Stupid, Stupid Man is an Australian television comedy which originally aired on TV1. It is set in the office of a fictional men's magazine COQ, parodying such men's magazines as FHM and Ralph. The first season began broadcasting on 14 November 2006, and a second season began on 11 December 2007. On 29 January 2008, the final episode of the show aired, and it was cancelled.
Stupid, Stupid Man (Season 2)
Appearances Are Everything (Episode 1)
Air date: 2007-12-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Van Dyke's choice of a fashion editor is rude, sexist, arrogant and disabled. When Nick starts dating a blind woman, he contemplates whether he should 'settle down'.
The Boyfriend (Episode 2)
Air date: 2007-12-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tina needs advice from Dave after she starts having a secret relationship with James, the CEO of COQ. Not aware of who his new girlfriend is, Anne tries to make sure she ends up with James after being dumped by him for his mystery woman.
The Black Dog (Episode 3)
Air date: 2007-12-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Everyone's convinced Dave is depressed but he has just been asked out by his dream woman. Also, the vice-president job is up for grabs, and Anne desperately wants it. Although, it looks doubtful if it's revealed what she's trying to hide in her office.
Morale (Episode 4)
Air date: 2008-01-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Dave's ex-wife arrives to massage COQ magazine staff, Van Dyke tries to raise office morale by thanking some people for their work, and Nick plans a sting that involves releasing bees in the office.
The Return (Episode 5)
Air date: 2008-01-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: JA's brother, the not so "Sweet FA", arrives at COQ magazine to avenge his brother's death. Readers vote for Lara Bingle as their ideal cover girl and Anne puts the pressure on Van Dyke to deliver. Ross auctions off a family heirloom to pay for a vacation, but all he gets is a lousy curse.
The Fifteenth Floor (Episode 6)
Runtime: 30 min
Coqtober (Episode 7)
Runtime: 30 min
London Calling (Episode 8)
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Carl is concerned that his aging may lead to him being replaced, as a young British metro from the UK version of the magazine starts giving them insane pointers on how to increase sales. This leads to all hell breaking loose in the office.
