Basada en las divagaciones semi-autobiográficas del ecléctico autor Jonathan Ames, Bored to Death nos cuenta la historia de un escritor obsesionado con las novelas negras (Jason Schwartzman) que, tras una dolorosa ruptura con su novia Suzanne (Olivia Thirlby), impulsivamente decide anunciar sus servicios como detective privado en Craigslist, aunque no tenga licencia ni experiencia alguna. Enseguida y para su sorpresa, a Jonathan le contratan varios clientes desesperados para resolver diversos casos (uno por episodio), que investiga en lugar de trabajar en su segunda novela y escribir para la revista que dirige su excéntrico jefe George Christopher (Ted Danson). También pasa tiempo con su amigo Ray (Zach Galifianakis), un divertido ilustrador.
Escape From the Dungeon 6.5
Fecha de emisión: 2010-09-26
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Jonathan is hired by a police officer to erase the hard drive of an S&M club computer to prevent potentially embarrassing information from coming out as the officer has received word that the club is about to be raided. Leah breaks it off with Ray. George is asked to cut back on expensive meals to prevent the Magazine from going under.
Make it Quick, Fitzgerald! 6.6
Fecha de emisión: 2010-10-03
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Jonathan is hired by Richard Antrem, George's nemesis and boxing foe, to investigate Richard's suspicions that his wife Priscilla, George's ex, is having an affair. Jonathan's insecurities resurface when Stella announces she's not over her first love. George has a new female urologist; Ray plots to win back Leah by penning a comic book.
The Gowanus Canal has Gonorrhea! 6.6
Fecha de emisión: 2010-10-10
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: George worries about remaining “intact” after getting some sobering news from his new urologist, Dr. Kenwood. A bad day for Jonathan gets worse when a pair of S&M henchmen kidnap him. They demand a ransom which calls “GI” George & Ray to action.
I've Been Living Like a Demented God! 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 2010-10-17
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: A professor hires Jonathan to track down a valuable item. George finds an alibi to explain the results of his drug test. Flushed with cash from his “Super Ray” comic book, Ray heads to the bar – and meets a familiar barfly.
Forty-Two Down! 7.8
Fecha de emisión: 2010-10-24
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Jonathan attempts to repair the relationship between a poet/limousine driver and his wife. Ray has a meeting with Kevin Bacon.
The Case of the Grievous Clerical Error! 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 2010-10-31
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Leah hires Jonathan to help find her new dog, “Little Ray.” Ray joins Jonathan in the search for the dog, getting some inside help. A reflective George heads to the hospital for surgery.
Escape From the Castle! 6.5
Fecha de emisión: 2010-11-07
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: A dermatologist enlists Jonathan to deliver a letter to his intended at an Asian health spa. Jonathan takes Ray to the spa for his birthday, with George and his new chauffeur Vikram in tow.
Super Ray is Mortal! 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 2010-11-14
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: A mad stalker imperils Ray on the eve of the Brooklyn Comic Con. With the help of Officer Drake, he and Jonathan piece together leads to track down the perp. George decides to make a stand at work. Jonathan has another battle with his nemesis, Louis Greene.
