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Grand Crew
GenreSitcom
Created byPhil Augusta Jackson
Starring
Theme music composer
  • Nick Lee
  • Phil Augusta Jackson
ComposerNick Lee
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Matthew Nodella
  • Charla Lauriston
  • Lamar Woods
Cinematography
  • Karsten "Crash" Gopinath
  • Rick Page
Editors
  • Cortney Carrillo
  • Todd Gerlinger
  • Deanna Nowell
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseDecember 14, 2021 (2021-12-14) –
April 28, 2023 (2023-4-28)

Grand Crew is an American television sitcom created by Phil Augusta Jackson, that aired from December 14, 2021, to April 28, 2023, on NBC. In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season; which premiered on March 3, 2023. In June 2023, the series was canceled after two seasons.[1]

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Echo Kellum as Noah Coleman, Nicky’s brother, a hopeless romantic that thinks his life is a rom-com
  • Nicole Byer as Nicky Coleman, a realtor and Noah's sister
  • Justin Cunningham as Wyatt Fields, the married friend
  • Aaron Jennings as Anthony Holmes, an accountant, vegan, and Sherm's roommate
  • Carl Tart as Sherm Jones, a journeyman and Anthony's roommate
  • Grasie Mercedes as Fay, new to the crew and recently divorced, works at the crew's hangout

Recurring

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Guest

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
110December 14, 2021 (2021-12-14)March 8, 2022 (2022-3-8)
210March 3, 2023 (2023-3-3)April 28, 2023 (2023-4-28)

Season 1 (2021–22)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Mo MarablePhil Augusta JacksonDecember 14, 2021 (2021-12-14)2.35[2]
Noah decides to propose to his girlfriend, but his friends have concerns it is too soon. Noah's sister Nicky goes on a Tinder date and has to figure out his political beliefs after some questionable conversation. Roommates Sherm and Anthony learn about the pitfalls of living together, which involve Netflix, Kombucha, and toilet paper. Wyatt hosts an anniversary party and tries to use it to help his friends.
22"Wine & Serendipity"Victor Nelli, Jr.Charla LauristonDecember 14, 2021 (2021-12-14)1.73[2]
33"Wine & Fire"Linda MendozaLamar WoodsJanuary 4, 2022 (2022-1-4)1.68[3]
44"Wine & Therapy"Cortney CarrilloPhil Augusta JacksonJanuary 11, 2022 (2022-1-11)1.82[4]
55"Wine & Hip Hop"Melissa FumeroAaron CovingtonJanuary 18, 2022 (2022-1-18)1.75[5]
66"Wine & Pie"Jarrett Lee ConawayRekha ShankarJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-1-25)1.52[6]
77"Wine & Headlines"Matthew A. CherryIfy NwadiweFebruary 1, 2022 (2022-2-1)1.43[7]
88"Wine & Wages"Princess Monique FilmzCarla Olivia Torres & Tim ChangFebruary 22, 2022 (2022-2-22)1.55[8]
99"Wine & Vineyards"Cortney CarrilloDavid PhillipsMarch 1, 2022 (2022-3-1)1.47[9]
1010"Wine & Art"Payman BenzKindsey L. YoungMarch 8, 2022 (2022-3-8)1.45[10]

Season 2 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [11][12]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [11][12]U.S. viewers
(millions)
111"Wine & Traffic"Mo MarableCharla LauristonMarch 3, 2023 (2023-3-3)1.13[13]
122"Wine & Labels"Cortney CarrilloAaron CovingtonMarch 10, 2023 (2023-3-10)1.15[14]
133"Wine & Neighbors"Melissa FumeroRekha ShankarMarch 17, 2023 (2023-3-17)1.19[15]
144"Wine & Ojai"Courtney M. FranklinKindsey L. YoungMarch 24, 2023 (2023-3-24)1.15[16]
155"Wine & Children"Jarrett Lee ConawayDavid PhillipsMarch 31, 2023 (2023-3-31)1.18[17]
166"Wine & Roasts"Neema BarnetteIfy NwadiweApril 7, 2023 (2023-4-7)1.16[18]
177"Wine & Honors"Maureen BharoochaShenovia LargeApril 14, 2023 (2023-4-14)1.05[19]
188"Wine & Bachata"Princess Monique FilmzTim Chang & Omari R. AllenApril 21, 2023 (2023-4-21)1.20[20]
199"Wine & Journals"Cortney CarrilloCarla Olivia TorresApril 28, 2023 (2023-4-28)1.36[21]
2010"Wine & Tastings"Phil Augusta JacksonPhil Augusta JacksonApril 28, 2023 (2023-4-28)1.00[21]

