It's day three for new series pickups at NBC and today the network has officially handed out series orders to comedies Bad Judge, Mission Control and One Big Happy.
Bad Judge: Wild child Rebecca Wright (Kate Walsh) knows how to have a good time, but she also happens to be one of L.A.'s toughest and most respected criminal court judges. She has a reputation for unorthodox behavior in the courtroom, including creatively saying exactly what's on her mind. Her private life, on the other hand, is anything but innocent. She parties too much and rocks out on the drums in a band with her best friend, Jenny. While there's no shortage of male admirers who would love to spend time with her, she's not ready to settle down... except when an 8-year-old boy - whose parents were put in jail by Rebecca - needs her help. He may, in fact, be the one thing that starts to tame this "bad" judge.
The cast also includes Mather Zickel, John Ducey, Tone Bell, Theodore Barnes, Arden Myrin and Miguel Sandoval.
The pilot was written by Chad Kultgen, who executive produces alongside Walsh Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Anne Heche, Jill Sobel Messick and Kevin Messick. Universal Television and Gary Sanchez Productions will produce.
Mission Control: Dr. Mary Kendricks (Krysten Ritter) is a tough but brilliant aerospace engineer, leading a team of NASA scientists at the cutting edge of space exploration. The only problem is, this is the 1960s and she's a woman. Navigating the ridiculous boys' club of astronauts and engineering nerds is no easy task, but she's up to the challenge... until her boss brings on Tom (Tommy Dewey) - a former hotshot test pilot and overall man's man - to co-manage her team. It doesn't help that he initially mistakes her for a secretary. Between him, her astronaut boyfriend Cash and her offbeat all-guy team, Mary certainly has her hands full... but at the end of the day, they all want the same thing: to get a man on the moon. It might just take a woman to get him there.
The cast also includes Malcolm Barrett, Jonathan Slavin, Michael Rosenbaum, Julie Meyer, Leah Renee and Eric Nenninger.
The pilot was written by David Hornsby, who serves as executive producer with Adam McKay and Will Ferrell. Ritter is a producer. Universal Television and Gary Sanchez Productions will produce.
One Big Happy: Best friends Lizzy (gay and a bit type-A) and Luke (straight and more laid back) - played by Elisha Cuthbert and Nick Zano - are like family. When they were kids and both of their parents were getting divorces, they stuck together and they've been there for each other ever since. Now, all grown up and still single, they've decided to start a family of their own. No, not like that (there are some lines even they won't cross), we're talking the non-romantic, go-to-the-doctor's-office type of babymaking. Then one night, after yet another failed attempt at conception, the two head out to a bar to let off some steam. That's where Luke meets Prudence (Kelly Brook), a free-spirited British girl who's slated to go back to England in a matter of days. Lizzy isn't a huge fan - it might have something to do with Prudence waltzing around their apartment naked - but Luke really hits if off with her. Soon they're spending every last minute of her limited time together. Then, just as Lizzy discovers that she's actually pregnant, Luke announces that he and Prudence got married and a different kind of family is born.
The cast also includes Brandon Smith, Rebecca Corry and Chris Williams.
The pilot was written by Liz Feldman and directed by Scott Ellis. Executive producers are Ellen DeGeneres and Jeff Kleeman. Warner Bros. Television and A Very Good Production will produce.
