"friends | With Better Lives" Pilot(2014)

: Dana Klein, Aaron Kaplan, and Dave Hemingson.

: Recently divorced after his wife cheated on him with his therapist; he attempts to embrace a new bachelor lifestyle while secretly longing for his ex.

: 20th Century Fox Television in association with Kapital Entertainment . "Friends with Better Lives" Pilot(2014)

The pilot received mixed reviews from critics, some of whom noted its "edgy" tone and frequent use of sexual innuendos compared to traditional CBS multi-camera sitcoms.

: A newly engaged couple in the "honeymoon phase" of their relationship. : Dana Klein, Aaron Kaplan, and Dave Hemingson

: A happily married couple with two children who sometimes miss their more carefree, partying days.

The pilot for the CBS sitcom , which premiered on March 31, 2014, was written by Dana Klein and directed by James Burrows . Plot and Concept The pilot received mixed reviews from critics, some

: A successful professional who is frustrated by being the last single person in the group. Kevin Connolly as Bobby Lutz Majandra Delfino as Andi Lutz James Van Der Beek as Will Stokes Zoe Lister-Jones as Kate McLean Brooklyn Decker as Jules Talley Rick Donald as Lowell Peddit Production Details Network : CBS