Desperate times call for desperate measures and Ray Drecker's situation couldn't be much tougher. The former high school sports legend turned middle-aged high school basketball coach is divorced and struggling to provide for his kids when his already run-down house catches fire. Looking to take on a second job, Ray decides to exploit his best asset in a last-ditch attempt to change his fortunes.
Hung (Season 1)
Pilot (Episode 1) 6.4
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Air date: 2009-06-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Ray Drecker is a struggling high school coach in Detroit who is descending to all-time lows in his professional and personal life. He attends a self-help group in a desperate attempt to find a plan for financial success. Tanya, an old flame, is also attending the self-help group and she gives Ray inspiration in an unexpected way.
'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?' (Episode 2) 6.5
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Air date: 2009-07-12
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Tanya enlists the help of a former colleague Lenore, who is now a professional shopper, so Ray can offer his services to her clientele of rich older women.
'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy' (Episode 3) 7.5
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Air date: 2009-07-19
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Ray's life continues to frustrate: His neighbor Koontz is on his case for urinating in the lake; he and Jessica continue to argue over the best way to parent the twins; and it turns out Lenore has disappeared, along with his wallet.
The Pickle Jar (Episode 4) 5.7
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Air date: 2009-07-26
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The students of Lakefield vote for Coach Drecker as their recipient for the fundraiser but Ray finds it embarrassing. Tanya has other ideas to boost Ray's career as a gigolo.
Do it, Monkey (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Air date: 2009-08-02
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: A client who is unhappy wants to revisit a role-playing fantasy; Ray promises a car for Damon and Darby, to capitalize on Jessica's frugality. Reluctantly, Tanya agrees to go on a date with Floyd.
'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?' (Episode 6) 8.0
Writer: Ellie Herman
Air date: 2009-08-09
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Tanya objects to the break in protocol after Jemma bypasses her to set up "dates" directly with Ray. Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, but he refuses to give her a straight answer. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.
The Rita Flower or The Indelible Stench (Episode 7) 5.7
Writer: Emily Kapnek
Air date: 2009-08-16
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Ray starts to fall for Jemma, which clouds their professional relationship. Tanya receives unexpected help for her writer's block. Jessica invites Ray to a family dinner.
"Thith ith a Prothetic" or "You Cum Just Right" (Episode 8) 6.0
Writer: Brett C. Leonard
Air date: 2009-08-23
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: After standing him up, Jemma tells Ray they should take a break, and Ray seeks out Tanya for advice on women. Ray finds himself in an uncomfortable situation at Jessica and Ronnie's family barbeque.
This Is America or Fifty Bucks (Episode 9) 5.7
Writer: Angela Robinson
Air date: 2009-08-30
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Tanya pitches Happiness Consultants to other women in her office, with mixed results. Damon goes to detention to hang out with his androgynous friend, leaving Ray baffled. Lenore gives Ray some lessons in branding and, after a chance encounter at a department store, offers Jessica some lifestyle advice.
A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey (Episode 10) 5.7
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Air date: 2009-09-13
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.
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