Outmatched 2020
“It’s dumb luck they got such smart kids.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- January 23, 2020
- Last Aired
- March 26, 2020
- Format
- 1 season · 10 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3.7 hours (22 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "The Talk" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Lon Zimmet
- Network
- FOX
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is Outmatched?
Outmatched is an American television sitcom that premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company in early 2020. Created by Lon Zimmet, the series follows a blue‑collar couple living in Atlantic City as they navigate the challenges of raising four children, three of whom are described as certified geniuses.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 23, 2020
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 34 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 10 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~22 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- FOX
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Outmatched is an American television sitcom that premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company in early 2020. Created by Lon Zimmet, the series follows a blue‑collar couple living in Atlantic City as they navigate the challenges of raising four children, three of whom are described as certified geniuses. The show employs a multi‑camera format and is classified as a comedy with a TV‑14 rating. Outmatched debuted on January 23, 2020, and concluded its initial run on March 26, 2020. In May of the same year, Fox announced that the series would not be renewed, ending its run after a single season. The premise highlights the contrast between the parents’ working‑class lifestyle and the extraordinary intellectual abilities of most of their children, generating comedic situations rooted in everyday family dynamics. Throughout its brief run, the show presented storylines that centered on the everyday responsibilities of the parents while highlighting the unusual academic pressures faced by the gifted siblings.
Should you watch it?
“A working-class couple juggles everyday life with three child prodigies.”
- Unique premise of genius kids in a blue‑collar family
- Classic multi‑camera sitcom humor
- Short, breezy episodes
- Only one season limits story depth
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted family comedy with an offbeat intellectual twist.
Rated TV‑14, the show is suitable for teens and adults seeking a comedic family series.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jan 23, 2020
- E2 The Talk Core Jan 30, 2020
- E3 Grandparents Core Feb 6, 2020
- E4 Bad Guy Core Feb 13, 2020
- E5 Dating Core Feb 20, 2020
- E6 Bullying Core Feb 27, 2020
- E7 Failing Core Mar 5, 2020
- E8 Couple's Friends Core Mar 12, 2020
- E9 Black Mold Mytharc Mar 19, 2020
- E10 Royal Rumble Mytharc Mar 26, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Outmatched?
It follows a blue‑collar couple in Atlantic City raising four children, three of whom are certified geniuses.
When did Outmatched originally air?
The series aired from January 23 to March 26, 2020 on Fox.
Who created the series?
Outmatched was created by Lon Zimmet.
How many seasons does the show have?
Outmatched ran for one season before being cancelled in May 2020.
What is the show’s rating?
It carries a TV‑14 rating, indicating it is intended for teen audiences and older.
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