---
title: "Outsourced"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/outsourced-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 32694
imdb_id: "tt1593756"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 21
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 115
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Outsourced (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/outsourced-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Outsourced" is a television series that premiered in 2010. The show revolves around a lone American who takes on the role of managing a call center in Bombay. This call center is operated by an American novelties company. As the American manager navigates his new position, he is tasked with explaining American popular culture to his employees. This cultural exchange serves as a central theme in the series, as the manager also seeks to understand the customs and traditions of Indian culture. The show's focus on cultural differences and the challenges that come with working in a foreign environment provides a unique perspective on the globalized business world. The series explores the complexities of communication and cultural understanding in a humorous and relatable way.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American exec navigates cultural clashes while running a call center in bustling Bombay."

### Why Watch
- Humorous cultural misunderstandings
- Insight into Indian and American workplace dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated TV-14, includes mild language
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults; contains mild language typical of TV-14 comedies.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: cross-cultural, workplace, lighthearted, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 22
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bob Borden
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ben Rappaport** as *Todd Dempsy*
- **Rebecca Hazlewood** as *Asha*
- **Sacha Dhawan** as *Manmeet*
- **Rizwan Manji** as *Rajiv Gidwani*
- **Parvesh Cheena** as *Gupta*
- **Anisha Nagarajan** as *Madhuri*
- **Diedrich Bader** as *Charlie Davies*
- **Pippa Black** as *Tonya*
- **Thushari Jayasekera** as *Pinky*
- **Guru Singh** as *Ajeet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Outsourced?
It follows an American manager who runs a call center in Bombay and explains American popular culture to his Indian staff.

### Q: What genre does the series belong to?
Outsourced is a comedy series with a TV-14 rating.

### Q: Where is Outsourced set?
The show is set in Bombay, India, at the call center of an American novelties company.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on a lone American who manages the new call center.

### Q: What is the series rating?
Outsourced is rated TV-14, indicating it is appropriate for teens and older audiences.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*