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Thu, Sep 23, 2010
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

A lone American manages the new call center of an American novelties company in Bombay and must explain American popular culture to his employees as he tries to understand Indian culture.

Where to watch

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  • NBC↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Ben Rappaport
    Ben Rappaport
    as Todd Dempsy
  • Rebecca Hazlewood
    Rebecca Hazlewood
    as Asha
  • Sacha Dhawan
    Sacha Dhawan
    as Manmeet
  • Rizwan Manji
    Rizwan Manji
    as Rajiv Gidwani
  • Parvesh Cheena
    Parvesh Cheena
    as Gupta
  • Anisha Nagarajan
    Anisha Nagarajan
    as Madhuri
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Episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

Ended · 22 aired
Season 1
22 episodes · 22 aired
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  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Fri, Sep 24, 2010 · 30m

    American Todd Dempsy moves to India to head up a call center for a novelties company in the premiere of this comedy series. After meeting his eccentric employees, Todd realizes he has to teach them about American culture in order to help them sell the humorous products from the company's catalog.

  • E2
    The Measure of a Manmeet
    Aired · Fri, Oct 1, 2010 · 30m

    After completing employee evaluations, Todd receives orders to fire someone on his staff. Reluctant to follow through, Todd comes up with a strategy to save his employee's job.

  • E3
    Party of Five
    Aired · Fri, Oct 8, 2010 · 30m

    Todd sets up a double date after discovering that Charlie has a crush on Tonya. The night hits a snag, however, when an unexpected guest joins their dinner. Elsewhere, Madhuri strikes up an unusual partnership with a coworker.

  • E4
    Jolly Vindaloo Day
    Aired · Fri, Oct 15, 2010 · 30m

    Rajiv makes up a fake holiday to get Todd out of the office so he can pretend he's managing the office in order to impress his future father-in-law. Elsewhere, Manmeet, Gupta and Madhuri seek help with a revenge plot.

  • E5
    Touched by an Anglo
    Aired · Fri, Oct 22, 2010 · 30m

    A shipment of risqué novelties causes tension in the office, so Todd looks into arranging a sexual-harassment seminar. But before he can set something up, he learns that someone has already filed a complaint.

  • E6
    Bolloween
    Aired · Fri, Oct 29, 2010 · 30m

    Todd throws a costume party at the office as part of his attempt to explain Halloween to his coworkers. He also views the party as a good opportunity to get to know Asha, but his strategy hits a snag after Tonya unexpectedly makes a play for him.

  • E7
    Truly, Madly, Pradeeply
    Aired · Fri, Nov 5, 2010 · 30m

    Todd tries to make himself a viable suitor for Asha, who's inching closer to an arranged marriage. When Madhuri discovers Todd's intentions, she comes up with a plan for him to surprise Asha. Elsewhere, Gupta tries to kick a bad habit with help from Rajiv.

  • E8
    Home for the Diwalidays
    Aired · Fri, Nov 12, 2010 · 30m

    Todd is forced to keep the office open during Diwali, an important holiday in India, angering his staffers. Elsewhere, Tonya tries to take Todd's mind off of Asha.

  • E9
    Temporary Monsanity
    Aired · Fri, Nov 19, 2010 · 30m

    Todd aims for impressive sales on Black Friday and puts the pressure on his employees, but a power outage thwarts his efforts. Elsewhere, Charlie challenges Manmeet and Gupta to a game of laser tag after being defeated in an Indian version of billiards.

  • E10
    Homesick to My Stomach
    Aired · Fri, Dec 3, 2010 · 30m

    Todd contends with a bout of food poisoning after eating bad street food. But he refuses to let the illness interfere with his plans to watch an NFL game, which he hopes will help ease his homesickness. While Todd's under the weather, Rajiv steps in to manage the office and takes full advantage of his new authority.

  • E11
    A Sitar is Born
    Aired · Fri, Jan 21, 2011 · 30m

    Todd arranges an office talent contest after discovering the singing skills of someone unexpected. Elsewhere, problems with the center's phone system lead Todd to consider taking advice from Rajiv.

  • E12
    Sari, Charlie
    Aired · Fri, Jan 28, 2011 · 30m

    Todd hides his relationship to protect Charlie's feelings, but someone else gets hurt in the process. Elsewhere, Rajiv tries to mend fences with his coworkers, who are preparing to submit employee evaluations about him.

  • E13
    Training Day
    Aired · Fri, Feb 4, 2011 · 30m

    An off-site team-building retreat goes awry when the staffers' train breaks down, forcing Todd to conduct the bonding exercises onboard. When he fails to lift their spirits, Todd devises a plan to bring his employees together by turning them against him. Elsewhere, Tonya tries to help Charlie get a date.

  • E14
    The Todd Couple
    Aired · Fri, Feb 11, 2011 · 30m

    Todd leads anger-management training to improve the staff's customer-service skills, but he's surprised to learn that Gupta is in need of the most help. Elsewhere, Madhuri receives a Valentine's Day gift from a secret beau.

  • E15
    Guess Who's Coming to Delhi
    Aired · Fri, Feb 18, 2011 · 30m

    Todd's boss, Jerry, visits India with his mind set on partying. But while babysitting a drunk Jerry, Todd ends up in trouble with Tonya. Elsewhere, Charlie asks Gupta to teach him about Indian culture after he's deemed culturally insensitive by human resources.

  • E16
    Take This Punjab and Shove It
    Aired · Fri, Feb 25, 2011 · 30m

    Todd interviews job candidates to fill a newly vacated spot in the call center. After wading through the applicants, he finds an ideal employee, only to have his choice poached by someone else. Elsewhere, Gupta gets into hot water with a loan shark.

  • E17
    Todd's Holi War
    Aired · Fri, Mar 18, 2011 · 30m

    Todd and his crew battle over air conditioning after the A-team sabotages theirs during a heat wave. Elsewhere, Rajiv arranges a holiday surprise for his girlfriend, but the plan hits a snag.

  • E18
    Gupta's Hit & Manmeet's Missus
    Aired · Fri, Mar 25, 2011 · 30m

    Todd mediates a dispute between Rajiv and Gupta but has trouble determining who's to blame, forcing him to seek help from human resources. Elsewhere, Charlie helps Manmeet make a video for his American girlfriend.

  • E19
    Charlie Curries a Favor from Todd
    Aired · Fri, Apr 8, 2011 · 30m

    Todd hires Charlie after he loses his job, but Charlie has trouble relinquishing his role as manager. Adding to his troubles, Charlie also goes through a midlife crisis. Elsewhere, Rajiv raises money for his honeymoon with an unusual scheme.

  • E20
    Mama Sutra
    Aired · Fri, Apr 15, 2011 · 30m

    Tonya's mom visits once again, and Todd is determined to make a better impression this time around. But Todd soon discovers a secret about the woman that complicates his goal. Elsewhere, Madhuri reads her coworkers' palms.

  • E21
    Rajiv Ties the Baraat (1)
    Aired · Fri, May 6, 2011 · 30m

    Rajiv's bachelor party hits a few snags despite Todd's best efforts. Elsewhere, Manmeet anxiously awaits his girlfriend's arrival, and Madhuri's crush is revealed.

  • E22
    Rajiv Ties the Baraat (2)
    Aired · Fri, May 13, 2011 · 30m

    Rajiv gets cold feet after learning more about his intended, but Todd tries to persuade him to go through with the ceremony in the Season 1 finale. Elsewhere, Madhuri and Asha realize Manmeet and his new girlfriend aren't on the same page about their relationship.