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Men of a Certain Age

TV·2009–2011·2 seasons, 22 episodes·TNT·Drama, Comedy·1h·6.0·Created by Mike Royce, Ray Romano

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Men of a Certain Age explores the unique bonds of male friendship among three men experiencing the changes and challenges of mid-life. They have been best friends since college but now, in their 40s, are navigating through the second act of their lives. Joe is a friendly, slightly neurotic, recently separated father of two who had dreams of being a professional golfer. Now he owns and runs a party store. Terry is a laid-back, handsome actor who seems to breeze through life (and women). Lately, he's spending more time working as a temp than as an actor and Owen is an overstressed husband and father of three who endures constant criticism from his father, for whom he works as a car salesman.

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Episodes by season

Season0110Episodes2009–10AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01PilotDecember 7, 2009Joe, Owen and Terry have been friends for years. Joe, a party-store owner who once had dreams of being a professional golfer, struggles with
  2. S01E02Let It GoDecember 14, 2009Joe has been living in a hotel since separating from his wife, Sonia, but he's starting to think about finding an apartment. Owen, who is on
  3. S01E03Mind's EyeDecember 21, 2009Joe tries to connect better with his son, Albert, by teaching him golf. But when the school golf team is ready to compete in a tournament, A
  4. S01E04The New GuyDecember 28, 2009The Thoreaus join Joe's ex-wife and her new boyfriend at a charity auction for a school in which Terry is the auctioneer and he runs into an
  5. S01E05PowerlessJanuary 4, 2010The construction at Owen's house is shut down by the city when it is discovered that the contractor, who has now disappeared, never filed th
  6. S01E06Go with the FlowJanuary 11, 2010Joe recounts the tale of the first date he's gone on in 20 years. The misadventures include a black eye, a potentially embarrassing encounte
  7. S01E07Father's FraternityJanuary 25, 2010Joe goes to see his retired father, who gives new meaning to the word grumpy. Owen's wife and mother get upset when a commercial for the aut
  8. S01E08You Gonna Do That the Rest of Your Life?February 1, 2010Joe's bookie finds out Joe used to be a professional golfer and decides to use him to hustle a couple of guys. Owen's family becomes concern
  9. S01E09How to Be an All-StarFebruary 15, 2010Joe is desperate to buy a house after his son's anxiety issues worsen. Terry must face the dire condition of his acting career when he meets
  10. S01E10Back in the ShitFebruary 22, 2010Feeling guilty about his rapid downward spiral, which includes out of control gambling and having to cut back on staff at his store, Joe dec

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0212Episodes2010–11AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01If I Could, I Surely WoodDecember 6, 2010Joe is determined to get himself back in good shape on the golf course, but having to get up at the crack of dawn to practice is starting to
  2. S02E02Same as the Old BossDecember 13, 2010Joe attempts to stick to a schedule that will allow him time to practice his golf game, but it's a fruitless endeavor. Owen deals with staff
  3. S02E03Cold CallsDecember 20, 2010Joe finds himself dating two women at the same time, but he is not quite sure how to handle the situation. Terry agrees to a bet with a fell
  4. S02E04The Bad GuyDecember 27, 2010In the midst of finalizing his divorce, Joe makes a surprising discovery about his teenage daughter. Owen goes to a car convention, where he
  5. S02E05And Then the Bill ComesJanuary 3, 2011Joe feels conflicted after finding out some news about his former bookie, Manfro. Terry begins to embrace the benefits of having a 9-to-5 jo
  6. S02E06Let the Sunshine InJanuary 10, 2011When Terry announces he's going to get a colonoscopy for his 50th birthday, the guys all decide to get one, making a weekend out of it in Pa
  7. S02E07The Great EscapeJune 1, 2011Joe decides to spend some time with his former bookie Manfro, who is preparing to undergo a difficult medical treatment. Terry and Erin take
  8. S02E08The PickupJune 8, 2011Joe does a favor for Manfro that could have a lasting effect. Terry struggles to deal with the latest development in his love life. And Owen
  9. S02E09A League of Their OwenJune 15, 2011Owen is handed the reigns to the Thoreau Chevrolet softball team right before the season opener against a rival dealership. Joe's dad comes
  10. S02E10Can't Let That SlideJune 22, 2011Joe's friendship with Manfro becomes more complicated. Owen observes the sales guys in action after installing hidden cameras at the dealers
  11. S02E11Whatever Gets You Through the NightJune 29, 2011Owen and Terry team up on a new commercial for the dealership. Joe tries to get his store and his life back on track but old relationships c
  12. S02E12Hold Your FinishJuly 6, 2011Joe's big day - the senior tour pre-qualifier - has finally arrived. Terry realizes a new dream and passion. And Owen discusses the future o

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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