Party Down (2009)

Name: Party Down
Rating: 7.5

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 7.5

IMDb

Synopsis

A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'

First Air Date: 2009-03-20

Last Air Date: 2023-03-31

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 26

Created By: Paul Rudd, Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Dan Etheridge

Networks: STARZ

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Top Cast

Adam Scott as Henry Pollard
Ken Marino as Ron Donald
Ryan Hansen as Kyle Bradway
Martin Starr as Roman DeBeers
Lizzy Caplan as Casey Klein
Jane Lynch as Constance Carmell
Megan Mullally as Lydia Dunfree
Jennifer Garner as Evie
Tyrel Jackson Williams as Sackson
Zoë Chao as Lucy

Seasons

None (2009)

Henry Pollard, Casey Klein, Kyle Bradway, Roman DeBeers, Constance Carmell, and Ron Donald are employees of Hollywood catering company 'Party Down', a group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers waiting for their big breaks while stuck serving hors d'oeuvres. But in a town where everything is possible, can the ultimate going-nowhere job ever get them anywhere?

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party (2009-03-20)

Failed actor Henry Pollard returns to work at Party Down catering. He meets his fellow employees, led by his old coworker Ron, a clean-living team leader with big dreams.
Ep. 2: California College Conservative Union Caucus (2009-03-27)

At a college conservatives event, students aim to give the Party Down team advice on success. As the event goes on, it turns out the students may not be so bright.
Ep. 3: Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar (2009-04-03)

The Party Down team caters a senior singles mixer hosted by Pepper McMasters. Constance has an awkward encounter with an old flame and Casey seeks relationship advice.
Ep. 4: Investors Dinner (2009-04-10)

A land tycoon expects flawless service from the Party Down crew, but Ron's dreams of success threaten to ruin everything. Kyle makes a friend whose lifestyle he hopes to emulate.
Ep. 5: Sin Say Shun Awards After Party (2009-04-17)

The Party Down team caters a porn awards afterparty. Kyle tries to teach Roman to "play it cool" with the porn stars. A mysterious businessman makes Ron a surprising business offer.
Ep. 6: Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen Party (2009-04-24)

Taylor Stiltskin's film producer father is throwing her the perfect sweet 16--only nobody showed up! Henry runs into an old friend. Ron gets business advice from a rap duo.
Ep. 7: Brandix Corporate Retreat (2009-05-01)

When the Party Down team caters the Brandix corporate retreat, Casey strikes up a friendship with the sports star guest speaker, making both Henry and Roman jealous.
Ep. 8: Celebrate Ricky Sargulesh (2009-05-08)

The Party Down team's actors are recognized at a party and treated as stars. But when Roman and Ron discover the host is a mobster, they suspect his screenplay might be a confession.
Ep. 9: James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion (2009-05-15)

Ron decides to cater his own reunion, and begins to slip back into his old drunken habits. Henry considers moving home, causing Casey to consider their "casual" relationship.
Ep. 10: Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception (2009-05-22)

In the season finale, the team is excited to cater a lavish gay wedding, but must take a backseat to the chiseled men of the Adonis catering company. While Ron falls apart, Henry is forced to take charge.