Production

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Development

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On January 23, 2020, it was given a pilot order by NBC. The pilot was directed by Mo Marable and written by Phil Augusta Jackson who was expected to executive produce along with Dan Goor. Production companies involved with the series include Universal Television.[22] On January 12, 2021, it was announced that NBC had ordered the series.[23][24][25][26] On May 12, 2022, NBC renewed the series for a second season which premiered on March 3, 2023.[27][28] On June 9, 2023, NBC canceled the series after two seasons.[1]

Casting

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In March 2020, Deadline reported Justin Cunningham had joined the cast as Wyatt Fields, Echo Kellum joined the cast as Noah Koles, and Carl Tart joined the cast as Sherm Jones,[29] then later Nicole Byer joined the cast as Nicky and Aaron Jennings joined the cast as Anthony Holmes.[30] On August 17, 2021, Grasie Mercedes has joined the cast as Fay.[31]

Broadcast

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The series premiered on December 14, 2021, at 8 p.m., with two "sneak episodes"[25] before returning on January 4, 2022, in its regular time slot, 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.[26] The second season premiered on March 3, 2023, in its new night and time slot, 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.[32] The series finale aired on April 28, 2023.

Reception

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Critical response

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 80% approval rating with an average rating of 8/10, based on 10 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Grand Crew doesn't immediately find its comedic footing, but this cast of friends—especially the effervescent Nicole Byer—are promising company."[33] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[34]

Ratings

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Overall

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Viewership and ratings per season of Grand Crew
Season Timeslot (ET) Episodes First aired Last aired TV season
Date Viewers
(millions) 		Date Viewers
(millions)
1 Tuesday 8:00 p.m. (1)
Tuesday 8:30 p.m. (2–10)		 10 December 14, 2021 (2021-12-14) 2.35[2] March 8, 2022 (2022-03-08) 1.45[10] 2021–22
2 Friday 8:30 p.m. (1–8, 10)
Friday 8:00 p.m. (9)		 10 March 3, 2023 (2023-03-03) 1.13[13] April 28, 2023 (2023-04-28) 1.00[21] 2022–23

Season 1

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Grand Crew
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" December 14, 2021 0.4 2.35[2]
2 "Wine & Serendipity" December 14, 2021 0.3 1.73[2]
3 "Wine & Fire" January 4, 2022 0.3 1.68[3]
4 "Wine & Therapy" January 11, 2022 0.4 1.82[4]
5 "Wine & Hip Hop" January 18, 2022 0.3 1.75[5]
6 "Wine & Pie" January 25, 2022 0.3 1.52[6]
7 "Wine & Headlines" February 1, 2022 0.3 1.43[7]
8 "Wine & Wages" February 22, 2022 0.3 1.55[8]
9 "Wine & Vineyards" March 1, 2022 0.3 1.47[9]
10 "Wine & Art" March 8, 2022 0.3 1.45[10]

Season 2

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Grand Crew
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)
1 "Wine & Traffic" March 3, 2023 0.2 1.13[13]
2 "Wine & Labels" March 10, 2023 0.2 1.15[14]
3 "Wine & Neighbors" March 17, 2023 0.1 1.19[15]
4 "Wine & Ojai" March 24, 2023 0.1 1.15[16]
5 "Wine & Children" March 31, 2023 0.2 1.18[17]
6 "Wine & Roasts" April 7, 2023 0.2 1.16[18]
7 "Wine & Honors" April 14, 2023 0.2 1.05[19]
8 "Wine & Bachata" April 21, 2023 0.2 1.20[20]
9 "Wine & Journals" April 28, 2023 0.2 1.36[21]
10 "Wine & Tastings" April 28, 2023 0.2 1.00[21]

References

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