accessdateaccess-date=March 18, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 3.402<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/25/thursday-final-ratings-private-practice-parks-american-idol-greys-anatomy-wipeout-adjusted-up-plus-cbs-ncaa-basketball-ratings/87070|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429112216/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/03/25/thursday-final-ratings-private-practice-parks-american-idol-greys-anatomy-wipeout-adjusted-up-plus-cbs-ncaa-basketball-ratings/87070|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 29, 2011|title=Thursday Final Ratings: "Private Practice," "Parks & Recreation," "30 Rock" Adjusted Down; "American Idol," "Grey's Anatomy," "Wipeout" Adjusted Up; Plus CBS NCAA Basketball Ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=March 25, 2011 |accessdateaccess-date=March 25, 2011}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 2.05<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/01/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-big-bang-theory-rules-of-engagement-csi-mentalist-adjusted-up/87920 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110404213329/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/01/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-big-bang-theory-rules-of-engagement-csi-mentalist-adjusted-up/87920 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 4, 2011 |title=Thursday Final Ratings |work=Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com |date=April 1, 2011 |accessdateaccess-date=December 22, 2018}}</ref>

|Aux4 = 2.23<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/08/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-big-bang-theory-rules-of-engagement-csi-outsourced-adjusted-up-bones-adjusted-down/88790 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110411181339/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/08/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-big-bang-theory-rules-of-engagement-csi-outsourced-adjusted-up-bones-adjusted-down/88790 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 11, 2011 |title=Thursday Final Ratings |work=Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com |date=April 8, 2011 |accessdateaccess-date=December 22, 2018}}</ref>

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|Online Only on Hulu<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/253138/perfect-couples-perfect-pants#s-p1-so-i0 |title=Stream TV and Movies Live and Online |work=Hulu |access-date= |accessdate=December 22, 2018}}</ref>}}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|Online Only on Hulu<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/253137/perfect-couples-perfect-daughter#s-p1-so-i0 |title=Stream TV and Movies Live and Online |work=Hulu |access-date= |accessdate=December 22, 2018}}</ref>}}

On December 20, 2010, NBC aired a sneak preview of the series after the season finale of the reality show ''[[The Sing-Off]]''. The series received mixed reviews, scoring a 43 out of 100 based on 19 critics on Metacritic.<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/perfect-couples|title=Perfect Couples: Season 1|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdateaccess-date=February 4, 2011}}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' critic Ken Tucker said the show has improved since the first episodes.<ref>{{cite webmagazine|url=http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/02/17/perfect-couples-community-levar-burton|title= OK, 'Perfect Couples,' You're Winning Me Over|workmagazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Ken|last=Tucker|date=February 17, 2011|accessdateaccess-date=February 18, 2011}}</ref>

The show was the lowest rated scripted series on NBC, with about 3 million viewers on average,<ref name="tvseriesfinale1"/> until it was replaced by ''The Paul Reiser Show'', which fared even worse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-paul-reiser-show-cancelled-19668/ |title=Paul Reiser Show canceled &#124; canceled + renewed TV shows |date=April 23, 2011 |publisher=TV Series Finale |access-date= |accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref>

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