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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
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 34 votes TV-14 Comedy 1 seasons · 10 eps Canceled
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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
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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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Overview

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.

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“A working-class couple juggles everyday life with three child prodigies.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique premise of genius kids in a blue‑collar family
  • Classic multi‑camera sitcom humor
  • Short, breezy episodes
Keep in mind
  • 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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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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