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Ed

Ed

From big city attorney to "bowling alley lawyer." Call him crazy? We call him... Ed.

20007.74 Seasons83 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.

Created by David Letterman
Produced by Rob Burnett, Drake Sather, Marc Buckland
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Tom Cavanagh

Tom Cavanagh

Ed Stevens

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen

Carol Vessey

Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black

Phil Stubbs

Lesley Boone

Lesley Boone

Molly Hudson

Jana Marie Hupp

Jana Marie Hupp

Nancy Burton

Rachel Cronin

Rachel Cronin

Shirley Pifko

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Kenny Sandusky

Justin Long

Justin Long

Warren Cheswick

Josh Randall

Josh Randall

Mike Burton

Themes & Keywords

bowlinglawyerhometown

About Ed

Ed is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2000 exploring themes of bowling, lawyer, hometown. Created by David Letterman, it stars Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Michael Ian Black. After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.

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