Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.
Andy Richter Controls the Universe (Season 2)
We're All The Same, Only Different (Episode 1)
Writer: Victor Fresco
Air date: 2002-12-01
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andy and his co-workers compete for the finders fee offered to the person who brings a new writer into the company, which is said to be looking for a "person of color".
Twins (Episode 2)
Writer: Rob Ulin
Air date: 2002-12-08
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andy suspects Jessica is being shared by twin brothers. Wendy volunteers to nurse Byron back from an injury.
France (Episode 3)
Writer: Will Gluck
Air date: 2002-12-10
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A business trip to France is at stake as Andy and Byron jockey for Jessica's favor, with Andy promising to care for her cat, which he loses.
Holy Sheep (Episode 4)
Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Air date: 2002-12-15
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Byron has become a follower of Zumanism, which worships a giant, stunningly beautiful sheep. Meanwhile, to prove she's not shallow, Jessica tries to ignore the appearance of an otherwise great guy.
Relationship Ripcord (Episode 5)
Writer: Jim Bernstein
Air date: 2002-12-17
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: After Andy eavesdrops on Jessica's neighbor's therapy session, he wants to date her.
The Show Might Go On (Episode 6)
Writer: Jay Dyer
Air date: 2002-12-22
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andy finds out that the reason Wendy moved to Chicago was to pursue her dream of singing, but her career hasn't taken off. When Wendy decides to quit singing and pursue her other dream of marriage and a family, Keith, put on the spot about their relationship, conspires with Andy to help Wendy's singing career.
Crazy in Rio (Episode 7)
Writer: Michael A. Ross
Air date: 2003-01-05
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Freddy Pickering inherits control of Pickering Industries. But Andy and the gang wonder if Freddy should be in control of anything.
The Maid Man (Episode 8)
Writer: Matthew Weiner
Air date: 2003-01-12
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andy sleeps with Jessica's cleaner causing Jessica to replace her with an old married couple recommended by Byron.
Bully the Kid (Episode 9) 7.0
Writer: Steve Baldikoski
Air date: 2004-06-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andy is asked to baby-sit Jessica's nephew, and ends up being blackmailed in the process.
Duh Dog (Episode 10)
Writer: Tommy Blacha
Air date: 2009-03-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: While working on a manual for a deep frier, Byron proposes livening it up with a cartoon character. Andy tries to sarcastically shoot the idea down by suggesting a cartoon dog that tells people stupidly obvious facts, but when executives aren't thrilled with Andy's manual, Byron suggests the "Duh Dog" and the idea takes off. Meanwhile, Keith becomes addicted to fried food.
Final Fantasy (Episode 11)
Writer: Eric Kaplan
Air date: 2009-03-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Wendy writes a medieval short story about her relationship with Keith, and Byron unintentionally becomes a pimp.
Charity Begins In D Block (Episode 12)
Writer: Matthew Silverstein
Air date: 2009-03-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: After seeing how much charity work Byron, Keith, and Wendy do, Andy and Jessica feel guilty, so they join a program to help prisoners channel their rage into writing.
Saturday Early Evening Fever (Episode 13)
Writer: Tommy Blacha
Air date: 2009-03-24
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Andy's grandmother also happens to be Byron's girlfriend.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 13
Episodes 2