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Twenty Good Years

“No plan. No limits. No hair.”

Series Overview

Twenty Good Years is a short-lived American sitcom created by Michael J. Leeson and Marsh McCall, and starring John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor as mismatched friends—impulsive surgeon John Mason and widower judge Jeffrey Pyne—who decide to live life to the fullest after realizing they only have 'twenty good years' left. Thirteen episodes were produced, with an NBC premiere of October 11, 2006; however, due to low ratings, it was canceled after only four episodes and replaced by a block of specials. The unaired episodes have never been released, and only the pilot can be found online.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

CanceledScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

24 min per episode

Air Date Window

2006 – 2006

Premiered: Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Created By
Michael J. Leeson
Marsh McCall

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Nov 1, 2006

Season 1, Episode 4: “Jeffrey's Choice”

John doesn't like when Jeffrey's ex-girlfriend Gina arrives. He's afraid it will ruin the plans he has for him and Jeffrey.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Terry Hughes

Original Score & Music

John Adair, Steve Hampton

Director of Photography

Rick F. Gunter

Producers

Pamela Grant, Marsh McCall, Mike Clements, Eric L. Gold, Tom Werner

Department Leadership Roster

Terry Hughes

Terry Hughes

Director

Pamela Grant

Producer

John Adair

Original Music Composer

Steve Hampton

Original Music Composer

Rick F. Gunter

Director of Photography

Greg J. Grande

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Twenty Good Years.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Twenty Good Years

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Twenty Good Years about?

Twenty Good Years is a short-lived American sitcom created by Michael J. Leeson and Marsh McCall, and starring John Lithgow and Jeffrey Tambor as mismatched friends—impulsive surgeon John Mason and widower judge Jeffrey Pyne—who decide to live life to the fullest after realizing they only have 'twenty good years' left. Thirteen episodes were produced, with an NBC premiere of October 11, 2006; however, due to low ratings, it was canceled after only four episodes and replaced by a block of specials. The unaired episodes have never been released, and only the pilot can be found online.

How many seasons does Twenty Good Years have?

Twenty Good Years comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Twenty Good Years?

Key cast members in Twenty Good Years include John Lithgow, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Burns, Jake Sandvig.

Who created or directed Twenty Good Years?

Twenty Good Years was developed and directed by Terry Hughes.