Out of Practice was a Syndication network sitcom series created by Joe Keenan and Christopher Lloyd.
The show aired from September 19, 2005 to March 29, 2006, lasting for one season & 22 episodes (leaving 8 of them unaired).
It was produced by Knotty Entertainment, Picador Productions and Paramount Television.
Plot
The show centered on the Barnes family, which consisted of five doctors who had little in common with each other and usually didn't get along.
Cast
- Christopher Gorham as Ben Barnes
- Henry Winkler as Stewart Barnes
- Stockard Channing as Lydia Barnes
- Ty Burrell as Oliver Barnes
- Paula Marshall as Regina Barnes
- Jennifer Tilly as Crystal
Broadcast History
After "The New Adventures of Old Christine" opened in the time slot for "Out of Practice" in March 2006 as a midseason replacement, rumors of cancellation began circulating.
However, Ty Burrell asserted in an interview that "[w]e're going on hiatus from the air for two months, but we're coming back in March with all-new shows."
Two more episodes of "Out of Practice" were shown on Wednesday, March 22, and Wednesday, March 29, at 8:00 ET/PT.
The series was pulled from the schedule (along with "Courting Alex") due to low ratings.