A Minute with Stan Hooper

Season 1

Stan Hooper does a popular network TV minute every week out of a Manhattan studio. He decides to move to Waterford Falls, Wisconsin with his wife Molly, where they find a quirky band of locals.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotBelieving he needs to get back in touch with the simple life and common everyday folk, Stan Hooper and his wife move to a small town where Stan can continue his minute-long national news segment. But Stan's newly planned simply life quickly becomes a complicated mess.
Stan Hooper Goes to Washington
E2
Stan Hooper Goes to WashingtonStan decides to enter the race for town mayor when he discovers the same man has been mayor for five terms. Stan just wants to give people another choice, but he is surprised to learn of the cover up behind the mayor and the involvment that Fred Hawkins has in it, as well as the rest of the town.
The Hustler
E3
The HustlerWhen Stan decides to join Pete and Lou Peterson for a boy's night out at Jimmy's Tavern to play billiards for ""dimes"" and ""nickels,"" he's accused of using trick shots every time he sinks a ball. Meanwhile, Gary invites Molly to join him and the girls at the weekly bridge game that meets at the Hooper residence. Ryan and Chelsea consult Stan for planning their future and Chelsea contemplates her opportunities at Penny's College of Cosmetology and Tattoo U. When it's discovered that ""dimes"" and ""nickels"" are worth moreâ€”much moreâ€”Stan scrambles to save his opponent, Lou Peterson, from selling the diner.
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving
E4
An Old Fashioned ThanksgivingStan decides to join the guys on the annual turkey hunt for Thanksgiving and in the process creates havoc. Chelsea must keep Molly from cooking any of her horrible meals, including turkey stuffing with chunky peanut butter.
Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie
E5
Bye, Bye, Miss American PieFred's frustration mounts because Gary invites Molly and Chelsea to join the 'guys-only' Christmas caroling group, ""The Silent Knights."" Meanwhile, when the Petersen Boys run out of Stan's favorite treat, Clara Meek's apple pie, Stan sets out to secure the recipe before the ailing Clara dies.
Fear Finds the Falls
E6
Fear Finds the FallsStan burglarizes the diner to prove Waterford Falls is not inviolable to crime.
Stan's Biggest Fan
E7
Stan's Biggest FanStan discovers his biggest fan lives nearby and enlists the help of a cranky mailman to find him.
Good Golly, Miss Molly
E8
Good Golly, Miss MollyA typo in the ""Cheese Quarterly"" magazine naming Molly as Fred's mistress brings the tabloids and press down on Stan.
Snow Job
E9
Snow JobThe town’s snowplough operator has a thing for Stan, but when Stan denies her, the whole town suffers.
Ghost Family
E10
Ghost FamilyStan decides to investigate his property upon learning the people of the town believe there are ghosts living in his boathouse.
The Milkman
E11
The MilkmanAfter inadvertently getting the milkman fired, Stan helps him start his own “business”.
The Good Doctor
E12
The Good DoctorSince Molly thinks every year Stan will forget their wedding anniversary, Stan decides this year to pretend like he actually forgot, to surprise her. A friendly small-town doctor catches Stan's attention and he soon discovers that Dr. Goldman may in fact not be a real doctor at all.
Stan's Best Friend
E13
Stan's Best FriendProblems arise after Stan mistakes a wolf that he found to be a cute puppy.