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Universal Basic Guys
Genre
Created byAdam Malamut & Craig Malamut
Showrunners
Voices of
Theme music composerAdam Malamut & Craig Malamut
ComposerAlejandro Valencia & René Garza Aldape
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producers
  • Adam Malamut
  • Craig Malamut
  • Dan Lagana
  • Rob Rosell
EditorRamon Samson
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) –
present (present)

Universal Basic Guys is an American adult animated sitcom created by Adam and Craig Malamut that premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[1] The show centers around a group of Pennsylvania factory workers who are enrolled in a Universal Basic Income pilot program when their jobs are taken over by AI-powered robots, and left with a monthly income and a lot of free time to get into trouble.

Cast and characters

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  • Adam Malamut as Mark Hoagies
  • Craig Malamut as Hank Hoagies, Mark's younger brother
  • Talia Genevieve as Tammy, Mark's wife who is a nurse
  • Fred Armisen as David, one of the neighbors
  • Ally Maki as Andrea

Episodes

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No.Title [2]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Pet Projects"Nick SimpsonAdam Malamut & Craig MalamutSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)1BBHG034.03[3]1.2/12[3]
2"Sunset Cruise"TBATBASeptember 15, 2024 (2024-09-15)TBATBDTBA
3"The Devil You Know"TBATBASeptember 22, 2024 (2024-09-22)TBATBDTBA
4"Guy's Day"[4]TBATBASeptember 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)TBATBDTBA

Production

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Development

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In November 2022, it was announced that Game of Zones creators and executive producer Adam and Craig Malamut were set up on an animated series on Fox, called Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. The series is produced by Leith Hill Productions, Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with Bento Box Entertainment providing the animation.[5] In May 2024, the series was retitled to Universal Basic Guys and renewed for a second season ahead of its debut in the fall.[6] Dan Lagana serves as an executive producer and the showrunner for the first season while Rob Rosell is an executive producer and the showrunner for the second season.[7]

Casting

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On July 25, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, and Ally Maki were cast in starring roles.[8]

Broadcast

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The series premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[6][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schneider, Michael (July 16, 2024). "Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates, Including the Return of '9-1-1: Lone Star' After Its Strike-Induced 15-Month Hiatus". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – universal basic guys on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (September 10, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Kickoff Weekend Scores Big Numbers for Fox, CBS and NBC". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Universal Basic Guys Episode 107 - Guy's Day". Fox Flash. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2022). "Game of Zones Creators Adam, Craig Malamut Set Animated Comedy at Fox". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 19, 2024). "'Universal Basic Guys' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Fox Unveils Fall 2024 Premiere Dates, Launching a New Season Defined by Unexpected, Unforgettable Original Entertainment Fox Delivers Schedule Filled with All-new and Returning Dramas, Animated Comedies and Unscripted Series, Highlighted by the Series Premieres of Action-drama Rescue: Hi-surf from Legendary Executive Producer and Director John Wells, Mystery Drama Murder in a Small Town and New Animated Comedy Universal Basic Guys". FoxFlash (Press release). July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Schneider, Michael (July 26, 2024). "Fox Surprises Comic-Con Attendee With $3,000 Prize at 'Universal Basic Guys' Panel". Variety. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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