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'''''Perfect Couples''''' is an American [[comedy]] 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]]|accessdate=December 15, 2010|
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 |accessdate=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 |date= |accessdate=October 12, 2013}}</ref>
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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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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|accessdate=May 12, 2010}}</ref> followed soon by Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Hayes MacArthur.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://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|accessdate=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|accessdate=May 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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|accessdate=May 12, 2010|
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|accessdate=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=http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/kyle-bornheimer-to-star-in-nbcs-couples/|title=Kyle Bornheimer To Star in NBC’s ‘Couples’|publisher=Deadline.com|accessdate=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 |accessdate=September 14, 2010 |
===Cancellation===
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