About
Committed is a television sitcom that aired on NBC as a midseason replacement from January 4 to March 15, 2005. Although originally broadcast twice a week the series eventually settled in a regular timeslot on Tuesdays at 9:30PM EST after Scrubs. The show starred Josh Cooke and Jennifer Finnigan and costarred Darius McCrary, Tammy Lynn Michaels and Tom Poston. Cooke and Finnigan played two single and extremely eccentric New Yorkers who are subject to constant interference when they begin dating from their equally eccentric friends and Finnigan's roommate, known only as "Dying Clown" or "Clown" who was actually a clown, played by Tom Poston. The show ran for 13 episodes. Clips and fan-generated montages can still be found online, but no official DVDs have been produced.
Cast
Josh Cooke
as Nate Solomon
Jennifer Finnigan
as Marni Fliss
Darius McCrary
as Bowie James
Tammy Lynn Michaels
as Tess
Tom Poston
as Clown
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
The Pilot Episode
Nate is set up to go on a blind date with Susan, only when he goes to pick her up, he picks up Marni, who was set to go on a different blind date. After talking through dinner, they realize they are perfect for each other, but also realize that they are on the wrong dates.
The Return of Todd Episode
To make it up to Marni for throwing Todd out on their first date, Nate decides he will spend a day hanging out with Todd. However, Nate doesn't really want to hang out with him. Nate makes up excuses to avoid Todd, but Marni ruins his plans. Todd joins in on a basketball game that Nate and Bowie are playing. Todd continuously harasses Nate, causing Nate to bring out his true feelings about Todd.
The Apartment Episode
Marni has never seen Nate's apartment, so she invites herself over one night. However, Nate is embarrased to have Marni see the clutter in his apartment, so he makes excuses to keep her away. Tess tells Marni to break in to see it while Nate is at work, only they get more than they bargained for when they do.
The Tea Episode
Nate decides that he wants to become closer to Marni, so he brings a cup of her favourite tea to the hospital where she works. When he gets there he is surprised to find that Marni has another boyfriend, albeit an imaginary one.
The Morning After
Nate spends the night at Marni's for the first time, and they decide to have a picnic the next day. The only trouble is Marni's father, who abandoned her, causes some problems on the way to their picnic.
The Birthday Episode
On the night before, Marni informs Nate that the next day is her birthday. Nate goes out scrambling for the perfect gift, but is always outdone by Todd. When Nate finally has the perfect gift, he can not give it to Marni because they keep getting interrupted. But when he finally does, it brings the two closer together.
The Snap Out Of It Episode
Marni is up for a promotion at work, but when she doesn't get the job, she falls into a depression. Nate tries everything he can think of to snap her out of it, including seeing what he thinks is a therapist for advice.
The Snow Episode
Marni and Nate have a really bad day, so they decide to lock themselves inside Marni's apartment to disconnect from the world. Only it is difficult to stay disconnected for Marni when it starts snowing.
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