Bent (2012–2012)

TV ShowEndedNBCComedy, Romance1 season, 6 episodes
Bent posterReview score: 75%

Plot

Bent is a romantic comedy about a recently divorced "type A" single mother who tries hard not to fall for the sexy "surfer-dude" contractor she hires to re-do her kitchen.

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2012Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Bent S01E01PilotMarch 21, 2012—Recently divorced Alex is a high-strung lawyer raising her 10 year-old daughter Charlie as a single mom. Unwilling to let anything get in he
  2. S01E02Bent S01E02SmittenMarch 21, 2012—Fed up with her lack of a love life, Alex devises a way to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben to the next level. Meanwhile, in spi
  3. S01E03Bent S01E03HDMarch 28, 2012—When Pete and the crew spot Ben in a precarious situation with another woman, Pete is determined to expose Ben's transgression to Alex. Mean
  4. S01E04Bent S01E04A-GameMarch 28, 2012—When Alex is invited to a wedding at her boss Bob's home, she invites Ben, hoping he can aid in her efforts to impress the partner's wives.
  5. S01E05Bent S01E05MomApril 4, 2012—When Pete's mom Vanessa returns to town, Walt is determined to win back his ex-wife at any cost. Meanwhile, following Pete's no-show at work
  6. S01E06Bent S01E06Tile DateApril 4, 2012—While on a romantic getaway to Napa with her boyfriend Ben, Alex experiences a romantic dream involving Pete that causes her to question her

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Cast

Amanda PeetAmanda PeetAlex MeyersJeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborWalt RigginsDavid WaltonDavid WaltonPete RigginsMargo HarshmanMargo HarshmanSusie 'Screwsie'Joey KingJoey KingCharlie Meyers

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