Cindy Appel

Writer, Producer

Cindy Appel is an American television writer and producer.

Appel's early career involved roles as a script coordinator and writer's assistant on popular sitcoms such as The King of Queens and According to Jim. Her transition into writing roles led to contributions to series like Desperate Housewives, where she penned the episode "With So Little to Be Sure Of" in 2012.

Her writing prowess continued to shine through her work on shows like Young & Hungry, Heartbeat, and Superior Donuts, where she served as an executive story editor. In recent years, Appel has taken on more prominent roles, including serving as a co-producer and writer for the rebooted MacGyver series from 2020 to 2021.

Perhaps most notably, Appel played a significant role in the Star Trek: Picard series, where she served as a supervising producer and writer for multiple episodes between 2022 and 2023.

Known For

  • Numb3rs
    Numb3rs6 seasons
  • The King of Queens
    The King of Queens9 seasons
  • Young & Hungry
    Young & Hungry5 seasons
  • Star Trek: Picard
    Star Trek: Picard3 seasons
  • MacGyver
    MacGyver5 seasons
  • Desperate Housewives
    Desperate Housewives8 seasons
  • Superior Donuts
    Superior Donuts2 seasons
  • Heartbeat
    Heartbeat1 season
  • The Odd Couple
    The Odd Couple3 seasons
  • We Are Men
    We Are Men1 season

Filmography