# S1E1: Hank

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Podcast: [The S1E1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-s1e1-podcast-3715607)
Published: 2026-05-28T07:35:00+00:00
Episode link: https://TheS1E1pod.podbean.com/e/s1e1-hank/
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Duration seconds: 5852

## Resource

“Hank” was a sitcom that premiered in 2009 on ABC. The show starred Kelsey Grammer as Hank Pryor, a CEO whose lavish lifestyle comes crashing down after he loses his job and is forced to leave Manhattan behind for the small town of River Bend, Virginia. There he attempts to reconnect with his wife, kids, and a more grounded way of life. The series leaned heavily into the classic fish-out-of-water sitcom formula, mixing culture clash comedy with recession-era themes and Grammer’s trademark snobbish charm. Critics were far less enthusiastic about Hank than ABC had hoped. Many reviews criticized the series for feeling dated and overly formulaic, especially compared to fresher single-camera comedies debuting around the same time. Ratings steadily declined after the premiere, and ABC canceled the series after airing just five episodes. Was this just an old-school sitcom released at the wrong time, or was ABC right to cut its losses? Listen as the S1E1 boys deep dive the pilot episode and find out. Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Melinda McGraw, Jordan Hinson, Nathan Gamble, & David Koechner www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

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