Mr. Sunshine (2011)Season 1
TV-PG
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Ben Donovan (Matthew Perry) manages The Sunshine Centre, a second-rate sports-and-events arena in San Diego, California, in this quirky but short-lived comedy that chronicles the daily goings-on of misfit folks working in an unorthodox job.
13 episoder
- Pilot
E1PilotOn what would have been just a typical day at work -- trying to get rid of a hockey rink that won't melt so the circus can go on that night, looking for an elephant lost in the building and arranging an impromptu press conference to repair one of his boss's PR nightmares -- Alice ends her casual relationship with Ben to commit to another man. This happens on Ben's 40th birthday, just as he's realizing he doesn't want to be alone. - Employee of the Year
E2Employee of the YearCrystal decides to hold a contest to determine the Employee of the Year, but unbeknownst to the staff, a winner has already been pre-determined. Meanwhile, as Ben contends with catering to Eli's needs, he must also keep the rest of the employees from being distracted by the fake contest and get the arena ready in time for Eli's performance. - Heather's Sister
E3Heather's SisterWhen Heather sets Ben up on a blind date with her sister, Stephanie, he finds he has a lot in common with her... until he realizes Stephanie is crazy. In an effort to help Roman muster the courage to ask Heather out, Ben finds himself reluctantly on a group date with Stephanie, Roman and Heather. Meanwhile, Crystal has asked Alonzo to walk her dog in a dog show, and Alice tries to impress her best friend who's come for a visit. - Lingerie Football
E6Lingerie FootballWhen Ben discovers its Crystal's anniversary with Billy, one of her ex-husbands, he encourages her to find him so she can get the closure she's needed from their relationship. While he helps Crystal, Ben looks to Roman to entertain his date -- the hot quarterback of a woman's lingerie football team - and Alice lends Alonzo a hand with two unruly, internet billionaires. - Celebrity Tennis
E7Celebrity TennisIt's a dream come true for Ben when he teams with Alonzo to play doubles against tennis legend Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament. Meanwhile, Ben feels the need to reveal to Alonzo his past with Alice, and a careless act on Crystal's part brings her closer to son, Roman. - The Assistant
E8The AssistantWhen Alice asks Ben for an assistant, he gives her Roman. Roman may not be what Alice had in mind, but she finds a connection with him that surpasses her expectations. Meanwhile, Crystal wants to honor a passing friend with a funeral at The Sunshine Center, and Alonzo comes clean about a past relationship. - Ben and Vivian
E9Ben and VivianBen is in for a surprise when his one-night-stand turns out to be Crystal's new assistant, Vivian. When Ben and Vivian try to continue their "no strings attached" relationship, Ben discovers something about himself. Meanwhile, Crystal's efforts to be a responsible mom to Roman are derailed, and the mascot sends Alonzo over the edge. - Self Help
E10Self HelpWhen Ben (Matthew Perry) dons a hip new fedora, the attention he gets from Heather (Portia Doubleday) troubles Roman. But once it becomes clear that there's a problem, Heather reveals that her seeming infatuation with Ben is harmless after all. And after a self-help guru's arrest for tax evasion causes Alice to lose faith in him - and herself - it's up to Crystal to restore her self-confidence. - Family Business
E11Family BusinessWhen his childhood hero Chuck Ferguson (guest star Gregg Henry) expresses interest in coaching the Center's hockey team, Ben (Matthew Perry) must make the Crystal and Roman seem like the perfect family. As Ben's repackaging of Alice's idyllic upbringing as the Cohen's makes Roman uneasy, Alonzo (James Lesure) jeopardizes a TV commercial when he can't recreate the legendary missed shot that ended his basketball career. - Cohen and Donovan
E12Cohen and DonovanWhile Crystal (Allison Janney) wants a bigger role in managing the Sunshine Center, Ben's (Matthew Perry) attention is focused on keeping the peace between three headstrong speakers at an upcoming leadership lecture. But as her meddling makes things at work even more difficult for Ben, Alice (Andrea Anders), and Alonzo (James Lesure), Crystal begins to realize that she should be careful what she wishes for. - The Best Man
E13The Best ManAs the Sunshine Center prepares for the wedding of its organist Howard and kettle corn maker Maggie (guest star Michael Learned), Crystal (Allison Janney) becomes a little too involved in her son Roman's (Nate Torrence) love life. After the bride's cold feet nearly derail the ceremony, notorious playboy Ben (Matthew Perry) realizes that he wants to be with Alice (Andrea Anders) after all.
