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Platypus Man is an American sitcom that aired on UPN in 1995. Starring comedian Richard Jeni, the television series was based on an hour-long HBO special of Jeni's filmed in 1992. The series lasted for only one season, with a total of thirteen episodes.
Platypus Man premiered January 23, 1995. The concept of a "Platypus Man", the concept of a "cooking show for guys" and the scenes involving the main character's social life were drawn from Jeni's stand-up routines.
The show, paired with Pig Sty, followed Star Trek: Voyager on UPN's Monday schedule. Both Pig Sty and Platypus Man were canceled in July 1995.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Episode OneJanuary 23, 1995—Richard hurts himself by falling off the treadmill while he is admiring the women at the health club. He calls a therapeutic masseuse, Wendy - S01E029 1/2 DaysJanuary 30, 1995—
- S01E03The Apartment ShowFebruary 6, 1995—
- S01E04NYPD NudeFebruary 13, 1995—
- S01E05Sweet DenialFebruary 20, 1995—
- S01E06New York on $2,000 a DayFebruary 27, 1995—
- S01E07Lou's the BossMarch 6, 1995—
- S01E08The CrushMarch 13, 1995—
- S01E09Both Sides NowMarch 20, 1995—
- S01E10Without a HitchApril 10, 1995—
- S01E11Lower East Side StoryMay 1, 1995—
- S01E12Out of the Mouths of BabesMay 8, 1995—
- S01E13Dying to LiveMay 15, 1995—
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